stJNES9 - Changing Times

[fantasmo]

To Ming
From Chubu

What the hell is your problem? Why don't you stay out of Japanese unification and try to watch your own! You obviously fear the other Chinese, so you're attacking a nation that you have no reason to attack? Get out of my lands, or face the consequences, cowards!

 

[Sheep]

Where do you want a new nation Jason?

 

[Jason The King]

wherever sheep.

 

[BananaLee]

I would like to join the game.

Kesultanan Melayu Melaka
GOVERNMENT: Islamic Sultanate (Absolute Monarchy)
RULER/PLAYER: Sultan Iskandar Shah/BananaLee
ECONOMY: Stable, Controlled
TAX INCOME: /per turn, /treasury
ARMY: ?
NAVY: ?
INFRASTRUCTURE: ?
EDUCATION: ?
CONFIDENCE: ?
PROJECTS: None

 

[das]

OOC: My religion is in IC. Summarize it or something.

Nice religion post, Erez. Maybe its because I really love human sacrifice...

Jason, btw, you forgot to add random events.

IC:

Thracian Polytheism (or Early Aedorism):
A religion fairly unique to the Thracian people. Although it does have some common features of polytheisms, mostly a pantheon of Gods, that is about all. The Gods have a clear hierarchy - Aedor, the God of Sky and Wind, is the greatest one, followed by Greater Gods (like the Nameless One, God of Winter), and they are followed by Lesser Gods (like Driadra, Goddess of Wine). Greater and Lesser Gods, much like Greek ones, are fairly "human" - Aedor, however, is beyond human understanding. He is the only trully immortal god, all others exist only as long as he pleases so. Greater and Lesser Gods are worshipped at shrines, while Aedor is worshipped, primarily, on specially-designated hills, mostly when there is a strong wind. No human can oppose the Aedor. It is believed that everything and everyone is temporary, save for the sky ("before land and sea, there was but the sky") and the wind. It is likely that it could develop into a full-fledged monotheism eventually.

Orders:
- Raise some Windriders.
- Attempt to stir up some trouble in the Spartan League (via ambassadors that we will send). I take it that it is just that, a League of different city states, and not an unitary state. Attempt to play the city-states there against each other to decrease unity or maybe even to gain some allies.
- Soon afterwards, begin an invasion of Greece with our entire army. We expect it to be fairly easy to occupy the northernmost territories (Macedonnia, Epirus) - it is unlikely that they are widely populated and thus garrisoned. Just in case they are, though, confront enemy forces in favorable terrain - i.e. where there is enough space for SOME maneuvering. Our infantry will engage their infantry, our archers will fire at them as well, our warriors will be used to fill gaps and reinforce the infantry. After some time, our Windriders will move in, outflank the enemy and crush his archers and then attack in the rear of his infantry (note - flank attacks versus spearmen DO work. At least in R:TW). Avoid confrontation in space where we cannot maneuver well unless we seriously outnumber the enemy. After that is done with, try to pick out the best and widest pass in Greece, and advance into it. If the enemy tries to stop us in such a location that we cannot outmaneuver them, and is more or less numerically equal, then we will test their reserve by a fanatical warrior charge, assisted by our archers using fire arrows to disrupt enemy formations. Try to avoid inhabited locations, and hide our numbers to make the enemy think that its just a small warrior band until its too late. Hopefully, btw, we will be able to crush a large amount of enemy forces before we reach their cities. When we do reach them, make camp on as open and wide ground as we can find, and provoke enemy attacks there. Do not besiege the cities yet (but, by all means, raid and pillage agriculture).

 

[SKILORD]

Jason, are my stats updated? I clearly remember ordering 500 chariots last turn.

 

[jalapeno_dude]

OOC: Jason, I need an answer to my PM sent 2 days ago.

 

[Xen]

@jason

should my religion be under the listing for unique religions? after we even discussed names for you to use before the last update ;p

 

[jalapeno_dude]

OOC: What are the rules for trade?

EMPIRE OF SRI LANKA
GOVERNMENT: Theocracy
RULER/PLAYER: Jalapeno_dude
ECONOMY: Stable, Command
TAX INCOME: 1/per turn, /treasury
ARMY: 3,000 infantry; 3,000 archers
NAVY: 20 galleys
INFRASTRUCTURE: None
EDUCATION: Idiotic
CONFIDENCE: Okay
PROJECTS:

"... The brave Sri Lankan sailors had settled the Maldives and the Nicobar and Andaman island chains, as well as colonies on Sumatra and mainland India. But around 600 AFC (2400 BC), the empire became overstretched. Due to the high native population, the Army and Navy were overoccupied protecting the settlers and garrisoning the colonies. But then the ever-resourceful Emperors came up with another outstanding solution:

...His Holiness was meditating on how best to bring order to the colonies. "If only we could bring the Capital to the colonies," I lamented. His Holiness then got a thoughtful look on his face and went into his inner chambers..."We shall bring the Capital to the colonies! We shall build smaller versions of the Capital on Soomaatraa and on the Eendeean mainland, complete with markets. It shall bring orders, as well as convincing the natives to join us! See to it!" He said. I bowed deeply and left.

The solution was cities. The cities of Calcutta in India and Bandah Aceh in Sumatra were constructed during the 7th century AFC. This, in addition to a massive increase of infantry and offering rights to the natives, stabilized the Empire, at least for the moment...

Orders
*secret*
-Add the project Great Lumber Camp (more ships/credit, greater industry so greater tax income) to the stats. I spent 1 credit on it last turn.
-I asked that the city of Calcutta be built last time. It's marked on the map, between the two rivers on the Indian mainland.
-Build the city of Bandah Aceh, marked on the map, in Sumatra.
-Recruit one credit's worth of infantry.
-No expansion. Instead, encourage population growth (of Sri Lankan settlers), which will help keep the natives under control. Give a 5% tax credit for every child past 4.
-Bring all taxes up to normal. However, institute lower taxes for buying goods in the cities, which will hopefully help them grow.
-Offer full citizenship to any natives who join us.
-Navy Placement:3 ships patrol Sri Lanka. 3 patrol the Maldives. 3 patrol Sumatra. 3 patrol the Nicobar Islands, and 3 the Andaman Islands. 3 more patrol off the coast of our Indian colony. 2 go between the islands transporting traded goods, troops, and settlers.
-Army Placement:750 Infantry and 550 archers guard each of the cities (Calcutta and Bandah Aceh) and their surrounding territory. 1,000 infantry and 1,000 archers guard Columbo and Sri Lanka. 500 infantry and 300 archers in the Maldives, and the same amount in both the Andaman and Nicobar islands. This includes the 1000 infantry I should get this turn, and should add up to 4,000 infantry and 3,000 archers.
-The following map, showing city placement, is also *secret*.

 

[Heine]

I didn't see anything in the update and the reason I didn't post order was becuse I didn't get any answer o.O

 

[jalapeno_dude]

From: The Empire of Sri Lanka
To: Sinhala

Would you agree to a strengthening of our friendship- namely, a DPP?

 

[Contempt]

To the Ming
From the Yamato

Leave the soviergn nation of Chubu immediatly, before Yamato decides to focibly eject you. Unless you with draw immediatly, consider youself at war with the Yamato.

OCC: I don't want to seem like an ass and be inconsiderate, but, I would like the diplomacy answer before I can get crackin on a story. Think of it this way....

Answer Diplomacy = Story

Also, can I get an anwer to the pm I sent you?

[SIZE=-2]Want a cookie?[/SIZE]

 

[Jason The King]

To Yamato
From Ming

Fine, we will withdraw for now.

 

[Jason The King]

Trade

Every nation trades, its people trade automatically, unless the government of one forbids it. And even then there will be a black market. If you are able to expand this trade considerably, you will have control of not only your economy, but others as well, and you will probably gain a asterik near your nation name, signalfiying a golden age of some type for your nation. If you want to increase trade, you will have to come up with your own solutions. Half of the time it will just be geographic and strategically a reason that one nation has higher trade then others. A stronger trade power means a stronger economy (generally, a free market benfits more from trade then a command economy). Important and most lucrative trade routes (usually journeyed by numerous nations) will be represented on the map, and important trading ports (not only to the nation inwhich it is in, but all nations who trade within that city) will be represented as squares. Oh, and to have an overland trade route, there must be a road.

And there is your trade rule.

 

[alex994]

To Chin
From Qin
Hail, we propose a marriage between my daughter and your eldest son to bind out two nations together so that we may all benefit from become stronger.

Please answer this jason. i need response before story and orders.

 

[Warman17]

ORDERS:

Increase Infrastructure by building wigwams and longhouses for clanless members of the tribe.

Begin the project "Wampum Standerization" wampum is the only real 'currency' for the Hadoshonee, it doesn't however have a set rate. This project will make 1 wampum belt worth 15 pounds of corn, among other things. A fixed currency will allow much more trade and fair deals. Instead of collecting corn as tax, wampum will now be used.

Send 1000 warriors to expand the great lakes area(west), 1000 to expand east and another 1000 to expand north.

THIS TURNS ORDERS

Give 1 'gold' into the new project.

Send warriors ourt to conquer more land

try to develop a writing system.

 

[Jason The King]

If the marriage means an alliance, then they accept.

If it means you want to unify the two nations, then no.

 

[alex994]

QIN DYNASTY
GOVERNMENT: Despotism
RULER/PLAYER: Emperor Shai Khaw/Alex
ECONOMY: Recession, Free
TAX INCOME: 1/per turn, /treasury
ARMY: 2,400 Chinese Bowmen, 3,400 Warriors
NAVY:
INFRASTRUCTURE: None
EDUCATION: Ignorant
CONFIDENCE: Great
PROJECTS:

For too long had the Qin People suffered under the recession of the economy, the Ancient Emperor decided to attempt to improve the situation of the people by restarting the economy, or jumpstarting it, with Government Aid. For while in a free economy the economy is not under control of the Government, the Government is responsible for the welfare of the people, and the current situation is far from satisfactory..

Lao Shai Ti was a son of a poor farmer along the Huang He River before he was chosen by the Imperial Academy to study in Xian. There, he learned the ways of mathematics. After he graduated, he was given the post of Treasurer for the Qin Nation, and after the Emperor reversed his policy, he was promoted to Imperial Financial Minister. His first step was advising the Emperor to grant money to small businesses and farmers. He believed that this way it would allow farmers to have more money to buy more seeds to plant crops, and allow merchants to haul more goods to sell to inhabitants. He was a firm believer of trade, and since an alliance had been agreed on by Chin, he wished for a road to be built between Xian and Ta-Tu to stimulate trade between the two grand nations.

The Ancient Emperor aside from his economical reforms, decided that he was not capable of ruling the entire Qin Empire with just his time a day. He then decided to appoint 5 Ministers, The Minister of Finance in charge of stabilizing the economy and keeping the treasury in the green and perhaps more ministers to come.

Orders to be Pm’ed.

 

[conehead234]

Tobacco, that was the only thing on Chief Bluefish's mind. This luxury, first discovered by Reddeer and perfected by Greenleaf, also known as Greysmoke. Tobbaco was being grown all around the land of the Chesapeake. This is the only place it is grown. Neighboring tribes are jealous of this crop and Chief Bluefish recognized this. His staple crop must be protected. If he made his neighbors happy, he wouldn't have to worry about an attack from them. Chief Bluefish devised a plan to take advantage of this....

Orders PMed.

 

[Contempt]

The Yamato family ruled their land with an iron fist, their warriors the strongest in the world. They had dominion over the islands of southern Japan, and over the seas surrounding the land of the rising sun. Their was a challenger however, and how foolish they were for gathering the Emporer at Yamato's wrath.....

A messanger ran quickly down the roads of the dirt roads, past the gathering materials for the canal, past the farmers, and entered the great city. The alley ways blurred as he quickly ran past all the people on the street. He stopped, gasping, at his destination. The Imperial Palace at Yamato.

He was waved through after flashing his sword of the imperial High Guard, and he ran to the main chamber. He burst into the room, fully out of breath. The Emporer merely set down his tea, and looked up from his conversation. "Well," he started,"What is it?" the messanger put his handed up, indicating for water. His dry breaths echoed earily in the room. The Emporer signaled to the guard, and the man was given a bucketfull of water. Once he had drunk his fill, he wass able to speak.

"The Ming have attacked our most Honorable Allies the Chubu. They have parts of the coast, and the Chubu have lost a significant amount of men. What should we do?"

"They will so homage to the Emporer of Honshu, or they will show respect in death. Send out a runner, tell the Ming this: If you would fight the Chubu, we would fight you. "

"It shall be done, my lord." The messanger panted, and then ran from the palace to do as his master ordered. This time, he would have a horse.

*****​

"Ming thinks it can escape our wrath? Hah! So be it! Hanzo!" At the call a black shadow dropped from the ceiling above, his black clothes seemingly out of place. "My lord?" the shadow asked.

"Hanzo, go to the Ming Palace, and assinate the Emporer. Do not fail me."

*****​

Hanzo knelled upon the sands of the shore in the Ming Dynasty, just outside the Capital. He placed a serires of Rice Cakes into the sand. Clapped his hands twice in honor of the Great Gods [SIZE=-2](of MOD)[/SIZE] and left the rice cakes as a feast to honor the gods.

Leaving the Rice Cakes where they lay, Hanzo began his journey to the palace.

Hanzo

Hanzo reached the palaces walls easily, quietly creeping into unoccupied spaces near the walls. There, he shed his cloak, he readied himself to kill the Ming Emporer. He jumped over the wall, and dropped down behind an unfourtunete guard. Silently drawing his sword, Hanzo grabbed his throat and mouth, and ran him through. The blood spurted angrily from the dying soldier, sparying the unforgiving assasian. "These hands will be bathed red tonight," Hanzo whispered into the gaurds ear, "this sword will be painted black, black as my soul. Remose is already dead," Hanzo's voice hissed. "So is your emporer. Gods save the King. He'll need it." Hanzo released the dead guard from his grip. The body irily echoed within the abandoned grounds. Hanzo was already gone.

"Sleep tight, King of Ming. Sleep well." Hanzo murmured.