History PBEM - Page 9

Scott F · May 28, 2002, 13:31

If Russia has so great an affinity for the Poles and Wends, Berlin will gladly finance the peaceful and voluntary relocation any family of such ethnicity that wishes to move to Russia.

(Historical aside not related to the game: This is not to say that in real life history that the catholic Poles would want to move to Russia, the most orthodox, autocratic, and backwards country on earth. Nor is it to say that the Germans wouldn't like to be rid of them.)

The ANZAC · May 28, 2002, 17:23

The British Empire welcomes the new Head of the Duma!

Hopefully, there will be understanding and collaboration in the future.

Darius871 · May 29, 2002, 00:39

Man I did this turn awhile ago and just realized to post it.

Jacobite1688 · May 29, 2002, 09:51

My Good Comrades,
Some of the Nations represented here today have, in the past, dismissed Holy Russia as being a backwards Sovereignty. Well, I am pleased to tell you all that industrialization and modernization continues apace in Mother Russia. More factories, mills, and railroad lines are completed every year in our greatest-of-all-Empires. Holy Russia has begun to pursue a policy of expanding international trade peacefully. Towards this end, our industrial might has been thrown full force into producing freight.

I also would like to take this time to inform you all that the Imperial Navy is performing a training operation in the Eastern Mediterranean. This should alarm none of your governments and it should conclude next year. A more serious matter has been the level and nature of the rhetoric issuing from Sweden concerning the Finnish peoples. I would like to remind the League that Holy Russia has sworn to protect the Finnish people in our Warsaw Pact. His Most Excellent Imperial Majesty, the Czar, has directed the Imperial Navy to completely blockade the port of Calmar. I am here to inform the League that the Swedish nation, only in existence for less then a year, may not yet be ready for self-government. They are taking the path that will make them into a rogue state, forever threatening the peace of the Finnish people, Holy Russia and all of Europe. I have to tell you now, I have come to you today to seek the League's approval for military action against Sweden on the part of the Empire of Russia. If any member objects to this, I can offer ample proof of the case I have just made. These actions will take place as early as next year. At your nearest opportunity, inform me of the League's decision, that I may pass it on to His Most Excellent Imperial Majesty. The safety of our people in Finland depends on your opinions.

God Bless You All,
GOD SAVE THE CZAR!

Jacobite1688 · May 29, 2002, 19:20

(I hope I ended my turn correctly

- the save: )

sas · May 30, 2002, 17:16

Nothing exciting to report....

Scott F · May 30, 2002, 18:39

*usual email request*

Scott F · May 31, 2002, 16:35

German troops have occupied Copenhagen, officially taking control of the last vestiges of rump Denmark. The news of the addition of Svæland to the Reich was cheered by huge crowds in Berlin.

Darius871 · June 3, 2002, 01:42

Sorry, I knew I forgot something.

Cyrion · June 3, 2002, 15:50

Economical development and strengthening of the north african defenses, that's all...

And the save:

The ANZAC · June 3, 2002, 18:33

The Anglo-German Alliance has been passed through parliament, joping to usher in a new age of cooperation and friendship. The British High Seas Fleet has also finished its North Sea maneuvres and has returned to off the coast of Northumbria.

Darius871 · June 3, 2002, 19:58

The sultan cannot help but be alarmed by the Russian Navy's closing of the Dardanelles and its complete encirclement of a Turkish battleship off Izmir. Accidents or not, I demand that these two actions cease in the next turn.

Jacobite1688 · June 4, 2002, 03:37

SEVASTOPOL - The Imperial Russian Navy steamed toward the Black Sea following the completion of its exercises in the East. The fleet was unable to reach port, however, because boats belonging to the Turks were blocking access to Russian waters. The head of the Russian Duma, Count Jacobite, stated that the Czar was displeased to hear that the Turks had the audacity to infer that an attempted fair use of a shared water way was considered a threat by the offenders themselves. As a good will gesture, the Mediterranean fleet was backed into the Sea. The hope is that the Turks will clear out of the Russian's way shortly. The historical disputes over this choke point have, in the past, caused ...

MOSCOW - Newly laid railroad track continues to connect this major city with other important areas of Eastern Europe. This will greatly assist the trade of goods with the West, some of which are rolling in that direction as this is written. Other fantastic...

ST. PETERSBURG - The Russians extended their blockade of Sweden to include Gotenborg. The failure of the Swedes to govern themselves manifests itself more clearly every...Question about the exact mandate and purpose of the League of Nations persist in the minds of many in Russia. Count Jacobite, head of the Russian Duma was quoted as saying: What exactly does the league do? If it is to insure peace there would be no need for military alliances like the one signed by...

Players, I am glad to see this rolling along so well and here is THE SAVE:

The ANZAC · June 4, 2002, 14:01

I would like to bring to everyone's attention the previous agreement that was signed on the Dardanelles/Bosporus: that Russian and Turkish traffic through it will be freely allowed unless it causes blockage.

Also I am issuing a vote of no confidence in the League, and propose new elections be held for Secretary-General. I nominate myself as candidate.

We need a leader to settle disputes like this before they get out of hand. The League should have a more active prescence and be strong. That is what I propose to accomplish if I am elected. But first, we need another vote of No Confidence to get things rolling...

Darius871 · June 4, 2002, 14:38

Czar Jacobite, they are there because your ships won't let them out! They are only waiting for your battleships in the Dardanelles to move, and I sincerely hope you do so in the next turn.

Anyway, who is the SG right now?

I thought it was soundwave...

Jacobite1688 · June 4, 2002, 15:45

Since there is no constitution or mandate drawn up, there are no instruments to remove the SG.

The ANZAC · June 4, 2002, 16:45

Actually, I thought we had agreed to some loose constitution

, but then again you weren't here for that.

Here is my understanding of what we drew up: the first SG was decided by election with plurality of vote for an unlimited term. You can hold a vote of No Confidence which has to be confirmed by another member and then it goes into elections again.

So I just called No Confidence and hope someone will confirm it so elections can happen.

Darius871 · June 4, 2002, 16:52

I confirm, but actually I don't see why this is necessary since there really isn't any SG right now.

Soundwave · June 4, 2002, 17:34

I'm back, can i take my turns now please??

The ANZAC · June 4, 2002, 18:29

Sure Soundwave, but just so you know, we have elections again.

I put in my candidacy for SG.

Jacobite1688 · June 5, 2002, 16:00

I, too, put in my candidacy for SG but also I am pleased that ANZAC is my opponent. I feel the League will prosper under either of us.

Cyrion · June 5, 2002, 16:08

Vittorio Emmanuele is thinking hard about whom deserves his vote the most...

My private swiss bank account number will follow by PM...

sas · June 5, 2002, 16:37

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sas · June 5, 2002, 16:40

A question to Scott:

In the time we have played you have had 37-39 cities, and this is the increase in the number of units you have. From 1904-1905 your number increased with 59 units. Please explain how you did this. Feel free to check on the saves people. Considering the cost to buy a complete new unit in this scenario, the maths doesnt make sense.

1904: 127 Units
1905: 186 Units
1906: 221 Units
1907: 254 Units

Jacobite1688 · June 5, 2002, 17:15

This appears to be a matter of great seriousness!

I demand Germany explain this immediately!

Soundwave · June 5, 2002, 17:32

I demand Germany explain this immediately! ! !

No-one should cheat it ruins the game, also if i am wrong in saying you do, then i'm terribly sorry i know if feels to be fausely accused.

please explain:

sas · June 5, 2002, 17:34

The reason i discovered this is because i play the same game in Civfanatics, and the number of German units where allmost twice the sice of my army in this game. This made no sense at all compared to the other game, so i decided to check his progress for each round.

Soundwave · June 5, 2002, 17:36

hmmmmmmmmmmm

sas · June 5, 2002, 17:40

I really hate it when some asshol* ruins the game. Considering how many hours of gameplay is put into a good PBEM game by so many players.

I hope Scott have some miracle explenation, but i dont see how he could do this unless someone gifted him a hell of alot of units.

Soundwave · June 5, 2002, 17:46

LOL... sorry wrong time, but worth it

(brb for my vote for sg, i want money!)