Another Age of War PBEM - Page 21

The ANZAC · June 18, 2002, 09:29

Nothing new to report.

Case · June 18, 2002, 20:12

No-one Surprised at ex-King Case's Electoral Victory

As predicted by most of Italy's political scientists and criminal psychologists, ex-King Case has been swept to victory in Italy's first truely democratic elections. Speaking to the media after the electoral result was delcared, the new Prime Minister denied that he used any ruthless tactics in defeating his opposition. When asked about the strange fate of his opponents PM Case had this to say: "sure, not many people fall into the crocodile enclosure at Naples Zoo, but I guess that it was just really bad luck that all my oponents did so two nights before the election".

Italy Leads Europe in Key Statistics!

Figures released by the Italian Department of Statistics show that Italy now boasts Europe's highest levels of productivity, literacy and GDP per Capita.

winterfritz · June 19, 2002, 00:56

President Case congratulated on his re-election
Military governor of the occupied territory of Aragon in Spain and former prime-minister of Italy under the monarchy, Wintero de Fritzi, has sent his warm regards to former King Case. 'He's like a member of the family,' says the well-loved general and politician. Fritzi has also denied that he or his Sicilian relatives had anything to do with the election result of his long time friend and benefactor.

The ANZAC · June 19, 2002, 08:18

I am going to be gone from June 21st to July 1st. And I wanted to know if anyone wanted to take over while I was gone before I have get someone new from outside.

Cyrion · June 19, 2002, 11:49

James: this is the save to use IF we make the online swap tonight/ tomorrow morning (see my mail)

Cyrion · June 19, 2002, 11:53

James: and this is the save to use IF we don't make the online swap (please, not the other one!!).

Then we'll make it next turn!!

JamesJKirk · June 20, 2002, 03:24

Nothing much happening, file sent on to ANZAC, hopefully he'll be able to play before he leaves

The ANZAC · June 20, 2002, 09:19

Yes I got it, I don't leave until tomorrow morning! So I'll be Civving all the way

And the save

The ANZAC · June 20, 2002, 09:26

One thing: would you mind waiting or do you want to get a sub? It's just I'm on a roll with internal development and I'm afraid that giving to someone will make me lose my rhythm. But whatever you guys want is fine with me.

JamesJKirk · June 20, 2002, 14:10

I personally don't mind waiting, you'll only be gone until the 1st, right? We can all get through our turns, and really not end up waiting much at all by the time you can play yours

Case · June 20, 2002, 20:01

New Battleship Commisioned

In a glittering ceremony at Taranto Italy's newest battleship, the Palmero was comissioned into the Italian Navy. After completing its working up exercises the battleship will be assigned to the 2nd Fleet (HQ: Taranto).

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Cyrion: I've put off finishing the RR bypass for one month so that your freights can move out. They should be able to get a clear run through Italian territory to France.

ANZAC: I can wait as well

edit: removed save

Case · June 20, 2002, 20:09

If I had a cent for every time I've forgotten to press Cntrl+N...

(I'd have about 20c)

winterfritz · June 20, 2002, 22:23

Bilbao Captured! General AI in French Hands
Held up by the difficult terrain and the guerrila tactics of General AI's troops, French forces have been making a difficult and ardous advance through the mountains on northern Spain for the past four months. Just two days ago however, the efficient and well-equipped French troops triumphed over these desperate fanatics, capturing the stronghold of Bilbao in a pitched battle that had lasted over a week and left much of the city in ruins.

As the French flag was hoisted from the remains of Bilbao's bell-tower, an military police unit on the edge of the city intercepted an group of rebel officers trying to flee the city. These proved to be General AI and his most trusted officials, who promptly taken into custody. Upon the news of their leader's capture, the rebels garrisoning Ovideo surrendered, and have been interned by more French military police. All of Spain is now free from the menace of the mad General at last!

While French and Spanish crowds madly celebrated the victory of right against tyranny and the conclusion of the war, the General was taken to Marseilles where he awaits trial by an international court of French, Italian and British judges. A provisional Spanish government has been established in Ovideo, while French, Italian and British ministers are planning a meeting in Madrid later this month to work out the future of the rest of Spain, which is presently divided into military districts administered by its liberators.

In the French region at least however, it is uncertain whether there is much wish to return to the old days of an independent nation. Under French administration the districts of New Aragon and Castile have grown and prospered, in contrast with their stagnant condition under the old monarchy and the mad General. Numerous local Spaniards have even been petitioning for formal inclusion in the Third Republic. The Premier Winterfritz, presently touring the Spanish territories - and meeting wildly enthusiastic crowds wherever he goes - has not dismissed the possibility. 'The Third Republic is a people's democracy,' he told the cheering population of Madrid today, 'and if the people want the inclusion of the Spanish territories in France, that is what the people will get.'

winterfritz · June 20, 2002, 22:27

I'm going to leave Ovideo independent so that we can create a new nation from it if necessary (as they did in the original AoW pbem.)

And I can wait as well Anzac

Cyrion · June 21, 2002, 03:44

Case: I hope my freight wasn't hindering your work too much.

And ANZAC: I can wait as well

But I'll play my turn tomorrow or the day after anyway...

JMarks · June 21, 2002, 09:31

Quote:

Originally posted by winterfritz
I'm going to leave Ovideo independent so that we can create a new nation from it if necessary (as they did in the original AoW pbem.)

And I can wait as well Anzac

Wow, hope this idea of new nation creating catches on. Wonder if it'll be seen in any non-AoW games.

Cyrion · June 24, 2002, 09:52

I'll use the time ANZAC's holiday gives me to try to make the 2 online "adjustments" that have been waiting!!

So, Winterfritz, when (in GMT hours) can we meet?? The idea would be that you host from your last save. If you can't this week, no problem, just tell me so that I can go on for the second part of the trade!

And then I play my turn and we find a time to do the same on my or your turn, James!!

JamesJKirk · June 24, 2002, 12:54

What do you mean? I'm not saying anything

Cyrion · June 24, 2002, 14:52

James: What do you mean, "Scott" ??

Just edited, sorry about that, of course I meant James...

winterfritz · June 25, 2002, 03:07

What times are good for you? I'm usually online sometime between (desperately attempts complicated mental arithmetic) 08:00 and 12:00 GMT. Hopefully we can arrange a time to meet on MSN and do the trade then.

Cyrion · June 25, 2002, 04:34

Winterfritz: I work from around 07:00 to 17:00 GMT, so I'm not really able to play at that time!!

BUT I could get away at lunch break tomorrow to do it (we delayed it for long enough!).

So how would it be for you tomorrow between 11:00 GMT and 12:00 GMT (can't sooner, can't later!) ?? I need to know before, so please tell me before 10:00 GMT tomorrow!!

And then we could connect on MSN + trade!!

Cyrion · June 26, 2002, 18:16

The comment will follow tomorrow (and for once, something happened in the Ottoman Empire...)

Here is the save:

Cyrion · June 27, 2002, 05:06

Lybian Cities Transfered to Great-Britain

From His Topkapi Palace, His Magnificence Ab-ul Hamid II today announced that, following lengthy discussions with the British Ambassador, the 2 cities of Tobruch and Benghazi have been transfered to the British autority. Under the British administration, He added, these 2 cities will be able to develop much faster than under the too distant Istambul bureaucracy.

The small frontier town of Gaza (Palestine) has been included in British Egypt as well.

Cyrion · June 27, 2002, 10:30

Cyprus returns to the Ottoman Empire

The Turkish government today announced that the island of Cyprus is again part of the Ottoman Empire; it seems that this has something to do with the Lybian cities transfer...

According to reliable sources, some techs were part of the exchange as well...

Cyrion · June 27, 2002, 11:07

Trade news

The last month saw many freight moving; tons of goods reached France and were delivered to Paris and other cities. This should help to develop the already excellent goodwill between France and Turkey.

Thanks to the hard work of the italian and turkish engineers, the Trans-Europe-Express is nearly finished, the last few bypasses being under construction. So Roma, Istambul, Paris and other european capitals will all be connected by railways, which will help to develop trade massively!

Trouble in Turkey

Some unrest is reported to be developing in remote areas of Turkey! Some hot-heads, calling themselves the "Young Turks", are demanding the 1875 constitution to be reinstalled. One of the leaders of those so-called revolutionaries is supposed to be Enver Pasha, General in the Ottoman Army...

There is no doubt that the Mighty Sultan, His Magnificence Abd-ul Hamid II, will bring order to the nation and that the rebels will be severely punished...

DarthVeda · June 27, 2002, 16:34

JamesJKirk · June 27, 2002, 21:15

Since we still have a couple of days, did you want to do that swap we spoke of sometime soon, Case?

Case · June 28, 2002, 06:04

We'll need to wait untill my turn - all my engineers are busy at the moment

winterfritz · June 28, 2002, 06:45

Sorry Cyrion, I was suddenly absent for a while because there was one last spate of tests at school right before the holidays

Thankfully, the holidays have just started and so for about 2 weeks I'll likely be able to be online pretty much any time I want

winterfritz · June 28, 2002, 06:50

Premier Winterfritz of the Third Republic formally thanks the Ottoman sultan and his government for the recent increase in trade between France and Turkey. This will indeed improve already excellent relations between our two governments.