Realpolitik CIV - An Interactive AAR
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Errr...Me and Ravus are the Foreign Ministers...
arya126
Squad Leader
Prez: MathNerd
VP: Whosit
Minister of Finance: Cull
Interior Governor of the British Isles: Ilduce
Interior Governor of Iberia: Nuke
Minister of Military: Whosit
Interior Governor of France: Ravus
Minister of Technology: Nuke
Minister of Foreign affairs: WIM + Ravus
Minister of Peace and Cooperation: Ravus
Minister of Espionage: Cull
This was MN's latest post on the order of succession.
MathNerd
High on math (a, not e)
OK. I know I'm not supposed to post, but I'll just clarify.
OOC, Whosit needs to become Prez. I don't really think we can "cannon" that, since there's a RL reason for it.
The reason is that this since I'm leaving for vacation tomorrow, Iwant need to have an IC reason for my lack of access until I get back on the 18th.
I was able to run for Prez and such because I borrowed (happy, Arya?
) psychic powers from the Monks and the Zealots. This allowed me to run for Prez and all while I was kidnapped. However, my captors just broke the psychic connection between me and the outside world, so I can no longer communicate with anybody, which means I can no longer post, until I am either rescued or my link is fixed. Obviously, I cannot be Prez anymore if I cannot communicate, so Whosit has immediately taken over for me.
OOC: I won't be able to get much access until the 18th, when I return from vacation. Good luck, everybody!
OOC, Whosit needs to become Prez. I don't really think we can "cannon" that, since there's a RL reason for it.
The reason is that this since I'm leaving for vacation tomorrow, I
I was able to run for Prez and such because I borrowed (happy, Arya?
) psychic powers from the Monks and the Zealots. This allowed me to run for Prez and all while I was kidnapped. However, my captors just broke the psychic connection between me and the outside world, so I can no longer communicate with anybody, which means I can no longer post, until I am either rescued or my link is fixed. Obviously, I cannot be Prez anymore if I cannot communicate, so Whosit has immediately taken over for me.OOC: I won't be able to get much access until the 18th, when I return from vacation. Good luck, everybody!
Whosit
Entropic Knight
Well, that explains everything.
At least my job is (relatively) easy this time. Rough draft of The Plan is already made, just waiting for some piccies before making any last-minute alterations, it seems. Why, this is so easy, even *insert-other-person's-name-here* could do it!
Yet, what new surprises lay in store for our intrepidheroes politicians?
At least my job is (relatively) easy this time. Rough draft of The Plan is already made, just waiting for some piccies before making any last-minute alterations, it seems. Why, this is so easy, even *insert-other-person's-name-here* could do it!
Yet, what new surprises lay in store for our intrepid
arya126
Squad Leader
Actually whosit, since MN is gone till the 18th, you will have to come up with the next plan too. Dont say it was easy too soon. After all, if your newxt plan is anything like the ones in your term, its gonna need alot of work.
Whosit
Entropic Knight
I don't suppose that you would care to explain how so? It's not very helpful when you say the equivalent of "you suck!" without having the decency to explain why. Personally, I thought that things went about as well as could be reasonably expected: Iberia became more developed, my primary war objectives were achieved (retake Ravus-York, capture Antium), and we didn't lose any more cities. Not sure what our war losses were, but the impression I got from LH was that they were relatively minimal. He can correct me on that if it is not the case. I'd say that Rome's construction of the Trireme pair was what I least anticipated.
arya126
Squad Leader
Actually, that wasnt an insult, although i still think things could have been handled better in quite a few places. What i meant was, that the plans that you posted on the thread during your term were so long, that if you tried to write another set like them it would take alot of time and oiwrk. I apologize for not being clearer.
Whosit
Entropic Knight
The morning of Vice President Whosit's official ascendency to the Presidency in MathNerd's absence had come, yet as the rays of the dawn sun crept over the horizon, the usually early-rising Whosit was nowhere to be seen. As the concerns among the government officials grew, Whosit's faithful servent, Alfred Penceworth, hurried to his master's quarters to see if Whosit was having any last-minute reservations.
Alfred knocked at Whosit's bedroom doors quietly and politely. Upon receiving no answer, he knocked again, harder. When an answer was still not forthcoming, Alfred entered the chamber, clearing his throat loudly to announce his presense. However, to his surprise, Whosit's bedchambers were completely empty. Alfred's fears of yet another kidnapping were somewhat aleviated when he noticed that the bed was neatly made and everything was in its proper place. Whosit was not the type to be taken without a fight, and unless his abductors were especially fastidious, it did not appear that a struggle had taken place.
As the puzzled butler looked about the room, he noticed what appeared to be a letter on Whosit's nightstand. Curiosity taking the better of propriety, and Alfred examined the letter; it was sealed and was simply address "to whom it may concern." The butler tore open the letter and quickly looked at the contents. It was written in Whosit's rough but legible handwriting, and a quick perusal assured Alfred that the article was genuine. The contents, however, were disturbing.
"I apologize for disappearing during a time of such confusion, but an urgent matter requiring my immediate attention has arisen, and so I must leave to handle it right away. I leave England in the capable hands of Cull. I will return once this matter has been dealt with.
Do not look for me.
-Whosit"
As Alfred read, the color in his face turned ashen, his hands began to tremble, and a look of dumbfounded horror crept into his features. Though the letter was brief, he had to read it three times before he could convince himself that he had read it clearly. Realizing what he must do, Alfred stuffed the letter in his pocket and made a mad dash for Cull's residence on the warf, not daring to consider the implications this new wrinkle might have for England.
OOC: I am moving and will be unavailable for about a week. It is unfortunate that this coincides with MathNerd's absence. Cull is now acting President. Have fun. Don't blow up the country while I am away.
Alfred knocked at Whosit's bedroom doors quietly and politely. Upon receiving no answer, he knocked again, harder. When an answer was still not forthcoming, Alfred entered the chamber, clearing his throat loudly to announce his presense. However, to his surprise, Whosit's bedchambers were completely empty. Alfred's fears of yet another kidnapping were somewhat aleviated when he noticed that the bed was neatly made and everything was in its proper place. Whosit was not the type to be taken without a fight, and unless his abductors were especially fastidious, it did not appear that a struggle had taken place.
As the puzzled butler looked about the room, he noticed what appeared to be a letter on Whosit's nightstand. Curiosity taking the better of propriety, and Alfred examined the letter; it was sealed and was simply address "to whom it may concern." The butler tore open the letter and quickly looked at the contents. It was written in Whosit's rough but legible handwriting, and a quick perusal assured Alfred that the article was genuine. The contents, however, were disturbing.
"I apologize for disappearing during a time of such confusion, but an urgent matter requiring my immediate attention has arisen, and so I must leave to handle it right away. I leave England in the capable hands of Cull. I will return once this matter has been dealt with.
Do not look for me.
-Whosit"
As Alfred read, the color in his face turned ashen, his hands began to tremble, and a look of dumbfounded horror crept into his features. Though the letter was brief, he had to read it three times before he could convince himself that he had read it clearly. Realizing what he must do, Alfred stuffed the letter in his pocket and made a mad dash for Cull's residence on the warf, not daring to consider the implications this new wrinkle might have for England.
OOC: I am moving and will be unavailable for about a week. It is unfortunate that this coincides with MathNerd's absence. Cull is now acting President. Have fun. Don't blow up the country while I am away.
The administration is quickly vanishing! Now Cull's a repeat President too, though does Whosit count because he never assumed office? 
arya126
Squad Leader
WHAT???
Whosit you tricky *******. Now Cull will destroy the country!
Good luck.
Whosit you tricky *******. Now Cull will destroy the country!
Good luck.
Lighthearter
President of the United States
Wahooo! Exhausting RL week - martial arts testing, Summer Camp volunteering, Ballroom Dance lessons, and the Grandmaster's seminar. But I'm back!
Working on Cull's requested photos right now.
Earlier today eight soldiers were four dead in Wales near the iron mines - they had been guarding a shipment of armor to Plymouth. A box was found near them. A copperhead was inside, along with a note that read "The immortals will all die, ha ha ha" and completed with a couple of bad jokes and a malicious one-liner about Chardonnay.
Also an elite unit of Roman troops recently wrecked an encampment of almost twice their number with almost no casualties. Caution is advised in dealing with them.
Both of them.
- Lighthearter
Working on Cull's requested photos right now.
Earlier today eight soldiers were four dead in Wales near the iron mines - they had been guarding a shipment of armor to Plymouth. A box was found near them. A copperhead was inside, along with a note that read "The immortals will all die, ha ha ha" and completed with a couple of bad jokes and a malicious one-liner about Chardonnay.
Also an elite unit of Roman troops recently wrecked an encampment of almost twice their number with almost no casualties. Caution is advised in dealing with them.
Both of them.
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arya126
Squad Leader
Leave the copperhead message to me. I have a plan that cant fail.
On the soldiers though....a job for the night eagles, monks in black, ninja pirates, and HDO combined? I volunteer the HDO at least....where did they attack? France? Low countries? Switzerland? Iberia?
On the soldiers though....a job for the night eagles, monks in black, ninja pirates, and HDO combined? I volunteer the HDO at least....where did they attack? France? Low countries? Switzerland? Iberia?
arya126
Squad Leader
Cull, i have a major advantage with the copperheads. If you would PM me, maybe we can combine our efforts, but either way i WILL be involved with the copperheads. The name of my party make sit impossible not to do so (btw ravus, the name for my party was a complete coincidence, made off a comment in chat. Me and LH came up with anotehr solutuion for it though. dont make assumptions about any connections until they are revealed please).
HDO means 'Heroic Daring Ones' which is what 'Giretsu Arditi' translates into. They are my commandos, the ones that were involved in nottingham.
arya126
Squad Leader
Funny thing about that Cull. The commandos dont report to the government, and therefore cannot be disbanded by the government, nor has the president given the order for any such action, so its a moot point. He hasnt given you, as in plainly expressed, in words, authority to disband any groups either.
By the way, you would have difficulty killing them. Their base is not within our borders so as to ensure they cannot be destroyed by a coup or similar happening. Plus, their comabat prowess is only slightly below the night eagles, is slightly above the ninja pirates (if in equal number), and is quite a bit more than the MIB, although the MIB are slightly better at stealth than the HDO.
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