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[06 Maestro]

Decmber
Siege Report

Although Sebastian is reported as surrendering-it did not. Huesca did surrender.

[06 Maestro]

December
Battle Reports

The Battle of Catalonia is the single most inexplicable event of this era. Not only did the French outnumber the Spanish approx 5 to 1, but the French Army is considerably better in training. In addition to this is the current moral differences; France is at 1000 and Spain is at negative 850. This is very strange indeed. The province is owned by Spain and it is mountainous. Even considering Spain has the patriotism doctrine, this seems a bit on the extreme side.

[06 Maestro]

December
Political Report

Money is being pumped into Russia to keep it going. I have passed France's gifts to the O.E. directly to Russia.

Spain is still sending money to Austria even though it is teetering on oblivion.

[06 Maestro]

December
North Spain

The 2nd Army is ready for action. It will move into Catalonia looking for a fight. The 1st will continue with the siege-the Frnch Navy will assist in blockading Navarra.

[06 Maestro]

December
BEF

It looks like the next target of the BEF is Sicily. Spain is powerless to defend its over seas holdings.

[06 Maestro]

December
Russian AO

The Czar must withdraw at a rapid march to avoid further losses. At this point Russia should have been able to attack Prussia with some chance of success. Russia has a winter fighting upgrade that would partially offset the Prussian Army's supremacy. However, due to the very poor Russian prewar planning, the Czars army has been wasted away. There is nothing that can be done except to run into the depths of the nation and hope that help from France and the O.E. will force Prussia to stop.

[06 Maestro]

December
Strategic Map

Armies all across the continent are deployed. Only Austria and Sweden are resting their forces.

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As far as the Battle of Catalonia, mountains play a BIG difference in quick combat.

As far as Prussia, is Turkey really going to be able to do anything with Austria ready to spring?

[06 Maestro]

January, 1809
Glory Standings

At last, the heavens have smiled upon the Ottoman Empire. All of Europe is alarmed at the O.E., but they have nothing to fear-they simply should rejoice in (and under) Ottoman Glory. There is jubilation on the streets of major cities on 3 continents.

It has been a 17 year saga to reach this point. Selim 06 will not live forever, nor will the O.E. exist forever. However, it is now written, for all posterity, that the the O.E. is basking in Glory.

[06 Maestro]

January
Diplomacy

Spain has surrendered! Another tyrant has gone to earth-for while anyway. Things must quiet down now-except for Russia and Prussia.
In the Sultan's view the next priority is to humble Prussia. Even though there is some sympathy with it in its war against Russian aggression, it must be dealt with-for the good of Europe. However, the Sultan is not lord and master of all Europe. It seems that other Royals have other priorities. It seems that the Franco/British alliance was not made in heaven. It is a perplexing problem in getting those two empires to work together. I am not sure if it is possible. This will no doubt create added, and in my view, unnecessary problems.

[06 Maestro]

January
End Month Glory

The changes in the standings have been adjusted in a big way. Surrendering to 4 nations
is a fast track to the bottom. Nations other than Spain have shifted in the lineup.

[06 Maestro]

January
Ottoman Glory Adjustments

The normal increase is up to 19 per month-it will soon be 21. Modifications in luxury consumption and future culture additions can add to that slightly.
The amount warded for accepting the surrender is slightly more than the other victorious powers.

[06 Maestro]

January
Spanish Glory Adjustments

Spain has taken a terrible beating. With its looming territorial losses, there will be no coming back this time. It may not be at the bottom of the list at the end of this era, but it certainly will not be at the top.

[06 Maestro]

January
Terms of Spanish Surrender

As there were only two provinces that I could acquire, many points were used on other items. The one thing that the Ottoman Empire is always short on is gold. Payments cost 5 victory points for each 1 money-I took as much as possible which amounted to 1590.

[06 Maestro]

January
Culture Standings

There will be some further adjustments when the dust settles in the peace. However, the O.E. will still be in second place.

The goals of the Amphitheater Initiative have been met-even without building all the arts centers-glory be.[X(]

[06 Maestro]

January
Political Report

Spain was forced to surrender-it was not a choice by King Iron Warrior.

One odd little thing-the crazy Yankees have declared war on the Ottoman Empire-lucky for them they have no shores on the Mediterranean Sea.

[06 Maestro]

January
Moral Comparisons

Austria has finally moved back into the positive moral zone. Spain is a few hundred below zero at the moment-it should recover quickly. I doubt it will loose Empire status. Russia is plummeting again-if not for Spanish surrender, it would be even worse.

[06 Maestro]

January
Strength Comparisons

The Ottoman Empire is at the top in power and is climbing. The only long term competition here is with France. As France is my ally, I am pleased with every advance-even if it surpasses the O.E. France could easily accomplish that, but it will need the levee in mass doctrine. It will take some time to save up enough experience points for that to happen-perhaps another 18 months if Emperor Terje aims for that goal.

[06 Maestro]

January
Battle History

Although France needed a big battle to help build up its victory score, all in all I'm glad the war ended when it did with Spain. Ottoman forces had a good advantage against Spain in both number and quality. There could have been a few more excellent battles-ah, the glory lost.

If French divisions were at full strength, there would certainly have been another major victory listed here for France. Its divisions are about 1/2 strength-except for the cavalry.

[06 Maestro]

January
Economy

There will be some adjustments to the current situation. The draft is not required at such a high level any longer. I was expecting many more casualties in this war. I will reduce it to level 2 soon.

Taxes will also be reduced. The effects of the high taxes on production is really quite strong. The Ottoman Empire needs much more timber and a maximum of textiles for further barracks construction-it is becoming very expensive in those components. With the improved banking situation, including new provinces, the treasury should be able to handle requirements at a lower rate.

It has been noticed recently that dropping taxes one point at a time is much more economical. To make the possible reduction of 25 per month cause triple the loss in revenue than only dropping it 1%. So; one percent it is.

Again, the combined pool target for the draft is only showing 2/3rds of the real amount. The correct figure is the sum of the current training and draft pool at the bottom. This is an anomaly of the levee in mass.