OOC explanation of what happened in the last turn
I forgot about the fact that if two allies are at war with me, surrendering to one means surrendering two both. I only wanted to surrender to Turkey on the assumption that they would not get alot of Victory points against me (they did not, only some 1050). However that I ended up surrendering to France as well is bad, they got a staggering 3600 VP somehow which I find weird. They only killed aprox half of what they need to gain full score, and I had occupied some of their provinces and neither of us were an empire. Oh well. I am no longer the glory point leader, since I lost some 300 glory this turn. This might however be a good thing, I am no longer as big a threat, and people might see that Britain and Preussia has been lurking in the shadows. Britain is now the leader followed by Preussia and Turkey.
I have a long way back due to my extremly poor economy, I am building banks like a madman but my base income is too low. My high taxes are bad for morale, as is my lack of resources, and trading does not work well in Pbem games.
Anyway that last turn played tupsy turvy on all of Europe.
But still, the game keeps going and hopefully I can still pull a trick or two out of my sleeve [;)]
Terje
A rather large, happy, clean shaved Austrian's attempt for European Supremacy.
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RE: A rather large, happy clean shaved Austrians attempt for European Supremacy.
"Hun skal torpederes!" - Birger Eriksen
("She is to be torpedoed!")
("She is to be torpedoed!")
RE: A rather large, happy clean shaved Austrians attempt for European Supremacy.
Turn 28
Meeting room, Royal Palace, Vienna, 1200 hours
The King: So, what are the damages?
French diplomat: My liege, the Honorable IronWarrior demands the following. 1. Austria is to liberate Tuscany, 2. Austria is to liberate Lombardy, 3. Austria is to transfer rule of two of her colonies to France and 4. Austria will pay 3% of her income to France for a period of time.
Turkish diplomat: My Sire, the Great Matto demands that a) Austria pays 11% of her income to Turkey for a period of time, and b) That Austria adopts more of Turkeys ways of life, and sets her Feudalism levels to 60%.
The King: Bah, begone! But tell your rulers this, Austria will not forget this treachery from Turkey, nor the low blows delivered by France in what started as an honorable war!
Meeting room, Royal Palace, Vienna, 1400 hours
The King: How is the Army?
War Minister: I am afraid Sire, that it will take us 3 years to regain full strength!
The King: 3 YEARS!? I should have gone medival on you! If you do not leave immediately, I might take up the customs of my ancestor, Vlad Tepes!
*The War Minister hurries away, well aware how the King might react if he remains in the room. One thing is for sure however, Austria is in no position to wage war for atleast two years. Maybe now he can have some time for his hobby, the collection of roses.*
Meeting room, Royal Palace, Vienna, 1200 hours
The King: So, what are the damages?
French diplomat: My liege, the Honorable IronWarrior demands the following. 1. Austria is to liberate Tuscany, 2. Austria is to liberate Lombardy, 3. Austria is to transfer rule of two of her colonies to France and 4. Austria will pay 3% of her income to France for a period of time.
Turkish diplomat: My Sire, the Great Matto demands that a) Austria pays 11% of her income to Turkey for a period of time, and b) That Austria adopts more of Turkeys ways of life, and sets her Feudalism levels to 60%.
The King: Bah, begone! But tell your rulers this, Austria will not forget this treachery from Turkey, nor the low blows delivered by France in what started as an honorable war!
Meeting room, Royal Palace, Vienna, 1400 hours
The King: How is the Army?
War Minister: I am afraid Sire, that it will take us 3 years to regain full strength!
The King: 3 YEARS!? I should have gone medival on you! If you do not leave immediately, I might take up the customs of my ancestor, Vlad Tepes!
*The War Minister hurries away, well aware how the King might react if he remains in the room. One thing is for sure however, Austria is in no position to wage war for atleast two years. Maybe now he can have some time for his hobby, the collection of roses.*
"Hun skal torpederes!" - Birger Eriksen
("She is to be torpedoed!")
("She is to be torpedoed!")
RE: A rather large, happy clean shaved Austrians attempt for European Supremacy.
Turn 29
Royal Park, Outside the Royal Palace, Vienna
The King: Well if we are to regain our supremacy over Europe, we need to build our economy. Order the construction of more banks throughout the nation!
Treasurer: But Sire, there is no money available to build anything. Next month we expect atleast some money to come in, but not alot.
The King: Well then, build banks next month!
Royal Park, Outside the Royal Palace, Vienna
The King: Well if we are to regain our supremacy over Europe, we need to build our economy. Order the construction of more banks throughout the nation!
Treasurer: But Sire, there is no money available to build anything. Next month we expect atleast some money to come in, but not alot.
The King: Well then, build banks next month!
"Hun skal torpederes!" - Birger Eriksen
("She is to be torpedoed!")
("She is to be torpedoed!")
RE: A rather large, happy clean shaved Austrians attempt for European Supremacy.
Turn 30
Tavern in London, same scene is seen in taverns all over Europe
Barkeep: Have you heard that Austria is not keeping her peace treaty requirements?
Drunk: Which requirement is that?
Barkeep: Noone knows, not even the Austrians!
(OOC: I am breaking some treaty, but have no idea which [:@]. I am losing 10-20 glory per turn now...)
Tavern in London, same scene is seen in taverns all over Europe
Barkeep: Have you heard that Austria is not keeping her peace treaty requirements?
Drunk: Which requirement is that?
Barkeep: Noone knows, not even the Austrians!
(OOC: I am breaking some treaty, but have no idea which [:@]. I am losing 10-20 glory per turn now...)
"Hun skal torpederes!" - Birger Eriksen
("She is to be torpedoed!")
("She is to be torpedoed!")
RE: A rather large, happy clean shaved Austrians attempt for European Supremacy.
Turn 31
Planning room, Royal Palace, Vienna
The King: A small surprise gentlemen. I delivered a Declaration of War on Lombardy last month. Get the army moving!
War Minister: Yes Sire!
Minister of Foreign Affairs: Sire, the despicable French stated a coup in Naples. They now control almost all of "the boot".
The King: This will not stand. I will send a pidgeon to Ruler IronWarrior and demand withdrawal from the area. If not...Begin planning for another war with France!
War Minister: Yes Sire.
Planning room, Royal Palace, Vienna
The King: A small surprise gentlemen. I delivered a Declaration of War on Lombardy last month. Get the army moving!
War Minister: Yes Sire!
Minister of Foreign Affairs: Sire, the despicable French stated a coup in Naples. They now control almost all of "the boot".
The King: This will not stand. I will send a pidgeon to Ruler IronWarrior and demand withdrawal from the area. If not...Begin planning for another war with France!
War Minister: Yes Sire.
"Hun skal torpederes!" - Birger Eriksen
("She is to be torpedoed!")
("She is to be torpedoed!")
RE: A rather large, happy clean shaved Austrians attempt for European Supremacy.
Turn 32
Planning room, Royal Palace, Vienna
Minister of Foreign Affairs: I am sorry Sire, but it seems France to issued a declaration of war on Lombardy, and moved faster than us. Lombardy has been occupied by France.
The King: WHAT! You guys move to slow! How hard can it be to follow orders?
War Minister: I am sorry Sire, but moving an army takes time since we need to carry supplies with us.
The King: Have any of you geniuses thought about moving supplies on wagons and not by hand?
War Minister: That was a good idea Sire, I will implement it immediately! *
The King: The next advisor that brings me bad news WILL be executed. Now leave!
(* OOC: Gained technology "Mobile Supply")
Planning room, Royal Palace, Vienna
Minister of Foreign Affairs: I am sorry Sire, but it seems France to issued a declaration of war on Lombardy, and moved faster than us. Lombardy has been occupied by France.
The King: WHAT! You guys move to slow! How hard can it be to follow orders?
War Minister: I am sorry Sire, but moving an army takes time since we need to carry supplies with us.
The King: Have any of you geniuses thought about moving supplies on wagons and not by hand?
War Minister: That was a good idea Sire, I will implement it immediately! *
The King: The next advisor that brings me bad news WILL be executed. Now leave!
(* OOC: Gained technology "Mobile Supply")
"Hun skal torpederes!" - Birger Eriksen
("She is to be torpedoed!")
("She is to be torpedoed!")
RE: A rather large, happy clean shaved Austrians attempt for European Supremacy.
Turn 33
Map Room, Royal Palace, Vienna
The King: Have you finished what I ordered?
Royal Cartographer: Yes Sire, here is the new map of Europe.
The King: Good.
Map Room, Royal Palace, Vienna
The King: Have you finished what I ordered?
Royal Cartographer: Yes Sire, here is the new map of Europe.
The King: Good.
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"Hun skal torpederes!" - Birger Eriksen
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RE: A rather large, happy clean shaved Austrians attempt for European Supremacy.
Turn 34
Kings private chamber, Royal Palace, Vienna.
The Royal Palace is no longer what it used to be. All around can be seen objects from a time when all of Europe was in awe of the Austrian nation, nowadays noone really cares about Austria anymore, and the Royal Palace shows signs of this. No longer is tribute sent from other nations, no longer does parties take place on a daily basis. The King is seen sitting on his own reading a report, his mouth twitches, his hands closes hard around the report before throwing it on the floor. A mouse realices that a piece of paper would be nice to have in its hive, and hurridly runs over and drags the paper back into its hole. If the mouse could read, it would likely realise the bad mood of The King...
Kings private chamber, Royal Palace, Vienna.
The Royal Palace is no longer what it used to be. All around can be seen objects from a time when all of Europe was in awe of the Austrian nation, nowadays noone really cares about Austria anymore, and the Royal Palace shows signs of this. No longer is tribute sent from other nations, no longer does parties take place on a daily basis. The King is seen sitting on his own reading a report, his mouth twitches, his hands closes hard around the report before throwing it on the floor. A mouse realices that a piece of paper would be nice to have in its hive, and hurridly runs over and drags the paper back into its hole. If the mouse could read, it would likely realise the bad mood of The King...
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"Hun skal torpederes!" - Birger Eriksen
("She is to be torpedoed!")
("She is to be torpedoed!")
RE: A rather large, happy clean shaved Austrians attempt for European Supremacy.
Turn 35
A shot is heard outside the Royal Palace.
The King: What was that?
Servant: It was the War Minister Sire, he shot himself!
The King: I sense bad news..
Servant: It seems your divisions in the south managed to lose two battles against supporters of the old regime.
The King: Hmmm, guess the old geezer knew my reaction after all then...
A shot is heard outside the Royal Palace.
The King: What was that?
Servant: It was the War Minister Sire, he shot himself!
The King: I sense bad news..
Servant: It seems your divisions in the south managed to lose two battles against supporters of the old regime.
The King: Hmmm, guess the old geezer knew my reaction after all then...
"Hun skal torpederes!" - Birger Eriksen
("She is to be torpedoed!")
("She is to be torpedoed!")
RE: A rather large, happy clean shaved Austrians attempt for European Supremacy.
turn 36
Another month passes by, the population of Austria keeps getting more and more annoyed. Their main grief is the high taxation levels that is needed. Word on the street is that the king just installed a new all gold bathtub and now refuses to eat anything but caviar and drink nothing but champagne. If the commoners were to see how things really were at the Royal palace, they might have been more inclined to accept the taxes. There are no more parties at the palace, alot of the furniture is missing as it has been used for firewood. The nation is basically bankrupt...
Another month passes by, the population of Austria keeps getting more and more annoyed. Their main grief is the high taxation levels that is needed. Word on the street is that the king just installed a new all gold bathtub and now refuses to eat anything but caviar and drink nothing but champagne. If the commoners were to see how things really were at the Royal palace, they might have been more inclined to accept the taxes. There are no more parties at the palace, alot of the furniture is missing as it has been used for firewood. The nation is basically bankrupt...
"Hun skal torpederes!" - Birger Eriksen
("She is to be torpedoed!")
("She is to be torpedoed!")
RE: A rather large, happy clean shaved Austrians attempt for European Supremacy.
Turn 37
Meeting room, Royal Palace, Vienna
Head of the Diplomatic Corps: Sire, the French wants to form an alliance with us, and they also desire that we declare war on Preussia. What should I reply?
The King: Well, I have no difficulty stabbing the Preussians in the back, they have gotten fat on British support for too long now, and since Turkey is at war with Preussia, a declaration of war on Preussia from us might allow us to gain an alliance with Turkey as well. However...We will not do this without the right...incentive. Send a secret reply to Paris. We will agree to their terms if they agree to ours. They will liberate the Papacy and pay us 210.000 $ in cash to fund the war. Only then will we attack Preussia.
Head of the Diplomatic Corps: It will be done as you say Sire.
Meeting room, Royal Palace, Vienna
Head of the Diplomatic Corps: Sire, the French wants to form an alliance with us, and they also desire that we declare war on Preussia. What should I reply?
The King: Well, I have no difficulty stabbing the Preussians in the back, they have gotten fat on British support for too long now, and since Turkey is at war with Preussia, a declaration of war on Preussia from us might allow us to gain an alliance with Turkey as well. However...We will not do this without the right...incentive. Send a secret reply to Paris. We will agree to their terms if they agree to ours. They will liberate the Papacy and pay us 210.000 $ in cash to fund the war. Only then will we attack Preussia.
Head of the Diplomatic Corps: It will be done as you say Sire.
"Hun skal torpederes!" - Birger Eriksen
("She is to be torpedoed!")
("She is to be torpedoed!")
RE: A rather large, happy clean shaved Austrians attempt for European Supremacy.
Turn 38
Red carrier pidgeon room, Royal Palace, Vienna
The King recieves a small note attached to the feet of a pidgeon that just flew in. He reads the note, thinks for a while and writes a small reply before attaching the note to another pidgeon and sending it away.
Red carrier pidgeon room, Royal Palace, Vienna
The King recieves a small note attached to the feet of a pidgeon that just flew in. He reads the note, thinks for a while and writes a small reply before attaching the note to another pidgeon and sending it away.
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"Hun skal torpederes!" - Birger Eriksen
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("She is to be torpedoed!")
RE: A rather large, happy clean shaved Austrians attempt for European Supremacy.
Hi Terje - thanks for this little AAR. Great to see the PBEM side of the game. Have to bone up on it to have a crack.
It appears King George William Frederick nee Mus is suffering from a bout of Porphyria (unsubstantiated) at the moment if his handwriting is anything to go by - poor fellow.
It appears King George William Frederick nee Mus is suffering from a bout of Porphyria (unsubstantiated) at the moment if his handwriting is anything to go by - poor fellow.
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RE: A rather large, happy clean shaved Austrians attempt for European Supremacy.
Yea something is indeed wrong with his writing [:D]
(not to mention his ideas as to what is "right" and not [;)])
Terje
(not to mention his ideas as to what is "right" and not [;)])
Terje
"Hun skal torpederes!" - Birger Eriksen
("She is to be torpedoed!")
("She is to be torpedoed!")
RE: A rather large, happy clean shaved Austrians attempt for European Supremacy.
Turn 39
Foreign Ministry, Vienna, 1000 hours
Head of the Diplomatic Corps: The King has sent me the following document for us to look at. Should we join the Northern Alliance, or should we look to France?
Subordinate: Well, if we manage to keep the Turks off our back, joining the Northern Alliance and issuing a declaration of war on France as soon as possible we will truely strengthen our position. I take it the French troops are located to the north? Atleast they seem to be pushing the British off the mainland in the North. But just how strong is Preussia, Sweden and Britain?
Head of the Diplomatic Corps: The King assures us that bringing the Austrian army to the field against the French would assure the defeat of France. The King also said that the French allready have approached us, but that they refused the Kings demands of releasing the Papacy. So the King is not inclined to join France just to make it clear that our voting options are to join the Northern Alliance or to remain alone. It should be noted however that the King had a few demands before he would join the Northern Alliance. He demanded a secure alliance between all involved parties, sharing of depots and a 3 year enforced peace treaty between all nations in the alliance.
Anyway, now let us vote!
Royal Palace, Vienna, 1400 hours
The King: Well?
Head of the Diplomatic Corps: It was a clear majority for joining the Northern Alliance IF our demands were met Sire.
The King: Excellent, start preparing the army. We will soon march on Paris once more!
Foreign Ministry, Vienna, 1000 hours
Head of the Diplomatic Corps: The King has sent me the following document for us to look at. Should we join the Northern Alliance, or should we look to France?
Subordinate: Well, if we manage to keep the Turks off our back, joining the Northern Alliance and issuing a declaration of war on France as soon as possible we will truely strengthen our position. I take it the French troops are located to the north? Atleast they seem to be pushing the British off the mainland in the North. But just how strong is Preussia, Sweden and Britain?
Head of the Diplomatic Corps: The King assures us that bringing the Austrian army to the field against the French would assure the defeat of France. The King also said that the French allready have approached us, but that they refused the Kings demands of releasing the Papacy. So the King is not inclined to join France just to make it clear that our voting options are to join the Northern Alliance or to remain alone. It should be noted however that the King had a few demands before he would join the Northern Alliance. He demanded a secure alliance between all involved parties, sharing of depots and a 3 year enforced peace treaty between all nations in the alliance.
Anyway, now let us vote!
Royal Palace, Vienna, 1400 hours
The King: Well?
Head of the Diplomatic Corps: It was a clear majority for joining the Northern Alliance IF our demands were met Sire.
The King: Excellent, start preparing the army. We will soon march on Paris once more!
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"Hun skal torpederes!" - Birger Eriksen
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RE: A rather large, happy clean shaved Austrians attempt for European Supremacy.
Turn 40
Red carrier pidgeon room, Royal Palace, Vienna
The King reads a note delivered by a Pidgeon arriving from the West.
Red carrier pidgeon room, Royal Palace, Vienna
The King reads a note delivered by a Pidgeon arriving from the West.
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"Hun skal torpederes!" - Birger Eriksen
("She is to be torpedoed!")
("She is to be torpedoed!")
RE: A rather large, happy clean shaved Austrians attempt for European Supremacy.
Turn 41
Cemetary at a small village outside the town of Pest
The cemetary is packed with people, everyone in the village is present. It is no wonder really, in the last month almost 1/3 of the population has died. Not from wounds or disease but from starvation. It seems the once might Austrian empire no longer is able to even feed its citizens.
Amongst the men mumblings can be heard, they argue about who is to blame. Is it the King, or does he follow bad advice, or is it French spies? Or even British ones? Noone knows for sure, but unless the situation is remedied, things will turn nasty.
War room, Royal Palace, Vienna
The King: I have decided that the general in the field is better suited to make decisions than either of us about the situation he is facing. I am hereby issuing a decreet that allows the generals to move and fight as they see fit when in the field. What do you think?
War Minister: That sounds reasonable Sire.
*(OOC: Gained technology "Independent Command")
Cemetary at a small village outside the town of Pest
The cemetary is packed with people, everyone in the village is present. It is no wonder really, in the last month almost 1/3 of the population has died. Not from wounds or disease but from starvation. It seems the once might Austrian empire no longer is able to even feed its citizens.
Amongst the men mumblings can be heard, they argue about who is to blame. Is it the King, or does he follow bad advice, or is it French spies? Or even British ones? Noone knows for sure, but unless the situation is remedied, things will turn nasty.
War room, Royal Palace, Vienna
The King: I have decided that the general in the field is better suited to make decisions than either of us about the situation he is facing. I am hereby issuing a decreet that allows the generals to move and fight as they see fit when in the field. What do you think?
War Minister: That sounds reasonable Sire.
*(OOC: Gained technology "Independent Command")
"Hun skal torpederes!" - Birger Eriksen
("She is to be torpedoed!")
("She is to be torpedoed!")
RE: A rather large, happy clean shaved Austrians attempt for European Supremacy.
Turn 42
Meeting room, Royal Palace, Vienna
The King: Well, you all called for an emergency meeting. Spill it!
War Minister: I have dispatched one of our armies to take care of the rebels throughout our nation. However France holds 250.000 men under a Corsican general named Napoleon on our borders. This can mean trouble.
The King: Well, defeat the rebels fast, then we need to relocate our armies.
Head of the Diplomatic Corps: Our diplomats have managed to get the Papacy to throw away their French puppet regime. The Papacy is once more a free nation!
The King: Excellent news!
Minister of internal Affairs: You should avoid leaving the Palace Sire, the people are really upset about the food shortage. If we were to go to war at this time, we would likely have to surrender within a month or two.
The King: Well, I have not had any caviar for weeks, but do you hear me complain? Stupid pesants!
Meeting room, Royal Palace, Vienna
The King: Well, you all called for an emergency meeting. Spill it!
War Minister: I have dispatched one of our armies to take care of the rebels throughout our nation. However France holds 250.000 men under a Corsican general named Napoleon on our borders. This can mean trouble.
The King: Well, defeat the rebels fast, then we need to relocate our armies.
Head of the Diplomatic Corps: Our diplomats have managed to get the Papacy to throw away their French puppet regime. The Papacy is once more a free nation!
The King: Excellent news!
Minister of internal Affairs: You should avoid leaving the Palace Sire, the people are really upset about the food shortage. If we were to go to war at this time, we would likely have to surrender within a month or two.
The King: Well, I have not had any caviar for weeks, but do you hear me complain? Stupid pesants!
"Hun skal torpederes!" - Birger Eriksen
("She is to be torpedoed!")
("She is to be torpedoed!")
RE: A rather large, happy clean shaved Austrians attempt for European Supremacy.
Turn 43
Somewhere in the countryside
On one side of the field is seen a professional army, on the other a rag-tag mix of farmers, industrial workers, blacksmiths, and whatnot. The Austrian army at the field starts to advance, guns at the ready. As the distance between the two shortens it is clear that the army has brought atleast 5 times the ammount of men to the field, and at 100 yards muskets starts cracking. Before long the field is covered with smoke, lead, blood and the crying of wounded and dying. Before long the rag-tag mix of ordinary men starts to melt away, and soon they all run.
As the smoke lifts, it becomes clear that the rebels have lost almost 8000 men while the professional army has almost no losses whatsoever. However the army commander knows that his work is not done, too many rebels were able to get away, so now he will have to track them down and force them to fight one more.
Somewhere in the countryside
On one side of the field is seen a professional army, on the other a rag-tag mix of farmers, industrial workers, blacksmiths, and whatnot. The Austrian army at the field starts to advance, guns at the ready. As the distance between the two shortens it is clear that the army has brought atleast 5 times the ammount of men to the field, and at 100 yards muskets starts cracking. Before long the field is covered with smoke, lead, blood and the crying of wounded and dying. Before long the rag-tag mix of ordinary men starts to melt away, and soon they all run.
As the smoke lifts, it becomes clear that the rebels have lost almost 8000 men while the professional army has almost no losses whatsoever. However the army commander knows that his work is not done, too many rebels were able to get away, so now he will have to track them down and force them to fight one more.
"Hun skal torpederes!" - Birger Eriksen
("She is to be torpedoed!")
("She is to be torpedoed!")
RE: A rather large, happy clean shaved Austrians attempt for European Supremacy.
Turn 44
Meeting room, Royal Palace, Vienna
Head of the Diplomatic Corps: Our period of enforced peace with France and Turkey is at an end.
War Minister: Our armies are at close to full strength.
Minister of internal Affairs: I am sorry to say Sire, the government does not have alot of support in the people. If we go to war, make sure we do not lose a single battle as that would almost certainly force us to surrender due to internal issues.
The King: ALWAYS bad news from you guys. Get lost!
Meeting room, Royal Palace, Vienna
Head of the Diplomatic Corps: Our period of enforced peace with France and Turkey is at an end.
War Minister: Our armies are at close to full strength.
Minister of internal Affairs: I am sorry to say Sire, the government does not have alot of support in the people. If we go to war, make sure we do not lose a single battle as that would almost certainly force us to surrender due to internal issues.
The King: ALWAYS bad news from you guys. Get lost!
"Hun skal torpederes!" - Birger Eriksen
("She is to be torpedoed!")
("She is to be torpedoed!")