30-04-2000 23:59									#181
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Turn 25--> Sophanthro

The Renaiassance already? We poor Assyrians are still living in little thatched huts!

But we aim our sights higher, as we admire the achievements of our good neighbor.

	01-05-2000 19:45									#182
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Turn 26 ==> Jon

I see that Rome has alot to offer the world. The estimated time of arrival of the first Welsh diplomat should be another two to three cycles, with our neighbours the Incans being the first to make aquaintance. St Jon the Noble, please make our ambassadors stay a welcome one, he has requested to partake in the rituals of fornication. If his stay is pleasant, you can rest assured that your visit to us will be equally enjoyable.

Further diplomatic visits to other nations are already afoot.

	01-05-2000 22:41									#183
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Turn 26 to Mobius

	02-05-2000 01:42									#184
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GRRRRRRR!

Emperor Caligula is seriously hacked off!

First we inaugurate the World's first Embassy...

Then we usher in the Age of Renaissance...

This cycle we proudly unveil Stonehenge for all the World to see...

Are the people of Rome happy????

No! They are RIOTING!!!!

What's more they are rioting on a Happiness factor of '75' and my 'Riot meter' reads zero!!!!!!!

Would anyone care to shed some light on this abominable anomaly!!???

MOBIUS

Turn --> King Rick

(hopefully this will sort itself out by next turn...!)

	02-05-2000 04:04									#185
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Emperor Caligula:

Is it possible that one of your rioting subjects absconded with the email you sent? It never arrived here.
[This message has been edited by Rick Elkins (edited May 01, 2000).]

	02-05-2000 23:24									#186
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Whoops!!!

I was so utterly consumed by rage that I forgot to send the post...

Sent now!


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	03-05-2000 05:19									#187
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Turn 26--> Sophanthro

	03-05-2000 18:16									#188
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Turn 27 ==> Jon

Noble St Jon, expect a diplomat on your shores next turn. We respectively request that he be given passage through your lands unto the lands of the Romans.

We await your reply.

	04-05-2000 03:18									#189
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Turn 27 to Mobius.

	04-05-2000 06:23									#190
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One of the diplomats seconded to the RPS (Roman Papyrus Survey) being a bright young thing has developed ‘Cartographical Reconaissance’ and completed a survey on the cartographical intelligence held about the other civilisations…

These are his findings by estimating production values for each city by best fit terrain…

WELSH (old intel as procured indirectly therefore +1 population was added to all 10 cities visible)

Pop: 260,000

Food 435
Prod: 835/1044
Gold: 220/275
Total:à 1754


INCAS 9 cities (Intel would suggest possible city site S. of Pucara)

Pop: 280,000

Food: 440
Prod 460/575
Gold 175/219
Total:à 1234


EGYPTIANS 9 cities +2 Cities due to unfinished caravan trails?

Pop:230,000

Food: 480
Prod: 375/469
Gold: 205/256
Total:à 1205


ASSYRIANS 6 cities! (Surely there are more!)

Pop: 200,000

Food: 330
Prod: 350/438
Gold: 175/219
Total:à 986


So, am I close? Second figure is the Theocracy coefficient of 1.25. Not factored is gold from trade though I’m guessing the Egyptians would gain the most with the Labyrinth, followed by the Incas with at least 3 caravans visible and then the Welsh…

Using these findings each civilisation does indeed neatly fit in exactly where it should do on the Rankings scale – with one glaring anomaly…! By my calculations of economic potential the Incans should be just trailing the Egyptians into 4th place and not in pole position where they currently reside…

Perhaps good St. Jon could shed some light on these findings as to why he is indeed considered so powerful…?

The diplomat for his services has been given an all mod cons Villa on the exciting 'Costa del Sol' luxury development in Hispania...


Great Pharoah – an oversight has been rectified this turn. Also a thousand thank yous for your beneficence…

King Rick, RS Pax Assyrianicus is even now navigating the estuary leading to Uruk!!!

Noble St. Jon, We the Roman people formally request that you allow the Welsh diplomat safe passage through your lands in the interests of global diplomacy…


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	04-05-2000 07:28									#191
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Turn 27--> Sophanthro

Know thee oh good Captain of the RS Pax Assyrianicus that the harbour of Uruk has a safe berth for you. We will ask that you clear Assyrian Customs before your Diplomat comes ashore, and it goes without saying that there must be no "unseen passengers" with him. We regret having even to mention such unpleasantries, but Assyria has a fierce hatred of such "agents", and should one have snuck aboard the vessel prior to leaving Roman land, we are sure that the Emperor would agree that this would not be a good thing.

But enough of such matters. The festivities are ready to start upon arrival, and we hope your Diplomat is well-rested. For the young women of our "Welcome Brigade" are so finely-versed in the sensual arts that many a visitor has found himself exhausted by dawn's light.

Oh, and one more thing: Emperor Caligula may not wish to reward he who made the estimates of Assyria's blessings. For he has underestimated us greatly in every single catagory. And yes, our cities count 9, with 2 more about to be founded after the Settlers move a couple of more times.


[This message has been edited by Rick Elkins (edited May 03, 2000).]

	04-05-2000 10:51									#192
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Turn 28 ==> Demosthenes

Egypt regrets to inform Assyria that the diplomat who was heading in thier direction, will never reach your land. He stumbled on a ruin and hoping to find treasure, or perhaps a lost science, but instead he came face to face with vicious canibals, all Egypt mourns his loss.

	05-05-2000 11:44									#193
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Turn 28 ==> Jon

The first of Wales' diplomats lands at the shores of the Incan Empire. An embassy is hoped to be established as soon as he has tasted the 'forbidden fruits' that the Incans have to offer....

	05-05-2000 23:31									#194
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Turn 28 to Caligula.

Romans, the Inca are thankful for you missive as it has provided the proof that you have vile undercover Units stationed hard by our lands. Denial is useless as without any Map Exchanges, with anyone, the only way that you could have of knowing of the Inca Cities to the SW of Pucara is by the deployment of Slavers or Clerics.

Forewarned is forearmed!!!

High Priest Jon,
Temporal and Spiritual Father of the Inca People.

	06-05-2000 04:42									#195
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Ahh there, there...

Such is the blight of Megalomania that it always comes hand in hand with paranoia of a most pernicious and irrational kind...

I believe you yourself tricked me into a map exchange just nine generations ago - when directly exchanged it would seem these 'update' the city sizes if not necessarily other developments... I have also been party to the correlation of data by exchanges with the Assyrians and the Egyptians...

As for surmising that there may be an Inca city to the S of Pucara - I merely noted from the road development already in existence that it was logical to assume the siting of a new city and gave you the benefit of the doubt... My only other conclusion would be that it is in fact the construction of an 'INCAN INVASION ROUTE'!!! Which would you prefer?

But thanks for the intel - at least TWO cities S/SW of Pucara... Who needs spies when good St. Jon speaks so freely!?

Also, why would you build so close to our borders in marginal land when you have more suitable land to your North...???

Why not accept my kindly offer of a map exchange in order to allay any fears on both our parts...?

Good King Rick, I believe the town watch of Uruk should be tracking the process of our proud ambassadorial longship - RS Pax Assyrianicus...

Emperor Caligula was saddened that you felt it necessary to warn him of introducing 'undesirables' to your fair and bounteous shores - He does not like himself to feel 'guilty until proven innocent' and will prove to King Rick the error of his judgement...


MOBIUS

	06-05-2000 06:21									#196
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Turn 28--> Sophanthro

Excitement fills the air as the citizens of Uruk watch the RS Pax Assyrianicus sail into the harbour.Mothers have to restrain their children from diving into the water to greet the ship, because they know that alligators lurk in the swamps nearby.

We wish to explain that we meant no offense to our friend, the mighty Caligula. We feel sure that Roman honour would not allow the use of such agents against their friends, but only voiced a concern about possible stowaways who might arrive without the knowledge of the Emperor.

But our celebration has been tempered with the sadness over the news of the untimely death of the Pharoah's Diplomat. We offer our condolences, and look forward to the day when our two peoples will finally meet.

King Rick

	06-05-2000 22:01									#197
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Turn 29 ==> Jon

The first Welsh Embassy is established in the city of Cuspinique. The Incan reception was said to be a wonderful sight. The women there are very tanned and lithe, and so it is to be expected that reproduction is high in this civilisation.

The second Welsh Embassy is due to be established next turn, in the Egyptian city of Sinai. The Welsh Ambassador arrived on Egyptian shores to find lushcious land and thriving trade.

	07-05-2000 04:21									#198
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Turn 29 to Caligula.

Noble Lord Demosthenes, where are the neccessary virgins for normal Diplomatic relations to be established? How can the High Priest decide upon the worthiness of the Welsh without tasting your fair maidens?

Nevertheless your Emissary is welcome to travel across Inca lands in search of Roman hospitality. It is our earnest hope that we will likewise be able to despatch an Envoy by sea within two Turns.

High Priest Jon.

	07-05-2000 07:30									#199
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Our Diplomat has landed, being well rested after his enforced celibacy of about 300 years he is raring to go and looking forward to entering 'Diplomatic Relations' with the Assyrian Welcome Brigade... Know this O great King Rick that the Romans come bearing many gifts for your proud peoples!

Rome is saddened to see that the offer of a map exchange with the Incas was refused - given past incursions by the Incan Armed Forces Emperor Caligula can only expect the worst and prepare for the inevitable...

Rome asks the civilised world to remind the Incas of the benefits of peace - we ask also that the Welsh diplomat may after visiting first the Incas and now we, the Romans, that he may conduct a peacekeeping presence between our borders...

Peace and Goodwill to all!


MOBIUS

	07-05-2000 09:11									#200
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Turn 29--> Sophanthro

It has been six days since the Roman Diplomat waved goodnight to the cheering crowd, and entered the chamber where the ladies of the Welcome Brigade awaited. Since then, there has been no word from him...only numerous notes slipped under the door from inside requesting more food, wine, and some rather peculiar requests we hesitate to mention.

While we understand this Diplomat has been without the company of women for many a night, we do hope he will emerge eventually to meet with us regarding loftier matters!

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Turn 30 ==> Demosthenes

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Turn 30 ==> Jon

Noble St Jon,
I feel that I must apologise for my Ambassador to your great nation, because, and this is somewhat embarrassing, but due to unexpected delays in the journey, the three score virgins that joined him aboard his ship were not of the same condition when they disembarked.

This Ambassador will be dealt with fully, and personally, by myself when he returns. For the mean time, please allow him safe passage through your kingdom, and know that more Welsh virgins are being sent in your direction.

Demosthenes the Apologetic and Embarrassed

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Turn 30 to Caligula.

Apoligies to my mighty neighbours. A Map Exchange has been offered this Turn.

Noble Welsh, we await your young nubiles with anticipation but wonder why your Envoy remains hard by Macchu Picchu when you expressed the desire for him to depart as quickly as possible to Rome.

High Priest Jon.

	08-05-2000 01:39									#204
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Emperor Caligula welcomes the map exchange with the Incas - he hopes the delay was not caused by hastily moving exposed southbound armies into the shelter of the staging posts, sorry cities to the S and W of Pucara... Ah yes, there were two after all as reliable sources suggested...

Rome rejoices at the successful commencement of Diplomatic ties with the Assyrian Kingdom, whilst also eagerly anticipating the imminent reciprocation of Embassies by the Egyptians!!!


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	08-05-2000 06:03									#205
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Turn 30--> Sophanthro (about an hour ago)

A huge parade in Uruk has celebrated the completion of the Roman Embassy, and a fine building it is. Towering ivory spires topped with hammered gold that can be seen glinting in the sunlight from many leagues away.

The people of Assyria are grateful to the Emperor Caligula for his generosity, and have reciprocated as best we can. May his lands and people prosper.

King Rick

	08-05-2000 20:08									#206
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Noble St Jon,

Fear not, my diplomat is heading south, but could not reach your road at this time due to the dense undergrowth outside the city. He will shortly be on his way with haste after reaching your roads.

	09-05-2000 09:09									#207
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Turn 31 ==> Jon

Noble One, the diplomat is heading further south. It appears that there was no dense undergrowth, but equally there was a passage that needed to be traversed 'off-road', hence the delay.

Nubiles on their way...

	08-05-2000 22:54									#208
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Turn 31 to Caligula.

Oh Mighty Neighbour, What a BIG BOY you have become!!!!!

We Inca had always been proud of the fertility and fruitfulness of our maidens and of our land but a sight of the map of your Empire causes every Inca man to hang his head in shame. The Inca Womens Institute staged a violent demonstration along the streets of Cuzco demanding the compulsory prescription of Viagra to all males over the age of ten in order to give them satisfaction.

	09-05-2000 01:21									#209
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Noble St. John,

After your discovery you must truly be thanking your lucky stars that your most gracious neighbour is truly as peaceful as I am...

Rome believes that peace comes through Strength - history is littered with peaceful and advanced civilisations who have attempted to attain Nirvana by neglecting the security of an effective deterrant, only to have their weak and flickering flames of wisdom snuffed out by savage and ignorant barbarians who have appetites only for conquest and destruction...!!!

Rome has a robust foreign relations policy where like is traded for like as all our neighbours can testify...

The Empire awaits the heralded arrival of the Welsh ambassador with barely restained anticipation!

	09-05-2000 05:56									#210
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Turn 31--> Sophanthro

Having seen the Roman Diplomatic Ship sail on to new shores, the Assyrian Royal Court want to express their collective wishes for a safe and productive voyage.
We consider Emperor Caligula a good friend and generous neighbor,and we know that Neptune will watch over his ship.

King Rick

[This message has been edited by Rick Elkins (edited May 08, 2000).]