Janissaries Forward! PBEM 109 DAR

[06 Maestro]

The capital of France was very lightly garrisoned. This must have weighed heavily on Emperor Terje'-as he was keenly aware of the threat from Prussia.

This unfolding situation was rather interesting. France was very close to total victory. Spains moral was extremely low-and many of its units were far under strength.

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Spanish Terms of Surrender
January, 1802

This whole dismal afair seemed to revolve around Anacona in the Sultans View. No point in creating a new name. The Viziers will sort it out.

[06 Maestro]

Karaman is part of the Gold and White Belt. It is one of the Sultans favorite provinces. There are long term plans for this wonderful place.

Enough barracks have now been completed to increase experience gain to 30 points per quarter.

[06 Maestro]

Culture Report

There is a side show developing-culture development. All the powers have made modest increases in culture-with Spain leading the way. After significant arts improvements there is a small monthly gain in culture. There may be some end game advantage/bonus to being in 1st or/or second place in culture. With peace breaking out everywhere, it looks like everyone is eying arts development as a way to out pace the rest of Europe.

The Viziers are nagging about arts development, but it will have to wait. There will be some small investment in that area, but barracks must be the priority.

[06 Maestro]

Feb '02

In the strategic map the dismal situation of France is clear-they have lost. After 8 years of terrible war, they will soon collapse. The dagger held at its back was finally thrust in.

This act will be avenged-insallah.

[06 Maestro]

The 'mighty" Prussian Army

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Battle reports
Feb. 1802

[06 Maestro]

Due to gaining another province, the Ottoman Empire has seen the return of an old problem-waste. Courts are already under construction to eliminate this situation.

In 1792 wastage cost 18% of production per turn. That had been eliminated within 4 years. It returned briefly after acquiring Illyria. There was no problem absorbing Transylvania, but I was not ready for such a quick addition of a N.African territory.

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Glory/Development
Feb 1802

As you can see; development is not being ignored in the O.E. The road construction does have some risks-over population. I am aware of that possibility and am taking precautions against that happening. In a worse case scenario, I will have to send an army into the mountains, in the winter, foraging. That will be a sad situation as losses will cost moral. I will try to avoid that.

Although there is a healthy amount of revenue coming into the treasury each month-there is a cash shortage. To initiate another six projects will cost about 340-assuming none will be from a zero point which will cost an additional 100 per program. Unfortunately, there are many such programs that must be initiated. Over the next 18 months I must build as much as I can and increase cash reserves at the same time. I would like to have about 3000 on hand before another war starts. With a monthly income of about 500 per month that would seem like an easy objective, but not if development has costs that exceed 600 in some months and at least 280 in any others.


Experience is now up to 31 points per quarter.

With the collapse of France, the O.E. will soon be in 3rd place.

[06 Maestro]

April 1802

French PoW's have returned to Paris-French defeat is a reality.

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French Surrender Treaty

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Spanish Surrender to Britain

Britain also gained a large amount of territory from Spain.

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Economy
June, 1802

It has been ten long years since the beginning of this era. Although some of the initial goals have been met, or at least are well under way-things have not gone exactly as planned-to put it mildly. Alliances have been the most dismal failure. England helping my primary foe and Russia being totally uncooperative in any matter. I'm surprised that Russia has not declared war on the O.E.

Regardless of the failures, overall, very significant progress has been made in increasing Turkish power, wealth and glory. The economy is stronger than ever. I am running the near the highest tax rate and maintaining maximum moral. Production does suffer from this, but there is no choice if the O.E. plans to build into a modern and powerful Empire that can compete with Europe. Taxes will be reduced at a later date.

As any war is very unlikely for at least a year, the draft and Army readiness have been reduced drastically.

[Tophat1815]

Indeed,the Brit really pulled off a wonderful betrayal with out violating the letter of being an Ally in this game.

[06 Maestro]

ORIGINAL: Tophat1812

Indeed,the Brit really pulled off a wonderful betrayal with out violating the letter of being an Ally in this game.

Yes, the King of England is quite savvy with meeting his official obligations, being the good guy while positioning England into the top spot.

[06 Maestro]

June, '02

Provincial development is running at full speed. At this time there is only one province, Bosnia, which has no project underway. This will be remedied in the near future.

[06 Maestro]

And, for the first time, the complete table of provincial improvements.
This is a massive expense, but seems like it can be maintained for a long time-so long as there is peace.

Notice all the projects that will be completed this year alone. In a few cases, some of these provinces will actually complete its development-start and finish another this year. Of course, this rate of building cannot be maintained forever. The cost in materials are increasing-and those will become more difficult to come by than the gold.

Of 42 provinces in the Ottoman Empire, 41 are undergoing development.

[06 Maestro]

June, '02

Another 5 projects completed.

[06 Maestro]

You can get a good idea of the changes each nation is experiencing per month from this end of month report. Britain is gaining 12 to 13 per turn while the O.E. is gaining 11 or 12 per turn. Our positions relative to one another, will remain fairly constant until a new war shakes things up.

Austria is far in the lead-and is gaining. Spain, although far down the glory list is increasing in glory about 18 (IIRC) per month. It will rapidly overtake the others. Within a few years it can pass Turkey and Britain. This is die to a high level of cultural development and, more importantly, holding target provinces. I am not too worried about Spain anymore though. I can't imagine the English King, KingMaker, allowing both Spain and Austria to pull ahead of all other nations again. Spain will be slapped down again.

[06 Maestro]

This is the current-and typical glory increase for the O.E. each month. It will soon increase by 1 point for culture due to the arts developments. Occasionally there is an increase of 2 for luxury consumption.