NES2 V - The Great Game.

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To: Qing
From: FK

Sure. Though my alliances are still in effect, do not attack them...

To: France
From: FK

How... hypocritical of you, oh you who crushed the people under the heel of your opressive boot.
 
You start a rebellion in the Qing Chinese Empire I will destroy you kal'thzar... :p
 
And so, the Persian Revolution was ended. (See story)

Running, the vanguard of peasants and guerillas crashed into the gates of the Grand Plaza, and the Royal Army of Persia was ready. Grape shot was prepared, and sharpshooters took their positions from the rooves of the Palace itself. A trained, disciplined European army lie in wait. Unfortunately, all the discipline and tactics in the world helped the 1000 mercenaries little when fully fifteen thousand angry armed peasants broke through the wrought-iron gates.

Certainly, the first rank died on the grape and the steel bayonets, and so did the next, and the next. But after two hours of exhaustive hand to hand fighting when the rebel columns drew back, the RAP was exhausted, depleted, and grimly triumphant. Sadly, they failed to realize that the King’s Guard and all the assorted cavalry forces of Persia were standing directly behind the orderly retreating peasants, lying in wait, with Allah’s Needles before them.

As they charged forward, with the wicked shards of metal flying just in front of the Arabian steeds, the loyalists and Germans quaked in fear. For silhouetted in front of the setting sun, at the head of this massive brigade, was Ardashir himself, proud and terrible as Allah cloaked with flame.

None withstood his scything scimitar, but far more wept with despair at seeing the nobility, pride, and honest, righteous anger in his cold, blue eyes. The Royal Army of Persia ceased to exist that hour, and became a band of scared, fleeing men that were once hired soldiers. Most Hosaynite Persians surrendered. Most Germans were killed. And in a blaze of glory, Ardashir himself lit the torch that burned the hated Grand Palace to the ground.

Now, as for the Shah, it is supposed that he fled that evening. No one really knows, but Ardashir took in the Shah’s young infant son Kalim, and treated him no differently than his own children. It is whispered that it was so because he promised his father, the unknown, deposed Ishmael IV, (son of Ishmael III last Safavid ruler) on his grave that he would never repeat the cruelty that was done to his grandfather, and his dynasty. So a new title was added to the growing list that the people had for him…Ardashir the Merciful.




To: World

From: Holy Islamic Kingdom of Persia

I, Ardashir IV, do proclaim the restoration of the Safavid dynasty so illegally overthrown several years ago, and declare the Zand dynasty to be defunct.

OOC: After the update please change the ruler name and government type (to Theocratic Monarchy) thanks.

To:King Ferdinand-Phillipe of France
From:King Ardashir IV of Persia

We thank you greatly for your support and recognition in this troubled time for our nation. You are truly a champion of self-determination, and a protector of nations smaller than your own. Several medals have been conferred upon yourself by the Islamic Council for your service, and are en route to France now. We would like to offer a NAP to your nation, but shall go no further so as to upset our people.

To: Greater Turkmenistan
From: Persia

We offer you a non-aggression pact, Islamic brothers.

To: The Federated Kingdoms
From: Persia

While the Western-corrupted dictator that ruled our nation was formerly friends with the FK, we hope that good relations can continue. As a gesture of faith we offer you a NAP.
There is one small point of contention however. The previous rulers of Persia leased a small port city in the south of the country to the FK, as a trading port and naval base. As the new ruler of Persia backed by legitimate international opinion, I declare this lease to no longer be in effect.
Please do not take this as an insult, but an enlightened empire with numerous holdings all over the world should not see it a problem to return to a nation it's only port city. In return we are willing to allow FK naval vessels, and vessels of the Persian Gulf company continued access to the port free of charge. Simply put however, we ask that you return it's sovereignty to us by the end of the season. (The update.)

To: The Holy Roman Empire
From: Persia

We sincerely apologise for the killing of several hundred German mercenaries in the pay of the former Shah. While we regret their deaths, they were hired soldiers, and had the risk of death in mind when they enlisted. We hope that this incident shall not sour relations between our nations.
 
I've already told him his current line of thinking will get destroyed. I don't think he cares... :p
 
To: Persia
From: FK

I'm afraid the port is currently inhabited by quite a few British nationals at this point. Perhaps a lease can be (re)negotiated with the new lord's government? We would be willing to pay quite some sum.

OOC: Can eco points be banked?
 
OOC: *mumbles* If it was that easy to kill 1000 European Trained Infantry China wouldn't have lost the opium wars as well as the Invasion of the 8 Powers... :mumbles:
 
OOC: Most of the professional Persian army revolted to me, and the European mercenaries did kill a lot of peasants and irregulars. But several hundred European soldiers intermingled with loyalist persians can only do so much against a populace that has had them under siege for quite a while.

To: The Federated Kingdoms
From: Persia

After much consideration, we are willing to renegotiate the lease on several terms.

1. The city itself will be jointly ruled by the Kingdom of Persia and the Federated Kingdoms, with Persian civilian administration and whatever Federate officials you see fit to run the port and harbor. Any number of British nationals are also allowed and will be considered citizens of Persia, with all benefits thereof.

2. Both Persian and Federate shipping is allowed in the port free of charge or tariff.

3. The Federated Kingdoms will provide several ships for and training of a Persian Navy. This should be easy for an economic and naval powerhouse. (The exact number of ships are negotiable)

4. The Federated Kingdoms will pay to Persia one eco point every 5 years for the free use of the port.

These are our terms and conditions, and we find them to be quite reasonable. We certainly hope that you agree to the renegotiation, lest we be forced to lease the port to some other power.
 
A point every 5 years?

Also, we remind you that at present, you do NOT have control of the port, and it is still considered to be soveriegn British territory.
 
Qing China declares neutrality in any conflict that could arise between Persia and FK.
 
OOC: You mean Federate, not British territory, right?

To: The Federated Kingdoms
From: The Kingdom of Persia

We sincerely wish to avoid conflict over this issue, so will attempt to articulate our demands again. The former dynasty that issued the lease to your nation is now gone, and if the contract is not renewed Persia respectfully requests Federate withdrawal.

With that said, we strongly wish that a renegotiation can be secured. The territory itself was leased to your nation, not sold permanently. So the territory is not sovereign like other Federate possesions. With that said, we will reduce our demands to one eco point (keep in mind your economic superiority) every seven years. In addition to the training of a small Persian navy, these demands are not in the least excessive.

Remember that all Federated Kingdoms shipping and naval forces will not be charged ever, and Federate goods will enter Persia free of tariff. Any government officials you deem fit are also permitted, in addition to an unlimited number of Federate nationals, which will enjoy full Persian citizenship if they so desire.

If this offer is refused, we politely request the removal of your personnel by the end of the season.
 
You are still Persia, are you not? You are still the same territory, the same people, no? Then the lease is still in effect.

But for your sake, we will agree to this treaty. The Federated Fleet shall send one squadron to train your ships for five years, I daresay that should be sufficient; though if ill comes to it, you will be responsible for the lives lost. Also it will not be impeded if war should come between us in some terrible fashion.
 
North King said:
But for your sake, we will agree to this treaty. The Federated Fleet shall send one squadron to train your ships for five years, I daresay that should be sufficient; though if ill comes to it, you will be responsible for the lives lost. Also it will not be impeded if war should come between us in some terrible fashion.

Excellent, agreed. What won't be impeded however, the training or the lease?
Do you have any response to our NAP as well?
 
The squadron will not be impeded from returning home if it comes to war between us.

We will also sign a Non Agression Pact.
 
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