Opening of the Ball-A Confederate Ricky AAR

[Captain2]

I'll write an update at 10, until then I'll let the vote continue

not that I'm saying losing would be bad, I'd just need to write every battle as one update

 

[IronMan2055]

army of the potomac!

I suggest moving some of the units to some distant local, or temp. erase some of them.

 

[germanicus12]

Even though I am sure Washington is heavily defended, why not mass as many troops as you can muster and attack Washington? Surely if that city falls Lincoln will sue for peace....

Likewise we will probably need to defend Richmond but I am sure losing that wont be as bad as losing Washington. Can always move to Atlanta and keep Sherman away or move to Austin Texas and force them to fight in the desert.

I tried this once awhile ago, if I remember correctly, I managed to take New York City by landing an army nearby (how I passed their blockade is beyond me). But the Army of Northern Virginia lost at Manassas and was forced to retreat. But with New York firmly in my hands, Lincoln was ready to negotiate almost anything, becuase with New York gone, he lost almost half of his standing army to rebel forces through desertion.

I ended up getting California, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and all southern states were freed. It stayed that way until World War II where I joined the Germans, and the US joined the Allies, this time I was crushed and forced to admit defeat and rejoin the Union.


Perhaps you should try that?

 

[Captain2]

I've taken Washington, then all of Virginia falls to the Union, and then since Lee is surrounded they just attack him with their 30 Infantry divisions and crush him and all but 3 Divisions of the Confederate army

as I've said, its up to a vote whether I do a more historical losing campaign or win without much in the way of honour but have something to make a story out of

edit: tried your strategy but in order to create a transport convoy we need the resource steamer ships, which are not for sale

 

[Maniacal]

Delete Their Army!

 

[Captain2]

The Battle of Bowling Green

Thanks to the efforts of Generals Kiddus, Scamp, Lee and Jackson the Confederate army had been able to hold at Manassas and face off against a weakened Union army in Washington.

General Germaniski had recommended a plan to invade New York, hopefully weakening the morale of the Union army and President Captain agreed with this plan in hopes of giving the CSA Navy something to do, however once it became clear that the Confederacy would be unable to secure the resources necessary for the plan it was scrapped.

General Scamp was reassigned to Bowling Green where his goal was to force the Federal army into a second front and back the invasion currently being planned by General Pugwash, when first being informed he would only be able to command 1 of the 2 Divisions he was quite displeased, however after a visit from the President himself he was convinced that although a secondary front it was necessary to lure the Yankee forces away from Washington.

In three different battles the forces under General Pugwash and General Scamp beat over 4 Union divisions, first defeating them in a 2 Vs. 2 battle and then two battles against 1 enemy division.

Pugwash had just set up his tent when he was alerted by a scout that 5 Union divisions had been ordered to engage the Confederate force of Bowling Green, General Prince held his breath and waited for the outcome.

Battle of Washington

6 Infantry Divisions under the combined command of General Kiddus and General Artagnan met up with the 1 Cavalry division under the command of and General Germaniski, they then crossed the border and into Washington.

The Union had set up a small defence but they were outnumbered after their losses at Manassas, In usual Confederate style the enemy was quickly sent running with their tail between their legs, the White House was surrendered without a shot fired in hopes of saving it from being set aflame by the victorious Southerners, shortly afterwards it was visited by the President of the Confederacy

ever the showman, President Captain chooses the best moment to show the new national flag

 

[germanicus12]

Congratulations on taking Washington Mr. President. Now we must hold it to keep the victory complete.

But there is an eerie storm cloud gathering in the West....




I am a cowboy (from the West), so I cant speak southern talk. As much as I would love to keep in character but I just do not know many southern friends. Sorry.

 

[Captain2]

by Jove! your right!

edit: thats fine, I'm a bloody Canadian, I'm pretty sure every time I say something supposedly in character someone from the South suddenly becomes angry without knowing exactly why

this is a period of extensive change, I assume your talking about Prussia but am not enitrely sure

 

[germanicus12]

Now to defend Richmond and Virginia from the eventual counterattack from Northern soldiers. What is our armed forces status?

Since I am taking more interest in location of troops and plan of attack, perhaps I should become Secretary of War or some similar office.

 

[Captain2]

armed forces status is, 7 Divisions in Washington and the nearest US troops are 5 Divisions

meanwhile Princescamp and Pugwash are staring at 5 Yankee Divisions Vs. 2 Confederate

 

[Gaius Octavius]

Just out of curiosity, what is that flag you are using (in the first post)? I don't recall ever seeing it before in relation to the Civil War.

 

[Captain2]

its the first flag that was used by the Confederacy after succession, they later replaced it with the one I just posted over the white house

http://www.researchonline.net/gacw/conflag9.htm

theres some info on it

 

[Gaius Octavius]

Interesting, I never knew that.

 

[Maniacal]

5 divisions? pfft, no problem. We'll pount them with my artillery while we wait in a defensive position.

 

[germanicus12]

5 divisions? pfft, no problem. We'll pount them with my artillery while we wait in a defensive position.

What artillery, I dont think the armies come equipped with Artillery, they have to be built and sent with the army. But then again I haven't played the game in over 1 year, so I could be wrong.

But either way, good luck for the fate of the Confederate cause rests in your eventual victory.

 

[Maniacal]

The artillery I captured in the Battle of Manasass, (It's RP)

 

[Captain2]

White House, Washington D.C
Part 1 of 2

Captain ,The President of the Confederate States of America sat in the oval office with General Kiddus and a small group of Confederate soldiers that had been responsible for the capture, the President wore what would be later be written as "a serious, dreamy expression" on his face however inside he felt nothing but overwhelmed with the situation

"we've finally done it General" he finally said to Kiddus, the situation beginning to sink in

"the best the Yankees can decide now is that no-one has won the war, defeat is totally off the table" the President added while smiling from ear-to-ear.

"how so Mr. President?" General Kiddus asked, knowing the answer but he knew Captain preferred to finish his own thoughts.

"well General, the last time a foreign army was near this building was in 1812, that was later deemed a tie and I'll be dammed if the Confederacy will come out worse than a bunch of Canadians" The President stated while looking down at the desk in front of him

"do you think it could use another burning?" one of the soldiers whispered to the man beside him, however it was loud enough that the President could hear.

"Son, we come from a civilized nation, we do not go into places and burn them simply to spite our enemies" the President said to the embarrassed Soldier

"while we're out burning Federal cities why don't we just tear up the Yankee railroad tracks and melt it?" The President said mockingly "we need to give these people something to live for after this war besides revenge"

A group of Confederate soldiers appeared in the doorway to the oval office and asked for permission to bring in a prisoner.

General Kiddus raised his eyebrow and asked "Hell boys, can't you see the President is here? why do ya need to bring in some filthy Yankee?". The troops looked at each other and then the commanding officer nodded.

The prisoner was brought from the shadowy corridors and pushed into the Oval Office in front of the President, General and troops, eliciting a large gasp from the troops and was enough of a shock for Captain to jump out of the chair he was in and stand staring wide eyed and open mouthed at the POW presented to him

 

[Maniacal]

Speak de la diablo, it's Abe Lincoln!

 

[Captain2]

indeed!

White house, Washington D.C

President Captain looked across the desk of the Oval office at the newly captured Abe Lincoln, after several minutes of uncomfortable silence Captain made the first comment

"well well well, President Lincoln in the flesh.... I must admit that I'm impressed, few people would stay in enemy occupied territory"

"well not all of us are willing to run and hide from a bunch of rebels" Lincoln said, looking rather worn and tired

"what am I thinking..." President Captain said motioning at a chair on the opposite side of the desk "have a seat, I hope ya don't mind if I take the side of the desk that you normally occupy"

"so, you've taken the capital and now have me, I suppose you believe you have won?" Abe asked while sitting down

"well indeed Mr. President, we're sitting in Washington, not Richmond" Captain pointed out

"I will not recognize your rebel government as long as I'm in power" Lincoln said while leaning back in his seat.

"I would not expect anything less Mr.President, however I doubt very much your abilities to govern union policy from a camp in Texas" remarked Captain while standing up and walking to Lincoln's side

"for the sake of your wife and children I will not have you hung, however I believe Abraham Lincoln the politician has very much died" He whispered into his opponents ear before walking out of the room.

Peace is at hand, however we need to see whether we can agree on peace terms

Demand Kentucky and the Arizona and Indian territories- small chance of the Union not accepting this option and the war continuing, decent territory gains and the US loses all cores on CSA territory

Independence is reward enough- War ends at the original border, US loses Cores on CSA territory

Demand All Border States- little chance of being accepted and if accepted increases the odds of a repeat war since they keep cores on the border states we take, however large territory gains

 

[Maniacal]

Demand all Border States!

Wait, what is the compositino of both sides forces?