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Message from France to Italy
Idalia:
The Dauphin will order Aeg to support Smy to Con. Turkey
can defend by holding or ordering BlS to Con. So
you need to support Bul from Ser. He proposes moving Ion
to Gre to open up options for the fall. This gives
you the option of ordering Bul to Con and defending Bul
with Ser -> Bul s by Gre.
Meanwhile you take Sev from either Rum or Ukr. Whether
Gal fills or stays put is up to you. I do not think that
Nick would move south to try and nab a center, he really
has more units than he can build anyway. I am sure that
he wants to stay friendly with you anyway. He probably
hopes to work with you once England falls. The
Dauphin plans to hold in Trieste.
--Prince Boar
Message from Russia to Italy
Idalia,
Well, the Turkish disband presents us with some
options. What would you think of Gal-Vie, Ukr-Rum,
Ser S Rum-Bud, Bul S Smy-Con, (or S Smy), Mos-Sev?
Since France only has one Army in the Med, covering
Vie and Bud should let you hold for some time
(indefinitely?), unless, Turkey starts writing
again, and works to actively throw the game to
France. I've asked Prince Boar to continue to
support your efforts against the silent Turkey,
and will let you know how he responds.
In Hopes of Alliance,
Nick.
Message from Italy to Russia
Ukraine will be moving to SEV. It is my hope that Moscow will give it's
blessing and support the move. SEV is needed by Italy to defray the cost of
the most likely loss of another center to France.
In the fight against France, it is my opinion that Warsaw is best deployed
in Silesia. In return, Galicia will retreat to Vienna. You have as much a
problem in Germany against France as I have in Austria-Hungary against
France. If you want me to move to prevent the French solo then you must
also move in accord.
Idalia
Message from Italy to England
Ivy,
You have grown unusually quiet. Have you no words of wisdom for me? No
rumors of where you've told people my units will be moving? After all, I
base all of my moves on these rumors so as not to tarnish your reputation.
Without them, I'm at a loss as to what to order.
Idalia
Message from England to Italy
My word! An unsolicited letter from Idalia! When has this last happened?
>You have grown unusually quiet. Have you no words of wisdom for me?
Actually none.
>No rumors of where you've told people my units will be moving?
Perhaps in my current state (wounded, bleeding, weary) my memory is
affected, but I can't remember creating, receiving, or passing on rumors
about your troop movements. Have I actually done this?
>Without them, I'm at a loss as to what to order.
Oh, I assure you, it is I who is at a loss. In more ways than one.
Most cordially,
Ivy
Message from Russia to Italy
Idalia,
>Ukraine will be moving to SEV. SEV is needed by Italy to defray the cost
>of
>the most likely loss of another center to France.
Given Gal-Vie, Rum-Bud, Ukr-Rum, you can offset the
loss of Gre by retaking Trieste, and this has the
additional advantage of preventing French growth.
Also, to defend the Turkish Centers from France, I
will have to build Fleets in Sev, so the sooner I
take it, the sooner I can begin Fleet construction.
>You have as much a problem in Germany against France as I have in
>Austria-Hungary against France.
The difference is that France wants me to attack
England while he attacks you, so he's unlikely to
threaten Ber/Kie while I seem to be helping him.
Only you can stop him from taking your Centers.
>If you want me to move to prevent the French solo then you must also move
>in accord.
The French solo will occur in the Med if you don't
stop him. My attacking Munich this year will not
change that.
Nick.
Message from France to Italy
Idalia:
Do you even hear from Turkey?
What does Russia say? He is probably sending a lot of
press your way, as is Ivy. I try to keep it to a minimum
so I do not bug you too much. (A difficult thing for me
to do, limit my press :-)
So unless I hear back from you, I will order as follows:
Aeg s Smy -> Con
Ion -> Gre
Tri hold
Good luck with Con.
--Prince Boar
Message from Russia to all
"Moscow Izvestia"
January 15, 1909
This country, ravaged by war, economic stagnation, and the unfilled promises
of allies, seems to have finally turned the corner toward prosperity and
security. The riots and unrest which plagued this city during the Turkish
occupation have dissipated in the euphoria of repatriation by Mother Russia
and the report of the raising of the 3rd Guards Army in Warsaw. Rumors have
spread like wild-fire that both Sevastopol and St. Petersburg will be
liberated next year.
Rumors of covert operations have surfaced and there are reports of national
flags appearing in abundance both here in Moscow, and in enemy occupied
cities. Flyers supporting the Czar and warning the heathen Turks and English
of their impending doom are also widespread. When asked by reporters of his
plans for the next year, the Czar merely smiled and murmured, "Corporate
mergers and union solidarity". He declined to make any further comment;
leaving many to wonder about the unspoken possibilities that may lay within
this phrase.
Supplies and arms are arriving on a daily basis. Hospitals, many of which
have been visited by the Tsarina, are reporting that injured soldiers are
anxious to return to their duties, even against the advice of medical
personnel. One young lad told this reporter that he would prefer the risk of
dying in battle to the disgrace of lying safe in a hospital bed while his
comrades fought to restore our nation. Churches are keeping their doors
open around the clock, special masses are being held and many parishioners
keep a constant vigil, praying for victory against those allies who have
betrayed the confidence of this nation.
The Bolsheviks, of course, continue their doom-saying, warning that France
too will turn on Russia, or else will come to so dominate the continent that
Czar Nicholas will end up as no more than Chamberlain for the Dauphin. The
spectre of Napoleon's attempt to conquer Europe does indeed loom large, but
the general population seems more focused on the immediate prospects for
economic improvement.
Message from France to Italy
Idalia:
A note from Russia seems to indicate that he is giving
you a hassle over Sevastopol? Bascially, he cannot stop
you from taking it (unless he works with Turkey and
Turkey gives up Con). I suggested that he let you have
it for now and negotiate for it in later years.
Let me know if there is anything else that I can do.
--Prince Boar
Message from Russia to Italy
Idalia,
After some consideration, I will order Mos S Ukr-Sev,
if you are unwilling to shift Gal-Vie, Rum-Bud,
Ukr-Rum, and attempt to recapture Trieste. Trieste
seems like the better option to me, but we need to
work together against France, so I will support you
if you are determined to take Sev.
In Alliance,
Nick.
Message from Italy to Russia
>
> After some consideration, ....
>
Funny, since after some consideration on this end, I have come to the
conclusion that you should indeed take over Sevastopol rather than I.
I will do my best to position myself to re-take Trieste.
Since the deadline looms, I would appreciate confirmation from you or I will
stick with UKR-SEV.
Idalia
Message from Russia to Italy
Idalia,
> > After some consideration, ....
>Funny, since after some consideration on this end, I have come to the
>conclusion that you should indeed take over Sevastopol rather than I.
>I would appreciate confirmation from you or I will
>stick with UKR-SEV.
I will change my orders to take Sev with this letter.
My thanks.
In Alliance,
Nick.
Message from Italy to France
>
> Do you even hear from Turkey?
>
Not since I told him to go jump in a lake.
> What does Russia say?
>
Mostly illogical BS trying to get me to not eliminate Turkey.
> He is probably sending a lot of
> press your way, as is Ivy.
>
Not as much as you would think.
>
> So unless I hear back from you, I will order as follows:
> Aeg s Smy -> Con
> Ion -> Gre
> Tri hold
>
These orders will work just fine.
> Good luck with Con.
>
Thanks. I suspect it will bounce but that will be okay as well.
Idalia
England: Fleet Belgium SUPPORT Fleet English Channel → North Sea (*cut, dislodged*)
England: Army Denmark → Kiel (*bounce*)
England: Army Edinburgh → Norwegian Sea → Norway
England: Fleet English Channel → North Sea
England: Army London → Yorkshire
England: Fleet North Atlantic Ocean HOLD
England: Fleet Norwegian Sea CONVOY Army Edinburgh → Norway
France: Fleet Aegean Sea SUPPORT Italian Fleet Smyrna → Constantinople
France: Fleet Brest SUPPORT Fleet Western Mediterranean → Mid-Atlantic Ocean
France: Army Burgundy SUPPORT Army Paris → Picardy
France: Fleet Ionian Sea → Greece
France: Fleet Marseilles → Spain (south coast)
France: Army Munich HOLD
France: Army Paris → Picardy
France: Army Ruhr SUPPORT Russian Fleet Holland → Belgium
France: Army Trieste HOLD
France: Fleet Venice → Adriatic Sea
France: Fleet Western Mediterranean → Mid-Atlantic Ocean
Italy: Army Bulgaria SUPPORT Fleet Smyrna → Constantinople
Italy: Army Galicia → Warsaw
Italy: Army Rumania SUPPORT Russian Army Moscow → Sevastopol (*void*)
Italy: Army Serbia SUPPORT Army Bulgaria
Italy: Fleet Smyrna → Constantinople (*bounce*)
Italy: Fleet Syria → Smyrna (*bounce*)
Italy: Army Ukraine SUPPORT Army Galicia → Warsaw (*dislodged*)
Russia: Fleet Holland → Belgium
Russia: Army Kiel SUPPORT French Army Munich (*cut*)
Russia: Army Moscow SUPPORT Army Warsaw → Ukraine
Russia: Army Warsaw → Ukraine
Turkey: Army Ankara SUPPORT Army Constantinople
Turkey: Fleet Black Sea SUPPORT Army Constantinople
Turkey: Army Constantinople HOLD
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