PandaNES II - Les Fleurs du Mal

[Cuivienen]

Confirming the Ottoman Empire. Too bad my stats are a disaster.

Edit: I am guessing that Qing China should not be Medium (but probably Huge, to correspond to nations such as myself of similar size).

 

[Azale]

Huge? How about Large...I thought Huge was reserved for more colonial empires...

EDIT: On second thought, your right. There two more levels after Huge, so I should be Huge.

 

[Imago]

Just to confirm...I'm in the NES as Naples, right, Insane Panda?

 

[Insane_Panda]

I am guessing that Qing China should not be Medium (but probably Huge, to correspond to nations such as myself of similar size).

The woes of copy & paste

 

[alex994]

Qajar Shahdom of Persia
Capital: Tehran
Ruler: Agha Mohammad Khan/alex994
Government: Despotism
Centralization: Unitary
Tech. Level: Late Enlightenment Age
Army (Training): 18 divisions (Tolerable)
Navy (Training):
Economy: Not Bad (+1)
Size (points required): Small (1)
Leadership (Military/Civilian): Tolerable/Tolerable
Infrastructure: Barely Tolerable
Education: Tolerable
Living Standards: Very Low
Culture: Average
Confidence: Barely Tolerating
Projects:
Nation Background:

I am Qajar!

 

[Thlayli]

From: Oman
To: Qajar Shahdom of Persia

We wish, in the interests of peace and prosperity, to propose a 5 year NAP between our nations. Meaningless pleasantries about trade, etc, etc.

From: Oman
To: Other Persian Shahdoms

Hehe. You're funny.

 

[Wubba360]

To: Venice
From: Sardinia-Piedmont

We propose a 5 year NAP to prevent any military injustice that may strike itlay.

To: Naples

We propose a five year nap as well

To: Papal states

how about a four year nap

 

[Imago]

(Assuming I am Naples, which is probably something to assume, considering that I did not post in the preview thread, and Panda has posted three times since I have, without mentioning if I did indeed get Naples.)

To: Sardinia-Piedmont
From: Naples

Five turn NAP is agreed to.

 

[Swissempire]

The United Netherlands checking in

 

[Thlayli]

(Assuming I am Naples, which is something to assume, considering that I did not post in the preview thread, and Panda has posted three times since I have, without mentioning if I did indeed get Naples.)

I think it's safe to say that you're Naples.

 

[ThomAnder]

Poland checking in!

 

[The Strategos]

Pius, Episcopus, Servus Servorum Dei

The particular part of Our duty which is expressed in the words, “strengthen your brethren,” urges Us to do so. For at the present turbulent time, as much as ever, Satan “has sought after us all in order to sift us as wheat.”

In these days many are being deceived by what sets itself up as true knowledge, of which the Apostle Paul warned us of, an “empty deceitful philosophy that is according to human traditions and the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.”

This so-called philosophy that men now proclaim has nothing in common with true philosophy. For as Justin Martyr proclaims, it is Christianity that is the “true philosophy” and Christ is the one who “enlightens everyman.”

Every philosophy, then, which does not start from the foundation, which is Jesus, sets itself up against true philosophy. It is with great sadness that We see how many deceive themselves with this false knowledge, “deceiving, if possible the very elect.” These are the men which St. Jude warns us of, who “defile the flesh, reject authority, and insult the glorious ones.” Let Us then, not be “carried by every wind of doctrine” but “protect what has been entrusted” to Us.

Seeking then to feed the sheep which have been entrusted in Our care, We have decided to restore the Society of Jesus to its former station. They have proven in the past to be a shield to the Church, “wise as serpents,” able to handle “the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” They have gained renown as scholars, known around the world for their commitment to “true philosophy.”

To lead this order We name Gabriel Lenkiewicz as Superior General of the Society of Jesus, a man whose intellect is only surpassed by his piety.

Let every faithful son of the Church receive the Society of Jesus with gladness. The one who receives them receives Me, the one who receives Me, the least of all the saints, in His Name, receives Him.

His Holiness, Pope Pius VI, writing from Rome, approved all the above decisions of this and command it to be sent far and wide.

Ego N. Catholicae Ecclesiae Episcopus

 

[Insane_Panda]

Get those orders in people, if you do, I can get the update done faster.

 

[Finmaster]

I'm grabbing Morocco.

 

[North King]

To Franz I Habsburg Emperor of Austria, George III King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Catherine II Tsarina of Russia, Fredrich Wilhelm II King of Prussia,

Dear Sirs and Madame

The wrecthed rebels have overthrown our King and have him imprisoned. This rebellion is like no other before, and this "repebulic" is a threath to the balance of power in Europe and your rule. Aid us in restoring our monarch to his righful throne and put down this dangerous uprising of the people. We implore you do not turn a blind eye to events here, least it happen in your Kingdoms as well. This disease must be crushed here and now lest it spreads unchecked across Europe destroying all that is good and pure in the world.

Sinceirly
Alexis Noble of France, Representative of King Lous XIV

From: Austria
To: France (the real one)

We shall answer your call; the insolent peasantry shall be answered with all due haste.

 

[The Strategos]

To: Papal states

how about a four year nap

We Agree

 

[Insane_Panda]

Very nice, The Strategos. I like your use of language. Sounds very officious.

Stories are, as always, encouraged.

 

[Insane_Panda]

I reduced the Safavid divisions from 10 to 5. Safavid Persia is the weakest of the three (it is the easternmost Persian faction). The Safavids do not hold any power anymore, and are relegated to a rump state, whilst claiming rulership over all Persia. Zand persia was on the ascendency for awhile, but that period has ended, and it is currently getting smashed by the Qajar dynasty.

 

[Birdjaguar]

To: Mysore, Raiputana and Punjab
From: Madhav Rao Narayan, Maharaja Scindia of Gwalior, (Better known as Maharaja Scindia)

To our neighbors north and south,
Hear the words from my mouth:
England presses all around
Always seeking India's ground;
One by one we're weak as kittens
And by the Brits can be smitten;
Let's put our squabbles to the side
And by some treaties now abide:

Three full turns of NAP
Stops the clock, to wait and see
And to that mix
There's one more fix--
Protect each other from attack
With 3 turns of a defensive pact.

The European tide is red,
Their past acts say they want us dead.

 

[KrimzonStriker]

Grandmasters not around Panda, can I get Prussia??