Realpolitik of the Smoky Skies - The Reboot

[Silverman6083]

First of all welcome bouncymischa and lokithepunishr, I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say we are so very happy to have you. loki welcome to the party, and bouncy await destruction welcome to the game!

But anyhow I shall kick off the Speeches!

Hello dear citizens of Pulias! I know that you are all very busy so I shall keep this brief. Now I do not know how much of these political debates you have heard, but I am positive that at least one of you have heard some of what has been said. So, before dirty politics get out hand, I think that all of you deserve some light to be shed on the subject. After all isn't ignorance what toppled the old regime? But, I digress.
As all of you know I have been elected temporarily as the Minister of Culture. Now among the overarching ideas I have worked to establish, one of these is a Planned Economy. Now this was not the most popular choice. In fact our Prime Minister attempted to lightly push me, while our Minister of Interior very strongly urged me to adopt a Communist Policy. To be clear, adopting a Communist Policy would make mines and quarries in Pulias' lands more efficient and the idea behind this would be to receive more raw materials to production centers. While I certainly understand the idea, and do indeed support it eventually, I firmly believe in the people, and that is who I shall stand by. The fact is, there are too few potential mine and quarry sites. These sites would end up being worked by a few citizens. These few citizens would very quickly amass power over the State since they would control very important raw materials. I believe that this would rapidly create a Bourgeois Class, and is that not just the kind of corrupt people we strived so hard, through the pain, through the loss, and through all hardships, to overthrow? So yes, I implemented a planned economy, an economy to support factories for you people of Pulias to work in, and yes I supported an economy that would encourage the hidden great engineers of Pulias to arise, instead of a Communist Policy.
So I thank all of you for your time here today, and may the good Lord watch over all of us from corruption.​

 

[cpm4001]

If it's not too late I'd like to join as a Militarist in Pulias. And join the 3P if they'll have me *holds thumbs*

Welcome!

Hmm... I suppose for the time being I shall ally myself with the PAU, as I believe their philosophy aligns more closely with my own.

Also welcome!

I must say that I'm surprised as well. Most of all because we actually don't have a warmonger party yet. In the previous Realpolitiks, they were usually very quick to be founded.

But most of all, huzzah! More players is always a good thing.

Yeah, I'm surprised too that we haven't had a warmongers party yet. Perhaps the Aliens Guy will have to change his platform (actually no; that guy was in there solely as a joke.)

In related news, I'll be playing the orders out tonight. Expect screenshots up tomorrow afternoon.

 

[Sir Parker II]

I would be quite interested in joining as a Militarist and looking for fellow members to found a Militarist party.

 

[Silverman6083]

I would be quite interested in joining as a Militarist and looking for fellow members to found a Militarist party.
(Insert cool party name here when I think of one)

Not joining, but how about the Angry Mad Upset Party(AMUP)?

 

[Sir Parker II]

National Expansion Party​

The National Expanse Party, as with anyone, wants this nation to succeed. Expansion is our key to success, even if it is at the expense of others.

Taking over new lands will be profitable, as we can gain many new resources, both strategic and luxurious. Also, by solidifying our military power, any nations which we see as immediate threats, be it culturally, scientifically, or in any way, can be dealt with properly with minimal casualties. Domestically, Arsenals and other military buildings are crucial to our success, along with units, of course.

The bottom of the scientific table is our main focus, Eruptives being the first we pursue, following that up with Propulsion, and then seeing just how advanced we can make our military as we continue along the path.

We wish to see our soon to be great nation take policies from the Military and Commerce paths. Military Tradition and other Military policies will help us grow in size through force, with Commerce's bonuses slowly building right along with us.

Pulias shall unite this world.

 

[Heerlo]

Welcome, all new players!

 

[cpm4001]

I would be quite interested in joining as a Militarist and looking for fellow members to found a Militarist party.

Glad to have you playing!

 

[Sir Parker II]

Not joining, but how about the Angry Mad Upset Party(AMUP)?

That name is actually quite catchy. I'd vote for them.

 

[bouncymischa]

Maybe the Aliens Guy could found the AMUP party as a bunch of rabble-rousers, after his ignomius defeat in the last election...

 

[cpm4001]

Exploration Report​

Our explorers have made the following discoveries:

*To the West of Pulias lies more Tundra, Plains, and an encampment of hostile Luddites. One of our Landships is parked nearby and ready to attack if so ordered.

*To the North lies some Tundra and uninhabitable arctic terrain (read: the top of the map). A Settler is poised to move towards the coast in that direction to obtain a port settlement, while a Scout is moving back to escort this expedition.

*To the East lies richer plains and grasslands, tundra, and the Terra Incognita (that is, the right edge of the map). Additionally, the City-State of Cape Town is located in that direction; our diplomats have already extended our mantle of protection to the lesser nation. Our second Settler is positioned on a defensible hill near a deposit of Coal and good Cattle-ranching land, while our other Scout moves north.

So yes, we're stuck in the north-east corner of the map. Bleck.

Below are screenshots.

Spoiler :

The west:

Spoiler :

The east:

Therefore, our settlers look to the government to advise them on where best to found our next two cities. We also need to decide if we want to leave the Luddites encamped where they are and launch a larger military expedition later or move against them now.

 

[lokithepunishr]

With the rise of the National Expansionist Party I will be defecting to pursue a shared goal of world domination with our Glorious Leader Kim Jong Il Sir Parker II.

 

[Gurra09]

The Pulias People's Party and I are sad to see you go down the path of imperialism which brings nothing but destruction and injustice to the people of not only Pulias, but the whole world.

As for the Exploration Report we, the Pulian Interim Government, are very concerned about the report on Luddites making camp so close to our lands. While our goal is to settle all disputes peacefully, it must be remembered that these Luddites have declared themselves permanent enemies to every other human being in this world.

We are working on new orders and will present them as soon as they are ready.

 

[bouncymischa]

Those foolish Luddites think their determination and rifles are enough to withstand our majestic war machines. Hah! Not to mention that they are insidious in their efforts to stall the advancement of scientific progress. I would recommend weakening them, at the very least, before they become more brazen and start infiltrating our territories!

 

[Sir Parker II]

The Luddites should be dealt with immediately. They can provide experience to our military, and stopping them would make our people, especially workers and settlers, more safe.

 

[lokithepunishr]

They need to be dealt with. A strong military showing will be a warning to the world (AKA Cape Town) not to mess with the mighty Pulias.

 

[Gurra09]

On behalf of the Pulian Interim Government I present the turn 5 orders.

Order #1
Scouting and settling orders are as follow:
- Move Eastern Settler one tile to the east and found a city.
- Move Eastern Scout to explore the area west of Cape Town.
- Move Western Scout to the Deer tile by the lake to the southwest to explore possible settling locations south of the mountain range.
- Move Western Settler westwards in the same direction that Western Scout is exploring.

Order #2
As there are no very good settling locations along the immediate coastline:
- Withdraw Turn 0 Order #7.
- Name the city founded by East Settler Haven of Peace.

Order #3
As the Luddites have declared themselves enemies of not only our nation, but every other nation in the world, we have no other choice but to see them as a threat to world peace and the safety of our people. Therefore our military orders are as follows:
- Attack Luddite camp with the Western Land Ironclad.
- Move Eastern Land Ironclad to explore the area northeast, then retreat back to Pulias for national defense. If Western Land Ironclad needs backup, immediately cancel current mission and send them to the Luddite camp.

May peace be upon us all.

 

[cpm4001]

Spoiler :

Haven of Peace Founded!​

Our second city, Haven of Peace, has been founded per the orders of the government. However, the people wish it to be known that the poor quality of the immediately surrounding land makes it unlikely for the population to increase for some time, and therefore would like to suggest that some of the money in the treasury is spent on purchasing the rich cattle-grazing land nearby.
Additionally, we need instructions as to what should be constructed in the city.

 

[Gurra09]

By order from the Minister of the Interior the build order for Haven of Peace is as follows:

1. Worker
2. Factory
3. Hospital

We will not be buying the land suggested but the free Museum opened through our Legalism policy will provide the citizens of Haven of Peace with the necessary culture to claim that land either way.

And now that Haven of Peace has been founded I can announce that I will be moving there and just arrived in the city to hold a speech for the settlers.

Fellow Pulians! Citizens of Haven of Peace! You left the capital of Pulias looking for a new home and now you have found it here on these plains. Displaced for many different reasons you all still have one thing in common: you know what it takes to leave your past behind without knowing where you are going to end up.

I hope this Haven of Peace will live up to its name, and that these new beginnings will bring you the peace and equality you deserve. I hope this Haven of Peace will welcome everyone who needs a new home, a place to hide or start over. I hope this Haven of Peace will protect the people from war and oppression.

Now let us get started and make this place our home. We still have a long way to go but I believe in you, the people of our city. May we all find shelter on these vast plains, in this Haven of Peace!

 

[cpm4001]

Exploration Report 2: Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...​

While our Landship remains locked in an Epic Battle (tm) with the Luddite encampment, the scouts continue to explore to the south of the mountain range. Their reports show the following terrain:

Spoiler :

Should our third city be founded somewhere in this vicinity?

Additionally, our culture growth continues, and it is time for us to choose another Social Policy. We therefore call upon our Minister of Culture to give us advice..

 

[Gurra09]

In response to Exploration Report 2 the Pulian Interim Government gives the following orders:

Order #1
Adopt the Communism policy to strengthen the power of the people.

Order #2
Western Scout: move two tiles to the southeast, then two tiles to the east.

Order #3
Settlers: move to the Deer forest on the other side of the lake.