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Specialist290
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A deserted island somewhere...
Aug 2003
time: 00:31
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DEC. 1881 Update
THE GREAT WAR
American Front
While for the most part an attempted Confederate offensive into Ohio and Indiana has been repulsed along most of the line due to Yankee foresight in burning the bridges, CS troops have succeeded in landing in and around Cincinnati. However, they have been bottled up, due in part to inferior numbers and also to the fact that US troops have adopted the urban defense stance their foes so successfully used in Memphis.
A Federal counterattack against the Confederate forces in Maryland has broken the seige of Washington, but CS forces remain in the state due to a stubborn defense.
European Front
The Czar's troops threw themselves against a well-fortified German army in Central Poland. While Russia has gained some ground, they have suffered heavy losses, and the Germans remain just as resilient as ever.
German armies pushing through central-eastern France have once again made a relatively rapid advance against French militias there. However, as they turned towards Paris and the Channel coast, French and British forces managed to prevent any further gains.
The Balkan states have taken up sides. Serbia and Rumania have gone with the "Allies" (Germany, USA, Japan, etc.), while Bulgaria has thrown its lot in with the "Entente" (Great Britain, CSA, Ottomans, etc.). Mostly minor skirmishes.
Other Fronts
In Africa, having recieved no orders from their Home governments, commanders have taken their own initiatives. France and Britain have attempted to take German-controlled Togo and Cameroon, but have not reached much success. Neither have German attacks on British South Africa from German East Africa (modern Tanzania) and West Africa (modern Namibia).
In Manchuria, Russia and Japan have both tried to push across Chinese-held territory against each other with little success on either side. While the Imperial Chinese government is officially neutral, various Manchurian warlords are trying to gain favor of one side or another.
In the Middle East, Persia's industrialization program has made itself felt. Persian ironclads, though somewhat rough in construction, have managed to break the Ottoman blockade, while land forces have begun to retake Ottoman-held land.
Arabia is still divided between pro-and anti-Ottoman factions. The anti-Ottomans, however, have recieved an edge due to Persian arms contributions.
Miscellaneous
The following colonies have sent troops to the British Isles:
Egypt-Sudan (approx. 5,000)
India (3 divisions)
British Guiana (6 companies)
Australia (1 full division, 6 unorganized battalions)
New Zealand (8 battalions)
Canada (1 division)
These colonies have left the redistribution of their contributions to the British Crown. Each colony also has held back lsome or most of its own forces to help in colonial defense, depending on which. South Africa has been unable to contribute, for obvious reasons.
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OTHER NEWS
North America
Mexico is under extreme stress from both sides to enter the war. On the one hand, the Emperor Maximillian's regime is only prevented from toppling by French aid, and it owes huge sums of money to many of France's allies (which is why it sold the provinces in the first place). On the other hand, the US's offer to return the now-Confederate territories of Sonora and Chihuahua is very tempting, especially with the cash it is offering along with it.
Like the Irish in Europe, the Quebecois are being agitated to rebellion by the Americans. While no actual rebellious action has taken place, some minor incidents (riots, strikes, etc.) have occurred.
Europe/Asia Minor
The US government is campaigning to stir up the Irish against their overlords. They're doing a good job, too, considering that there is no love lost between the Irish and the English to begin with. While there has been no actual rebellious activity, there has been some civil strife in Ulster, where religious and political differences abound.
Pretty much everything else going on here is tied into the war.
Middle East/North Africa
The Shah's prediction of becoming "the poorest man on earth" has, though exxagerated, come true in a sense, but it was worth it, as Persia has fully industrialized. The Shah hopes to use this new tool to help win the war against the Ottomans.
East Asia/Orient
Everything is tied up in the war.
Central/South Africa
With the arrival of fresh British troops, the Zulu uprising has begun to falter. In the clashes of superior arms vs. superior numbers, the first group is winning. Of course, along with the Zulu problem, complaints from British settlers in South Africa have dropped a level.
South America
Right on the verge of making a decision about the Great War now raging throughout the war, Emperor Pedro I of Brazil has suddenly and unexpectedly died, leaving the final decision up to his successor, whoever it may be.
Australia/Oceania
Nothing of interest.
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NPC Diplomacy
To: Great Britain
From: Venezuela
Done.
To: Great Britain
From: Zulu Kingdom
*secret*
Perhaps the return of our sacred homelands will help to ease the tensions between us. We do not demand all of South Africa, just enough to provide us land that we can call our own.
To: Great Britain
From: Italy
*secret*
It may take a few months (Read: 1 turn) for us to have the final preparations.
To: Germany, USA
From: Japan
We shall help you by any method our Emperor approves.
To: All nations
From: Mexico
Our nation is very confused by current events outside our nation. When we decide which side to support, we will tell you.
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Other
-Clearing up a slight error here: I've noticed that some of you have been sending diplomacy to countries that technically don't exist, Canada and Australia in particular. Both of these are, in this game, under control of Great Britain, as is all territory in red on the map. (EDIT: After some comments by foolish_icarus, I've decided to let these gov'ts. exist for diplomatic purposes in this NES, although their territories, production, etc. are controlled by Great Britain.)
-Due to the fact that I now have a large war to take care of, update will take a little longer to complete (though not quite as long as this one took). Please be patient if it is not started and finished on the same day.
Last edited by Specialist290 on 12-11-2003 at 07:36
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Jack_www
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Specialist290 were is the update? It has been 2 days already going on three. Please update!
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Jack_www
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Specialist290 what about my attack on France?? I wanted to attack on this turn not the next one. Can you please post the results of the attack. I pmed the orders to you. If you dont have them anymore I can pm you again.
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Lord Nuclear
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To: Quebec
From: Great Britain
(secret)
We know that you are not happy with the current situation. What would help you like it more?
To: Manchurian Warlords
From: Great Britain
(secret)
We have much to offer. What would make you be in the Triple Entente alliance?
To: Ireland
From: Great Britain
(secret)
We realize it is unfair for Ireland to be under complete control of Britain. Would you find it more fair if you were allowed a Premier that would decide all things with internal affairs?
To: Ottomans
From: Great Britain
(secret)
We are going to give you 6 battalions to aid you in battle. Use them wisely. We have also sent some battle plans that may aid you. If there are any troops you do not need please send back to us.
To: Zulu
From: Great Britain
(secret)
Let us work out a deal. We want you to fight against the Germans. So raiding and attacking German territories in Africa. Depending on how well you do is how much territory of South Africa we will give you after the war. Does that sound fair?
To: British African Territories
From: Great Britain
(secret)
We have good news. We are in the works of getting a military alliance from the Zulu against the Germans. So don't attack the Zulu unless they attack you. Do as follows Wait-Defend-Kill-Search. Wait is wait for the Zulu if they try to attack us then defend the base then kill them then go out and search where the Zulu camp is.
To: Spain
From: Great Britain
(secret)
We are sending you a message because of a threat growing in the world. That is the allies. At no other moment has the Entente and Great Britain needed your assistance. If the allies beat the Entente they will come for you. They are all countries that want power and land. Please aid us in battle.
ORDERS--
I will PM it to you Specialist
Last edited by Lord Nuclear on 16-11-2003 at 04:24
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Specialist290
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A deserted island somewhere...
Aug 2003
time: 00:31
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OK, OK, I'll do one for this week...
(BTW, if you think I'm referring to the one that I started last Friday, I've finished it. It's up there.)
PS.: Those of you who haven't posted any orders (or PM'ed them to me) might want to start now, as the update is going to start either this evening or on Sunday (if circumstances beyond my control don't interfere).
Last edited by Specialist290 on 16-11-2003 at 00:33
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foolish_icarus
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the thievery continues
Nov 2002
time: 21:31
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USA to CSA :
Is that what you think is going on? We have no desire to allow you back into our union. We recognized your independence nearly 20 years ago and are the better off for it. We did not join this war for the sake of conquest. We are fighting to stop your agression. You were forcing Mexico to give up their land for a pittance. If we allowed that precedent to stand, what would you do next? You were going to tear away part of a sovereign country, just as 20 years ago you tore away Kentucky and Indian Territory. Your 11 states seceded, and when we saw Union was shattered irrepairably, we were willing to let them go. And then what did you do? Invaded a Union State, our land, showing hypocrisy on top of your treacherousness and immoral oppression.
That is why we now fight.
But we still feel that despite all the misfortune that has occurred between us, we still have the chance to work together for our common advancement. Perhaps our two countries could never have been under one rule. But we can still be neighbors, indeed, should be, brothers, as is only fitting for our common ideals and heritage. The onus is on you to make the decision: Will our future history be one of bloodshed and mutual hatred, or will we be comrades, seperate, but stallwart allies and supporters all the same?
Here is our request:
An immediate ceasefire.
You will cease attempting to take land from Mexico.
Plebiscites in Indian territory (Oklahoma) and Kentucky, seeing whether they want to rejoin us, become independent, or stay with you. These will be monitered by the U.S., the C.S., and one or two outside observor nations. Once the results have been verified, both countries will accept the outcome, whatever it is, and immediately withdraw to the new (or old, whatever the case may be) borders, followed by a permanent peace treaty between us and the potentially new countries.
What say you?
OOC: Specialist, could you hold off the update, at least until Sheep responds?
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