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Austria: Army Galicia can retreat to Silesia or Ukraine or Vienna
Turkey: Army Smyrna can retreat to Ankara or Armenia or Constantinople or Syria
Message from France to Russia
Czar Nicholas:
It looks like we are dead meat. The only hope I see is
our joining up with IA to fight EG and you offer up
Turkey as the price of peace. Germany's move to Bohemia
must tick Austria off. They did a nice job of clearing
out so I have little opportunity to suggest a stab to
anyone.
I admit that I was surprised that Ivy did not go for St.
Petes. But I guess that fleet from Norway to Norwegian
Sea accomplishes the same thing and keeps you more
viable. But Germany is position to come take St. Petes
now. He is not so reasonable as Ivy.
-- Prince Boar
Message from France to all
Tour de France Stage 18&19 Results:
Due to technical difficulties with the communication
system, yesterday's stage update had to be delayed. This
report covers two stages.
Stage 18
Lance Armstrong not only protected his lead but extended
during Friday's time trial. Lance is headed to Paris in
style by winning another stage. This extend England's
lead and with the Yellow Jersey all but wrapped up, he is
sure to win the game.
Stage 19
Erik Zabel improved his bid to win a record
sixth-straight green jersey as the best sprinter of the
Tour de France. He won both the stage and the
intermediate sprint and cut O'Grady's lead to just two
points leading into the final stage. The final sprint
into Paris will surely decide the matter. Zabel should
be considered the favorite. This puts Germany in second
place in points and with the Green Jersey points to
follow, he is sure to take a strong second to England.
Is this a sign of things to come in the real game?
Also, the Polka Dot Jersey (King of the Mountain) will go
to Jalabert of CSC. This should place Turkey in third
place in the TdF game.
Official Tally:
Austria (Domo-Farm Frites): 0 points
England (USPS): 40 points
France (Festina): 10 points
Germany (Telekom): 30 points
Italy (Fassa Bortolo): 10 points
Russia (Robobank): 20 points
Turkey (CSC): 20 points
Doug (O.N.C.E.): 0 points
Selected Standings:
1. Lance Armstrong (USP) 82 hours, 20 minutes, 00 seconds
2. Jan Ullrich (TEL) @ 6 minutes, 44 seconds
3. Joseba Beloki (ONC) @ 9:05
Green Jersey:
1. Stuart O'Grady (C.A.) 212 points
2. Erik Zabel (TEL) 210
Polka Dot Jersey:
1. Laurent Jalabert (CSC) 257 points
2. Jan Ullrich (TEL) 211
-- Prince Boar
Message from Germany to Russia
Nik:
Using 20/20 hindsight, I'm glad that I didn't give you Sweden. You
wouldn't have gotten a build. So it would have done you no good to have
a fleet sitting in Sweden. You needed an army. And your fleet in SWE
might have created mischief for England, since he wants to move the
fleet that was in Norway to the NAO. (Hopefully)
On the plus side, I decided to just trust what Ivy was telling me, so I
swung KIE to BOH. I'll build an army in BER and send it to Prussia. We
should be able to counter attack WAR in the fall. I also don't have a
problem with supporting you in. Because I don't want to get England
worried. Which is what would happen if I build another before he cracks
France. The bottom line is that if I begin to look too powerful, then
the chance of England and France putting something together goes up
drastically. Therefore, I think it's in my best interest to not build
next year.
Fredd
Message from Russia to Turkey
My Good Ali,
> Movement results for Fall of 1902. (titleist.005)
> Austria: Army Ukraine -> Warsaw.
> Austria: Army Galicia SUPPORT Army Ukraine -> Warsaw. (*dislodged*)
It figures that I gave Ferdie too much credit. Of his three possible
attacks,
this one was the worst for him, unless he expected us to dislodge Gal
> Germany: Army Munich -> Bohemia.
He claims this is pro-Russian, but we'll see, I guess.
> Italy: Army Tyrolia HOLD.
German Army in Boh, Italian Army in Tyl, Russian Army in Gal, Turkish
Armies in Rum and Gre, with Vie and Tri open and no Austrian builds...
I'm going to enjoy writing to Austria this turn. 8-)
> The following units were dislodged:
>
> The Austrian Army in Galicia can retreat to Ukraine or Vienna or Silesia.
Hmmm, my first reaction was, "Damn, he can retreat to Ukr, I'm doomed!",
but the situation in Austria just may force him to cover Vie.
> The Turkish Army in Smyrna can retreat to Constantinople or Ankara or
> Armenia.
Retreating to Ank and building in Con, seems obvious, but I'm probably
going to disband F Sev, so you might want to consider Arm. I haven't
thought
this through yet, though.
In Alliance,
Czar Nicholas II.
Message from Russia to England
Ivy, My Friend,
> Not if Germany attacks Sweden from Denmark. Then it would bounce.
I didn't expect you to vacate Nth, so didn't think he'd dare order
Den-Swe.
> Before the spring move, I offered you Sweden in the spring in exchange for
> Denmark in the fall. You declined, saying that you would prefer to have
> Denmark also, and that had a gigantic effect on my decision to go with
> Germany as an ally.
> I know you were in a tricky situation at the time. Accepting my offer
would
> have meant that you could not have convoyed the army to Livonia. Tough
> choice. Consequently, I was left with a tough choice also.
Yes, had I taken Swe with the Army, and not gotten Den as well, losing
War would have been certain rather than a 50-50 chance, so I still wouldn't
have gotten a build. To remain in the north, I needed two Centers. The
game
is like that, sometimes. Any pro-Russian influence you can exert on Germany
would still be appreciated, and it would also be the wise course to take, I
think.
Nick.
Message from Russia to France
> It looks like we are dead meat. The only hope I see is
> our joining up with IA to fight EG and you offer up
> Turkey as the price of peace.
I offered them Turkey in 1901, Austria isn't interested, and Italy
is taking Turkey without my help. It will take England at least a
year to get into position to crack your defenses. We'll see what
happens in that time.
> Germany's move to Bohemia must tick Austria off.
I certainly hope so! I'll be emphasizing Tyl-Tri, Boh-Vie in my
next letter to him. 8-)
> I have little opportunity to suggest a stab to anyone.
Bel-Hol is still England's only hope for a build this year, while
Germany could build three. Does Ivy trust Fredd that much?
> I guess that fleet from Norway to Norwegian Sea accomplishes
> the same thing and keeps you more viable.
That was his position, too. I'm not sure what I did to earn Ivy's
goodwill, but I'm not going to complain about the only good luck
that I've had this century.
> But Germany is position to come take St. Petes now. He is not
> so reasonable as Ivy.
Yeah, but there's nothing I can do about that, and I don't think
GoB-StP would have deflected Germany in the least.
Nick.
Message from Russia to Germany
Fredd,
> Using 20/20 hindsight, I'm glad that I didn't give you Sweden. You
> wouldn't have gotten a build.
Had you agreed to Bot-Swe, Ali and I would have risked Bla S
Sev-Rum, and I would have built A Sev, but that's the way things go.
> your fleet in SWE might have created mischief for England, since
> he wants to move the fleet that was in Norway to the NAO.
The same thing can be said for your Fleet in Swe, of course.
> On the plus side, I decided to just trust what Ivy was telling me, so I
> swung KIE to BOH. I'll build an army in BER and send it to Prussia.
Ber-Sil would make more sense, I think.
> I think it's in my best interest to not build next year.
You're probably right about that. I'd be interested to hear what sort
of
reaction Mun-Boh produces.
Nick.
Message from Russia to Italy
Roberto,
> Movement results for Fall of 1902. (titleist.005)
> Austria: Army Ukraine -> Warsaw.
> Austria: Army Galicia SUPPORT Army Ukraine -> Warsaw. (*dislodged*)
> Austria: Army Budapest SUPPORT Army Serbia.
It figures. I gave him credit for too much imagination.
> Germany: Army Munich -> Bohemia.
> Italy: Army Tyrolia HOLD.
> Russia: Army Warsaw -> Galicia.
> Turkey: Army Bulgaria -> Greece.
> Turkey: Army Rumania SUPPORT Russian Army Warsaw -> Galicia.
>
> The following units were dislodged:
>
> The Austrian Army in Galicia can retreat to Ukraine or Vienna or Silesia.
How long do you want to remain allied with Austria? Every Center he
owns except Trieste is facing a supported attack this Spring, and I'd bet
you could walk into Tri unopposed. You can hold your gains in Turkey,
possibly even expanding there, and cripple Austria at the same time.
What do you think?
Your Friend,
Nicky.
Message from England to Russia
Nicky,
> Any pro-Russian influence you can exert on Germany
>would still be appreciated, and it would also be the wise course to take, I
>think.
Strange guy, that Germany. After two days of silence, I find that I have
four messages from him awaiting my answer.
I do not expect Germany to make any attempt whatsoever on StP this
year. He is aware that I cannot get builds for quite some time. He knows
that I would be upset if he got more than one supply center ahead of
me. He knows that it is best if the east proceeds as slowly as the
west. That means having a Russia with some resources.
Although I knew better than to ask him not to take Sweden last turn, I will
insist that he leave StP alone indefinitely.
Ergo, I suggest that you consider disbanding the northern fleet. It could
not save StP anyway, even if Germany wanted StP soon.
Most cordially,
Ivy Wingo
Message from Russia to Austria
Ralassa,
> Movement results for Fall of 1902. (titleist.005)
>
> Austria: Army Ukraine -> Warsaw.
> Austria: Army Galicia SUPPORT Army Ukraine -> Warsaw. (*dislodged*)
> Germany: Army Munich -> Bohemia.
> Germany: Army Kiel -> Munich.
>
> Italy: Army Tyrolia HOLD.
> Russia: Army Warsaw -> Galicia.
>
> Turkey: Army Bulgaria -> Greece.
> Turkey: Army Rumania SUPPORT Russian Army Warsaw -> Galicia.
>
> The following units were dislodged:
>
> The Austrian Army in Galicia can retreat to Ukraine or Vienna or Silesia.
Are you sure Warsaw was worth it? Every Center you own, except
Trieste, is subject to a supported attack next Spring, and I'd be willing
to bet that Roberto will walk into Trieste unopposed. I suggest that you
consider your retreat carefully.
Czar Nicholas II.
Message from Russia to England
Ivy,
> I suggest that you consider disbanding the northern fleet. It could
> not save StP anyway, even if Germany wanted StP soon.
Obviously, one of the Fleets will go, but I'm considering Bot-Lvn
to prevent War from retreating northward, if I can dislodge it.
Nick.
Message from France to Russia
Czar Nicholas:
Well, in 1901 Austria and Italy may not have needed your
help as things look comfortable for them and Austria
coveted your centers. Now with England and Germany in
their face and looking like the dominate power, and
Turkey making a recovery, they must reconsider their
path.
I have pointed this out to them. I have not hear their
reply.
I believe that a FAIR alliance is our only hope for the
future.
-- Prince Boar
Message from France to all
Tour de France Stage 20 and Final Results:
Lance Armstrong rode into Paris, wearing the Yellow
Jersey on the final stage. This is his third Tour de
France victory in as many years. Jan Svorada of team
Lampre won today's stage. The Green Jersey goes to Erik
Zabel of Telekom and the Polka Dot Jersey to Laurent
Jalabert of CSC World something or other. At least each
Jersey was won by a team representing one of our great
powers in Europe. Of the 20 stages and the Prologue, 13
were won by our teams.
England wins the game the Grand Prize of having Ivy
Wingo's sister get a date with the Dauphin. Knowing that
the relations between England and France are a bit shaky
right now, we will allow Ivy to escort his sister
throughout the evening. Do not worry, you will be
perfectly safe in France. Our word is as good as yours.
Second Place goes to Germany. He wins the prize of
having the Dauphin call his sister and wish her well.
Turkey, in third place gets an autographed picture of the
Dauphin with Lance Armstrong. The autograph is the
Dauphin's not Lance's.
I truly thank everyone fror playing and putting up with
my game. I especially appreciate those who made
references to it during Titleist. Personally, I am
looking forward to the break from reporting on it. :-)
Final Tally:
England (USPS): 90 points
Germany (Telekom): 50 points
Turkey (CSC): 40 points
Russia (Robobank): 20 points
France (Festina): 10 points
Italy (Fassa Bortolo): 10 points
Austria (Domo-Farm Frites): 0 points
Doug (O.N.C.E.): 0 points
-- Prince Boar
Message from Russia to France
Prince Boar,
> with England and Germany in their face and looking
> like the dominate power, and Turkey making a
> recovery, they must reconsider their path. I have
> pointed this out to them. I have not hear their reply.
> I believe that a FAIR alliance is our only hope for
> the future.
I doubt that AI see EG as quite the threat that you
do, though that may change once Germany sends a
second Army east. If you can convince Austria to
retreat to Vie, and disband War once I retake it, I
am willing to consider FAIR vs. GT, though.
Cordially,
Czar Nicholas II
Message from Russia to all
> Tour de France Stage 20 and Final Results:
> Final Tally:
> England (USPS): 90 points
> Germany (Telekom): 50 points
> Turkey (CSC): 40 points
> Russia (Robobank): 20 points
110 points for Union Riders! More than twice the total of any non-union
team. Go Union!
V.I. Lenin.
European Economic Union Steward for Russia.
Message from Austria to Russia
> Are you sure Warsaw was worth it? Every Center you own, except
> Trieste, is subject to a supported attack next Spring, and I'd be willing
> to bet that Roberto will walk into Trieste unopposed. I suggest that you
> consider your retreat carefully.
I have been considering my retreat. What, in particular, do you suggest?
And if we were to patch up our differences, how do you see us working
together?
Ralassa, for Austria-Hungary, by the grace of Archduke Ferdinand
Message [from Austria] to all
> Final Tally:
> England (USPS): 90 points
> Germany (Telekom): 50 points
> Turkey (CSC): 40 points
> Russia (Robobank): 20 points
110 points for Union Riders! More than twice the total of any non-union
team. Go Union!
And Russia is the least of the Union. C'est dommage.
Message from Russia to all
> > Final Tally:
> > England (USPS): 90 points
> > Russia (Robobank): 20 points
>
> > 110 points for Union Riders! More than twice the total of any
> > non-union team. Go Union!
>
> And Russia is the least of the Union. C'est dommage.
Russia merely leads the EEU from behind.
V. I. Lenin,
Hindmost (with thanks to Larry Niven)
Message from Russia to Austria
Ralassa,
> I have been considering my retreat. What, in particular, do you suggest?
Gal-Vie seems obvious.
> And if we were to patch up our differences, how do you see us working
> together?
Prince Boar claims that all's FAIR in love and war, and says that he
has spoken to the Austrian Ambassador to France and Roberto regarding
this idea. He seems to think that we really need to GET our act together.
Czar Nicholas II.
Message from Germany to Russia
Nick:
> > On the plus side, I decided to just trust what Ivy was telling me, so I
> > swung KIE to BOH. I'll build an army in BER and send it to Prussia.
>
> Ber-Sil would make more sense, I think.
Good point. I'm not sure yet. I was thinking of BOH to SIL, but more
than likely we'll use that for something else. Like a supported attack
on VIE. I guess we need to see where Austria retreats to.
>
> > I think it's in my best interest to not build next year.
>
> You're probably right about that. I'd be interested to hear
> what sort of > reaction Mun-Boh produces.
Nothing from A yet.
Message from Russia to Germany
Fredd,
> > Ber-Sil would make more sense, I think.
>
> Good point. I'm not sure yet. I was thinking of BOH to SIL, but more
> than likely we'll use that for something else. Like a supported attack
> on VIE. I guess we need to see where Austria retreats to.
Oh, GA Boh places much more pressure on Austria than GA Pru and
GA Sil.
> > I'd be interested to hear what sort of reaction Mun-Boh produces.
> Nothing from A yet.
My reaction is, 'Thank you!', BTW. 8-) Anything from anyone else?
Nick.
Message from Germany to Russia
>
> My reaction is, 'Thank you!', BTW. 8-) Anything from anyone else?
>
> Nick.
England and I have talked about getting my fleet out of SWE.
Nothing from Italy yet. Or Turkey.
Surprising as my army in BOH affects all of these. I suspect that A
and I are talking out their response. Or it just might be the weekend.
Fredd
Message from Russia to Germany
Fredd,
> England and I have talked about getting my fleet out of SWE.
Swe-Bal, Bal-Pru, Bot-Lvn (assuming I don't disband Bot), seems
reasonable to avoid having AA War retreat north.
> Nothing from Italy yet. Or Turkey.
I haven't heard from them either, so it's probably a weekend thing.
Austria does seem worried, though.
Nick
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Message from Russia to France
Prince Boar,
I've yet to hear from Italy or Turkey, but Austria actually seems
somewhat troubled by his position. Perhaps you should contact him
again and suggest that retreating Gal-Vie would go a long way toward
making FAIR possible, not to mention giving him some hope of
defending his Home Centres.
Cordially,
Czar Nicholas II.
Message from France to Austria, Italy, and Russia
Mes Amis
I have individual written discussion the possible
formation of an alliance between ourselves. My proposal
certainly is motivated by my position. But I am not
randomly suggesting any proposal. I choose this one
because it is the most appropriate one to suggest. I
believe that we will all benefit.
England and Germany are strongly aligned, as evidented by
the complete demilitarization of their common border.
England has told me that he will not stab Germany for a
long long time. The North Sea is open and there are no
German fleets within range of it. What more of a
statement do you need. RT can fight AI for quite some
time and not get very far. Meanwhile England and Germany
will grow by 6 centers. Germany has already stated his
position by crossing into the heartlands.
Perhaps some of you are counting on their fighting
eventually. Certainly this may happen, but all this
would accomplish is turning the victor into a
frigtheningly large power that is near victory.
Our best course of action is to band together and prevent
their dominance. My motivation is clear, survival.
Austria's motivation should be to get out of the bind he
appears to be in with forces surrounding his centers and
difficulty in defending them. Russia's motivation is
growth as opposed to merely trying to hang on. (England
and Germany certainly are not offering that.) Italy's
motivation would be growth as well.
Turkey is the key. He is behind the three of you and can
cause trouble. I am certain that he sees the strong EG
alliance as a good thing and a possible route to a 3-way
draw for himself. He figures that he just needs to bide
his time and wait until EG start pressing and then nip at
your backs to a nice size that makes it impossible to
eliminate him. This opportunity is almost here for him.
The three of you must band together to both eliminate
Turkey and to help for a front to contain Germany. I
will do the best that I can to slow down England, but I
will need some help from Italy.
There is the question of the Austrian retreat from
Galicia. I proposed that this army go to Silesia, but
Russia wants it to go to Vienna. Silesia is a stronger
move, but creates problems with defending
Budapest-likely requiring Russia occupation. It would
get messy to have Russia and Austria holding each other's
territories. Therefore it is possible that Vienna is the
best choice.
My question for you all is that do you agree that the
FAIR alliance makes sense for us all? What would be the
difficulties with it?
-- Prince Boar
Message from Master to all
I'd like to take a moment to encourage all the players to submit
"End of Year" statements by 'press to m', for use in the "Showcase"
of this game.
Doug
Message from Italy to Russia and Turkey
Gentlemen,
I'm ready to abandon ship and change course. Austria has proven to be the
wrong choice in allies and I'm man enough to admit that I made a mistake.
If I can get a fair and reasonable offer from the two of you, I'll take it.
I hope our goal would be to slow down the growing EG alliance and to that
end I'm prepared to move my fleets to the Western Med. I'm sure we can gain
a partner in France and hopefully it's not too late for the four of us to
turn the tide in this game.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Life is Beautiful,
Roberto
Message from Russia to Austria, France, and Italy
Gentlemen,
>Message from France to Russia, Italy and Austria in 'titleist':
>There is the question of the Austrian retreat from
>Galicia. I proposed that this army go to Silesia, but Russia wants it to
>go to Vienna. Silesia is a stronger move, but creates problems with
>defending
>Budapest-likely requiring Russia occupation. It would get messy to have
>Russia and Austria holding
>each other's territories. Therefore it is possible that Vienna is the best
>choice.
I can accept Gal-Sil, as long as it is followed
by Sil S War-Pru in S1903M. Vie and Bud should be secure,
as long as GIRT do not coordinate an attack upon Austria,
and Italy maintains his pressure on Turkey.
Czar Nicholas II.
Message from Russia to Italy
Roberto, My Friend,
***Please note that this is a private reply.***
>Austria has proven to be the wrong choice in allies
>If I can get a fair and reasonable offer from the
>two of you, I'll take it.
I'll offer you Trieste. *wink*
>I'm prepared to move my fleets to the Western Med.
This is good, except that you'll get there the
turn after England takes MAO.
>hopefully it's not too late for the four of us to
>turn the tide in this game.
I actually think that France's proposal makes
a bit more sense, although that assumes that we can
rely on Austria to follow instructions. I remain
willing to work with you in either FA(IR) or T(IR)F.
Shall we discuss both options privately, and decide
which is better for stopping EG, and better for us?
In Hope of Alliance,
Nick.
Message from Italy to Russia
>
> This is good, except that you'll get there the
> turn after England takes MAO.
>
I realize that. There's nothing I can do to stop England from getting the
MAO. However, an Italian fleet in the West Med could go a long way in
preventing, or at least slowing down, MAO-SPA etc.
>
> I actually think that France's proposal makes
> a bit more sense, although that assumes that we can
> rely on Austria to follow instructions.
>
That's just it, Austria will not follow instructions. I begged him to leave
you alone and concentrate on Turkey this year but he mumbled something about
being stuck between IR after Turkey was eliminated. I'm not one to take
lightly a supposed ally writing me telling me basically he doesn't trust me
when there is absolutely no basis for mistrust.
> I remain
> willing to work with you in either FA(IR) or T(IR)F.
> Shall we discuss both options privately, and decide
> which is better for stopping EG, and better for us?
>
In all honesty, I think our best hope lies with T(IR)F. I think Turkey is a
better diplomat, better tactician, and understands the game long-term better
than Austria. If we can convince Turkey to continue to build armies to
replace those left behind by Austria while I continue to build fleets to
block the West Med, I think it would work.
If we chose FA(IR), even assuming Austria complied, we'd have to fight our
way into the corner and then turn around again. By that time I fear, EG
would have gotten too strong a foothold to matter. By going F(IR)T, I can
move my fleets west immediately while at the same time, IRT can move armies
west eating into Austria and heading toward their intended destination of
Germany.
I look forward to hearing your analysis.
Life is Beautiful,
Roberto
Message from Russia to Turkey
My Good Ali,
***Please note that this is a private reply.***
Italy Wrote >
>Austria has proven to be the wrong choice in allies
>If I can get a fair and reasonable offer from the
>two of you, I'll take it.
We could offer him Trieste. *wink*
>I'm prepared to move my fleets to the Western Med.
This is good, except that it will get him there
the turn after England takes MAO.
>hopefully it's not too late for the four of us to
>turn the tide in this game.
Is Roberto sincere? It's hard to say, since he's
nearly as smooth as Ivy is. I suspect that he played
a large role in convincing you and Austria that bouncing
me out of Rum in '01 was a good idea, while he assuring
me that I could focus on the North. Is there any reason
for us to not go along with him, even if he's not sincere?
Not that I can see. You need to retreat to Con, and build
A Ank, anyway, and you can demand Smy-Alb, Tyl-Tri as the
price for your cooperation. If he does it, great, if he
doesn't, we haven't really lost anything that I can see.
What do you think?
In Alliance,
Nick.
Message from Turkey to Russia
Nick,
Sorry for the delay in my reply. I'm at work, so I must be brief. First, I
will be retreating to Ank, and I have no intention of attacking Sev.
Second, I agree we've nothing to lose by encouraging Roberto. I'm hesitant
to trust him, since I've already been fooled by him once. I'm encouraging
him to build A Ven and move Smy-Alb in the spring to prove his goodwill. I
think the best approach may be to promise him the moon with a fence around
it, combined with hints that we'll be at each other's throats as soon as
Austria's toast. Or, we can present a united front and invite him to join a
stable alliance. What do you think?
Ali
Message from Turkey to Russia
Nick,
One more thing. Due to obvious circumstances, I've been planning to build a
fleet in Con. Looking at the board, there may be some tactical advantages
to an army instead. If Italy really does switch sides, it would be far more
effective in attacking the Balkans and Austria, specifically by moving into
Bulgaria. Also, it may be a way to convince Italy to build A Ven, thereby
improving the chances he'll attack Austria in the spring.
Thoughts? Comments? I look forward to your reply.
Ali
Message from Italy to Russia
I've just got a reply from Turkey and I feel I need to respond to him prior
to the retreats so we can prepare our builds more properly. Should I wait
for your replies to my email or just go ahead under the assumption of
F(IR)T? There is no way I will lie to him again so if you prefer FA(IR),
please let me know ASAP.
Roberto
Message from Russia to Italy
Roberto,
>an Italian fleet in the West Med could go a long way in preventing, or at
>least slowing down, MAO-SPA etc.
True. Your best option would probably be,
B F Nap which wouldn't tip off Austria, and order
Nap-TyS,Smy-EMed-Ion-Alb, Tyl-Tri, which would make
Ali and Boar happy, and Austria unhappy.
>That's just it, Austria will not follow instructions.
Well, doing so is about his only hope, now,
but I do understand your point.
>I think our best hope lies with T(IR)F. If we can
>convince Turkey to continue to build armies while
>I continue to build fleets to block the West Med,
>I think it would work.
And, of course, it would leave Turkey better
positioned to stab me than you... 8-)
>I look forward to hearing your analysis.
If we're going to do this, I think you should
weigh-in in favor of Gal-Sil, followed by Sil S War-Pru,
and commit to FAIR, at least to A. If Austria does
this, we can take War, Bud, Tri and Ser from Austria in
the Fall.
In Hope of Alliance,
Nick.
Message from Russia to Italy and Turkey
Gentlemen,
If we're going to go with FIT vs. A(G(E)), and
I think we should, I would reccomend that Turkey
build an Army, and Italy build F Nap. While A Ven
is tempting, it would panic Austria, and since I
imagine that Ali will insist on Smy-EMed-Ion-Alb,
Italy needs to build a Fleet in Nap to send to TyS
while the Convoy is being made. The Fleet will
also reassure Austria that Italy is loyal, allowing
a Spring surprise.
In Haste,
Nick.
Message from Austria to Russia
> I can accept Gal-Sil, as long as it is followed
> by Sil S War-Pru in S1903M. Vie and Bud should be secure,
> as long as GIRT do not coordinate an attack upon Austria,
> and Italy maintains his pressure on Turkey.
And thereafter? Would the Polish people prefer Russian rule to
Austrian?
England has stripped the north of units, and Germany's moves
suggest he won't be taking advantage of that. Could I suggest the
bold Mos-Stp-Nwy for 1903, assuming peace can be arranged between
Austria-Hungary and Russia? The German invasion seems to make AR
cooperation necessary for the survival of both, and Russia's
northern fleet and shipbuilding facilities at Archangelsk are
strategically vital for a viable long-term defense against the EG
alliance.
Austria is already stretched thin, with enemies on both the north
(Germany) and south (Turkey), as well as an ally who will soon
stab from the west. A retreat to Silesia, a Russian debuild of
the Galicia army, and War-Pru and Mos-StP in the spring would
change the strategic situation considerably, and to the benefit of
both Austria and Russia.
Does this course hold any attraction for the Czar?
Ralassa, for Austria-Hungary, by the grace of Archduke Ferdinand
Message from Russia to Turkey
>Message from Turkey to Russia in 'titleist':
>
>I'm hesitant to trust him, since I've already been
>fooled by him once. I'm encouraging him to build A Ven and move Smy-Alb in
>the spring
As I said in my previous note, if our intention
is to stop England from breaking into the Med, he
needs to build a Fleet if he's going to also convoy
Smy-Alb. Another Fleet does him no real good if he's
going to attack you, building A Nap and convoying to
Syr would be much more effective, so I think it will
be ok. Given F EMed, F Aeg, F Ion, I'm not sure that
a second Fleet would do you that much good if AI
continue their attack, anyway.
>I think the best approach may be to [...] hint that
>we'll be at each other's throats as soon as Austria's
>toast. Or, we can present a united front and invite
>him to join a stable alliance. What do you think?
Considering how smooth he is, I think we would
be much better off working out any minor differences
we have privately, and presenting an absolutely unified
front to Roberto. I'm concerned that he will use the
smallest crack to drive a wedge between us.
In Alliance,
Nick.
Message from Russia to Italy and Turkey
Gentlemen,
I tried sending this from the web, but it seems to
have gotten lost in the ether. So, if you get a similar
letter, I apologize.
Let's go with FIRT vs. AGE. I'd recommend that Ali
build an Army, while Roberto builds F Nap. Then this Spring,
Roberto will move Nap-TyS, Tyl-Tri, Smy-EMed-Ion-Alb. The
Italian Fleet won't tip off Austria, and is needed to defend
against an English incursion into the Med. Working together
we ought to be able to take four Austrian Centers this year,
if we set him up properly.
In Haste, and Alliance,
Nick.
Austria: Army Galicia → Vienna
Turkey: Army Smyrna → Ankara
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