@REno and my economic effort in regards to important resources?
RenoNES II: They Terminate Before Steam
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Reno
The Studio Ghibli Fanatic
Birdjaguar said:
Delayed by the war with Portugal.
The following account of the capture of Bombay from the Portuguese is representative of the two other attacks on Portuguese holdings in India (Chaul just north of Bombay and Masulipatam on east coast). All fell with similar ease and minimal loss of life.
The Liberation of Bombay
It was the third week of the SW monsoon and the fifth consecutive night of heavy rain. Bombay was battened down tight. There was no wind and the harbor was full of merchantmen and ships of war. No one who didn’t have to be out was out and those that were, were very few. Even the prostitutes had given up and gone home.
The European quarter of this small, but important trading enclave in NW India sat between the port and the small army cantonment. Sentries hunched under eaves and trees against the relentless rain, useless flintlocks wrapped in oilskin at their side. Water ran everywhere. After midnight the attack began. Small groups of skilled Marathan soldiers killed or carried away the sentries and took control of the alarm bells. All entrances and exits to the compound were sealed. One by one every house, building and barracks was entered and taken. Armories were secured, soldiers waken, disarmed and placed under guard. The heavy rain on tin roofs muffled any disturbances and they blended, unnoticed into the monsoon. Each captured group was told they had a choice: resist and die or wait quietly until the dawn and live. Officers in their quarters had no troops to command, rank and file were leaderless and unarmed. They all accepted their unhappy lot and waited until dawn to discover their fate and the fate of their comrades. An hour before first light all European Bombay was taken. 37 Portuguese soldiers died along with three servants who were too vigorous in protecting their masters.
As the dawn approached and the land bound Portuguese wrestled with captivity, the wind came up as usual, gusting from the ocean on to the land. Ships on their moorings swung in the rising breeze and turned their sterns shoreward, straining. Pitiful lamps hardly showed in the continuing downpour. With muffled oars, small boats crept out into the harbor: two for war ship and one for each merchantman. Mooring lines were cut on all and on those warships furthest out, rudders were disabled. Commotion followed as the wind drove the unmoored vessels toward the docks; sailors cried out in alarm and the great pile up began. Commotion became confusion and panic as spars and ropes tangled and captains shouted orders and crews tried to make sail in darkness, rain and wind. None succeeded.
As the gloomy day broke and the wind strengthened, the rain lessened. The sailors looked shoreward and through the mist saw the flag of Maratha flying over the city and guns of the defenses trained on the chaos in the harbor. A delegation waited on the quay.
By noon it was finished and the future of Portuguese India set to paper and signed by the ranking political and military leaders. The ports of Bombay, Chaul and Masulipatam would be returned to the Indian people from whom they had been taken. Portuguese and other European merchants would be permitted to continue their business subject to new taxes imposed by Maratha, enriching her coffers mightily. None of their goods were confiscated. No European troops would be needed or allowed in these cities. These ports would now be open to all nations who desired to trade with India. The new taxes on exports would, of course, ensure that excessive European profits were shared with local municipalities.
Captains, army officers and politicians of rank (and their families) were to be guests of the Maharaja in Poona pending the expected discussions with the emissaries of Portugal. The rank and file soldiers and bureaucrats were marched inland to be held until further negotiations determined their fate. Sailors disembarked their ships and were marched inland with the soldiers. The abandoned warships and their stores were declared a hazard to navigation and claimed as salvage by the Marathan Navy. Merchant ships were restored to their moorings and repairs paid for by Maratha.
All India rejoiced at the peaceful return of these cities to Indian rule and sang praises to Maratha. In the north, when they heard the news, Hindu, Muslim, Sikh and Jain quietly inquired to learn more about this king who was loved by his people.
To Portugal
From Maratha
We will be happy to discuss the peaceful repatriatation of your soldiers and sailors as well as an economic opportunity not to be missed.
The Liberation of Bombay
It was the third week of the SW monsoon and the fifth consecutive night of heavy rain. Bombay was battened down tight. There was no wind and the harbor was full of merchantmen and ships of war. No one who didn’t have to be out was out and those that were, were very few. Even the prostitutes had given up and gone home.
The European quarter of this small, but important trading enclave in NW India sat between the port and the small army cantonment. Sentries hunched under eaves and trees against the relentless rain, useless flintlocks wrapped in oilskin at their side. Water ran everywhere. After midnight the attack began. Small groups of skilled Marathan soldiers killed or carried away the sentries and took control of the alarm bells. All entrances and exits to the compound were sealed. One by one every house, building and barracks was entered and taken. Armories were secured, soldiers waken, disarmed and placed under guard. The heavy rain on tin roofs muffled any disturbances and they blended, unnoticed into the monsoon. Each captured group was told they had a choice: resist and die or wait quietly until the dawn and live. Officers in their quarters had no troops to command, rank and file were leaderless and unarmed. They all accepted their unhappy lot and waited until dawn to discover their fate and the fate of their comrades. An hour before first light all European Bombay was taken. 37 Portuguese soldiers died along with three servants who were too vigorous in protecting their masters.
As the dawn approached and the land bound Portuguese wrestled with captivity, the wind came up as usual, gusting from the ocean on to the land. Ships on their moorings swung in the rising breeze and turned their sterns shoreward, straining. Pitiful lamps hardly showed in the continuing downpour. With muffled oars, small boats crept out into the harbor: two for war ship and one for each merchantman. Mooring lines were cut on all and on those warships furthest out, rudders were disabled. Commotion followed as the wind drove the unmoored vessels toward the docks; sailors cried out in alarm and the great pile up began. Commotion became confusion and panic as spars and ropes tangled and captains shouted orders and crews tried to make sail in darkness, rain and wind. None succeeded.
As the gloomy day broke and the wind strengthened, the rain lessened. The sailors looked shoreward and through the mist saw the flag of Maratha flying over the city and guns of the defenses trained on the chaos in the harbor. A delegation waited on the quay.
By noon it was finished and the future of Portuguese India set to paper and signed by the ranking political and military leaders. The ports of Bombay, Chaul and Masulipatam would be returned to the Indian people from whom they had been taken. Portuguese and other European merchants would be permitted to continue their business subject to new taxes imposed by Maratha, enriching her coffers mightily. None of their goods were confiscated. No European troops would be needed or allowed in these cities. These ports would now be open to all nations who desired to trade with India. The new taxes on exports would, of course, ensure that excessive European profits were shared with local municipalities.
Captains, army officers and politicians of rank (and their families) were to be guests of the Maharaja in Poona pending the expected discussions with the emissaries of Portugal. The rank and file soldiers and bureaucrats were marched inland to be held until further negotiations determined their fate. Sailors disembarked their ships and were marched inland with the soldiers. The abandoned warships and their stores were declared a hazard to navigation and claimed as salvage by the Marathan Navy. Merchant ships were restored to their moorings and repairs paid for by Maratha.
All India rejoiced at the peaceful return of these cities to Indian rule and sang praises to Maratha. In the north, when they heard the news, Hindu, Muslim, Sikh and Jain quietly inquired to learn more about this king who was loved by his people.
To Portugal
From Maratha
We will be happy to discuss the peaceful repatriatation of your soldiers and sailors as well as an economic opportunity not to be missed.
Nice Update!
From Poland
To International Community
The USKG has agreed to releasing us from the bonds of a puppet state in exchange for a right of passage and mutual protection pact.
From Poland
To Russia
We will not support either side of this civil war but we are liitle nervous of the instability on our borders..
From Poland
To Hungary
We wish to sign a 3 turn NAP with you and perhaps a trade agreement? We want to also ask to strike some sort of deal so we can use your Mediterranean ports for trade?
OCC: It feels good to be able to do ones own diplomacy. Carmen150 I have some things I need to talk to you about. So answermy PM when you get it.
From Poland
To International Community
The USKG has agreed to releasing us from the bonds of a puppet state in exchange for a right of passage and mutual protection pact.
From Poland
To Russia
We will not support either side of this civil war but we are liitle nervous of the instability on our borders..
From Poland
To Hungary
We wish to sign a 3 turn NAP with you and perhaps a trade agreement? We want to also ask to strike some sort of deal so we can use your Mediterranean ports for trade?
OCC: It feels good to be able to do ones own diplomacy. Carmen150 I have some things I need to talk to you about. So answermy PM when you get it.
Reno what will be the new upgrade rate for troops? 20 for 1 eco point?
Reno
The Studio Ghibli Fanatic
Birdjaguar said:
Yes, I'll edit the rules for that tomorrow.
Icmancin
WSNR Pte
Ok.
Why are their rebellions in Persia? That is where my troops are.
Serfdom alone is NOT going to make a rebellion that big. And who serves as frontline troops? I doubt it'd be the Nobles.
Only a little more than half of my Army was in Persia. Why weren't the other rebellions quelled by the other half?
The Greater Duma was a frickin' puppet Legislature, it gave no power to anyone except the Tsar and the Nobles. It was just there to shut up minorities.
Any way... I'll fix this.
Why are their rebellions in Persia? That is where my troops are.
Serfdom alone is NOT going to make a rebellion that big. And who serves as frontline troops? I doubt it'd be the Nobles.
Only a little more than half of my Army was in Persia. Why weren't the other rebellions quelled by the other half?
The Greater Duma was a frickin' puppet Legislature, it gave no power to anyone except the Tsar and the Nobles. It was just there to shut up minorities.
Any way... I'll fix this.
The Highlands;
As the Central belt of Scotland arose as centre of Industrial might, Dull Brick towers chugging smoke, the population of the Highlands began to filter in as a source of labour. Prior to this the Highland people survived on subsitance farming, with the bare elements of the clan structure still in place. This trickle of workers would soon turn into a flood however as the various Lowland factory owners convinced the "chiefs" of the the profitability of Sheep farming and other such activities.
Thus often the greatest betrayels were from there own kin, some were evicted, others were convinced to leave. And then there are the rare stories of an altrustic Clan Cheifs, helping their kin find a way in the Central Belt. Often they found work in the Industries of the Central belt, Mills, Coal mining around Stirling and so on. Alternativly, they moved abroad to the Celtic Republics growing Colonies, in the Americas or Africa. As a last port of call, there was always the Army, which greatly sought out the Highland peoples for their slighly more aggressive personalities (tis a hard life).
Legislation to protect these peoples was moved through, but by this point the damage had been done. True there were small enclaves exisiting throughout the Highlands, mostly centred around Inverness, this mitigated some what the claims that the Government was in bed with the buisnessmen, just. Inverness, still a fairly small town turned into the capital of the Highlands so to speak, becoming the administrative centre of the area, where the local government was enthusiastic about helping out with the preservation of these old ways, praying that nothing bad would come out of it.
(OOC PLEASE, I reasoned this out. I LIVE HERE
)
Yes I'm a bastard...
As the Central belt of Scotland arose as centre of Industrial might, Dull Brick towers chugging smoke, the population of the Highlands began to filter in as a source of labour. Prior to this the Highland people survived on subsitance farming, with the bare elements of the clan structure still in place. This trickle of workers would soon turn into a flood however as the various Lowland factory owners convinced the "chiefs" of the the profitability of Sheep farming and other such activities.
Thus often the greatest betrayels were from there own kin, some were evicted, others were convinced to leave. And then there are the rare stories of an altrustic Clan Cheifs, helping their kin find a way in the Central Belt. Often they found work in the Industries of the Central belt, Mills, Coal mining around Stirling and so on. Alternativly, they moved abroad to the Celtic Republics growing Colonies, in the Americas or Africa. As a last port of call, there was always the Army, which greatly sought out the Highland peoples for their slighly more aggressive personalities (tis a hard life).
Legislation to protect these peoples was moved through, but by this point the damage had been done. True there were small enclaves exisiting throughout the Highlands, mostly centred around Inverness, this mitigated some what the claims that the Government was in bed with the buisnessmen, just. Inverness, still a fairly small town turned into the capital of the Highlands so to speak, becoming the administrative centre of the area, where the local government was enthusiastic about helping out with the preservation of these old ways, praying that nothing bad would come out of it.
(OOC PLEASE, I reasoned this out. I LIVE HERE
)Yes I'm a bastard...
Icmancin
WSNR Pte
End of the Line
Vladimir Alexeyev was a powerful man in a powerful position. He came from a rich Noble family and was in charge of the new state security organization, the Okhrana. No one questioned his duties. He was head of a civil police agency designed to keep order in the social aspects of life in the Russian Empire. That is what everybody thought, however his task was much more dangerous. The Okhrana was a secret service of sorts and the Tsar had given them their first task- to protect the Tsar’s life from rebels to his reforms.
The reforms were terribly unpopular. Vladimir himself was against them but as head of this new agency he ad to keep his mouth shut or be replaced by someone who could be trusted to be the Tsar’s personal *censored*. This was a hard position to be in. His family and his family’s friends and everyone in his life organized the rebellion against the Tsar Imperator, the Mad Man. Soon the Empire was falling apart in it’s core and the Army- and Okhrana- were deployed in no-where-ville Persia on the Chinese border waiting to attack the people on the other side.
It was a desparate position to be in. A position that could be very profitable. The Okhrana was the only force patrolling the Imperial Palace since the Army was getting the snot kicked out of it by the Nobles. Vladimir, flanked by three others marched into the Palace and into the Tsar’s room. At three o’clock in the morning. It was blizzarding out that January night but the blizzarding would soon be over, though Vladimir.
They entered the room and found the tsar, mad as ever, sitting on his bed. His eyes were bloodshot and he seemed to be shaking, rocking, back and forth.
‘What have I done?’ he gasped. ‘Vladimir! Vladimir, you must help me, help me save the Empire!’
Vladimir looked into the eyes of the Mad Man.
‘There is no help for you. You've doomed yourself, your Empire and your line. the Romanov rule in Russia ends-’he drew his flintlock-'Now!' A shot and a puff of smoke erupted from his pistol. Two Okhrana agents burst into the room.
‘The Tsar is dead. Long live the Tsar,’ Vladimir said as he took the Crown from the mantle. ‘Order will be restored to the Empire by the will of Vladimir I Alexseyev, Imperator of the of the Russian Empire.’ The agents in the room were silent. They had done their task.
To: Nobility
From: Imperator Vladimir I
The corrupt regime of the Romanov Aleksandr is now downcast into the rubble! A Noble of a strong mind now rules the Empire, one who will now destroy what he has erected! Come back to the Russia, the new Russia, which now has reborn herself from the shards of the fateful treaty of Aleksandr!
To: Ukrainian Cossacks
From: Imperator Vladimir I
We wish to maintain friendly relations. If you accept to lend your military services to the Imperium we will grant to you domestic autonomy.
To: Baltic Provinces
From: Imperator Vladimir I
Do you think you can last on your own? Rejoin with your masters, the Russians or suffer the consequences.
(Yeah, I know what you think. But this ******** act was the only thing I could think of that could get my Empire back)
Vladimir Alexeyev was a powerful man in a powerful position. He came from a rich Noble family and was in charge of the new state security organization, the Okhrana. No one questioned his duties. He was head of a civil police agency designed to keep order in the social aspects of life in the Russian Empire. That is what everybody thought, however his task was much more dangerous. The Okhrana was a secret service of sorts and the Tsar had given them their first task- to protect the Tsar’s life from rebels to his reforms.
The reforms were terribly unpopular. Vladimir himself was against them but as head of this new agency he ad to keep his mouth shut or be replaced by someone who could be trusted to be the Tsar’s personal *censored*. This was a hard position to be in. His family and his family’s friends and everyone in his life organized the rebellion against the Tsar Imperator, the Mad Man. Soon the Empire was falling apart in it’s core and the Army- and Okhrana- were deployed in no-where-ville Persia on the Chinese border waiting to attack the people on the other side.
It was a desparate position to be in. A position that could be very profitable. The Okhrana was the only force patrolling the Imperial Palace since the Army was getting the snot kicked out of it by the Nobles. Vladimir, flanked by three others marched into the Palace and into the Tsar’s room. At three o’clock in the morning. It was blizzarding out that January night but the blizzarding would soon be over, though Vladimir.
They entered the room and found the tsar, mad as ever, sitting on his bed. His eyes were bloodshot and he seemed to be shaking, rocking, back and forth.
‘What have I done?’ he gasped. ‘Vladimir! Vladimir, you must help me, help me save the Empire!’
Vladimir looked into the eyes of the Mad Man.
‘There is no help for you. You've doomed yourself, your Empire and your line. the Romanov rule in Russia ends-’he drew his flintlock-'Now!' A shot and a puff of smoke erupted from his pistol. Two Okhrana agents burst into the room.
‘The Tsar is dead. Long live the Tsar,’ Vladimir said as he took the Crown from the mantle. ‘Order will be restored to the Empire by the will of Vladimir I Alexseyev, Imperator of the of the Russian Empire.’ The agents in the room were silent. They had done their task.
To: Nobility
From: Imperator Vladimir I
The corrupt regime of the Romanov Aleksandr is now downcast into the rubble! A Noble of a strong mind now rules the Empire, one who will now destroy what he has erected! Come back to the Russia, the new Russia, which now has reborn herself from the shards of the fateful treaty of Aleksandr!
To: Ukrainian Cossacks
From: Imperator Vladimir I
We wish to maintain friendly relations. If you accept to lend your military services to the Imperium we will grant to you domestic autonomy.
To: Baltic Provinces
From: Imperator Vladimir I
Do you think you can last on your own? Rejoin with your masters, the Russians or suffer the consequences.
(Yeah, I know what you think. But this ******** act was the only thing I could think of that could get my Empire back)
Wubba360
Emperor
To: New World colonial powers
From: Virginia
Anyone interested in selling any colonies in the carribean or north america, we would like to expand our borders and are interested in any deals that can be made.
From: Virginia
Anyone interested in selling any colonies in the carribean or north america, we would like to expand our borders and are interested in any deals that can be made.
Reno
The Studio Ghibli Fanatic
To: The False Imperator
From: The Nobility
We will never support you, a false monarch.
To: The Russian Imperator
From: The Baltic States
We are independent and that we shall remain.
To: The Tsar Killer
From: The Cossacks
Never.
Specifically mention Persia, you did not.
Not a Rebellion, Civil War.
Some of your army defected. Also, the nobles recruited more.
From: The Nobility
We will never support you, a false monarch.
To: The Russian Imperator
From: The Baltic States
We are independent and that we shall remain.
To: The Tsar Killer
From: The Cossacks
Never.
Specifically mention Persia, you did not.
Not a Rebellion, Civil War.
Some of your army defected. Also, the nobles recruited more.
Gelion
Retired Captain
From France to Imperial and still standing Russia:
Our King sees that this trouble in your country will last for a long time. We in our wisdom think that our friend and ally the Tsar of Russia would need all the resources avaliable to crumble the unworthy traitors. We therefore offer to buy your far away and unprofitable province of Alaska and nearby territories for 1 economy lvl. We hope that this deal further strengthens relationships between our two great monarchies and gives your Tsar the resources sufficient to combat your enemies.
Truthfuly the Monarch of France
OOC: Reno can you come on MSN please?
Our King sees that this trouble in your country will last for a long time. We in our wisdom think that our friend and ally the Tsar of Russia would need all the resources avaliable to crumble the unworthy traitors. We therefore offer to buy your far away and unprofitable province of Alaska and nearby territories for 1 economy lvl. We hope that this deal further strengthens relationships between our two great monarchies and gives your Tsar the resources sufficient to combat your enemies.
Truthfuly the Monarch of France
OOC: Reno can you come on MSN please?
Icmancin
WSNR Pte
Reno said:
Well where else is the border between us and Chinese Turkestan in the South?
SOME of my Army defected. Could you explain why they would even give a sh*t? The Nobles recruited more? WHO?! SERFS?! I think not! And why would the Balts revolt, they got tons of 'power' in the Greater Duma. And why would the local populace want to go back to PEASENTRY? Why owuldn't the others do diplo with me? I have a NEW TSAR who was a NOBLE in SUPPORT of the NOBLE rebellion. Why wouldn't the Cossacks listen? They were promised Autonomy! They detest the Romanov Tsars! I neither have the skill nor tolerance to deal with this. I quit.
Gelion
Retired Captain
Well even if you quit allow me to make a few comments. Firstly despite what you might think of Russia... getting the title of a Tsar is not only a matter of killing the old one. Romanovs got thier throne for services and dedication to the country. Until 1918 all the Tsars had to be approved by the people or at the worst their representatives. This is not Rome. Not any noble could be made Tsar, certainly not the one who killed the old King. If I were one of those guard I would kill the traitor without much thinking.Icmancin said:
Cossacks did not hate Romanovs as far as I can tell. In fact most relied on the Tsars protection on their raids and "discoveries" and by this year at least treated him as Gods "governor" or "caretaker of Russia" on Earth. Imagine getting a message from someone who killed that caretaker? What would be your responce?
As far as serfs are concerned there I cannot tell, but I'm guessing it has to do with tradition and "evil ideas of liberalism" fresh in the minds of the people.
Not to discourage anything, but perhaps you could study the country you are governing? Reno also (sorry mate
) needs a few lessons there, but I think he knows a lot on how and WHY the country functions.You are of course welcome to quit, however I'd try and stay on the throne (pick Tsars relative please) and try to fix the harm done. That would be very honorable
carmen510
Deity
To the Baltic States
From UKSG
Do you want to agree to an NAP or Mutual Protection Pact? BTW, congradulations on your newfound independence.
From UKSG
Do you want to agree to an NAP or Mutual Protection Pact? BTW, congradulations on your newfound independence.
ThomAnder
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From: China
Our terms for peace are simple. Cease your support of the current party who has sold your heritage away to the foreign white devils, along with the piracy they had planned/is conducting and enter into our alliance. The military operations against Okinawa were a necessary evil, as we had received intelligence about pirate activities there. We do not seek to destroy your nation or your culture. We will be willing to pay for any casualties we caused to your civilians/properties as long as you agree to our peace terms (1 Ep worth). Surely you could see that an alliance with the white devils cannot be trusted? We strongly suggest you to accept this peace as it is evident that your white "friends" are merely using you to harm the well being of Asia as a whole in the world. You must not let the white devils lead you down a road of destruction for your nation!
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Our terms for peace are simple. Cease your support of the current party who has sold your heritage away to the foreign white devils, along with the piracy they had planned/is conducting and enter into our alliance. The military operations against Okinawa were a necessary evil, as we had received intelligence about pirate activities there. We do not seek to destroy your nation or your culture. We will be willing to pay for any casualties we caused to your civilians/properties as long as you agree to our peace terms (1 Ep worth). Surely you could see that an alliance with the white devils cannot be trusted? We strongly suggest you to accept this peace as it is evident that your white "friends" are merely using you to harm the well being of Asia as a whole in the world. You must not let the white devils lead you down a road of destruction for your nation!
Swissempire
Poet Jester
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Icmancin
WSNR Pte
Gelion said:Well even if you quit allow me to make a few comments. Firstly despite what you might think of Russia... getting the title of a Tsar is not only a matter of killing the old one. Romanovs got thier throne for services and dedication to the country. Until 1918 all the Tsars had to be approved by the people or at the worst their representatives. This is not Rome. Not any noble could be made Tsar, certainly not the one who killed the old King. If I were one of those guard I would kill the traitor without much thinking.
Cossacks did not hate Romanovs as far as I can tell. In fact most relied on the Tsars protection on their raids and "discoveries" and by this year at least treated him as Gods "governor" or "caretaker of Russia" on Earth. Imagine getting a message from someone who killed that caretaker? What would be your responce?
As far as serfs are concerned there I cannot tell, but I'm guessing it has to do with tradition and "evil ideas of liberalism" fresh in the minds of the people.
Not to discourage anything, but perhaps you could study the country you are governing? Reno also (sorry mate
You are of course welcome to quit, however I'd try and stay on the throne (pick Tsars relative please) and try to fix the harm done. That would be very honorable
I did read the History of Russia you know. I am very just disgruntled right now. I simply convened something devilish to get out of my civil war problem (killing the source of the problem) which only created more problems. I tried to quell my smaller problem with a larger one. I studied the country all last year, but here I decided to throw it all aside because everything else was thorwn aside. How would the Nobles raise an Army that large and out of what? How would the Balts be able to rise up like that with a tiny population? I decided that I will not quit after all. I was just mad because things weren't progressing my way. I'll now make the wrongs right.
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