07-10-2004 06:45									#61
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and he does have quite a sizeable force we have heard

	07-10-2004 11:49									#62
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Dispatch from a foreign journalist:

It is a sad day for the Spanish people. Their king Ferdinand was killed while attacking the once-French city of Bordeaux and the rest of the army was thrown into confusion. Taking advantage of the Spanish misfortune, Austria then sent a large number of cavalry and infantry to ravage the Spanish forces. It now seems that it's every man for himself and the Austrians are nearing the Spanish border.
There is no word yet on the fate of the army dealing with the Ottomans but it is likely that they will withdraw to deal with the Austrians or to keep calm in the cities.
It is indeed a dark time for Spain as they struggle to come to terms with their leader's death and find a new head for the government.

	07-10-2004 13:38									#63
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quote: Originally posted by Masuro ...king Ferdinand...

Oh, how the worm turns. So "Comrade" Ferdinand of the glorious peasant revolution of Spain has become king already!

Brings to mind that line from Orwell's Animal Farm:

"All animals are equal......but some are more equal than others"

	07-10-2004 15:51									#64
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Oops. Caught! Ah, Orwell was a clever, clever man. Anyway, Ferdinand is dead. Where's the next 'comrade'? ^^

	10-10-2004 06:49									#65
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So who's the new leader of the desperate, militarily weak Spanish who make cowardly attacks on Russian cargo ships plying their trade routes?

	10-10-2004 16:51									#66
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oh maybe you could get one of the Ottomen to step and help you out

	10-10-2004 18:10									#67
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No doubt your cargo was hordes of Russian soldiers waiting to pillage the Spanish homeland.

	10-10-2004 18:14									#68
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Ships of the Line can hardly carry soldiers, Russian or otherwise I take it you didn't see any Troop Transports sink to the bottom of the ocean during your unprovoked attack, did you?

	10-10-2004 18:38									#69
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I didn't notice what kind of ships they were when I attacked. I was just hoping they were full of troops.

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From History of the Spanish, by Marcus Peddle

The next few months were chaotic and troubled. The once mighty Spanish armies were pulling back from Austria and the Ottoman empire but taking losses as they retreated. Worse than these troubles was the apperance of Russian warships coming down the French coast. With no functioning government, naval commanders took charge and ordered them sunk. This is probbaly not what a responsible government would have ordered but the country was in a state of anarchy and no one could control the admirals. The army was also not idle during this chaotic period but lacked central direction. Units of cavalry and infantry ran to places where they attacks might come from and there ceased to exist anything that might be called an organised army. Still, the threat of invasion held the people together and, although a new government had not been chosen, there was no threat of civial war at that time.

	10-10-2004 18:53									#71
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Sounds like a perfect time for an invasion

	10-10-2004 18:56									#72
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Can you say, 'bait'?

	11-10-2004 05:56									#73
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Well, bait's always nice......but just make sure your hook and line is strong enough to catch the whale that you're attracting without getting eaten yourself!

	11-10-2004 05:58									#74
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haha

	11-10-2004 06:13									#75
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Have you bought Rome Total War? What's the verdict?

	11-10-2004 06:48									#76
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It's really a great game. Dare I say better than Civ (if you don't count PBEM)? The strategy part of the game is very detailed with great diplomacy, family members being born and dying, leaders gaining virtues and vices, and so on. The tactical battles are also great and you can really zoom in on the fighting.
I've been limiting myself to just half an hour or so of playing time on the weekdays (and sometimes not at all) but a couple hours a day at the weekend. For the same reasons I quit most of my Civ games. I highly recommend the game.

	11-10-2004 06:54									#77
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Wow, sounds impressive. I bought Medieval Total War ages ago, but got hooked on Civ3 before I got past the tutorials so never played it seriously. Is Rome much better than that? (I presume it's similar and an update by the same people?)

	11-10-2004 12:56									#78
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A million times better. Graphics, gameplay, everything. I think I'll be playing it for a long time.

	11-10-2004 20:22									#79
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BULLETIN

First of all, DO NOT PANIC! Your army and navy commanders have temporarily taken over the work of the government with the church helping with rationing and medical services. Please note that this is a TEMPORARY government and as soon as peace is made in Europe we will choose a civilian government. You have our word.
In the meantime, your loyal armed forces commanders are busy organising our defences and opening diplomatic channels with other nations. We are pleased to announce that we are no longer at war with Austria! Soon we hope to have peace with the Ottomans and perhaps after that the Russians. Ambassadors are being sent even as we speak.
We ask that everyone remain calm during this time and we promise to make Spain a peaceful and prosperous country as soon as we can.

	11-10-2004 21:02									#80
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quote: Originally posted by Masuro ...and we promise to make Spain a peaceful and prosperous country as soon as we can.

Not if I can help it

Good luck

	14-10-2004 07:33									#81
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I wonder what General Marcos is planning to tell his people regarding the recent coup in which he assumed power

One also wonders when, if ever, the poor Spanish people will be delivered a leader worthy of their loyalty.....it would be such a shame to see those beautiful flamenco dancers tilling the fields instead of in the bars where they belong, entertaining the Russian troops who will soon be there

	14-10-2004 07:45									#82
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They have daggers in their boot heels so beware the table dance.

	14-10-2004 08:36									#83
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That's ok....they'll be taking their boots off quite quickly, I feel

	19-10-2004 03:57									#84
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This tale seems to have bitten the dust ever since Ferdinand did the same

	19-10-2004 04:04									#85
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Indeed. The story is mostly being played out in the game thread so I'm not really bothering here. And, s you said, Ferdinand is dead.

	25-10-2004 08:49									#86
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oh that is most sad indeed

and you with one of the most powerful nations in the game too




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* Paddy the Scot wanders off looking for a coolabah tree to crashout under