NES (Never-Ending Story)

[Jason The King]

"Sir! Breaking News! We have mastered our latest project, code named Air Denser! We now know how to use a certain chemicle out of the Petroleum to make something called electricity and power motors! With this, our ships can travel faster then any other ship, and our calvary can now gain wheeles without horses. We call them tanks! No other nation has even been able to even start a project realting to petroleum! Also, our economy is predicted to boom, due to the introduction to 'CARS', horsless carts pulled by motors. " Lincoln smiled, but something was still wrong. He couldnt start his naval building until he got battleship plans. All his factories are now owned by personal buisnesses, and producing replaceable parts. New York has become the biggest city in the world, with an income alone of $400,000. His nation was pulling ahead. Finally, Adams (MA) spoke:

"Sir, our calvary divisions have been struck by desease while crossing the territory known as Panama. All but 200 has died."
"Order them back! Oh my god, the Aztecs in South America are doomed. What of the Iroquios troops?"
"We have no idea. I shall find out, sir" He walked away. Then his technology advisor came in the room.
"Yes, Benjamin, what is it?" Lincoln asked hurridly.
:Sir, allow me to demonstrate something." He brought in a round glass, hollow thing. He then flipped a switch on a box connected to it, and it lit, like a candle.
"Wow! What is this?"
"A light baulb, powered by electricity."
"Is there a way to power these in citizens homes?"
"Sir, factories are already being sprung up in open areas. They will provide electricity through the power of steam and petroleum. "
"Great, now get on my ship designs, I want them to be more powerful then Britains and Japanese, put together, and have them to me by tomorrow!"
"But sir!"
"Do it, and you'll get a raise. I already know you have it in your head, Ben. put it on a paper."

To: all nations who care
From: President Lincoln
Sbj: S. America

My troops have failed to make it past central america. I did not expect this. I, seeing it impossible to beat two allainces, will withdraw form the fight, as well my partners probably will, the Iroquios. I have no idea concerning Zululand.

To: Prime Minister Sanford
From: Lincoln
Sbj: To bring our nations closer

Ahh, my friend, my scientists have discovered something very worthwhile to trade for. Petroleum, with some refining, can produce electricty. I would consider exchanging the technology with you if you provide me with your refrigeration technology, and swear not to every trade the petroleum secret to any other nation. This I believe, will totally refine the power of the military in long distances. Happy rulling.

To: Persia
From: lincoln
Sbj: Trading.

Ahh, hello again, in times of peace. I have withdrawn from the pursue on Peru, and now recognize them as a nation (or untill they have elections, and provided that my allies will withdraw too). I come to you now as a profit to be won. I am willing to make a permanent trading agreenment, only that could end through war, or two signatures. I suggest, since your nation soley needs it, famouse American Coal, dairy products, cotton, and a sum of 50,000 Amercan dollar per year. In exchange, I would desire the petroleum you are so fanciful digging up. I look forward to your reply.

 

[Sixchan]

Sanford sat at his desk and thought. He was looking at the note on the top of his 'IN' pile.

Slowly, he picked up a pen.

From: Prime Minister Sanford
To: Lincon
Subj: Pertol

I am afraid that at this time I must reject your offer, due to making sure that the technology will not fall into the wrong hands.
Also, I would be obligated to trade this technology with the Trinity Alliance and Japan.
I apologize for this inconvenience.

He thought for a long while. He picked up the intelligence report. After a few minutes, his jaw dropped. Once again, he picked up his pen.

From: Prime Minister Sanford
To: 'M'
Subj: America

Please put 003 in contact with me.

5 days later, Sanford had a Fractional Distillation tower.


The best bit about this is the America is obligated to keep out of business affairs in its own country! A little Industrial Espionage never hurt anyone, now did it?

 

[Kefka]

The Americans on the Mainland may be experincing great wealth and a becoming advanced in the ways of science but at what cost!
I will tell you the cost: as the people of the American Republic are gaining there power They leach off the decent hardworking folk of the Cuban Island.
We can no longer be silent as the american FatCats leach off us and make us poorer and poorer unless things change my group will have to rise up and overthow this so called Democracy!
our numbers may be small but we will fight and we will win!


America Oppresses us we need support.


-Kefka the revolutinary.

 

[Bill_in_PDX]

Alexander actually changing his views? The world is indeed a strange place, Wilhelm pondered. Plus, a new President in America at a time when tensions are high in both the Canadian colonies and South America.

Wilhelm did not like instability, nor did he like uprisings that involved an overthrow of a sovereign government. Certainly the Peruvian rebels claimed to be democratic, but they had not had time to actually prove that.

Wilhelm continued with his busy dispatch schedule...

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To: President Alexander
Congratulations

Hail President,

I congratulate you on your recent turn to democratic ways. I am even more encouraged by your latest speech regarding global politics and the great state of Greece's role.

I hope that you will remember that actions are as important as words, and that you will immediately cease any support you might be giving to groups seeking to undermine friends of Germany.

Given those conditions, I would be honored to resume full diplomatic relations, and we have much to trade with each other.

Regards
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PM Sanford and Tsar Romanov
Subj: Admission of Japan into alliance

Hail friends,

I agree with Mr. Sanford, please proceed with an invitation to join if Tsar Romanov concurs.

I am concerned about our stance in Peru. Have we even heard anything out of the Aztec government since the revolt? This all seems so fluid, and I recommend that we pursue a diplomatic solution if possible.

In Canada, Germany will make all of it's forces available to support the alliance should the Japanese colonies in British Columbia be attacked.

Best regards
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To: King Benevolenza X
Subj: World Events

Hail King and President,

King Benevolenza, I have recently hosted your new ambassador at a state dinner here at Portlandia Palace. You are also invited to visit Berlin so that we might continue our friendship.

President Lincoln, congratulations on your recent election. My ambassador in Washington will be paying his regards to you within the next week. I hope that you will take a moment to see him.

I certainly understand both of your strong views regarding new democracies around the world. But in the case of Peru I hope that we all will show restraint, and allow for diplomacy to solve the problem.

There is a time and place for war, and Germany has never backed down from such events, but I feel that sparking a world war over an Aztec internal matter, when that government itself has not acted, would be an unfortunate event.

Regards

 

[Bill_in_PDX]

Wilhelm smiled as he read Sanford's report on American inventions. They think they are the first to tanks??? Why I saw my first panzer being developed a year ago and talked about it in this thread...

Even Alexander has begun testing "tanks"...as he called the metal behemoths. Tanks?? How strange, Panzer is such a better word.

"What's a thread?" Elmo, who usually took the dictation of his King, interrupted with a question.

"That's top secret Elmo, sorry I mentioned it."

 

[Sixchan]

Since no-one actually refused the land proposals, I propose this as the new map:

 

[Jason The King]

Uhmm, sixchain, this is what the Canada should look like, me and Japan have agreed on this, and Russia hasn't spoken for a while. Here is the official map of Canada:

 

[Jason The King]

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[Jason The King]

Dispatch to Britain
From: Lincoln
Sbj: Cuba Crises

Ok, I'm sorry to always contact you in time of war, but this is outrageous! The Cubans haven't a reason to rebel from our wonderful and prosperous DEMOCRACY. All I am asking for you to do is not side with the terrorists. And, if you are really an understanding nation, please be able to send your glorius fleet into action if I need it. My fleet was recently disassembled due to confidential matters.

Dispatch to Iroquios
From Lincoln
Sbj: Cuba

Hail ole' friend. I find myself in another crises. My Cuban islands are revolting due to terrorism. Is it too much to ask for assistance? If so, don't feel obligated to help.

Dispatch to all nations of the world
From: Lincoln
Sbj: Cuba

See, this should be an example of continued terrorism. I knew the revolt in southern America would lead to others in the world. These Cuban terrorists have no right to revolt from our equal and free Democracy. Let this show everyone what misjudgment does.

Lincoln ordered for his last ironclad division (All others had been scrapped for steel and metal for the new fleet in the making) to be deployed to circle the eastern coast of Cuba to act as a blockade. He tolerated outside support in another country (Peru) but he would not tolerate it in his own nation. The 22nd and 41st rifle men were already in transports on thier way to Cuba. Lincoln also ordered for the bombardment of any terrorist facility in range of the ironclads and that is not risking any inocent people. The southern Florida had already encountered twenty frigates full of refugees that did not want to be in the battle ground and were loyal to America. The Transport would reach there in two days, and the ironclads in 1. This would be a quick and fast revolution.

"Sir, we have begun building the Battleships and Destroyers you ordered in all coastal harbors. We are rpoducing three battleships a week (OOC: IS THAT LOGICAL?) and they are of the highest technology, besides the refrigeration, which could be added on later." Lincoln thought for a while. With is factories not being in operational or have the equipment in them yet, how ould he power his cities in time? Companies take to long to finsih what they start. America will have to supply the factories and equipment before hand. The company owned-factories wouldn't be operational for another two years. Fuel combustion was a great asset, and should not be settled into the hands of small companies anyways. But, Lincoln had already promised them ,and would give them the technology within the next year, when they would need to start to make the necessary adjustments for the equipment.

Dispatch to England:
Second Dispatch
I am neglected to here your decision of my offer. Would thy be interested in any other of American goods in exchange for the refrigeration technology? If so, please reply.

Dispatch to Cuba:

I, your president, am wondering what is wrong with our government, and why I havn't heard any peaceful petitions before now? I do listen to all of my country. I am sending a division of the Navy and two of the army to land and insure the peace of the inocent people. The army, your army, will nto fire on you unless they be fired upon. Please, let us handle this peacefully.

 

[Jason The King]

OOC:

Is this the last page of the forum? Will it not go to 11 pages? If not, das, you better hurry and make another page!!! lol Too much time has been put into this game!

 

[Toasty]

To: Kaiser Wilhelm
From: His Imperial Majesty, King Righello Benevolenza X
Subj: Dinner in Berlin

I look most forward to attending your summit in Berlin. The tensions in Europe seem not to need such an easing anymore but nothing can hurt.

I am dismayed that your government does not support The Peruvian's right to self-determination, but I also respect your right to opinion. Fortunately a world-scale war has been averted with the disease in Panama but Rome still acknowledges the American attempt to 'stir the pot', shall we say.

I hope you have some sort of air conditioning in Berlin because Rome is sweltering hot this time of year.

To: General Conrad
From: His Imperial Majesty, King Righello Benevolenza X
Subj: Trade negotiations, war

I would like to tell you that me and my people are thrilled by your acceptance to my propoal. After 30 years I will hand over the mines to the Peruvian government, allowing you to take complete control and thorougly lead your nation to greatness.

I would also like to announce to both you and the world that a successful Roman invasion of Aztland's Amazon basin has extended the Roman border to that of Peru and we will be aiding them in whatever ways possible. A full press release should be publicized shortly.

Happy Hunting.

To: President Alexander
From: His Imperial Majesty, King Righello Benevolenza X
Subj: Battleship designs, user manuals, and the Roman Machine Gun.

I know it might seem strange for me to ask for such useless territory such as the Dalmatian islands in exchange for such valuable schematics, but let me clarify: The fact that the Adriatic is now completely controlled by the Roman Kingdom and Navy allows our Mediterranean fleet much, much more flexibility. Also, the battleship designs allow the Greek navy's efficiency to skyrocket and makes our combined Mediterranean fleets enough to dominate the entire sea.
I would like to hold a summit at Zara I., one of the largest islands in our new province of Dalmatia and it has the new capital of the province, Realizzazione. I will have a bottle of some of our finest wine, an 1826 Tuscanian red Chanti. Hopefully we may both enjoy it. I will carry with me the blueprints of the Righello class battleship, Venenziano. I will also allow for the publication of user manuals at 250 Lira a piece (equalling approximately .50 American dollars) times how ever much you want, which will be deposited in the Roman treasury.
It would seem that none of the territory you own contains coal. We could give you some from our colonies in South America in exchange for your research in Tanks and some of the specific details on the development of Roman machine guns. It would allow your battleships to run much, much cheaper than some of the new petrol battleships developed by the Americans and you wouldn't have to buy the tech.

Happy Hunting.

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Select Article from the Roman newspaper Il Manifesto:

Southern Aztland Overrun by Well-Trained Roman Speed Troops
By Ferdinando Feduccini

For the first time in many years the Roman army has made a grand victory in it's battles. After the Aztec failure to recognize Peruvian independence, King Righello Benevolenza X enacted "Operation: Libertà" which committed nearly 100,000 Roman troops. The weak, leaderless, technologically backwards and unprepared Aztec garissons were quickly taken capture.

"Operation: Libertà" Was a move against the Southernmost part of the Aztec empire. Supported largely by cavalry and dragoon machine gun fighters, the Roman armies were able to move extremely quickly across the flat, rolling plains.

"Their lack of communication played a huge part," General Orlando said. "Because there was no way for one garisson to tell the other it was in danger of attack, each one was caught completely off gaurd."

Roman casualties amount to approximately 10,200 with 329 from disease. Over 40,000 Aztecs were taken prisoner.

Due to this great success, Rome is now able to directly help their Peruvian allies in their war for independence by having a common border.

Map of South America after the Peruvian invasion of Equador and post-"Operation: Libertà":

 

[the diciple]

After extensive study in America, the Aztec king returns to his home with military supplies. Shortly after returning home, many atrocities happened in the south. Diciple quickly orderd for the training of his military, in the fasion that the Americans and Iroquios taught him. They were now upgraded to weak machine guns, but with a lot of them. Within three days, the training was sufficiant with 80,000 troops (they had all had gun experience before) and marched towards the south. Within 48 hours, The Aztecs had attacked recently gained-roman land. Ten-thousand troops were used for teh attack on Rome's colonies. Fifty thousand troops marched towards the northern Peru, and created a trench-filled and well mounted defense border seperating the country. Aztec quickly put down the rebels and armed Peur officials within the regained territoryand stripped teh citizens of all harmful weapons. The other twenty thousand men remained hidden in Aztec Terrirtoy.

Aztlan Reporting Journals Reports:

The Armies of our beloved king soon struck a counter strike agains the disastrous Romans. With the power of guns, our warriors have managed to gain half of what we lost to the peru back. After the horrbile loss of lives and land, the military also struck the heart of the romas, their colonies. Taking one small villages and turning it into a military base was the only vicotry that came of that. Stay posted for more of this terrible war.

To Perusian Rebels and the Romans
from the diciple

We, teh Aztecs hate to shed more and mroe of our own blood. The attacks that we just committed were unavoidable, but future attacks can be. Here is my settlement. We grant Perusian territory, a little more then you wanted. And we take back all land lost to teh Romans, grant a small present we to them if they accept this deal. Then we will grant a right of passage of only the strip of Aztec land connecting your two lands, that means military rights to come through also, just avoid cities. This, I think, can be negotiated before anymore bloodshed! Stop the violance!

 

[wilboman]

ONCE AGAIN OUT OF CHARACTER

Ok, ok. Fair enough that we make the leap from muzzle-loading rifles with Minié balls to Gatling guns (breechloading, copper cartridges). This is fantasy, after all. But let's get one historical thing straight. Machine guns are NOT hand-held! The technology for mass-production of hand-held machine-guns didn't come until about WWI in the real world... That's just a little far-fetched, no?
Leaping from pre-Civil War rifles to sub-MG's in no time at all?
Nobody's even declared the development of bolt-action rifles yet!

 

[wilboman]

Good. South America looked set to being solved. This is fortunate.
But now, for the pile of work on his desk. More work. All he ever seemed to be getting out of his job was work, and it was driving him crazy. The Ambassador to Europe, mr. SCEE, had sent a report about the negotiations with Greece. As he leafed through it, it occured to the Shogun that Europe would be taking up more and more of his time. He would probably be best served expanding his foreign service in the area...

To the fair and just President Alexander of the venerable Greeks

I will accept your offer about the aluminium, and will be sending engineers with knowledge about the process as soon as we receive our first shipment of this new metal.
As for the Refrigeration technology, I'm afraid I'll have to speak to friend Britain first. If the answer is positive, I look forward to dealing with you again.

To his Imperial Majesty Kaiser Wilhelm of the stout peoples of Germany

I have noticed that the world is moving fast, and many have started research on these new self-propelled forts. My contacts do, however, indicate that you are in possession of the latest and greatest technology in this field. I was wondering if you would be interested in exchanging the schematics for your panzers for my plans for the new Fearnothings?
I hope we can come to a deal, friend.

To all nations of the world that may be interested

You must know that Japan incorporates a vast variety of Pacific Islands and that, as a result, we have access to many strategic resources, including surpluses of oil, coal, iron, copper and various other valuable minerals. We are, however, sadly lacking in certain resources that may soften the lifes of the people. I'm open to all suggestions from all people, and look forward to fortuitous dealings with you.

Nintendo leant back and played with the latest offering from his scientists, the grammophone. Beautiful music streamed from it as his head scientist came in, looking very pleased with himself indeed.
"Lord, one of our scientists, mr. Mini, has developed a new design, based on the Gatling guns that seem to be all the craze in the modern world. It has a better rate of fire than any of the other guns around at the moment, as well as being smaller. It can be pushed by only one man, and even picked up and carried for short distances. It's really that light. No more of those massive behemoths that need to be pushed around and pulled by horses."
"Oh, good. This may prove very versatile indeed. Put them into production immediately, and start forming squads to man them. And we need a name. How about Mini-Gun, in deference to it's inventor?"
"Mini-Gun it is, sir!"

 

[Jason The King]

"Sir, our three battleships are built. They are faster and more versatile then any ship on the globe. We have loaded it with four propellars, the newwest technology, and fuel combustion engine. It has room for 2,000 people on board, but only needs a crew of 100. "
"Great, send them to New York. We will show the people what their taxdollars are paying for. What about that Christmas island in the Indian?"
"We have totally colonized it and built a small port. It lacks food, though sir."
"Send it food, for gods sake, along with one of the battleships. Now go!"

 

[Toasty]

Righello had realized that the Roman army was not a very viable force. A surprise attack is bound to succeed, but it was rebounded so shortly...
He was, however, heartened by Orlando's news. With their newer-developed breech-loading rifles they were able to push all alon the Northwest coast, bypass the set up Aztec defenses, and encircle the 10,000 troops that were stationed there and taking all of them prisorner with few casualties. The Roman army now took up positions along the Amazon river for defense and to wait for aid from their Peruvian allies.
Suddenly, there was a gentle tapping on his office door, and his military advisor, Hadrian, came in. He sat down and presented Righello with some statistic papers.
"Orlando is doing quite a job," he began. "For the duration of this war, he's captured over 50,000, including many of the American tacticians, and killed over 10,000. The line along the Amazon should be able to hold well in the Jungle."
"Then why are these papers demanding more troops?"
"Casualties happen, and we only have about 75,000 troops remaining out of our original 100,000."
"Aren't you aware that the 100,000 alone is more than half the Roman army? In fact, the Aztec chief stated himself that there were only 20,000 remaining in the depths of Aztland."
"There are over 50,000 entrenched on the Peruvian border. In order to help our Peruvian allies we-"
"You know as well as I do that Peru doesn't matter in this war as much as success on our front does. Yes, they deserve their independence, but I'm more interested in claiming my own land then trying to get the Peruvians more. It's a fact of war. By the time they do matter, the 50,000 will probably have dropped to 10,000 as the others went to fight us, so it doesn't matter anyways."
Hadrian grimaced. Had his leader become so jaded that securing land was more important than helping their allies as much as possible?
Righello plopped in his chair. "We owe them naval and army tacticians anyways. Send them those, the mining corporations, and put in 20,000 troops. I hope you're happy because now we only have 70,000 to defend our homeland."
Hadrian didn't respond. He saluted Righello, and walked out of his office.
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Admiral Gadispucci was at the helm of the battleship Venenziano, sailing into the Caribbean. His orders were to take any Aztec islands they might have and possibly aid the Cuban rebels. The whole of the Atlantic fleet, the Venenziano, 6 cruisers, 3 transports filled with gatling-equipped infantry and 4 outdated Frigates was the fleet for war against the Aztecs.

Soon the Fleet saw an island inland that flew the Aztec flag. They called it Aruba. Gadispucci ordered all men to prepare for battle.

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To: Chief The Diciple
From: His Imperial Majesty, King Righello Benevolenza X
Subj: War and Peace
Unfortunately it is not our place to determine what peace there is and when the war ends. General Conrad and the Peruvian people decide that, for we are solely committed to granting them acceptance and independence. Whatever means may be necessary for that shall be, and we will not sway from our statement.

To: General Conrad
From: His Imperial Majesty, King Righello Benevolenza X
Subj: Aztec peace, engineers

I would like to inform you that our generals and naval engineers are en route, along with construction for the mining corporations. We will soon complete the transaction.

I urge you not to accept the Aztec peace offer. We can get more than that...they only have 60,000 troops left altogether. Together, we have over 100,000. They should accept peace on our terms, not the other way around.

To: Toulon Pact Members
From: His Imperial Majesty, King Righello Benevolenza X
Subj: War

I would like to inform all Toulon pact members not already involved in war against Aztland that they have an obligation to do so. There is no debating this. Get off your laurels and send your troops marching.

 

[SKILORD]

To The World:

My right hand is inoperable,k unless 8i vcanb find som1 to write as i dictater i ill have to slow down alot with typinbfg, i wil;l alsop be on pain medication remember that.

Peace Proposal tro Egypt:

1. All territyoriees curtrently held will b3e k,ept by the nation that holds them.

2. Egypt will receive free oil for the next 5 years and at a reduced price for 15 years therafter

3. Egypt will receive free passagre for merchant sahips through thwe suez canal upon it's completion untuil egypt no longer requiressuch services.

4. No egyptian millitary vessles are to enter thge red sea

To US::

Petrol can be traded for Dairy products and cotton.

To World:
GRRRRRRRRRR! i'v been buyilding my stink,ing navy since i strarted i hasve ironclads daangit! tyhere is a persian navy

 

[Erik Mesoy]

Dispatch to Persia: I agree to the terms of the peace treaty.


Dispatch from Advisor to Me: Sir, we have mastered the secret of Replaceable Parts.
Me: Good! Anything else new?
Sci Advisor: Umm, we have to use a kind of black bouncy stuff. I dont know whether we have it.
Me: Ask the foreign advisor.
Sci: What shall we research next?
Me: Im tired of you asking me that question! Find a regularized way of developing techs. We can call it a Scientific Method.
Foreign: Sir, our jungles seem to contain 3 sources of the black stuff known now as "Rubber".
Me: Send out a memo on that.

Note to the world- Egypt has more rubber than they can use. Who is interested in buying some?

(Out of character comments: There shuld be a lot of rubber in egypt. Rubber appears in Forest and Jungle, right?
My tech level was Late Industrial Age on the 1st page, so I can get Sci Meth now, right?)

 

[wilboman]

OUT OF CHARACTER

Battleships are *extremely* difficult to maneouver. They're slow, and they need plenty of space to turn. They're not exactly Zodiacs...
100 crew?!?!?!?!?!?!?! How many men does one need to man one boiler ?
And does it not require *at least* four boilers (one pr. propeller)?
And for higher speeds, does one (maybe) require a couple more boilers pr. propeller?
Fair enough, so one's invented diesel engines in 1856. This is alternate history, after all. But there are such things as laws of physics, and stuff.
How 'bout we don't get totally carried away and keep a semblance of reality over the whole thing?

 

[Jason The King]

OOC: All right I'll slow down on the technology stuff for a while. Sorry for the inconvinience.

Special Forces land on the coast of Cuba, relitively unharmed. A beach base is set up by a group of engineers, and the two military divisions began to group together, and headed to the firs city, Havana, the capital of the state. The Special forces met almost no resistance, all teh citizens celebrated in the city square of their arrival. No terrorists were in sight.

Immediate dispatch to the Roman Empire
Sbj: South America

For faliure of peacetalks with our allie, Aztecs, America has no choice but to send Northern Alliance peace troops to the region. Any Roman forces still in Aztlan, should immediatly withdraw before the NA troops arrive. That gives you one day.

Immediate dispatch to the World
Sbj: South America

For failure of peace talks before blood shep, the Roman government should temproarly be suspended. I call for World Unity aginst the militaristic Romans, and their 'killing attitudes' . Peace Keeping NA troops are heading towards the area of crises, more then five divisions (Ten thousand people in a division right? Could some please tell me!) of American Marines are incorporated into that sum.

"President Lincoln," Roosevelt spoke, " We have completed another six battle ships. Should we start on destroyers?"
"No, continue to build four more battle ships, then when finished, build 10 destroyers."
"10 sir?!"
"Yes, that is what i said."