NES (Never-Ending Story)

[Xtreamskier27]

To Empire of Japan; I support the united states of America in there conflict of land in North America and I would rather have peacetalks not blood shed.
To Peru;
I do not reconize you as a country at all because of your harmful terrorist atacks to the people of the Aztecs.
To Aztecs;
I support you in the conflict of Peru and if you would like I will send 10 divisions of my Army to enforce law and to retake what is yours
To US;
I support peace talks rather than blood shed so if you need some peace confrence Zululand is the place but if japan does not resort to peace talks I will send you 10 divisions of my Army to fight for what is right.
To Egypt
I will not attack you or any of your colonies unless you attack me first
from (Zululand Republic) President Fischer

Peace on earth

 

[wilboman]

To the just King Benevolenza X of the ancient people of Italy

Although I do not really intend to pursue any colonization activity in the Americas any further, since I look set to get what is rightfully mine, and desire no more, I do see the prudence of a pact between our two peoples. Particularly as we do seem to be in much the same predicament, and we do share the same views on the Peuvian question...
Let it be so. But I warn you, this is a protection pact only. Any and all aggressive conduct on your part that may precipitate a war with any nation will leave the ensuing conflict squarely on your shoulders only. I would, of course, not expect you to treat me any differently.

Shogun Sony Nintendo

 

[Xtreamskier27]

today the president of Zululand held a conference to annoced his new mordernizing plan that would bring up the economy and technology. He hopes that he may begin trading with other nations of the world so that Zululand will have Zulu bucks to spend on imports from other nations. He plans to open trade with the US, Azteca,and the Iriquores and if other nations would like to join just call President Fischer
also the president annouced how he ordered 10 ironclad divisions and 10 normal navy divisions Navy the Army got in on the deal to when the president agreed to a Army reserve program and the building of 20 artillery divisions and 20 infanatry divisions which now the zululand republic has a strong navy and a very strong army
total
Normal Navy Ships- 40 divisions
Ironclad ships- 10 divisions
artillery- 20 divisions
infantry- 40 divisions
Reserve is estimated at- 5 div. of artillery - 40 div. of infantry

 

[Xtreamskier27]

Today the President of ZUR (Zululand United Republic)
annouced today that he has started a telegraph and train system 2months ago and is almost finished. He hopes this will further unify the great nation of Zululand. Plus the train system will help extract gold and bring it to trade with other nations of the world but is excluding all trade from the area of peru because they are not a country reconized by ZUR and the citezens of zululand

 

[das]

Ahem. You don't look at the first page at the start, do you? Zululand:
Government: Republic
Ruler: Admiral Fishcher (Xtreamskier27)
Military Strenght: Small land army, medium navy
Tech. Level: Later Middle Ages.
In War With:
Alliances:
Mutual Protection Pact:

 

[Xtreamskier27]

to das why cant i have a strong military?

Today the president of ZUR threw multiple plates at his map officers who couldent give him an acurate map of the world and he was charged with a mistermeaner and his response was im sorry but those stupid (the rest of the conversation could not be written because this a family news paper) basically he said the map makers are stupid and that he is asking any nation out there to send him a map of the world that is accurate.

 

[das]

You don't have Ironclads yet. And also, you can't change that quick! Look. everyone, when you want to take a nation, that already exists, first check info page (btw, Zulus were Despotism when you joined)!

 

[uknemesis]

I would have thought Zulus would have had a much stronger army than they would navy, although their army would be a bit out of date(spears etc), but it would be quite big because of their warrior traditions - most of their men were warriors if I remember correctly.

Anyway, can someone update me on Greece's position?! I've been busy, and haven't had time to post on this one. But I'd like to get back into the swing of things!

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Alexander woke up, his head sore. That damned cleaner had waxed the floor too much again! He'd fallen down the stairs, if he remembered correctly.

He massaged his temple. He must have banged his head hard enough to put him out cold.

He saw the cleaner looking pale at him.

"I'm so sorry my Prince! Please don't send me to the dungeon!"

"Dungeon?! It was an accident! They happen!" Alexander laughed. Then he was confused at her bewilderment.

Spartacus realised what had happened. The nasty b*stard had become nice! He just hoped it would last.

"Come sir, we must once again review the plans for the Russian invasion."

"Invade?! Russia?!" Alexander's amnesia confused him. "I have no intention of invading my neighbours! Was I trully that much of a moron?"

Spartacus nodded. "You concentrated on your military prowess at the expense of everything else."

"Well that will change now! I will be elected the first President of the new Greek Democracy! I will be loved by the people! I will keep our army and navy up to date, but only to protect our people, not to invade others!"

Alexander was speaking like his father, Spartacus reflected. Good.

"Sir, you need to give your opinion on some of the latest international and home events."

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"Greece will forever support free democracies! Welcome the Peruvians with open arms, and try to get our Toulon Pact friends to join us in welcoming them!"

"What about military aid sir?"

"We will supply the Peruvians with arms and training, but will not fight for them, I must be seen as a peacemaking person. But we will support them in the political arena, and as I said, supply them. But of course, we would need something in return. Maybe some oil or other raw materials Greece needs at the moment."

"But we have all the oil and other raw materals that we need!"

"Not anymore. I want to begun a major industrial overhaul! I want us to compete with Great Britain and other major nations in the industrial race! Also, request that we be allowed to establish embassies in the UK, Russia and Germany. It seems that I neglected our friendship with them. Oh, and when our factories begin to pour out new goods, offer aid to our friends in the Toulon Pact to modernise their armies in alliance with us. We will work together to make our forces strong and well trained. But first, make sure the Greek Army and Navy get the latest technology."

"And what about the Canada situation?"

"Greece will support whoever our biggest trade partner is. Currently we trade with neither, so I don't give a damn! And put out the word, Greece is looking to increase its importing of oil, coal, saltpeter, wood, workers, iron, stone any any other resource, including new ones! And we will happily accept immigrants and buy any luxuries. Greece is prospering, and so we need more people to enjoy the prosperity and help Greece work for more, and we need to trade with the world to help our economy. Basically, I'm going to bring Greece bang up to date!"

"And finally sir, the colonies."

"What about them?"

"We don't have any!"

"Okay, set up a colony in the Falkland Islands if it is still free. And enquire with the Zulus how much of the latest technology we would have to trade with them to be given Madagascar. Tell them with Greece soon to prosper, we will be willing to pay a princely sum!"

President Alexander strolled from the room, a changed man.

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Can someone tell me if the Falklands have been taken? And plus, what is everyone's stance with Greece now we have changed?

Oh, and I did this because I've got a bad Alexander in Dangerous Games, I don't need another one in this!

Nemesis

 

[Jason The King]

TO: Zululand Republic
Sbj:

The America people thank you for your support in the Peru Crises and Canadian crises. Therefor, I offer a MPP, mutual Protection pact between our two nations, to where if any of use gets attacked, we will back each other up. I am also pleased to see the build up of your military, which is needed for protecting the lives of the good. (Although you may build military strength, it must be done at a slow pase, not in one or two posts. Look at Peria's hisory).

To Roman Empire
Sbj: South America

I think we may have gotten to the wrong foot here, glorius emperer. I did not meen any aggression on you colonies, I was speaking of the rebels. If they manage to secure a country inside a country, then whats stopping them from attacking your colonies in looking for more land. I was speaking merely on defending you, not attacking you. I hope you can understand.

To Shogun Nintendo
Sbj: Peacetalks

I think we are both glad that we could settle this dispute calmly. The American map of canada is being published upon ratification of the Russian Government, and I have mailed you one last copie. I am displeased with your desision as to allowing the terrorists in Aztlan gain a part of their country. If anything, you should be helping the Aztec people. P.S. I mean no aggresion on your colonies, merely I worry about the defense of them from the terrorists.

To Sanford
Sbj: Peacetalks between America and Japan

I am happy to inform you that the Japanese has ratified my map of Canada for peace, all I need is Russia's ratification. Peace is now back in Northern Canada. As of the S. American incident, if you still believe the Aztec pepole comit such atrocities, you are mistaken. King Montezuma believe in Christ and Christianity. Please, re think your position as to whome yo usupport in South America.

To: Persia
Sbj: Trade

Hail exalted leader. We have not spoken since the Babylon incident, and would like to change that. I understand you have more of this 'petroleum'. I would like for some sort of trade to be commencing between our people for this priceless rarity. Maybe, we could persuade Egypt to build a vast canal connecting the Mediterranean and Red Sea? This would vastly increase our trading ability. In the mean time, I will send a good, either Dairy products, Cotton, Coal, or lumber, under the African Cape and towards your land. Please, reply with the numbers and good that you have chosen. THank you, and may trade bring our people closer together.

To: Iroquios
Sbj: S. America.
TOP SECRET. ONLY IROQUIOS EYES
I am not sure now what to do to help our allie in the south. Should we send military aid, we may be attacked by three different coutries, and maybe even the entire Trinity Alliance. But if we dont, we may look weak and pathetic. My Military Advisor informs me that we could have an outstanding victory over these rebels, it's the other nations that frightens him.

Washington had his bag in his hands, and was on the way out of his oval office. He looked once more back, and let teh door shut his view. The elections of 1860 were finished, and Lincoln had one by a landslide.

And now, Lincoln takes power. He looked at his economic papers of his nation, and watched as the line on the graph grew higher and higher and higher. A smile spread accross his eyes, but then looked at the title of the graph. He had mistakenly pulled ou the unemployement rate. He new this was not good, and rose from his seat.
"DA! We must provide jobs for our people! And I have the greatest idea! We will construct a massive fleat of wargoing vessels, that which will outnumber our higher up, England. This Navy will consist of only the greatest of technology! Send ambassadors to Japan to bargain for ship technology, since we have reports of a new design they are working on. For my first term, I shall update all of American military strength to that of any nation in the world. Rase funding of 'Project Air-Denser' 70%! We will be dipping into our surpluss, but I believs it will have lasting affects. Also, what is this word Propellar that I here? Some myths about flying horses? Pump that research up too!"
Lincoln could already see it, his nation rising to a world power in fron of his eyes.

 

[das]

It's 1852, not 1860.

 

[das]

Oh yes, and people don't change because of a hit-on-the-head. Maybe you could make a democratic revolution against First Pirnce Alexander, if you want to be a good guy anyways?

 

[CONRAD]

To: Benevolenza X
From: Gen. Conrad
Subj: Pacts

My supporter and friend, would you be willing to sign a pact that is more... permanent? Perhaps a pact that would bind the toulon pact countries to Peru, since we could all use allies in South America. Would you agree to the "Lima pact"?

To: Gajarupta
From: Gen. Conrad
Subj: Democracy

It seems we may able to keep the Aztecs at bay. If it keeps us out of the "rouge" status, and gains us your support, we shall become democratic. Within the year, we shall have elections.

 

[Sixchan]

From: Prime Minister Sanford
To: President Lincon
Subj: Greetings!

Congratulations on your new job, Mr. Lincon!

Your predecessor was quite concerned about Peru. I can assure you that until Peace Talks and free elections have been held, Britain will not engage in Diplomatic negotiations.

 

[uknemesis]

Das, I never said that the bump on the head really did change him... Read on...

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Spartacus grabbed the doctor, and hauled him into a side room.

"What the hell has happened to Prince Alexander?!"

"President Alexander, you mean. Well, the bump on the head could possibly have caused amnesia, as we know his plans to rule the world stemmed from his feeling of inferiority to the Double and now Trinity Alliance. Perhaps amnesia made him forget why he hates Russia, Germany and Britain, and so he looks at them in a new light, and maybe even the world. But another explanation is his conscience has caught up with him, maybe he faked this to allow him to change back into the image of his father rather than a tyrant without being humiliated. Another explanation is that he is faking it to lull others into a false sense of security so he can strike at his enemies when they least expect it, but this is unlikely as he would be unable to pass the mental examinations I just conducted while in that state of mind. The final explanation is that he got bored with being a tyrant, and wants to change. The first or second seem the most likely to me. But it seems for now at least, we have a great leader once more, the image of his father, not a tyrant."

Spartacus nodded, and then slipped back out of the room.

He found Alexander unable to comprehend why no other nation had acknowledged his change, and none had offered him any deals.

Finally he heard about a message from the Peruvian leader to the leader of Rome.

"I hope that Benevolenza will accept, the Toulon Pact needs to be strengthened, and then we can trade more with the new nation." Alexander glanced at Spartacus.

He's getting really upset that no one seems to be taking him seriously, Spartacus thought. Poor sod, he doesn't understand that generations of hatred can't be undone by one bump on the head, fake or otherwise.

"How is the modernisation programme going?" Alexander asked for the third time in an hour. He was excited about making Greece a world power by peace and trade rather than war.

"Okay, but no one seems to be offering the raw materials we would need." Spartacus realised that maybe it was because he was bored that Alexander did this, it seemed he enjoyed the new challenge of the political battlefield.

"Anyone welcomed Greece as a democracy or congratulated me on winning the election yet?" Alexander asked hopefully.

"None yet sir, but I'm sure there will be some." Spartacus now thought that it might be long term amnesia, Alexander was getting as excited as a child might at the prospect of being a world power.

But thank god he was an intelligent child, Spartacus thought. Cause I don't want an immature child in charge of the nation!

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[Sixchan]

Sanford looked at the Greek intelligence reports on his desk. He too was wondering whether it was really a change, and he was very confident that it wasn't. However, because of the opportunity it presented by lulling Alex into a false sense of a false sense of security, he decided to play along

From: Prime Minister Sanford
To: President Alexander
Subj: Congratulations

I hope you are well, Alexander, and that the bump on your head is healing fast.

I am glad to see you have changed your ways, and your attitude towards the Trinity Alliance.

May I be the first to congratulate you on your electoral victory.

I am aware that you are in need of supplies, and I can send you some tin if you have something to exchange. If you are unaware, Tin can be used as an antifouling agent in paint for ships, and is used in the making of high-quality sheet glass.



Next, he turned to his American Intelligence report.
"Hmm, I can't let British naval superiority be threatened." he thought. He called in his domestic advisor.
"Inform the shipyard workers that they will be getting more orders. Also, increase their wages sixpence for each completed ship."
"Yes, Prime Minister" Replied the Advisor before he walked out.
Sanford retired to his bedroom, very tired.

 

[das]

DISPATCH TO PERU: I propose a Mutual Protectino Pact. In the same time, we will send 2 divisions through neutral waters between Australia and New Guinea, and we will also sned 3 warships to Lima, just in case.

DISPATCH TO GREECE: We welcme the changes in your country, especially your switch to democracy. We also congratulate President Alexander with victory in the elections.

DISPATCH TO AMERICA: I suggest that you recognize creation of Peru - a new democracy out of territory reigned by Aztec absolutism which is direct opposit to your government.

Shuivajka, Foreign Minister of India.

 

[uknemesis]

Alexander woke up with the mother of all hangovers. And he hadn't even touched alcohol.

He walked to his study, then collapsed into the chair, calling for something to relieve his headache.

The doctor reported that still no decent headache medicines were available, but maybe a shot of vodka would help.

Alexander downed it, and began to feel the affects of it, deadening his sense of pain.

This new him had cost him a lot of pain to make, but he decided it had been worth it. He had been mortified when he had visited a nursery and a young child had asked him when he was going to kill the damned Russians. It had shaken him, and made him look at what he had become.

A tyrant persuading his people into hating other nations, and a warmongering general.

He knew he was skilled on the battlefield. Why did he need to prove it? Why start a global war because he wanted more power? His father's lessons had flooded back to him, and he had resolved to change.

But that meant the humiliation of admitting he was wrong. And no matter how much Alexander had decided to change, he wasn't going to be laughed at by his own people.

He had won the elections easily, as his tyranny had always been popular due to his media management, and the media treated him kindly now in reward for him letting them finally be free.

So now he was the President, and he felt good about that. But that fall had been more realistic that he had imagined it would be. Out cold for 5 minutes! He touched the bump on his head, recoiling at the pain that doing so caused.

He glanced at the report from England, and mentally thanked Sanford. It would make his new status more legitimate, and he looked forward to the challenge of the political arena. It would be hard to forget his old prejudices, but even this small note showed him that they weren't as bad as he thought.

He decided to exchange the new metal ore his scientists had discovered but couldn't work out how to extract from the ore. Aluminium, he thought it was called. With their factories, maybe the British could work out how the hell it could be used.

[aluminium is extracted from its ore by electrolysis, after being molten, so it is beyond Greek technology to extract it, and possibly Britain's, until electricity is discovered]

Alexander just hoped that Britain would accept the deal. If not, it would have to be the Athenian wines and the Spartan gold that would be exchanged for this tin.

He intended to have all of his ships painted with it, including the new ironclad that he had just authorised the production of, the only metal ship in the fleet. And his flagship.

He looked out the window, and for the first time since his father died, actually appreciated the birds singing.

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[Sixchan]

Aluminium, eh?

Okay Alex, you've got yourself a deal!

 

[uknemesis]

Alexander had already ordered his chief architect to brighten up the palace by removing the old poor quality windows and to prepare them for new ones, if the British deal went through.

He read the Indian despatch, and welcomed it as yet another boost to his influence on the world stage.

"Send a reply thanking them, and ask whether they have anything to trade. We have some of the new rifles from the Spartan Military Works that they may be interested in, as that factory is known throughout the world for its quality products. Or maybe they would be more interested in this aluminium stuff, or some wine or gold? Or cash, if they require it. Just do anything to get them to trade with us!" Alexander told his Foreign Minister.

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[CONRAD]

To: Indian government
From: Gen. Conrad
Subj: Pacts

We accept your offer to be pact brothers, and are thankful for your military support. We can use all the help we can get to keep ourselves free of the reactionist northern alliance!