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Into the Darkness: A British Empire AAR
 Nation: GREAT BRITAIN Difficulty Setting: HARD Modifications: NONE Where possible I have tried to follow the following conventions; Regiment: A single land military unit; 60 infantry/36 cavalry/3 cannon Division: A collective term for all regiments under the command of a single officer The Academy: A reference to the Royal Academy of England, the fictional source of research Squardron: A collective term for any naval units that travel as a group OOC COMMENTS: Any comments which are "Out of Character". These are all in italics. They are designed to clarify any unambiguous statements in the AAR text and provide the reader with a clear representation of actual events. Feel free to ask questions, make requests, and post any comments you have. I love feedback! 
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1789: A Time of Peace
July 1789: When I was promoted to Executor-General in July, my beloved Britannia was already allied with Spain and Hannover. One of my very first acts was to negotiate the further inclusion of Portugal in this alliance. I had heard some disturbing reports from my intelligence services indicating that the Portugese military had become saturated with hawkish generals eager to attack Spain. By forging an Iberian alliance, led by Britain, internal peace could be secured in Iberia (though at the cost of British gold). I viewed Iberia then as a potential region for diplomatic expansion. I would only later learn of the evil plans that would tear my alliance apart there. Hannover, on the other hand, was viewed, as I still view it, as a liability to the crown. It lacks any port facilities on both the Atlantic and Baltic coasts, a weak and ineffectual home guard, and it is ruled by corrupt magistrates. For that reason, my defense planning would never include the defense of Hannover in any way; though I would later use Hannover as a justification to motivate the King towards a foriegn policy that I desired. Some representatives of the Royal Academy came to my office in early July as I was taking office. My predecessor, they claimed, lacked any kind of technological vision; a trait they claimed to see in me. Perhaps they were right. I immediately recognized the value to technological innovation. However, I insisted that the Royal Academy take its direction from the national research programme and direct their research towards improved Food Preservation methods. After consulting with the Academy representatives, I determined the full research budget was not required this month. Eager to find new funding for other projects, I diverted some Academy funding to my own purposes while maintaining a budget that was capable of the advancements we were seeking in Food Preservation. On the military front, I ordered the immediate withdrawal of our military forces from Ireland. The Irish had been thoroughly subdued and those assets were required elsewhere. I had the Comptroller General draw up a Military Assessment Report. The British Fleet numbered only two oceangoing vessels; the HMS Temeraire and the HMS Leviathan; both sloop class vessels. This was hardly adequate for our needs, but it would have to do for now. Our army consisted of two line infantry regiments and a light infantry regiment. We were also in the possession of two competent commanders; Captain Wellington and Captain Barnard. I told the Army Secretary to order all three regiments under the command of Captain Wellington and to assign Captain Barnard to training and enlistment. Of course, that would have to wait for the army of Ireland to cross into Scotland before marching south into England. OOC COMMENTS New Research Topic: Food Preservation Research Cash Withdrawal: 150 GOLD Alliance Offer to Portugal: 950 GOLD, ACCEPTED Fleets to Channel Armies towards England August 1789: No important developments on the Foriegn Policy front this month; all is quiet in Europe except for a border clash between Egypt and Tripoli. The Royal Academy completed its work on Food Preservation improvements. I ordered the direction of future research to look into potential vaccination against disease. The new food preservation techniques would become immediately employed in London as I ordered the creation of a National Food Stockpile. The Irish army finally arrived in England and my regimental organization orders were executed. I have a bad feeling about our relationship with Denmark and Batavia. Their diplomats have become increasingly aloof. I sense that, despite my best efforts, our relations with the world are somehow slipping downward. OOC COMMENTS Research Completed: Food Preservation New Research Topic: Vaccination Army in Scotland to England Transfer of Light Infantry Regiment to Captain Wellington from Captain Barnard Building Construction Order: Rations Warehouse September 1789: A very quiet month. My sense of impending disaster grows by the day. Confident of imminent breakthrough, I have taken some funding from the Research Budget to divert to other projects. I ordered Captain Wellington's division onto the Leviathan. I want him to be able to immediately depart should he be needed. Captain Barnard has been grumbling about his lack of troops and the lack of new recruits to train. I informed him that he would be able to command some troops soon, despite knowing that is a highly unlikely outcome. OOC COMMENTS Research Cash Withdrawal: 150 GOLD Captain Wellington onto Sloop HMS Leviathan, Temeraire empty; Fleet in Channel October 1789: An exciting month! Research on vaccination has garnered enormous success. Unfortunately, the first few test groups were annihilated by the vaccine. The catastrophic death toll of the early versions caused a lot of public uproar. However, when the final batches proved successful and I used proceeds from the sale of the vaccine to fund the construction of local hospitals in all administrative districts in the Isles, there was jubilation! Ah, the public be damned for they know not a WIT! In the afterglow of success, I ordered the Academy to pursue a new Circular Saw design being proposed by some engineers in Kent. Confident that they would be able to complete the research within two months, I took a small cut from their budget to fund other projects. The movement of French armies in Champagne has alarmed the Army High Command. Hannoverian diplomats complained mightily that the French were preparing an invasion force to crush them. I was fairly confident this was just another case of French bravado, but I could not be sure. To calm fears, I ordered to HSM Leviathan to carry Captain Wellington's division to the Bay of Biscay. If the French did attack Hannover, I could immediately order a landing in Brittany. I was able to send Wellington out with the best food supply a modern army could hope for; thanks to the completion of my National Food Stockpile in London. OOC COMMENTS Research Complete: Vaccination New Research Topic: Circular Saw Research Cash Withdrawal: 150 GOLD HMS Leviathan w/ Wellington ordered to Bay of Biscay Building Complete: Rations Warehouse MEDICAL REVOLUTION QUEST COMPLETED: Local Hospitals in Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and England November 1789: My premonitions have been right! The Danish and Dutch ships carrying armies of unknown size were sighted in the North Sea. Coastal villages in Scotland have begun impromptu defensive preparations in case of invasion. The Admiralty is in chaos. I sent orders for the Leviathan and Wellington to withdraw from the Bay of Biscay and return to join the Temeraire in the Channel. The diplomatic corps has sent special representatives to Denmark and Batavia to discuss these developments. OOC COMMENTS Danish Sloop sighted with army in North Sea Dutch Sloop sighted with army in North Sea HMS Leviathan ordered back into Channel December 1789: My worst fears are realized! Denmark and Batavia have simultaneously declared war against us. At the sight of the Leviathan's return to the Channel, however, both fleets have withdrawn to their home waters. Fortune favors us! Tis far better to fight an enemy divided! I immediately ordered the entire fleet to pursue the Dutch into the Wadden Sea and crush them in their home waters. That should send a strong message to those who plot against us. And should the Danish return to the North Sea, I shall crush them there when I am done with the Dutch. These war declarations have activated our defensive alliance, plunging Hannover, Spain, and Portugal into the war as well. I worry about the fate of Hannover, but I know that their military is too cowardly to leave their boundaries so they should be able to defend themselves for now. On the domestic front, our research into the Circular Saw has paid off. I have ordered the Academy to focus their efforts on improving the Basic Education system of Britain. We need more scientists in the future and they must be trained today! OOC COMMENTS Research Complete: Circular Saw New Research Topic: Basic Education Danish sloop sails to Norwegian Sea Dutch sloop sails to Wadden Sea Dutch declare war on England Danish declare war on England Defensive Alliance reponds to both Hannover in potential jeopardy HMS Leviathan and Temeraire ordered to Wadden Sea / Wellington on-board Leviathan  1790: A Time of War January 1790: VICTORY AT SEA! Our navy was able to trap the Dutch Sloop Beskermer in the Wadden Sea and sink her. All hands were lost, including the pride of the Dutch Army. Our ships suffered only minor damages. Unfortunately, the Danish have returned to the North Sea. With Wellington cursing my name, the British Navy sails away from an undefended Batavia to defend Scotland from potential invasion. I have far better plans for Wellington; the invasion of Norway! If I can only sink their fleet in the North Sea! OOC COMMENTS Naval Battle in Wadden Sea, Dutch navy sunk, Dutch army destroyed, British navy takes minor damages Royal Child Chosen: George Danish sloop sighted in North Sea British navy ordered to North Sea February 1790: VICTORY AT SEA! Our navy once again crushes the enemy. The Danish sloop Freya is caught off the coast of Scotland by our fleet and sunk. All hands lost, including the pride of the Danish Army. London newspapers report the slaughter of several Danish sailors washed ashore in Scotland by local villagers. Danish ambassador leaves London in disgust. With no remaining naval threat, I give the fateful order for the British navy to enter the Norwegian Sea and for Captain Wellington to invade Norway. On a darker note, disturbing news filters in from the continent. Prussia is at war with the Austrian alliance; including Lombady and the Helvetian Republic. This may lead to instability and further wars; it should be watched carefully. OOC COMMENTS Naval Battle in North Sea; Danish navy sunk, Danish army destroyed, British navy takes minor damages. Navy moves to Norwegian Sea War: Prussia vs Austria/Lombardy/Helvetian Republic March 1790: Unopposed, the British Navy entered the Norwegian Sea and Captain Wellington's expeditionary force was deployed. Spies report the Danes have built an emergency defense army consisting of two regiments of what amount to armed peasants under the command of a Captain J.M.H. Castenshoild. A Prussian sloop was sighted in the North Sea, but I am not concerned. Reports from the continent indicate that the Russians have joined Austria against the Prussians. Prussia surely has its hands full in Germany and European newspapers have surely reported the utter destruction of the three months. No Prussian admiral would be foolish enough to take on the British Navy. On a different note, the news of imminent breakthrough at the Academy led to a slight budget cut to fund other projects. OOC COMMENTS Prussian Navy sighted in North Sea Danish Army moves out of barracks in Denmark; 2 militia units Threat assessment: Norway = Easy Prize; Wellington deployed to Norway Research Cash Withdrawal: 150 GOLD War: Russian alliance joins Prussia against Austria (DOW from Prussian ally, I think) April 1790: Wellington conquers Norway! As he waded ashore in Trondheim, he is reported to have quipped, "I do not ask for much; food, water, sleep, and an enemy with the courage to show his dirty face". Wellington's army is ordered to hold position in Norway while a reasonable peace with Denmark is negotiated. In response, he is reported to have quipped, "London be damned". The Royal Academy's research into improved Basic Education for all citizens was completed with jubilation. To take advantage of the breakthough, I ordered the construction of new Primary Schools in England. The new research programme for the Academy includes advanced study of diplomatic relations with a particular focus into the dynamics of Peaceful Annexation. Confident in their ability, I reduced the budget slightly. OOC COMMENTS Wellington captures Norway unopposed, Danish army remains in Denmark Research Complete: Basic Education New Research Topic: Peaceful Annexation Research Cash Withdrawal: 72 GOLD Building Contruction Begins: Primary Schools in England Peace on hold until Peaceful Annexation allows Commerical Treaties Railway quest on hold until I annex Norway; very low danger of another country getting it now May 1790: PEACE WITH DENMARK! It is a glorious time. Norway's annexation was made possible by the transfer of funds from the British Treasury that were required to be used to purchase English goods. English export corporations report the sale of large stockpiles of raw materials to Denmark. Captain Wellington, no longer needed in Norway, was ordered onto the Leviathan to sail home in the following months. Norwegian papers report Captain Wellington's retort as he boarded the Leviathan, "It is a shame I have but Dutchmen left to fight". The diplomatic studies have yielded fruit and I have ordered the Academy to now invest their attention in the military arts, beginning with improved Officer Training. This is one of the few areas of knowledge where we need to catch up with our continental brothers. The Academy continues to operate on a reduced budget. This month also marks the construction of an enormous new railway system. The effort has consumed vast raw material stockpiles and the attention of a huge percentage of our workforce; but I am confident it will pay dividends in the future. Speedy transportation will increase our monthly raw materials yield and expand production across the board. OOC COMMENTS Research Complete: Peaceful Annexation New Research Topic: Officer Training Research Cash Withdrawal: 58 GOLD Peace with Denmark for 550 GOLD Commercial Treaty with Denmark: 675 Raw Materials for 550 GOLD RAILWAY QUEST COMPLETED: Saw Mills in Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England, and Norway Wellington boards HMS Leviathan in Norwegian Sea June 1790: A slow month. The Academy has developed new Officer Training techniques and moved on to Basic Infantry improvements. I have expanded their budget to assist them. The British navy has begun the long trip back to the Channel ports. I have ordered the construction of a Trade Branch in Ile De France. This should provide us with some reliable income in the future. OOC COMMENTS Research Complete: Officer Training New Research Topic: Basic Infantry British Navy sails to North Sea with Wellington in tow Building Contruction Begins: Trade Branch in Ile De France July 1790: The Dutch remain complacent and negotiations to end this war quickly have begun. The crown has no interest in extended conflict and lacks the will to devote the resources necessary to pursue a quick conclusion. Our alliance has collapsed and the crown lacks the funds or the will to extend it for another year. I wished the ambassadors for our former friends the best of luck as they left for home. I hope the foriegn situation improves soon, I feel we are becoming increasingly isolated diplomatically. OOC COMMENTS British Navy sails to English Channel Defensive Alliance Expires: Relations too bad to afford renewal August 1790: PEACE WITH BATAVIA! While I question the wisdom of paying for a peace treaty to a nation with no potential to threaten our nation as they lack a fleet or land route to Norway. However, the stipulation that funds paid for peace would be used solely on English imports proved to lessen the true cost of the treaty. Our new primary schools in England were completed and research has expanded greatly. We have completed our research on Basic Infantry and our efforts are now directed towards Basic Cavalry. A military academy has been placed under construction in England to help train these new troops. OOC COMMENTS Primary School Completed in England New Research Point Generation: 1140 Research Complete: Basic Infantry New Research Topic: Basic Cavalry Building Contruction Begins: Military Academy in England Peace with Batavia: 550 GOLD Commercial Treaty with Batavia: 475 Raw Materials for 550 GOLD September 1790: Another slow month. The military academy has been completed and work has begun on a new infantry training programme. OOC COMMENTS Military Academy Completed in England Building Contruction Begins: Basic Barracks in England October 1790: The new infantry training programme has been constructed along with the Trade Branch in Ile De France. New funds are flowing in from the continent now. I have recieved the order from above to re-organize the military. A new regiment of Line Infantry was placed in training and I have ordered Wellington to unload in Kent and return to London to homogenize his division with the new recruits. I plan placing a full division of light infantry under Captain Barnard. Of course, they will need to be trained first. Bad news from the Continent. France has declared war on Hannover. Their allies in Prussia and Saxony have joined the war as well, but I doubt they will be much use. French units have begun moving into Champagne in preparation for an attack. OOC COMMENTS Basic Barracks Completed in England Trade Branch Completed in Ile De France Line Infantry Recruiting Wellington returns to England France declares war on Hannover, Prussia and Saxony Join War Research Cash Withdrawal: 369 GOLD November 1790: Our research into Basic Cavalry is complete. I have ordered a new focus on Artillery Industry. The new regiment of Line Infantry has been transferred to Wellington; who has been ordered back onto the HMS Leviathan. Barnard and Wellington's newly released Light Infantry regiment have been ordered to the barracks at the Military Academy in London to conserve food. A new regiment of Light Infantry has been placed into training. OOC COMMENTS Research Complete: Basic Cavalry New Research Topic: Artillery Industry Line Infantry Completed in England Light Infantry Recruiting in England Wellington now commands 3 line infantry regiments / loaded on Leviathan Barnard and Light Infantry Regiment confined to Barracks December 1790: BETRAYAL! Denmark declares war AGAIN! Newspapers are awash with anti-Danish diatribes. The diplomatic corps were only able to avert an invasion of Norway and attain peace by bribing several key Danish authorities with lucrative Raw Materials contracts. This act of extortion is below even Danish standards of decency. Indeed, the world appears to be unravelling quickly. Helvetia has declared war on France in support of Hannover and Portugal has declared war on Spain. On a different note, I have ordered the construction of a new stables in London to train cavalry for our army. OOC COMMENTS Denmark Declares War again Denmark bribed with 575 GOLD Commercial Treaty = 525 Raw Materials for 575 GOLD Building Contruction Begins: Basic Stables in England Helvetia declares war on France Portugal declares war on Spain  1791: A Time of Backstabbing January 1791: A fundamental shift in Western Europe is occuring. Our enemies are destroying themselves and the time to march against them grows closer every day. The new regiment of light infantry has completed their training. I have ordered them and the Norwegian veterans under the command of Barnard and onto the Temeraire. Wellington and the Leviathan have been ordered back to the Bay of Biscay to observe the French coastline. A new regiment of light infantry has entered training. When Barnard returns from France, he will be able to pick them up. On the continent, France has invaded Helvetia. Reports of bloodshed and pillaging mount. The time for war with France approaches, but has not yet arrived. In Iberia, the Portugese and Spanish armies decimate each other on the plains of Andalusia. Both sides suffer horrific losses. A single regiment of quarter-strength Portugese militia is the only remaining military force in all of Iberia. Iberia is lain low, France is defenseless. We are only delayed by Barnard. OOC COMMENTS Light Infantry Completed in England Light Infantry Recruiting in England France invades Helvetia Portugal invades Andalusia and crushes Spanish army in Pyrric Victory The only army in Iberia is now 12 militia strong Wellington / Leviathan sails to Bay of Biscay Barnard and 2 light infantry regiments board Temeraire February 1791: France's last division has moved into Champagne to support their main army invading Helvetia. Paris is defended by a paltry few recruits in their military academy. The time for war has arrived. At the king's behest, I send a declaration of war to France. Barnard and the Temeraire are ordered into the Bay of Biscay in preparation for invasion next month alongside Wellington. They should land unopposed. OOC COMMENTS France moves last army away from Paris to Champagne, damaged militia retreat from Helvetia into Champagne England declares war on France/Piedmont/Spain Temeraire to Bay of Biscay Research Cash Withdrawal: 478 GOLD March 1791: Wellington and Barnard invade Brittany. Stepping off the Leviathan, Wellington quips, "I suppose I shall never find an enemy brave enough to show his face to me". Barnard responds with a sharp "At least I am no longer tasked with protecting London from phantoms and vagabonds." Our spies observe the French army streaming out of Helvetia in defense of France. It is damaged from its ordeal, but remains dangerous. Peace negotiations begin. The new stables complex in England is completed along with our research into Artillery Industry. I have ordered our workers to build a new Basic Foundry so we can begin building some cannons. The Royal Academy has begun research on improving our Navy Infrastructure. To face what threat, I am unsure. But I am confident it is a worthy goal in the long-term. Barnard's newly trained regiment of Light Infantry awaits his return. OOC COMMENTS Basic Stables Completed in England Research Complete: Artillery Industry New Research Topic: Navy Infrastructure France withdraws all armies from Helvetia; Damaged but dangerous Wellington/Barnard land in Brittany Light Infantry Completed in England Building Contruction Begins: Basic Foundry April 1791: PEACE WITH FRANCE! France has ceded Brittany to us so they may direct their attentions back towards Helvetia. Wellington responds, "Am I really so fearsome that my enemies flee from the sound of my footsteps?". Barnard answers, "Cherish these moments while they last, for you will one day be forced to return to London." Wellington retorts, "NEVER!" The peace with France is costly, but once again shrewd English diplomats secure the requirement that all funds be used to purchase British goods. British manufacturers are swamped with French orders for raw materials. The peace with France has not ended hostilities with Spain or Piedmont, though the later is unlikely to pose a danger. Although Spain is quite a tasty prize, without a single regiment to defend herself, it is likely that a British invasion would spark peasant uprisings and cause undue duress. In any event, any invasion would require a landing in Galicia and such an expedition will take time to assemble. Wellington and Barnard are ordered back onto their ships to return to England and pick up Barnard's final regiment of Light Infantry. OOC COMMENTS French armies move into Ile De France and Aquitaine; Brittany is threatened Peace with France: 1000 GOLD Commercial Treaty with France: 1200 Raw Materials for 1000 gold Wellington and Barnard back onto Fleet May 1791: The king granted me a marvelous vacation in Norway this month. A truly beautify country, Norway is. I have heard reports that the British fleet has returned to the Channel trimphant. A shame I could not be there. OOC COMMENTS British fleet back to Channel June 1791: A slow month following my return from vacation. The foundries are finally complete, though we lack the funds to construct artillery at this time. Barnard returned to London to retrieve his last regiment of Light Infantry. OOC COMMENTS Basic Foundries completed in England Barnard unloads in England to pick up 3rd Regiment of Light Infantry July 1791: DENMARK DECLARES WAR! AGAIN! A third time in just two years. I had hoped the King would not succumb to this extortion again, but he paid the bribe requested by the Danish. I do wish this would end. Barnard completed his paperwork and acquired his new regiment. He then beat a hasty departure from the city, presumably fearing confinement to his barracks would ensue. OOC COMMENTS Barnard picks up Regiment and re-boards fleet Research Cash Withdrawal: 396 GOLD Denmark declares war on England Peace with Denmark for 575 GOLD Commercial Treaty with Denmark: 700 Raw Materials for 500 GOLD August 1791: A slow time in London. The Academy completed research on Navy Infrastructure and moved on to Harbor Infrastructure. OOC COMMENTS Research Complete: Navy Infrastructure New Research Topic: Harbor Infrastructure Ruler of the Seas on hold for population cost September 1791: A GLORIOUS MONTH! The British Navy has expanded several times over thanks to a vast investment by the crown! Military grade harbor complexes were built in Ireland, Scotland, England, Norway, and Brittany. I have divided our seven ship navy into three squadrons. The first shall be tasked with keeping the North Sea clear of threats. This North Sea Fleet shall consist of the HMS Conqueror and HMS Africa. The second shall be tasked with keeping the Channel clear of threats. This Channel Patrol Fleet will consist of the HMS Agamemnon and HMS Brittania. The third shall be tasked with carrying and protecting the British Army. This Amphibious Assault Squadron shall consist of the HMS Leviathan, HMS Temeraire, and the HMS Victory. This last squadron was ordered to take position of the coast of Brittany, seek repairs in its new port facilities, and deploy Wellington and Barnard into Brittany for manuevers. OOC COMMENTS Research Cash Withdrawal: 396 GOLD RULER OF THE SEAS QUEST COMPLETED: Military Harbors and a Sloop built in Ireland, Scotland, England, Norway, and Brittany. Amphibious Assault Squadron (Victory, Temeraire, and Leviathan) sent to Brittany for repairs and unloading October 1791: A slow month. Research on Harbor Infrastructure was completed and new Market Reforms pursued. The Temeraire and Leviathan were finally repaired and Wellington and Barnard engaged in war games in Brittany all month. As we lack officers in Britain to assume command of any new regiments, I have ordered the officer training corps to send me their best man. I am told he will take two months to arrive from Norway where he is training. OOC COMMENTS Research Complete: Harbor Infrastructure New Research Topic: Market Reform Temeraire and Leviathan repaired in Brittany Wellington and Barnard unload in Brittany Captain Recruiting in England November 1791: DRATS! France has annexed the Helvetian Republic by force. It is a dark day for Europe. Perhaps this will lead the French to overstep their bounds...... OOC COMMENTS France mil-annexes Helvetia December 1791: France has made a fool of herself once more. She sent a large army into Hannover and it succeeded in defeating the Hannoverian army in the field. However, the garrison regiments in Hannover itself managed to repel the remnants of the invasion army and slaughter them as the attempted to flee in panic. Hannover remains free. The new commander, Captain Picton, has arrived from Norway. He shall assume command of any future regiments. OOC COMMENTS France invades Hannover, wins battle, loses to garrison, Hannover remains free Captain Picton completed in England  1792: Onward, To Victory! January 1792: WAR DECLARED ON FRANCE, BATAVIA, LOMBARDY, AND SAVOY! The French Army cowers in Paris. We shall thrust south into Aquitaine. Then it is onward to SPAIN! We have not yet made peace with these cowards! I have decided to deliver this declaration of war myself. I want to see the look on Louis' face when I deliver it. I gave me Secretary orders to begin the training for a new regiment of Lancers. I hope they will be completed when I return for Paris. I set sail tonight! OOC COMMENTS Research Cash Withdrawal: 478 GOLD Lancers Recruiting in England England declares war on France/Savoy/Lombardy/Batavia    
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1792: Onward, To Victory!
January 1792: WAR DECLARED ON FRANCE, BATAVIA, LOMBARDY, AND SAVOY! The French Army cowers in Paris. We shall thrust south into Aquitaine. Then it is onward to SPAIN! We have no yet made peace with these cowards! I have decided to deliver this declaration of war myself. I want to see the look on Louis' face when I deliver it. I gave me Secretary orders to begin the training for a new regiment of Lancers. I hope they will be completed when I return for Paris. I set sail tonight! OOC COMMENTS Research Cash Withdrawal: 478 GOLD Lancers Recruiting in England February 1792: The look on Louis' face when I told him that he was at war with us again was priceless. He is such a coward. I took a carriage out of Paris to Orleans and then into Brittany. I crossed the border and inspected our army as it prepared for war. Wellington's men had improved our defenses in Brittany and settled down to defend it. Barnard, however, was pleased to be going on the offensive and his men were practicing town assaults in Southern Brittany. As I left for London, Barnard crossed the border. Upon my return to London, I learned that the Danes had declared war upon Britain in support of France. Before I could even counsel him against it, the King payed the Danes a modest sum to avert war. THIS EXTORTION MUST STOP! One day, I will relish the total decimation of Denmark and the recovery of these funds! On the bright side, the Academy completed their research into Market Reform and have moved on to Journalism. I had planned to immediately begin construction on an Office of Internal Trade Management, but I dont want to lock down our treasury reserves as we head into war. OOC COMMENTS Denmark DOW England Research Complete: Market Reform New Research Topic: Journalism Barnard into Aquitaine Peace with Denmark for 530 GOLD Commercial Treaty with Denmark: 650 Raw Materials for 550 GOLD March 1792: Portugal has finally made peace with Spain, annexing Andalusia. This bodes well for our future plans for that decrepit country. Barnard has seizing control of Aquitaine and France has accepted peace; albiet for a hefty payment from the British Treasury to cease hostilities. However, within days of the treaty, British manufacturers were recieving a flood of French orders for Raw Materials. With peace secured, I have ordered Barnard into Catalonia to secure it for annexation. Wellington has moved south into Aquitaine now that the possibility of French invasion is negated. A new regiment of Lancers is complete in England. When I activate Captain Picton, it will be at the head of a cavalry division. With peace secure, I can also safely allocate funds to the construction of a Department of Trade in London. I have ordered a second regiment of Lancers into training. OOC COMMENTS Portugal makes peace with Spain; annexes Andalusia Peace with France: 1300 GOLD: Annexation of Aquitaine Commerical Treaty with France: 1000 Raw Materials for 1400 GOLD Wellington to Aquitaine Barnard to Catalonia Lancers complete in England Lancers Recruiting in England Construction Begins on Department of Trade in England April 1792: A very slow month in London. I wish the King would send me on vacation again. Maybe after we have captured Catalonia, I can take a siesta to the Costa del Sol! My only important act the whole month was to give Wellington the confirmation to enter Aragon. How boring! OOC COMMENTS Wellington to Aragon May 1792: With Aragon and Catalonia under our control, Spain had little choice but to accept a gentle peace. I have ordered Wellington and Barnard back into Aquitaine now and given a long-term order to return to England. Wellington will finally get his wish to invade Batavia. The second regiment of Lancers is finished. When we can spare the funds, I shall begin training a third. OOC COMMENTS Peace with Spain: 560 GOLD: Catalonia and Aragon annexed Commercial Treaty with Spain: 425 Raw Materials for 600 GOLD Wellington and Barnard to Aquitaine Lancers Complete in England June 1792: The Department of Trade is complete and we are rolling in money from internal commerce. It is a glorious day! The Academy has established Journalistic standards and moved on to improved espionage techniques. Wellington and Barnard have finally returned to Brittany. Next month they can board the Amphibious Assault Squadron and return to the Channel to pick up Picton and sail on Batavia. On a different note, France has made peace with Hannover. OOC COMMENTS Department of Trade Completed Research Complete: Journalism New Research Topic: Secret Service Wellington and Barnard to Brittany France makes peace with Hannover July 1792: Wellington and Barnard have boarded ships in the Bay of Biscay. Soon they will sail for home. I have ordered a third regiment of Lancers into training. They should be ready by the time Wellington and Barnard return. OOC COMMENTS Wellington and Barnard on Amphi Squadron Lancers Recruiting in England August 1792: A slow month. Wellington and Barnard sail for the Channel. I am forced to attend many plays at the theater with my wife because of all my extra free time this month. What a chore! OOC COMMENTS Amphi Squadron to Channel September 1792: Denmark has declared war AGAIN. This is ridiculous. The King really should stop paying them off and send our army to crush them. Picton's third regiment of Lancers is finished. I have ordered his entire division onto the HMS Victory in the Amphibious Assault Squadron. OOC COMMENTS Denmark declares war Peace with Denmark: 575 GOLD Commercial Treaty with Denmark: 700 Raw Materials for 575 GOLD Lancers Complete in England Picton and 3 Lancers onto HMS Victory October 1792: I have entrusted this expedition to Captain Wellington. He is of noble blood and should make a fine commander. He has been given provisional command over the Amphibious Assault Squadron and the entire British Army. As he sets sail for the Wadden Sea to invade Batavia, I have decided to take a little vacation to the Costa Del Sol in Catalonia. Should Wellington fail and the King demand a reckoning, I may be able to flee into Spain or France. OOC COMMENTS Amphi to Wadden Sea November 1792: The Mediterranian is even more beautiful than I dreamed. I have written several letters to my subordinates in London with instructions on daily duties. I sent a special letter ordering the training of another Line Infantry regiment. We can use it to replace any casualties we suffer in Batavia. I have also recieved disturbing dispactches from Portugese Andalusia reporting the landing of an entire division of French soldiers under a Capitaine Murat. This does not bode well. Hopefully, the Portugese can repulse this invasion. On the positive side, this does eliminate one division of French soldiers from any potential war in France. OOC COMMENTS Invasion of Batavia with entire army Line Infantry Recruiting French Division under Murat lands in Andalusia to attack Portugal; 3 infantry units December 1792: VICTORY! Wellington emerges victorious. Our losses are meager. Only three infantry and a single regiment of cavalry were lost. A small price to pay for possession of Batavia. I can only hope the annexation goes smoothly. I returned to London on the first ship I could find. Reports from the continent indicate some kind of Agrarian Revolution is occuring in Prussia. Interesting! The Academy has completed its lengthy investigation of espionage and provided us with a plan for the development of our own intelligence service. I immediately ordered construction on a Department of Information and the Academy to pursue a study of Tactical Manuevers. A regiment of Line Infantry is finished in England. I have ordered a Light Infantry unit into training. These units, along with two more cavalry units in the future will provide a reserve to replace battle losses. OOC COMMENTS Almost One Regiment of Lancers Lost Prussia completes Agrarian Revolution Research Complete: Secret Service New Research Topic: Tactical Manuevers 27% Annexation on Batavia Line Infantry Complete in England Light Infantry Recruiting Construction Begins: Department of Information 
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The Battle of Batavia
  It was a soggy day in the Netherlands. What did you expect? The British army sighted the Batavian militia near the town of Waterloo. Wellington ordered us to take up positions near an old farmhouse at the top of a slight rise. This is the Netherlands, so it really was a SLIGHT rise. But a rise it was and it would prove very useful this day. The cavalry took up positions on the northeastern flank.  However, the incompetent Batavia commander divided his forces; sending two regiments in one direction and another in a second direction. Wellington ordered Picton's cavalry division into action. They trapped the Batavian regiment in a courtyard and slaughtered them to the man.   Picton's division returned to the farmhouse and took up position behind the infantry. The Batavian commander abandoned his defensive posture and decided to attack. It was a foolish mistake. As they approached, the infantry opened fire and began decimating them. Only two militia made it to the farmhouse. They struggled inside, killing two light infantry before expiring. Records indicate the loss of a single line infantry soldier, cause of death unknown.   After the battle, a lone regiment of lancers was sighted approaching the British lines. No reports exist of the encounter, but it is rumored they were decimated by several volleys of infantry fire before being trampled by a cavalry charge. 
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#8
06-02-2005, 05:54 PM
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Whoa! This is cool!
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#10
06-02-2005, 05:58 PM
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How did you take all those screenshots?
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#12
06-02-2005, 06:43 PM
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Very well done. I think i'll have to do one of these when I finish my current Campaign.
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#13
06-02-2005, 07:09 PM
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I am nearing the time to pick an Era 2 government. I shall leave the decision to the masses!
DEMOCRACY or AUTOCRACY? I am nearly finished playing a "section" for the AAR. Tommorow night I will write up the AAR. If I finish in time, I will start playing again. I need to know what to pick, so you basically have 20-24 hours to vote.
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#14
06-02-2005, 08:08 PM
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Democracy will make for more political intrigue--as you need to keep on everyone's goodside; while Autocracy will make for more battles--and everyone loves battles. Choose depending on what kind of AAR you like, IMO.
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#15
06-02-2005, 08:19 PM
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Everyone hates me, so I dunno if democracy will help much. I ended the last section of the AAR one-turn before annexing Spain. (the section I will be posting tommorow) Batavia is down already. Portugal and Denmark are not long for this world.....
 It will make troop management harder, as I wont get that healing tech, but I may have nearly conquered Europe by the time I actually get that tech so it may not matter.
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#17
06-03-2005, 05:41 AM
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With the prediction that most of Europe will be within your grasp soon enough, why bother with researching Democracy to create an economy based on trade. The rattle of the drums of war will echo throughout Britain and your armies will march to glory.
I vote for Autocracy.
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#20
06-03-2005, 06:41 AM
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For some reason, the images in the second post are not showing up for me here at work. Anyone else having that problem? I can see the image in the very first post, not the second, but in the fifth and sixth post the images show up fine. Hrm.... that is odd.
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#23
06-03-2005, 08:26 AM
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Questoning your strategy
You seem to have no problem going to war with France, but you constantly buy peace with Denmark. Why? It seems obvious that you can crush them at your whim. Why let them survive and create a coalition against you?
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#24
06-03-2005, 08:36 AM
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My guess is that he has had to divert all available resources to the other war, however I would say the same thing. I think Ryoken should take care of the Danish as soon as possible, before going to war with Portugal. The Danes continually declaring war and having to buy them off would annoy the crap out of me.
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#25
06-03-2005, 09:16 AM
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The Danes can be bought for a mere 575 gold which translates into approximately 700 raw materials after I use Commercial Treaty to recycle the gold. France costs about 1200 gold, give or take. Portugal, I dont know yet.
Denmark has 5 regiments of militia, however. They also have only one province; their capital. So to defeat them, I would have to crush their 5 militia and then siege Denmark. If I take more than a few casualties, it may take too long to annex and I may have to fight a revolter army. Meanwhile, thanks to a fortuitous bloodbath, Portugal has 2 1/2-strength cavalry regiments and Spain had one full strength one. These can be engaged with MINIMAL casualties. Thus allowing for immediate and un-reinforced annexation. Dont worry though, I am building up a nice little reserve army for just such occasions........... EDIT: Note for the first paragraph, with respect to the raw materials cost, how many raw materials are sitting in my reserve stock. And how I have only fought France when I have been able to maneuver into annexing a province without a battle. Should they threaten Batavia in the future, I would buy them off just to save the hassle. Though France appears to be very cowardly in this game for some reason. Last edited by Ryoken; 06-03-2005 at 09:20 AM.
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