NES2 VI - Last Semblance of Order.

[andis-1]

Yeah you can.

 

[Disenfrancised]

OOC:Tommy, its not a defensive pact, its an Alliance. Right now, we're in a stage were we cling to mother France for dear life. Maybe not in like a few updates, but for now, cling.

Also, this is a n00b question, can you write stories about war, like capturing cities if you make them really good, or is that a NES nono?

Well you can write stories about attacking cities and fighting battle, but writing about capturing them when its unconfirmed that you will or not is a bit overconfident - I mean - what if you don't win?

 

[Swissempire]

Okay, thanks. I was just wondering. I didn't think i could capture them, but if i could, then

 

[Kal'thzar]

You can write pretty much whatever you want. However a good rule of thumb is that you under no circumstances God Mod it.

That is to say, you do not write a Story where the Enemy are all evil people, who do everything wrong, and cannot for the life of themselves figure out, which side of the guns shoots the bullet.

 

[Reno]

You can write pretty much whatever you want. However a good rule of thumb is that you under no circumstances God Mod it.

That is to say, you do not write a Story where the Enemy are all evil people, who do everything wrong, and cannot for the life of themselves figure out, which side of the guns shoots the bullet.

Exactly, in essence, use common sense when writing stories and also orders.

 

[Lord_Iggy]

and so the disillusion of the Spanish Empire begins!

Disillusion, or dissolution?

 

[Thlayli]

Or Dis' solution?

 

[conehead234]

to: Portugal
From: Spain
We are still evaluting all options, but returning Naples to the Papal states may be one of them.

to: Ireland
from: Spain
Don't let it happen again.

 

[Lord_Iggy]

@Thlayli

 

[tommy_toon]

@das: are you not going to bother including any additional NAP's on the front page, or did you just forget about the two I signed this turn? And does an actual state of war exist between myself and the French? I understand the Ottomans, since I didn't sign a peace treaty.

 

[tommy_toon]

From Afghan
To Ottomans
You say we speak of propaganda, the lies that you tell spoil even the ripest of fruit! The laws we impose follow the qur'an strictly, as well as additional civil and penal codes. But if you believe the Persians will rise up against us, despite the fact that I, Ashraf Shah, am a Persian, than keep your beliefs but do not try to clutter them with those of other people.

 

[Swissempire]

Das, have you looked into the skirmish issue yet?

To: Spain
From: Ireland
Will you accept the NAP?

 

[Disenfrancised]

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O A&#231;oriano Oriental Front Page 17th of January 1744

&#8220;Turkish, Arab, and European&#8221; &#8211; A Taste of the new Ottoman State
By Filipe Peaz&#234;

My various travels with O A&#231;oriano Oriental have taken me to many corners of the globe, and this is not the first time I had visited the city of Ankara. However that incident was some years ago and I boggled at the changes since then. From a mid-sized farming and industrial town with some fabulous eateries the City had changed to a bustling metropolis, from a regional stronghold to a Capital of an important nation! The city had changed but I wonder if that carried over to its leadership, where the Ottomans still something for Europe to fear? I pondered these questions and more as I was escorted into the half built palace of beautiful white stone and marble and lead to a quiet room where the Sultan and his advisors sat. Sultan Osman IV was the only one who talked; the other men staring at me with some suspicion, but he more than made up for the others muteness. He was a very energetic man, opulently dressed and much given to extravagant gesture, and he seemed very much at his ease as we conversed.

FP: Thank you very much for granting this interview Your Majesty, it was remarkably generous of you considering the somewhat anti-Turkish position many European newspapers have taken in previous years.

SO: It was no problem, no problem at all. I'm very delighted to have more European interest in our country. The good kind of interest, mind... We would not like further interest in our territory.

FP: I note that you seem to be bursting with health, has your recovery from the terrible fevers that afflicted you been complete?

SO: I would say they have. I'm no doctor... But I do feel very reinvigorated after my health problems; quite able to rule the country.

FP: I am very glad for you your majesty. Looking around I see that the new palace is being constructed most rapidly &#8211; what is the estimated date for its completion? Will it compare with the legendary High Porte?

SO: Well, I must say that I do like this new palace of mine, to be blunt. No one does not like a new house of course; but I feel a special attachment to this one, since it is particularly symbolic of the rebuilding of the Ottoman Empire and people. You will note that it does have all the most modern conveniences, imported from Europe and taken from our own culture as well. The architecture is of course Islamic, but we have decreased the size of the harem, removed any plans of dungeons, and so on. It is a home, but also a symbol and we must remain pure.

FP: On that note has a new name been coined for the relocated Turkish court?

SO: I do not believe so. Sublime Porte, High Porte, they were both a Anglo-French conglomeration of terms; the Ottoman court is the Ottoman court.

FP: I understand there is a great deal of history behind this city but in your own words; what made you choose this location, this city as your new capital?

SO: Well, that is an interesting question. By rights, the old Ottoman emperors chose the title of Caliph in their titles, so something closer to the center of Islam might have been appropriate; Damascus, or maybe even Jerusalem. Baghdad, of course, we'd have trouble making our capital just now... I think what is best about this capital is that it is very much a crossroads; it is Turkish, Arab, and European, exactly the combination of traits that the Ottomans are.

FP: Well now we move onto the more&#8230;sensitive subjects. In your opinion, what caused the small &#8230;incident, restructuring, war&#8230;call it what you like that lead to the loss of Constantinople? And why did the Turkish nation fair so badly on all fronts? I apologise if this is you do not wish to delve into.

SO: A very pertinent question that I would not at all mind to answer. The Ottoman withdrawal was of course hampered by my sickness, but in some places it had already started occurring; we were withdrawing, if slowly. It is hard to organize nations from the ground up, no? And we were trying to ensure these new states would not be easy prey for the nations that loomed over them. So the withdrawal was slower than we would have liked, and apparently slower than the Russians would have liked. We are very firm on the position that the Russians were the aggressors in the short war that nearly led to the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire. To your second part of the question, I would admit that it was my own naivety which led our armies to defeat on so many fronts; my sickness and orders were not enacted quickly enough, the communications was slowed, my own reactions not at their peak. And thus we were losing. But after my recovery, as you have seen, we have made considerable progress.

FP: Onto the various rebellions that occurred &#8211; the orthodox and the Muslim do these nations and&#8230;whatever the Egyptians claimed to be; a Caliphate was it? Was their cause for complaint and independence justified? Could the Ottoman Empire have done better by the peoples under its wing?

SO: The Arabs under my rule I believe were justified in their rebellion at the time they made it. As has been stated in previous statements by the government, we were at the time fairly weak; it would have been disastrous for them if they remained loyal to the Empire and it had collapsed. Therefore, they supported rebellion as the only way to maintain their own rights and responsibilities. Later on in their rebellions, they no doubt feared the retribution that might come. However, I am willing to pardon the rebels that lay down their arms. The "Caliphate", on the other hand, I had little qualms in smashing. To question my faith to Islam is insulting. They used my supposed weakness towards European powers as proof that I was not "Muslim" enough--and then turned it around and garnered a guarantee of independence from France! Obviously, that did not work out how they had planned it... However, I believe that treating with the Peoples of the Book, and even the peoples of the civilized religions of the East, is not too arduous a task, and it must be carried out. Muhammad called for us to use the Jihad of the Sword when appropriate, but the Jihad of the Heart, Mind, and Soul must be used as well. Diplomacy is key, and alliances with people of other faiths is not the end of the world.

FP: Unsurprisingly I believe this is a most noble attitude, indeed I doubt I would be sitting here so comfortably if you thought otherwise.What of the old capital of Constantinople that city which has changed hands so many times - given to the Greeks almost by default it seems. Do you still intend to assert your claims and your rights over Thrace?

SO: No we do not. Constantinople has been handed over to the Greeks by treaty that the Ottomans signed, and we have relinquished claims over the city. The seed was planted by Greeks, watered by Romans, flourished under Islam--it may be time to turn over a leaf, so to speak, and let the Greeks try their hand at managing the city once again.

FP: What of the new squabbles that continue in the region even after you &#8220;oppressive&#8221; Ottomans had left; the crushing of Venice by the Unionists and the rebellions in Rumania &#8211; do you have comment to offer on these events?

SO: I am saddened to see that the parties involved had turned to force instead of diplomacy; it is a poor standard to set for the world. As for each case individually, the Venetians, though quite manipulative, I hope will remain under Italian rule, while the Romanians are free to exercise their right to attempt to secure independence... And the Russians are free to quell these calls. Ultimately it is the realm of the Romanian people to decide.

FP: Moving on the foreign policy front perhaps we should talk about the various European powers in the wider world. Shall we start with Spain, seemingly your ally at the start of the crisis, do you still plan on pursuing strong links? Do you know as well as those lands which were sold to Spain &#8211; she seems to have acquired the title detractors once allied to the Ottomans as well; the &#8216;sick man of Europe&#8230;

SO: Strong links with Spain are of course an option, but we would hardly commit one way or another. We would prefer to remain neutral in the alliance scheme, though events often force us to work outside of these realms of neutrality. In any case, I intend to build stronger relations with all of my European contemporaries. Yes, even the Tsar.

FP: Well indeed, now perhaps onto France &#8211; from a nation, who once spearheaded the campaign in Western Europe for the dissolution of your empire, and some say even directly supported the Caliphate, France has now turned to your ally, defeating your rebels for you and I believe providing you with financial aid &#8211; what caused this change in opinion in the French?

SO: Well, that's just a question loaded for trying to make me boast of my accomplishments, isn't it? (The Sultan took a moment to laugh) I'll answer it anyway, and try to keep myself humble, though you know how hard that is for monarchs... I believe that the French were persuaded that the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire was not in their best interests; it wasn't. We are far more open to Europeans than a religious state like the Caliphate would be.

FP: Continuing this &#8216;round of the neighbourhood&#8217; - onto your great northern neighbour of Russia- Lithuania&#8230;and now Rumania &#8211; they seemed to have been consistent in all their actions; do you believe that the Ottoman Empire is no longer under threat from the north now that your Orthodox lands have been relinquished?

SO: No. Russia is a threat, and will remain so; they no doubt are somewhat annoyed at our coalition gathering that forced them out of Constantinople. The Tsar may say he wants peace--he may even actually want peace himself, but the Ottoman Empire will always be on their guard, regardless of how benign the situation may be.

FP: Moving quickly onto the power to your south &#8211; the Portuguese, just a few years ago many would have said they were the most direct competitors with the Ottomans, economically if not military, what are they to you now in the empires state of recovery?

SO: I intend to extend the hand of cooperation to the Portuguese as well. Their intentions are noble, their ruler honorable, and a good man. And we have many areas of mutual interest that I think can be solved completely diplomatically.

FP: Now finally onto the Union of Krakow; with its recent annexation of the &#8216;Venetian&#8217; territories in the Balkans do you think it has further aims in that direction, and what is your diplomatic relationship with the Unionists; will you continue the on-off relationship the Ottomans have had with Krakow since the time of Marshall Wittlin?

SO: The nation of Krakow is a nation we will keep all options open with, past that, I don't have comments on their current stance.

FP: Well we&#8217;ve come full circle around the Empire and let&#8217;s return to its heart and its future &#8211; what are your goals for the next decade for the Ottomans? Will you continue the ambitious projects you began at the turn of the decade?

SO: Paramount is securing the integrity of the Empire. That means returning the "white areas", as I like to term them, back to the Ottoman law and order, and driving the Afghans out of sovereign Ottoman territory. It may be necessary to advance somewhat into Afghan territory in order to stop them from attacking us again. We don't intend to take any territory, but instead to free the Persians in their own new state. As for our projects, I intend to continue industrialization, further educational and infrastructure goals, and raise the standards of living. The Ottoman Empire is the "sick man of Europe" no longer.

FP: I future I hope we are all lucky enough to see. Well we formally thank you once again for this pleasure and honour.

SO: I thank you, sir. A good day to you, and to all of Europe!

 

[Disenfrancised]

Sorry Dachspmg but I don't have GoogleTalk. Azale when will you be online?

 

[Lord_Iggy]

Nice interview Dis.

 

[Wubba360]

Nomathemba looked out into the cluttered streets. Everywhere Portuguese were cluttering around. They had called in a division to crush the Riot in Pampuna.

Nomathemba and his men had barricaded themselves inside the armory. There was a little less than one hundred with him. They had lossed about six men thus far. Artillery, horses, and the latest rifles all at their disposal, not to mention all the food. They could hold out here for months, but they held a far greater prize. de Sousa, the famed Portuguese General, lay unconcious and teathered in the back. They had captured him on one of his patrols. Ambushed and knocked senseless. They now tracked them to this spot. Themba was watching him. They had to get him back to Mpande.

As the Portuguese continued their charge their lines were blown to pieces by cannon fire. They would not risk a shot at blowing up the armory and killing the General.

As Nomathemba watched them bring in a division Nomathemba began to smile. These men would pay for their atrocities against Qwabe. As Nomathemba called all the men to their post he saw they were going to try and brake through.

He looked at Mandla. "Get all the gunpowder you can find and put at the door and the pillars. And tell Themba to get himself and de sousa into cover, he'll have to go on without us."

Mandla was shaken by this. He ran down to the basement where Themba was sitting. He stared at his younger brother. He opened his mouth to give him the orders.

"Themba, remember this. Remember Qwabe flows through your veins. Embrace him and let him give you strength. And Themba, knowledge is power, guard it well."

Themba looked back at his brother now storming back up to the fight. He could here screams from inside out. He quickly grabbed a horse and put under cover. Then he got in the cellar, carrying the general over his shoulder he shut the door. He listened and waited.
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Upstairs Nomathemba was calling out orders left and right.

"Death before dishonour! Dead to the last man! Lets give em' hell boys!"

The enemy was making a charge. Mandla had set the fuse to each patch. The enemy was beggining to knockdown the door. They would be rushing in at any moment. Nomathemba fired his last round through the head of an officer who fell to the ground dead. The streets were littered with dead bodies. They had killed nearly half the men.

Nomathemba knew that the second they broke through every soldier would storm through and search everywhere. He called his men down. They gathered around the center.

They would charge out the back on horse, hopefully most of them could surge through the now thin Portuguese line. Suppliers, guns, and powder were all taken. They would have to leave the clunky cannons. He watched the door. They would be braking though any minute. He turned to Mandla to light the fuse. The light began to flicker. All the men were on horseback.

"To honor, to glory, to the glorious Emperor, ride, ride to ruin, Ride to the world's end.! Ride for the Emperor and Africa!"

The doors flung open as men surged out the doors. Intense firing erupted. Nomathemba and the majority of his men broke though and charged into the nearby Jungle. About twenty were caught up and fought to the death.

The plan worked out perfectly. Every soldier ran into the armory once realizing no rider had two men on it. They were all in the armory conducting their search. Only dead bodies lay outside.

Themba lay in wait. He heard the horse hooves and all the cracks of fire. Suddenly he heard a massive explosion. He heard men screaming. Men and stone thrown like rag dolls. As the sound faded, Themba looked out the dust had cleared and nothing but the dead lived here now. Themba would wait until dawn and then emerge and ride with the man who had fought Zulu for a living, to the Emperor. No one would notice them.

 

[tossi]

THe Mission
Somewhere in Black Africa

He was like a hunting-leopard. Extremely fast and extremely deadly. Armed with the finest weapons Portugal had to offer. His name was associated all over the world with death and destruction.

He was alone, although Portugals Army consisted of atleast 3 million well trained and motivated men. When the officers had asked him why he didn't want an army for his operation he had replyed:

"I don't need a stupid army! My army is my gun! BAMM BAMM BAMM!"

His gun!

This man was determined. His goal was the complete destruction of the terrorists. He had killed their first leader QuAbee or sometihing like that. He had torn him into 1000 countless little pieces. He had burned the countless little pieces. He had burried the countless burned little pieces under the mountains of dead Zulu warrior bodies which he had accidently killed while trying to find a shovel. And then he had eaten the countless little burned n' burried pieces.

Well the surviving Zulu had SOMEHOW aqquried these countless little burned n' burried pieces and now they were kinda whorshipping him. Or something.

Then they had made a new leader. He has gathered a force of atleast 3 million warriors around him. They were well trained and had newest weapons and large cannons. And voodoo magic.

News had reached the King of Portugal that these terrorists where trying to invade Portugal itself!! They were going to CAPTURE THE KING!!!!

This was not acceptable. Therefore the King had ordered that the terrorists had to Be EXTERMINATED!!!!!

There was only one man who could do this job...

And this very man just entered the main rebell monkey head quarter!

He gave a warning: " THOUCH YOUR NOSES WITH YOUR ELBOWS IN THREE SECONDS OR I KILL YOU HARD!!! "

They had not complied. At once our hero jumped at the first zulu who was about 12 meters away. He kicked him hard in the face so the guy screamed something like "AHAahaahAHAHG you hurt me!"

Then the Portugese weapon of mass destruction kicked a dozen of other Zulu savages in the face. He kicked their heads from their bodies and their bodies from their heads. Hundreds died in only a few seconds.

Then he pulled out his gun. "BAMMM BAMM BAMM! EAT THIS YOU MONKEY-HEADS!"

The bullets penetrated the bodies of the Zulus as if they were made of paper. Millions died in moments.

But just as all of the terrorists had been shot or kicked to death, or both, a man suddenly emerged from his tent. He was tall and looked like the devil. He was the arch enemy. He had eaten eaten the little burned n' burried pieces of Kuawabe to become him! Now he had the voodoo power.

HE IS DEADLY AND HAS THREE HEADS OF DOOM! EACH HEAD CAN CASTE A DIFFERENT SPELL!

He started to call for voodoo demons to exterminate the world and capture the Portugese king!

"No way you ugly piece of mud!" did our Bruce-Lee-Like warrior say! Then he jumped three meters into the air, made a salto and then kicked the devil right into his three faces and then he shot him! BAMM BAMM BAMM!

He had saved the World and the King of Portugal from certain capture and extermination! AGAIN!

Francisco de Sousa - Deadly and uncaptured!

 

[Kentharu]

LMAO

you crazy guy you however i don't like that you called the Zulu monkeys but hey CHUCK NORRIS good fun man good fun

 

[tossi]

Well don't think that de Sousa is a racist or something. Its just: If you have such incredible powers as he has, you will sooner or later just look down at everybody and give them animal names.

 

[Disenfrancised]

So...he actually said "BAMM BAMM BAMM!"?

Though I must say these Zulu are picking up the tricks of industrial age warfare pretty damn fast