17-04-2001 09:25									#91
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All is well in the kingdom of France!
Some Spanish mercenaries had dared to thread French territory, but when after threats of war the Spanish king quickly whitdrew his vile minions.
(Oh and I also renamed my king so that he now fits the timeline, I will continue doing this as the kings changed in reallity, I will ofcourse live forever )
Salut
Henri (Henrik)
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	17-04-2001 05:01									#92
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Negroponte has fallen! Its Italian garrison succumbed to the pounding given it by the Turkish fleet. Now only Modon in the far west of the Peloponessus holds out against the overwhelming might of the admirals of the Porte. Even so, this town has been closely invested by Turkish guard units which had been marching overland through the morea. The threats of Pope Leo X have been brushed aside by emissaries of the Sultan. Near Pressburg, the Imperial dogs were lured out of their defenses long enough for Janizzary forces to inflict a sharp defeat, though fighting continues. The Grand Vizier's successful ploy has earned him a new cognomen. He is now surnamed the Vulture. More ships are daily joining the swelling Turkish fleets.

Inshallah!
(Exile)
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	17-04-2001 06:13									#93
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HRH Charles reports that their has been mutiny in the ranks! Hotheads took it upon themselves to chase the defeated infidels, and have paid the price for their rashness. We still hold the town and the citidel of Pressburg, and it shall not fall. His Majesty is delighted that Holy Spain has promised to destroy the godless turks at sea. "The fine men of Iberia will deal with these devils, and give them the fate that all heathen deserve", his Majesty has said. In other news of the empire, the moderization of the military is nearly complete, and more merchants look to open trade routes with the crowned heads of Europe. <> I forgot to hit ctrl N last turn, so the AI took it upon itself to move my units outside of Pressburg, Exile. File sent to Fiera(Spain).

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	18-04-2001 02:27									#94
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Rumours have it that a large punishment expedition against the Berberian pirates is being planned by His Majesty Don Juan. A new kind of ship, a mighty Galeasse, has been built in the Naples shipyard. The King has already stated that he won't tolerate Muslim ships in the Mediterranean...

Santiago y España!

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	20-04-2001 20:14									#95
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Henrik, have you played your turn? Your friends are waiting!

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	20-04-2001 23:22									#96
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All is well in the kingdom of France, although omens in the form of people noticing the entire world freezing up all around them have been reported from all around the nation. Possibly time entered a large standstill nobody knows for how long.
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I am very sorry that I havent sent the file earlier, I thought I allready had played my turn and sent it away, but I was wrong.
I hope you arent too angry at me

	21-04-2001 00:42									#97
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	22-04-2001 03:48									#98
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The Turkish commander in the Morea has delivered an ultimatum to the defenders of the Venetian port of Modon; Surrender or be destroyed! Ottoman fleets are massing in the waters south of the Peloponese. Swift scouting vessels based on the Ionian coast have been seen cruising in the waters north of Candia. Word has it that the Knights of Saint John on Rhodes, last remnant of Outremer in the Levant, is preparing for the inevitable assault by the troops and ships of the Sublime Porte.

Inshallah!
(Exile)

	22-04-2001 05:25									#99
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HRH Charles is pleased to annouce that the hated Turks have moved away from Pressburg! "We will kill all those devils that come near our domains" his Majesty has said. In other Imperial news, bandit turkish horsemen continue to terrorize the countryside, but refuse to engage our armed forces. Long live the Hapsburgs! By order, HRH Charles, Holy Roman Emperor.<>File sent to Fiera(Spain).

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	22-04-2001 06:53									#100
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Pope Leo X has agreed to support our Holy Crusade project against the Berberian States with a 75 gold tribute. It is been said that His Majesty expected a more entusiasthical support, but King Don Juan is a good catholic and won't complain about the crazy sums that the Holy See expends in art and other mundane activities...

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	22-04-2001 12:54									#101
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Whit generous cash subsidies from the Berbers and the Ottomans (dont worry Exile it was just 25 gold ) the buildup of French infrastructure is entering a new phase.
(I am also pleased to report that France has the highest aproval, Literacy and Bmp rating )
Caravans are constantly forming and leaving for the great and whealthy cities of Europe; Gold to Holland, Leather to the Berbers, etc, etc.
Salut
Henri (Henrik)
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	22-04-2001 22:03									#102
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The Porte has landed Turkish troops on Crete and invested the town of Candia by land and sea. Turkish auxiliaries have denied the hinterland of the Morea to the defenders of Modon, now under a rigorous siege. Throughout the lands subject to the Sultan of all the Turks, forges ring and the smiths and armorers are hard at work. Ghazis loyal to Stamboul have cut off and are ravaging the outlying districts of Bucharesti, while similar ghazi-raids have successfully cut off the Imperial city of Pressburg, preventing the flow of reinforcements and supplies to the surrounded town. Turkish trade with the Barbary kingdoms has been stepped up, and is now rendering enhanced revenues to the coffers of the Porte.

Inshallah!
(Exile)

edit; good luck trying to get any more money out of me, Henrik. I've spent it all!
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	22-04-2001 22:22									#103
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HRH Charles annouces a state of siege in Hungary! "The followers of the devil have attacked our lines of comunication, but they shall feel God's wraith!" his Majesty has said. In other Imperial news, the flow of learning seems to be curtailed, and scribes throughout the land have been called upon to redouble their efforts, in order to keep pace with the world. Long live the Hapsburgs! By order, HRH CHarles, Holy Roman Emperor.<>File sent to Fiera(Spain).

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	23-04-2001 03:32									#104
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Rumours about war against the Infidels increase, as people place their bets on which will be the first target of the Christian troops, Granada or the African pirate Kingdoms? The Pontificial Tribute has arrived to Spain with no delay.

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	24-04-2001 11:02									#105
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HRH Charles, is confused by the lack of news from foriegn lands. It seems that apart from the great Spanish empire, the other powers don't seem to have anything to report. Of great import, his Majesty annouces yet another victory for our armed forces! The Turkish calvery was crushed along the banks of the Danube by our brave Musketeers! "We have dispatched a great many heathens to meet their maker, and let the almighty have mercy on their wicked souls" his Majesty has said. In other Imperial news, our merchants continue to seek out new markets for our fine trade goods. Long live the Hapsburgs! By order, HRH Charles, Holy Roman Emperor.<>File sent to Fiera(Spain).

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	24-04-2001 11:23									#106
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Modon has fallen to the forces of the Sultan! All of Greece is now in the hands of the Porte. Venetian galleys have been spotted off the north coast of Crete as Turkish fleet units gather in those waters for the inevitable siege of Candia.

Inshallah!
(Exile)

	25-04-2001 09:22									#107
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Firstminister Henri of th french report the following:
All is proceding acording to plans except for one thing, an Imperial trader outside Mulhouse today first threatened our Royal Majesty and tried to get him to pay 500 gold to the Holy Roman Empire of German Nation and then when the king refused this proposal this trader declared war on the mighty kingdom of France, is a major european war going to start just becouse of a traders (or was he an inflitrator?) whim?
France holds out its hand and offers peace, the Emperor would be wise to accept it. Europe holds its breath as the two mightiest empires seem to be gearing up for war, will the diplomatic crisis be solved, or will there be a pan-european war?
(why do these declarations allways hit me I dont think the habsburgs likes me very much )
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	24-04-2001 22:28									#108
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A scouting fleet is currently exploring the coastline outside Málaga. Our mighty knights could disembark anytime now, but this Caravel fleet is but a small preview of what is to come. No more will be there heathens in Spanish ground.

Yo, el Rey.

	25-04-2001 02:43									#109
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After a sharp sea-fight, Turkish galleys vanquished similar Genoese ships in the waters north of Crete. The Italian ships were carrying troops, perhaps to sally against the forces of the Porte laying siege to Candia. More ships are daily joining the Turkish fleets south of Greece while the forges ring in Hungary. Rumors tell of great activity along the river Danube, both upstream and down. Turkish ghazis continue to raid in Wallachia and have succeeded in destroying a mining complex in lower Austria.

Inshallah!
(Exile)

	25-04-2001 03:46									#110
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HRH Charles annouces news both good and bad. Firstly our brave Arquebusers and Heavy horse have dispatched the marauders who pretend to be an army, the Turkish Calvery. "Many of our brave fighters died to destroy them but we have killed them true" his Majesty has said. The sad news is that despite all our diplomatic efforts, the French refuse to have peace with our empire. "We will take no offensive action against the French, and will only fight to protect ourselves" our Majesty has said. In other Imperial news, the German merchants show their good faith with France by establishing new trade routes with them. We will sell the finest grade of weapons, made in Mainz, to the people of LaRochelle, and we will sell fine leather goods made in Vienna to the good people of Mulhouse. We have also contracted new trade routes with our great friends, the English! A trade ship arrived in London, with the highest grade of weapons yet made by the good people of Kohlberg, and the mines of Lubek will now provide fine grade Lead to London, and to the good people of Britain, our neihbors to the west. Long live the Hapsburgs! By order, HRH Charles, Holy Roman Emperor.<>File sent to Fiera(Spain). Henrik, I won't attack you if you don't attack me.

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	25-04-2001 04:32									#111
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After a short siege, our troops have launched, at the cry of "Santiago y España", a brave assault against the fortress city of Málaga, seizing it after just a few hours. The Granadian garrison has been executed after having refused to surrender the citadel. The main body of our sea transported forces is yet to disembark on heathen's land. Our victory shall be complete.

Also, one of our Galeasses has bombarded the fields near Tunis, as a sign of the punishment that is yet to come to the infidel dogs.

Oh, and the King of France has kindly agreed to present us with a 75 gold tribute. Thanks, Henrik.


Yo, el Rey.

	25-04-2001 17:21									#112
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Negotiations has been undertaken whit the imperials but the emperor will only agree to peace if he is paid 600 gold in tribute, this was found unacceptable in France but as the mighty kingdom of France do not want a war, they will not attack the imperials.
(Keep in mind that you wont get as much money for trading during a "war")
Spain has paid 25 gold to the royal coffers of France and an official apology has been received from the spanish ambassador, wheter he truly speaks for the spanish government or not remains to be seen.
Spain is obviously not aware of the great strength of France, well if they continue on they soon will be, painfully aware...
Many of the merchant accommodations that was being issued years ago are now finished and caravans from cities whit merchants are now being prepared, soon the world will be filled of French traders as the kingdom expands..

Personal log of Henri de Lohmander
First Minister of Charles VIII
Duke of Normandy
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	26-04-2001 07:44									#113
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Several trade routes have been established during these past few turns, most recently a shipment of Damascus swords reached the sheltered harbor of Messina, where the southern Italian merchants, oppressed by their Aragonese masters, were only too happy to offer prompt payment, demanding more of these exquisite weapons. The ranks of the Janizzaries in Hungary are swelling as new troops join the armies now isolating Pressburg. After a surprise attack by units of the Turkish fleet, Candia was seized by troops waiting just outside the fortress. As Greece before it, Crete has now fallen to the Porte. The citdel was surprised and the fortifications have been taken intact. Only the Knights of St. John on the forlorn island of Rhodes remain defiant.

Their time will come.

It is written!
(Exile)

	26-04-2001 10:43									#114
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HRH Charles annouces yet more good news! The French ambassador brought forth a treaty of peace, which his Majesty was greatful to accept, and the French also provided 200 pieces of gold, to support our war agaist the hated Turks! "This permanet peace treaty is a boon to all Christian nations" his Majesty said. His Majesty is also pleased to annouce yet more victories over the marrauding Turkish calvery. Our Arquebusers delt them yet annother defeat on the banks of the Danube, and the siege of Pressburg has been broken! In other Imperial news, our mercahants continue to look for new markets for our trade goods, and the pursuit of knowledge has increased. Long live the Hapsburgs! By order, HRH Charles, Holy Roman Emperor.<>file sent to Fiera(Spain).
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	26-04-2001 19:39									#116
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The expeditionary force outside Tunis launched a rash attack that ended up with the seizing of the city. My brave men have a great morale now, for it's clear that they have nothing to fear from the weak and coward Berberian guards.

The great fleet near the Gibraltar strait is heading now towards Granada. Our galleons encountered the puny opposition of a Berberian Galliot fleet. A pair of cannon shoots were enough to sink them. Now Granada will face the might of our our troops.

Yo, el Rey.

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	27-04-2001 00:44									#117
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