NationStates Jolt Archive

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The German NewsWire will deliver up-to-the-date news of and about Germany as well as a listing of actions and activities the Fatherland will be involved with.

Berlin Times - February 16, 1900
Construction Begins of New Krupps Manufacturing Plant in Constanta, Rumania

Constanta, Rumania - Formalities around the city included the ribbon cutting for the site of the future Krupps plant which will be completed and running within the year. The plant will be the first of the company's on the Black Sea and is planned to be the primary supplier of products to Rumania and other Balkan nations. In addition to the manufacturing plant, a modern steel mill is also being constructed for the city.

To: Germania Werft, Kiel, German Empire
From: Alberto Gomez, Foreign Minister, Republic of Chile

The Chilean Congress has approved purchase of a long range battleship based on most advanced design from your company, pending approval from your Admiral Von Tirpitz. Please begin negotiations with Embassy in Berlin upon approval.

To: Alberto Gomez, Foreign Minister, Republic of Chile
From: Germania Werft, Kiel, German Empire

Discussions of the project will take place in Berlin with Admiral Von Tirpitz and a company representative who will provide a presentation of the new designs upon your arrival in our great capital.

Berlin Times - February 16, 1900
Construction Begins of New Krupps Manufacturing Plant in Constanta, Rumania

Constanta, Rumania - Formalities around the city included the ribbon cutting for the site of the future Krupps plant which will be completed and running within the year. The plant will be the first of the company's on the Black Sea and is planned to be the primary supplier of products to Rumania and other Balkan nations. In addition to the manufacturing plant, a modern steel mill is also being constructed for the city.
OoC: I'm no longer playing Rumania now, but I was when the deal was made and my status was uncertain at the time of this post. I can, however, vouch for the details of the German projects in Constanta should it prove necessary. Hopefully I won't come to regret them . . .

OOC: Damn, so who'll be taking over then for Rumania to complete the deal?

Berlin Times - March 7, 1901
Imperial German Navy to Boost Number of Capital Ships

Kiel, Germany - The Blohm & Voss shipyards today were given the order to begin the construction of a series of battleships which would increase the number of capital ships in the German Navy to twenty five in order to create parity with the Royal Navy and allow Germany to fully protect its shipping lines between the Fatherland and its colonies overseas in Africa and the Pacific.

The Kiel Shipyards will be responsible for the construction of at least twelve of the battleships, while the shipyards in Hamburg will complete the remaining thirteen.

Telegram
From: 7th President of the Third Republic of France Émile François Loubet
To: Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern
Subject: Europe

I know that there have been many tensions between our two countries, but my friend I am offering today to wipe the slate clean, I propose that we unite under a pact of Mutual Protection and Non Agression, how does that sound my friend and neighbour?

Signed

Émile François Loubet

From: Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern
To: 7th President of the Third Republic of France Émile François Loubet
Subject: Re:Europe

The German Empire is honoured to be asked by President Loubet for the opportunity to unite the continent's strongest powers, I would like to personally invite you to Berlin to sign the treaty with me in person, so that the rest of the world may see that even old enemies may even become allies in such dark times.

Signed

Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern

Telegram
From: 7th President of the Third Republic of France Émile François Loubet
To: Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern
Subject: Europe

I will travel at once to sign this treaty, I hope that this will lead to a long and deserving friendship, I also hope that this treaty will inspire other long rivalries to be dropped.

Signed

Émile François Loubet

From: Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern
To: 7th President of the Third Republic of France Émile François Loubet
Subject: Re:Europe

A grand ceremony shall be held upon your arrival for the signing of the treaty, followed by days of celebration for our newfound friendship between our once bitter-striken people.

This shall mark a new era for the continent and for the European legacy.

Signed

Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern

Berlin Times - March 14, 1901
Germany and France to Sign Mutual Protection and Non Aggression Pact

Berlin, Germany - Kaiser Wilhelm annouced today of a telegram he received from the French President, Émile Loubet, which contained a call for a mutual alliance to be created between the French Republic and Imperial Germany which would, as the Kaiser put it, "Unite the continent's strongest powers" and build up the economic and military strength of the two nations.

President Loubet is expected to arrive in Berlin shortly for the signing of the treaty which will bring this alliance into creation and surely form the future of European politics for the next half century.

OOC: It was bound to happen in some form or another, sooner or later. But still...

Oh hell... :headbang:

The British government welcomes the new pact as a step towards greater peace and cooperation in Europe. However we would advise our friends to be careful who you ally with...

His Imperial Majesty's government also hails the dawn of a new age of peace upon our continent.
-Graf V. N. Lamzdorf, Minister of Foreign Affairs

To: Germania Werft, Kiel, German Empire
From: Ottoman Goverment
The Ottoman Goverment will be interested in buying four armoured crusiers from your shipyards. We are willing to pay top dollar for it.

To: Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern
From: The Ottoman Government

Dear Kasier
The Ottoman Government would welcome your nation in investing in our lands and railroad network. Also we ask that your main arms company set up shop in our emprie. By building a numbers of arms factories.

To:Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern
From: Emperor Mutsihito
RE: Improved relations

We feel that our great empires would have much to gain by expanding relations with greater trade. We would like to also purchase arms from your government. We are interested in the Mauser 1898, tools for production, and the rights to produce for our own needs but not to export to any nationstate.

To: Emperor Abdul Hamid II, Ottoman Empire
From: Germania Werft, Kiel, German Empire
Subject: Armoured Cruisers

We are fully able to construct the vessels at our now-completed facilities in Constanta, Rumania where we can then deliver them directly to your port cities.

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To: Emperor Abdul Hamid II
From: Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern
Subject: Development Contracts

As we have done similar contracts with the nation of Rumania, we are honoured that you have come to our nation for the construction of armament production centres and the development of a modern infrastructure.

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To:Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern
From: Emperor Mutsihito
Subject: Re:Improved relations

We are more than happy to provide your government with a license to the Mauser 1898 bolt action rifle for production by your nation as a means to improve our two great nation's relationship.

Berlin Times - September 19, 1902
First of German-built Cruisers Leave Slips in Constanta Shipyards

Constanta, Rumania - In the start of a modernization of the Turkish Navy, headed by Germany, the first vessel of the Roon Class Armoured Cruisers of four such ships to be built to strengthen Turkey's position in the Black and Eastern Mediterranean Seas.

As the ships are completed, they will leave Constanta for Istanbul where they will be handed over to the Turkish government by the German skeleton crews and enter service in the Turkish Navy.

To:His exellency Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern
From:His majesty Karl Eitel Friedrich Zephyrinus Ludwig von Hohenzollern(carol I)
Re: Recent industrial triumph

We are pleased to see the first ships to leave constanta's shipyard's and consider this to be a triumph for both our nations, we are also looking forward to the completion of the New Krupps Manufacturing Plant in Constanta and the modern steel mill. May both our nations benefit and prosper from current and future ventures between our nations.

Signed,
Karl Eitel Friedrich Zephyrinus Ludwig von Hohenzollern

Berlin Times - November 2, 1902
New Military Ventures Impress Kaiser and Ministers

Königsburg, East Prussia - Kaiser Wilhelm and his top ministers were present today as they previewed the newest developments for the Imperial Germany Army before they are to move on to Wilhelmshaven to see the latest warship designs for the Imperial Germany Navy.

Of all the new concepts, the one which impressed the Kaiser most was a train which had armour plating similar to that of a battleship placed upon it where it would act as a mobile reserve for the Germany Army that could respond to a threatened spot on a long and empty border and protect the lines of communication through areas devoid of settlements which would normally be filled with guerrillas, partisans and similar irritants. While no standard has been accepted for the trains, they will be mounted with a wide range of weaponry, such as light and medium artillery pieces and heavy machine guns.

The showcase is scheduled to run for a few more days and will include other weaponry and artillery pieces for the German Army, after which the Kaiser will move on to Wilhelmshaven to inspect the newly launched ships of the German North Sea Fleet.

TO: Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern
FROM: King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy

Italy remains a state of slipshod economic development and a military not up to the standards of the true Great Powers, such as Germany. Italy remains committed to its defensive alliance with Germany, and to strengthen this alliance we ask for Germany to send officers to Italy in order to retrain the Italian army to German standards. In exchange, we shall make available space for a German naval base outside Syracuse, on Sicily. We look forward to working with your great nation once more.

To: King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy
From: Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern
Subject: Military Development

The Imperial German Army would be honoured to help in the retraining of the Italian Army as well as provide it with the modern weapons of war, including artillery, motorized vehicles and machine guns. As well, we are honoured by the offer of the naval base on Sicily in Syracuse.

The first of our training officers shall arrive in Rome to meet with you personally before moving on to your nation's military academy to begin the training sessions with your nation's officer corps.

(OOC:- Please read message "Romania at possible threat" at http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=9304977#post9304977 before reading message)

To:His exellency Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern
From:His majesty Karl Eitel Friedrich Zephyrinus Ludwig von Hohenzollern(Carol I)

With the strong rumors of an alliance brewing between russia with austro-hungaria I have great fear for the future of Rumania, Our pact -which I kept secret due to fear of opposition from the people- with the austro-hungarians appear to be nothing more than deception. However, germany has appeared as a good friend of rumania with your investments in Rumania I belleive has reduced opposition to an official German-Rumanian alliance, If Our opponants ally, I propose an official German-Rumanian alliance.

TO: Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern
FROM: King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy

All of Italy thanks the great Kaiser Wilhelm for his generous aid to Italy, and it is upon the foundations of the German military's great engineering and command skills that we hope to move our nation forward. The German officers and supplies will be put to the greatest possible use, but we feel that we have more to offer Germany than just a naval base.

The southern half of our nation is poor and less developed than the economically well-off north. So we propose that, in addition to the naval base at Syracuse, Germany build weapons production plants in southern Itay, ranging from plants to make artillery to shipyards. We will build and improve rail links to these new plants and Germany can sell the Italian weapon makers raw materials, and we then provide our two militaries with weapons from these plants. In the event of war, our two nations can then stand side-by-side with well-supplied militaries and ample production excess.

If the honorable Kaiser objects to this plan, Italy can understand, as such requests may seem like a pain or expensive. Or the Kaiser may have a better plan. Whatever the case, Italy is open-minded to suggestions and still wishes to expand its alliance with Germany.

To:His exellency Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern
From:His majesty Karl Eitel Friedrich Zephyrinus Ludwig von Hohenzollern(Carol I)

I am relieved that no alliance was formed between austria-hungary and russia however I am concerned that this happend at all and would like to negotiate with you contracts for the modernisation of both Rumanian army and navy.

To:Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern
From: His Imperial and Apostolic Royal Majesty Francis Joseph

As you may be aware, the talks between Austria-Hungary and Russia have broken down over the issue of Slavic rights(as if they were as good as everyone else!). I assure you that these talks were made against my better judgement- my advisors assured me that they would respect us. Howver, these talks have failed, not to my suprise. That leaves Austria-Hungary in a precarious postion. To rectify that situation, I wish to renew the Duel Alliance that our two great nations signed in 1879. This of course would include France, which you signed an alliance with. As with the 1879 pact, this would include a non-agression pact and a mutal defense pact. I hope that this alliance will bring greatness to both our nations.

To: Berlin, Germany
From: Brussels, Belgium

You Excellency, Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern:

With the breakdown of negotiations between World Powers in Lublin, along with the Growing tensions between yourself and the Republic of France, the Kingdom of Belgium wishes to establish a formal Non-Aggression Pact with the German Empire over the course of the next 10 years, ensuring that Belgian Neutrality is maintained in the event of war. Any such breech of this pact through aggresive military action would, of course, grant the Belgian government a legitamite Cassius Belli.

Furthermore, as both of our nations are devouted to the principles of Capitalism, our Government would like to extend the offer of a possible Free-Trade Pact, allow both Belgian and German goods to travel back and forth without prohibative Tariffs. Within this pact, the Ministry of Defense would also like to negotiate the possible purchase of Various Production Rights on weapons such as the M1898 Mauser, MG-08 Heavy Machine Gun and other various weapons of war. However, this sort of negotiation mst be carried out through different, as the Foriegn Ministry has no jurisdiction over the topic in question.

We hope you will seriously consider the offers above, so that our two nations may continue to prosper.

Signed,

Dr. Charles Le Clercq
Foriegn Minister
The Kingdom of Belgium

To: King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy
From: Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern
Subject: Internal Development of Italy

You suggestion of constructing plants in the Southern portion of your nation is very good, as we are sure it would provide a good economic base for your nation and strengthen your country. We shall send civil planners to begin surveying for areas to construct such manufacturing plants.

We hope that such a pact will better our two nations and stabilize Europe away from full out war.

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From: His exellency Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern
To: His majesty Karl Eitel Friedrich Zephyrinus Ludwig von Hohenzollern (Carol I)
Subject: Contracts and Pacts

The German armament industries would be more than happy to provide your nation with the weaponry it needs, including the construction of more plants for construction within Rumania to provide your people with a base for jobs and strengthen your economy.

As well, due to the growing tensions within Eastern Europe, we believe that as one of our closest partners that an alliance between our nations be signed to protect both of our nations against outside aggression. Think it over, as it may also include other nations within the treaty.

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To: His Imperial and Apostolic Royal Majesty Francis Joseph
From: Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern
Subject: Renewed Alliance of 1879

Contrary to popular belief, due to the assassination of President Loubet, the alliance between Germany and France has never materialized, leaving the German people insulted that Loubet's successor has not contacted us for a signing of the treaty, showing us that they did not have enough respect to sign the treaty let alone have the intention of honouring such a pact.

As for renewing our Duel Alliance of 1879, we are somewhat weary since the discussions your nation attended discussed actions to be taken against one of Germany's newest and largest allies, the Ottoman Empire. We feel that entering into a new alliance with the Austro-Hungarian Empire will only allow you to reinforce your military for combined actions against the Turkish people. So before we are ready to enter into a new alliance, we will need to see a show of good faith from the Royal Majesty Joseph towards Germany.

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To: Foriegn Minister Dr. Charles Le Clercq of Belgium
From: Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern
Subject: Non-Aggression Pact and Free Trade Agreement

As the German Empire is always looking to stabilize Europe, we feel that such agreements between our nations would greatly benefit both of our nations. Perhaps if Leopold II permits, I could come to Brussels myself so that we may further discuss these treaties?

To: Berlin, Germany
From: Brussels, Belgium

Your Excellency, Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern:

We are saddened to inform you, that His Excellency King Leopold II, was assassinated earlier last month while in route to attend his wife's funeral in Antwerp. We hope his soul now rests in peace.

Now onto business, my superiors and I in Belgian Parliment, along with His Royal Majesty would be honored by your presence and would request that you meet the newly crowned Albert I early next year at his estate in the countryside of Ghent. Being that it is a rather secluded location, it should be quite condusive to a positive and all encompassing summit between our two nations.

Signed,

Dr. Charles Le Clercq
Foriegn Minister
The Kingdom of Belgium

OCC: For more info on the assassination, you can visit The Belgian News Journal (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=433755)

Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern

Dear Willi,
I won’t lie to you. I was alarmed when I heard you signed an alliance with Loubet. It looked bad, like it was directed against Russia. We haven’t spoken in a while, after all, and you didn’t consult me about it, either.
But I hope we can put all that behind us and be friends again.
I’ve noted that you haven’t renewed the Dual Alliance. You know my relations with Vienna are very tense right now. The situation in Bratislava is ugly, and both Witte and von Plehve are on my back to do something about it. There might be bloodshed if things keep getting worse. I hope this lack of an interest in supporting that pompous old Habsburg blowhard means that Germany won’t interpose herself.
I can assure you I’ve no interest in any Hohenzollern territory, not even that of your weird little cousin in Wallachia.
I hope to hear from you soon. I hate it when things aren’t right between us.
Nikki

His Imperial Majesty by the Grace of God, Nikolai II Aleksandrovich, Emperor and Autocrat of All the Russias, King of Poland, Grand Duke of Finland, and of other lands

To: Foriegn Minister Dr. Charles Le Clercq of Belgium
From: Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern
Subject: Invitation

I, along with our nation, offer our condolences to the Belgian people for their terrible loss.

I feel that such an invitation is not to be missed, I would be honoured to come to Ghent and meet with Albert to discuss the future relations of our two nations.

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To: His Imperial Majesty Nikolai II Aleksandrovich of Russia
From: Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern
Subject: Weary of Offerings

As previously stated, no such alliance was ever formed with France since the assassination of President Loubet prevented it from ever being accepted formally. As of this moment, Germany and France still stand opposite each other across the Rhineland, still sore at each other for a conflict an entire generation ago.

As for the Duel Alliance, I did not accept it because of actions committed by both of your nations and the conference in Lublin. We are weary of any offering made by either the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Russian Empire alike, as we feel that we would be doing nothing more than making a pact with the devil whose only intention was to use Germany and it's people for their own accord.

While this isn't a full out refusal of your offer, I feel that, just as the Austrians will have to do, the Russians will have to offer a show of good faith towards Germany before I will consider taking any other deals from you, Nikolai.

OoC: Just clearing up a couple of points. First, "Willi" and "Nikki" were very close friends and correspondents, so if Kaiser Wilhelm is really this businesslike with Tsar Nikolai it's a sign that he's really mad. I don't know if that's the point you're trying to get across or not, so if you could let me know for certain I'd know better how to respond to it.
Second, I wasn't asking for an alliance, just your personal reassurance of neutrality--which if I'd had in the first place, incidentally, I wouldn't have bothered courting Austria--but you were incommunicado for awhile right after your alliance with France, which freaked all Europe out. Anyway, your response mentioned an "offer," so it sounded like a refusal of alliance, which was a little confusing. If you could clarify what you mean (are you refusing to say whether or not you'd be neutral?), then, I'd appreciate that, too.
Thanks.

To: His Imperial and Apostolic Royal Majesty Francis Joseph
From: Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern
Subject: Renewed Alliance of 1879

As for renewing our Duel Alliance of 1879, we are somewhat weary since the discussions your nation attended discussed actions to be taken against one of Germany's newest and largest allies, the Ottoman Empire. We feel that entering into a new alliance with the Austro-Hungarian Empire will only allow you to reinforce your military for combined actions against the Turkish people. So before we are ready to enter into a new alliance, we will need to see a show of good faith from the Royal Majesty Joseph towards Germany.


To: Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern
From: His Imperial and Apostolic Royal Majesty Franz Ferdinand

With my uncle’s recent unfortunate and tragic death, the burden of command so to speak has fallen on my shoulders. With my recent taking of power I am quite busy, so I will be brief and to the point.

Austria-Hungary has never made it any secret that it does not approve of the way the Ottoman Empire has treated its citizens, especially Christians. However, it has never shown any interest, and will not show any interest while I am on the thrown, in invading and conquering territories. I must make it clear however, that once the Ottoman Empire falls, for it will, Austria-Hungary will do what it feels it must do to secure the protection of its fellow Christians and all their possessions. Again, Austria-Hungary will not attack the Ottoman Empire.

I, as my uncle did, do not want any quarrel with our brother-nation Germany nor with you nor with your allies.

OOC:OoC: Just clearing up a couple of points. First, "Willi" and "Nikki" were very close friends and correspondents

Hmm... it's a tad sick when ruthless absolutists begin calling each other by their child names...

"Nikki's" wife was "Willi's" cousin through Victoria, no?

To:His exellency Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern
From:His majesty Karl Eitel Friedrich Zephyrinus Ludwig von Hohenzollern(Carol I)
Subject: Contracts and Pacts

Excellent! I will have my armaments minister negotiate the details with an envoy of your choosing.

As for an alliance I believe that it is favourable as the situation in the area seems to be growing tense and an alliance will serve to deter any outside aggression and will bring both our nations closer together.

OOC: Umm, I'm going to go with the fact that the Kaiser wasn't thinking properly when he wrote the letter

IC: Dearest Nikki,

I greatly appologize for that last letter. You see, after I had heard the French were breaking such an alliance (one that I hadn't yet consented to) I became rather dissheveled, as you might understand. The damned Latin Bastards backstabbed me! Thus I poured myself to madness, when I recieved your letter. I told an aide to write something. When I finally read what he wrote, it was too late! The dumb bastard is rotting in jail; I do greatly apologize again.

Anyways, how is the family? I assume Alix is doing well? I hear news of darling Anistacia growing well! When might that cousin of mine acquire you a hearty boy? Ahh, well we can't have everything, no?

As to politics: yes I would be happy to steer clear of a war between ourselves. It would do us a great harm, and I would enjoy a visit soon! However, I have some "plans" over in the New World that I would be glad if you would consent to. You see, these damned Latin countries are too poor to pay me back for several things that I have given to them. Eddy was mentioning their debts too. So I have decided that a proper invasion is in order, unless I get all I want. So here is my deal: I look the other way in Habsburgia, if you leave me alone in Rumania (he is quite a fool sometimes) and let me do what I wish in America. I'm sure you would agree to such simple terms.

Willi

ooc: Whoever is playing as Germany (I am a confused!) could you send me a TG with instant messanger info... I have a few ideas!

OOC: AS I will be undertaking a few important matters within my own life at the moment, Parthini will be taking over Germany's involvement until I'm ready to come back.

To His Imperial Majesty by the Grace of God, Wilhelm II Hohenzollern, German Emperor and King of Prussia

Ah, Willi!
All too well do I understand how difficult aides can be! If you only knew, if I had even enough breath to tell you, how much I despise that terrible Dutch Premier of mine, Witte! I really think you had the right idea with getting rid of Bismarck--ambitious men in government simply aren't trustworthy.
Sweet Alix is well, as are all the girls (though little Stasi is at that precocious age, constantly pestering Mashka, who seems to enjoy the attention, at least). I hear your dashing eldest has got himself an American opera singer for a mistress, now--I trust his good Teutonic judgment is better than that of my swooning brother Misha, at least, and I'm equally sure he's enjoying himself. Love is a dangerous thing--I remember all too well my father's cruel opposition to the match between myself and lovely Alix. And she's a princess, through and through.
But enough--it's a beautiful summer, even here up north. I was thinking we might go yachting together on the Baltic, just the families, if you can break away long enough. And perhaps a hunt this winter would be in order, for just us menfolk.
As for the politics, of course it's always a matter of getting our governments to obey their rightful masters. Like wilful beasts. But not even Witte and the most ardent of the Neoslavists could object to Germany's assumption of her proper place in world affairs, especially if I buy them off with assurances of Slavic "liberty." As for Wien, I can say I wouldn't mind even seeing a Hohenzollern on that throne, one day. Sad about old Franz Josef, of course (what dangerous contraptions!), but the truth is I never really saw eye-to-eye with the man. Don't have much hope with his nephew, either.
Your cousin Old Karl down in Bucuresti is alright, though. He's been nosing around about Bessarabia and some old Danubian castle called Silistra, but I think he'll probably be satisfied with someone just treating him with a little respect, for once. And if things go poorly with the Austrians, I'd be only too happy to placate him with the old bone of Transylvania.
But enough already with all this tedious statecraft!
Even as far away as I am, I'm sure I'm boring you to pieces. Do write me back on the yacht-trip--one can't be sure how long this fine weather will last. And I hope to see you soon!
May God be with you!

Your loving Nikki

His Imperial Majesty by the Grace of God, Nikolai II Aleksandrovich Romanov, Emperor and Autocrat of All the Russias, King of Poland, Grand Duke of Finland, and of other lands

July 25, 1903. Sofia - Eastern Palace

From: HRH Princess Anne of Bulgaria
To: Kaiser Wilhelm II of the German Empire

I am sorry about the loss of Franz Josef of Austria-Hungary, Victoria of the United Kingdom and so on and several of our friends over the last few years. I know that grief has been very hard on both of us and that we both long to have met and remembered them in a better way. It is clear that after my mother Maria-Louise fell ill that I was just shattered inside as Emperor Nicholas of Russia was and every one around the royal courts of Europe was as well. I appreciated your attendance at the coronation of my father as the new King of Bulgaria in Sofia and thank you and Emperor Nicholas of Russia and families for also helping my father's attendants open the doors to the National Parliament's main chamber during the ceremonies. We hope that everything will be better for both of us and our nations and I hope to visit you pretty soon.

-Love, Princess Anne of Bulgaria.

From: Kaiser Wilhelm II
To: HRH Anne of Bulgaria

I was most happy to accomodate your father in the great events that have happened, and I want you to know that if there is anything you, or your family needs, please, just ask and I would love to help your family.
How is your father? He has not written since? I assume he has been very busy after what has happened. Do tell him to write.

Love,
Wilhelm
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From Kaiser Wilhelm
To: Tzar Nicolas

I would most enjoy a jaunt with you and the family. It would clear my mind from these damned Latins.
Ever since those idiot frogs broke that pact, things with that race have just declined. The Italians aren't happy with me, the frogs just want Lorraine, and now these fools in Venezuela haven't payed their dues! I think that if they do not pay up soon, I shall have to teach them a lesson in Teutonic Discipline! A nice colony where I can get good coffee would be nice, too.
Alas, I shall get away and visit you and the children. Edward has been too quiet lately. I think he agrees with me on the Venezuelan problem. Time is short, and I am behind! I shall see you soon.

Willi

Berlin Times

November 17, 1903

Kaiser Invites Wright Brothers
Wishes to Discover New "Air-Plane"

Yesterday, Kasier Wilhelm II sent and invitation to Wilbur and Orville Wright to discuss and show their new invention the "Air-Plane." Their historic flight above ground has prompted the Kaiser to perhaps use these new inventions to "further the human race." Their expenses have all been paid by the Hohenzollern family and they are expected to give their replies within the month.

OOC: I am trying to reconsolodate all my alliance things when NS erased everything I wrote. So these posts are going to be crappy and blunt.

IC:

From: Germany
To: Rumania

I would like to seek a non-formal treaty with our Hohenzollern relatives. Basically, I would like to continue to build up Rumania economically, and would also be willing to provide military assistance should Rumania need it. However, I would not like to be caught up in too many entangleing alliances. I hope you understand.

Yours,
Willi

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To: Austria Hungary
From: Germany

Sorry I was unable to reply to your wishes for rediscussing the Duel Alliance. Other matters were pertaining and I apologize.

I believe that Austria Hungary has performed in a manner which is pleasing in the eyes of the entire world. Therefore, I propose a new Duel Alliance:

-Germany and Austria Hungary will provide military assistance to each other, should one of the signatories be agressively attacked by two or more opposing powers
-Tariffs will be lowered and economic benefits will become more prevalent with this alliance
-Each member will actively seek treaties and alliances with the other's allies
-Peaceful means will be attempted before engaging in hostile activities
-Austria Hungary and Germany and others will agree to combat the Evils of Socialism that are pervading in the countries of Europe
-The Alliance wil come into effect Febuary 1, 1904 and will be rediscussed in 10 years' time

Yours,
Wilhelm

To: Kaiser Wilhelm II
From: His Imperial and Apostolic Royal Majesty Franz Ferdinand

We find these terms to be excellent, and I hope that this duel alliance will benefit both our nations for the future.

Ultimatum on Venezuelan Debts

January 3, 1904

The German Empire and The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland hereby state that unless Venezuela begins payment of debts to the countries of the world, that these Empires will be forced to occupy Venezuela until such debts are paid. 10% of said debts must be payed for within the week, or else measures will be taken.

Official German Statement

Venezuela has not responded with any monetary devices. The Kasier therefore believes that they are unwilling to meet the demands of the world and therefore will be punished. The 1st and 2nd Fleets that have been stationed in the Atlantic will begin naval bombardment of key port cities until we recieve word that they are willing to negotiate. They are also on alert to capture any Venezuelan naval equipment.

The 4th-6th Army Corps have also been alerted and are headed to the region in case land intervention is needed.

To:His exellency Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern
From:His majesty Karl Eitel Friedrich Zephyrinus Ludwig von Hohenzollern(Carol I)

A non-formal treat is both understandable and acceptable as a show of goodwill and friendship beween Romania and Germny, further economic aid is most welcome aswell.

We hope that our relationship remain a close and prosperous one.

With regards,
Karl

In response to the refusal of the Venezualans to respond to the ultimatum the British forces in Guiana are mobilised. The militia have taken up positions covering the colony's borders and the 2 regular regiments have set up depots near the Venezualan border from which to operate. The South Atlantic Fleet has moved from dock and has taken up positions covering the Venezualan coastlines and in support of the German fleets, ready to begin bombardment in unison with Gemran forces.

To: Local German Commander
From: General Robertson, British Expeditionary Force Commander

My colleague, I am hereby authorised to allow full use fo British facilities in Guiana to the German forces. This includes basic naval facilities at Georgetown and the 2 new depots established in the Venezualan border. i can issue your troops with any supplies that they may need, from food to ammunition, however our ammunition calibers are different with my forces issued with .303 caliber (7.6962mm) and yours are 7.62mm. However if you wish to land your own ammunition I would be pleased to offer storage space for it at the depots and to provide transport up to the front lines.

Finally, I wish to know whether you would like my men to assist yours when time for the occupation occurs, I know that they would be glad to assist you in this matter and that I have no qualms with it. If however you would like it as a totally German exercise then I understand entirely and will no tpress the matter further.

Concerned about European rumblings at Venezuela, the US Navy reinforces its Caribbean squadron. The reinforced squadron now consists of 2 cruisers, 5 Destroyers and 4 gunboats, plus 4 submarines based at Puerto Rico.

The Atlantic fleet concentrates at Hampton Roads and conducts training exercises.

ooc
Parthini, please see this thread
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=9361027&postcount=935

"Herr Reichmann!"

A tall, pale man turned around. Even though he was aboard one of the dirtiest ships in the fleet, his boots were polished, his hat pristene, and his shirt was unstained. He was only 25, and a Major but had the respect, or fear, of everyone he met, and was in charge of the Venezuelan invasion. He was very skinny, and he wore a monacle, as well as carrying around a cup of tea, that never seemed to spill. (this guy will never die)

"Vat is it!"
"A message from the British, Herr Reichmann!"

Major Manfred Zelig von Reichmann stared at the poor private. He grabbed the note but wouldn't pull it back. He just stared. The private's knees began to weaken, and he gulped, until Major Reichmann yanked it back, causing the private to stagger, then run back to his cabin. Major Reichmann then took another sip of tea.

"Hmmm... zee British vant to help us," he said to no one in particular. Several sailors nearby stared at the Major. "Fine," he yelled to the sailors who immediately ran back inside, "Zey can help us. Vee can use zere help, but zee Deutches vill have control of zee entire country!"

To: General Robertson
From: Major Reichmann

Your offers of British assistance are greatly appreciated. However, there will be no need for assistance in holding the country once their armed forces are dealt with. The German army can work independantly. We thank you for the offer though. We will also deliver our own ammunition, and ask that it can be stored safely in the new depots.

OOC: Hmm... your right. I'm not that obsessed about this venture. Close though.

My predecessor never really gave me any information about my army so I just guessed, and apparently WAY overshot. I'll edit everything.

I'm only sending 2 Corps this time, but the fleet numbers stay the same.

thread started for the invasion of Venezuela

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=9361432#post9361432

Military thread for general RP purposes here
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=427277&highlight=alternate+history+military

typical German Army corps looks like this
http://www.worldwar1.com/maps/sfga02.gif

size is here
http://www.worldwar1.com/sfgarmy.htm

1914 naval organization (just adjust for correct ships)http://www.gwpda.org/naval/fdgn0001.htm

German ships can be found here
http://www.wtj.com/games/battlefleet_1900/ships_de.htm

and here

http://www.battleships-cruisers.co.uk/german.htm

General Robertson was glad that the Germans had accepted his proffered help. Hi men could use the extra training a short war would bring.

"Right lads, get this depot cleaned up!" he ordered to a bunch of logistics corps men "The Germans will want their ammo here soon"

Robertson was a fearful man, he had risen from the ranks of Private and was well built with rough features and scars on his arms. He was deterimined, you had to be to be commissioned from the ranks, and had his eye set on one job: Field Marshall, the highest rank in the British army*.

The British top brass had wanted this job done quickly, efficiently and with low casualties so they had sent Robertson who they could rely on to get the job done.

Right now he was planning using his 2 regiments (The Queen's Royal West Surrey and The Gordon Highlanders) as elite forces to make strategic raids over the border to destabilise the country whilst his militia held the borders. The marines over which he had little jurisdiction would be used to make amphibious landings and raids along the coastline. The Commander-in-Chief of the Forces; Field Marshal Earl Roberts, had warned him personally not to get too entangled into a drawn out war and leave the hard fighting to the Germans. His mission was to merely draw any Venezuelan troops towards the border and away from the coast so that a full amphibious landing could take place, whilst causing as much chaos to the command structure as possible. It would be a difficult task but one at which Robertson was determined to excel.

Out of the corner of his eye Robertson saw three squadrons of the British Fleet move into shore bombardment positions whilst the rest waited in Georgetown harbour ready to move up and replace the other ships when they became fatigued.

"Yes" Robertson thought "This would be a good war."

*he got this promotion historically in 1920

Official Dialogue from the Free Republic of Brazil.

We believe the Involvement and any actions of your forces in Venezuela is your own Prerogative... we are very much aware of the reign of the brutal and sometimes incompetant reign of the Caudillos in that country. we hope you can bring order to venuezuela and will assist Militarily if needed.

On another note we Believe it is Imperative for such a Large nation like ourselves to Improve our Military and Naval forces. any assistance on this matter will be appreciated... we are willing to buy Military equipment and ships also.. ( R.L. I dont know much about Military statistics)

thank you for your time

President Alves

Federal republic of Brazil....

From: The German Empire
To: The Free Republic of Brazil

We thank you for your faith in our expedition and express our desire that it be known that this expedition is in the interest of the Venezuelan People. We plan to assist the Venezuelans in rebuilding their country and plan to help rebuild their government. However, given the current status of the country, this will take time. We ask that the nations of the world believe us.

In other matters, the German Army would be willing to supply Brazil with arms. Currently, our navy is busy with other matters so we will be unable to assist Brazil in the construction of a Navy. However, we would be willing to provide the Brazilian Army with weapons and ammunition.

To the german Government

From president Alves of Brazil....

We would like to buy a small army from your nation. This includes Armaments, Weaponry and adequate training for my troops.. As we believe Germany to be a efficient and brave fighting force......

Could you please suggest a package that would be suitable for my country...

Also speaking would you be interested in a free trade agreement.. this could be benificial to both our nations... You get access to Brazils Vast Resources and we get access to German Infrastructure and perhaps aid..

Please let us know...

Yours Faithfully

President Alves, Free Republic of Brazil..

The German Army is currently using Mauser 98 Rifles and is willing to sell them in bulk, depending on the size of your army; you would have to specify. We also use 7.7 cm artillery guns which would be of use to a nation such as yours. Prussian Officers and NCOs are also available for training of new armies once your new rifles are shipped.

We also would gladly accept your offer of free trade. We feel that such a plan would help both of our nations.

OOC: Decide how big your army is/was in RL. Usually, it's 5% with half being support, unless you have manditory service. which then the numbers are much higher.

OFFICIAL UNVEILING OF NEW TREATY WITH GERMANY

The new treaty with Germany is currently awaiting a signature and can be found here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=9378959)

In the United States, the German occupation of Venezuela is not viewed with happiness. An increasing number of speeches occur in Congress condemning the move, while the Press condemns it even more. Forced to act, the McKinley Administration, in its final year in office, quietly makes it position known. The Germans must give a timetable for its withdrawal, or political pressure will force the US government to react to the situation.

Meanwhile, the US government invites the leaders of the nations in the Western Hemisphere to a conference in Washington to discuss debt relief, the proposal by Chago to end the practice of military intervention to collect debts and a proposal for modifying international law to end that practice.

This relieves some of the pressure on the US government in the Press and in Congres, but it lies just below the surface.

secret IC
The US Navy secretly begins sending hired merchant vessels to Ulithi, Truk, Iceland, Greenland and the Danish Virgin Islands to determine how useful they would be for naval operations (on either side), and fortifications in the Philippines, Panama and in the US suddenly get a large surge in funding.

Statement from Kaiser Wilhelm II, sent to all German Newspapers and various other news sources around the globe.

August 2, 1904

Fellow Teutons, friends of the Empire, and watchers around the globe,

I, the esteemed Kaiser of the German Empire and King of Prussia, wish to first proclaim how wonderfully the German, and our friends the British, navies performed in Venezuela. Acting swiftly, and without remorse for the vile debtors, the situation there was ended with the surrender of the entirety of Venezuela to Germany. It was a great day indeed... *continues on about how great everything was, especially Robertson of the British and a relatively unknown Major, now Colonel, Reichmann*

...Unfortunately, several uninformed barbarians have decried such actions as "breaking the Monroe Doctrine." The Monroe Doctrine is nothing but an excuse for The United States to claim the entirety of the Americas for themselves; an Imperial doctrine to make their self-righteous claims satisfied. I, the Kaiser of Germany hereby declare the Wilhelm Doctrine: No peoples from North of the Tropic of Cancer shall lay claim to those south of it! Cuba Puerto Rico, The Phillippeans, and all of the various oppressed Pacific peoples shall be released from the vile grip of American Imperialism. German people, should protect the poor, innocents, from tyrannical, decietful liars.

They ask us for a deadline in which we retreat from our glorious victories. It is as we demanded: when all debts are paid to the Empire, and others which have true claims from which the theives of Venezuela have stolen. Once true and proper people are elected to office in Venezuela shall we then pull our forces. However, such time is unknowable, as the instituions of Venzuela have been throughly damaged by the previous regime. It could take 3 or 300 years. To even our brightest economists, this is unknown.

Fare thee well, friends, allies! And to those who oppose us, Iron Death!

Breaking News!

August 4, 1904

Kaiser Wilhelm, after returning from German East Africa has been struck with a sudden fever, and has been bedded. He became rather ill on the 3rd and was sent to bed for an indefinate time, early this morning. Chancellor Bulow was quoted as saying, "The Kaiser is in an unknown state at this time. We ask for prayers and for all loyal Teutons to keep him in a good thoughts as he fights the toughest Battle for Germany yet!"

This may also explain the rather rash statements made by the Kaiser when he delivered his message about the situation in Venezuela. Bulow has also stated that the Germans are still discussing a timetable with others about the situation in Venezuela.

August 10, 1904 - German Embassy, Sofia...

From: HRH Princess Maria Carolina of Bulgaria (the Youngest of the royal family)
To: The People and Government of the German Empire

It has come to my attention that the Emperor is not well and I am utterly dismayed to hear about how everything is falling apart in Venezuela... It is a regret that I should share with not only the government, but the people of Germany... Forgive me if I sound crazy, but these turns in events could prove to be complete disaster and would prove to be detrimental to everyone's interest in Europe as well as the best interests of the Empire and its allied partners.

To: Chancellor Bulow
From: King Edward VII

I would like to express mine and my people's deep sorrow and sadness upon hearing the news of my nephew's sickness. I can only hope that it will not last long and that he shall return to duty shortly. He is a great ruler for his people and we hope that he will return to good health quickly so that he may continue his work.

To: Chancellor Bulow
From: His majesty Karl Eitel Friedrich Zephyrinus Ludwig von Hohenzollern(Carol I)
Via: Dr. Albert Kaufman, personal physician to his majesty King Carol I.

I am saddened to hear that my dear kaiser wilhelm was struck down with illness and would like to express my deepest wishes for him to recover as soon as possible. I have sent my personnal physician aswell to look after my dear cousin who bears this message and is one of my most loyal servants.

With Regards,
Karl Eitel Friedrich Zephyrinus Ludwig von Hohenzollern

September 3, 1904

The Kaiser has fallen into a sort of coma as of the past week. His breathing is steady but he has not woken as of late. Hopes are somewhat piqued at the fact that he has not fallen as yet. A period of prayer will be held throughout German possessions tommorow at noon.

Crown Prince Wilhelm is expected to take his father's place, sharing power with the Chancellor, until matters change.

To: Chancellor Bulow
From:Ottoman Government

We sorry to hear about the Kaiser being ill, we hope that he'll recover to lead his great nation to a path of greatest. To the point of the matter, we need you help in our conquest of Najd, and crushing the Saudis...whatever you can send to help us will be good, we understand if you can't at the moment help us, do this sad event..

Excerpt from a Letter to various German Newspapers

...The thoughts and prayers of the Boer people are with the German Empire these days as we are all concerned for the health of the Kaiser. The Boer people share blood with the Germans, and now we will share in your hopes and prayers.

May God Bless Germany and Preserve the Kaiser

[signed] Louis Botha

Writing as Vas Pokhoronim:
Nikolai II Aleksandrovich Romanov and his dear wife, the Empress Aleksandra, and their newborn son Aleksei have departed Sankt-Peterburg by the fastest train available to Berlin, in order to be by the side of their beloved cousin Wilhelm during his illness.
The Tsar's uncle, Grand Duke Vladimir, has been appointed Regent during his nephew's absence, though his duties are expected to remain largely ceremonial . . .

To: Chancellor Bulow
From: His majesty Karl Eitel Friedrich Zephyrinus Ludwig von Hohenzollern(Carol I)

Upon hearing the seariousness of the illness which has befallen my dear kaiser wilhelm I immediately embarked on the journey to be at his side. Expect my timely arrival.

(ooc: writing as Kordo / Austria-Hungary)

To: Crown Prince Wilhelm
From: His Imperial and Apostolic Royal Majesty Franz Ferdinand

I am very sorry to hear of the heart breaking tragedy that has befallen your father. I and my uncle have often worked with him and with your great nation of Germany. I sincerely hope that he is able to recover swiftly and I pray that you and your nation will remain strong. I will pray for you father’s recover.

President Ecuarren accepts the invitation of the United States of America to a Pan-American Summit. We also courteously remind the German Kaiser to remember the just fate of the dictator Maximillian at the hands of the Mexican people in the last century, and urge him to not let Venezuela become a similar graveyard for his countrymen.

The Chancellor reminds the President of Chile that the German Empire is not as foolish as the French pig-dogs. It does not have plans to turn Venezuela into a simple province of the Empire. Rather, it plans to restore Venezuela to its former glory, following the path of German ingenuity.

OOC: Speaking of which...

IC: Fulfilling their promises of developing Venezuela while they extract the payments, a German Survey Team has been sent, including Geologists, Businessmen, Agriculturists, Biologists, Surveyors, Doctors, and Railroad prospectors. They will evaluate the coastal region, seeing where Germany should begin building a railroad to connect the country. Also, schools have been rebuilt and the curriculum altered to include German as a Second Language. Manditory education for all Venezuelans under age 12, beginning next year.

Militarily, a Venezuelan Militia, styled on the German Army is being planned. However, manditory service has not been implimented, as there is still a large German Armed Forces precence. In the jungles and mountains to the south, there is still some resistance to German occupation. Efforts are being planned to wipe them out, however, an Amnesty is in place until September of next year. Lastly, in response to American hostility, 2 Battleships, 3 cruisers, and 10 Destroyers have been relocated to the Mediterranean Base in Syracuse, as a sign of good faith among the German Navy.

ooc
hostility? what hostility? Surely you don't mean the press? (chuckle)
seriously though, what is the size of the German Fleet in the Caribbean Sea (the one that I assume hung around after the invasion)

IC
In the US, dozens of stories ran in the American papers about the German explotiation of Venezuela. Other stories discussed the brutal suppression of the native revolt in German Southwest Africa in the 1890s, and similar brutality in the Belgian Congo (occ historically, this was just coming out now in the World Press... very embarrassing for the Belgians). In general the American Press had found an easy target, European Imperialism, and an ideal representative, the Germans. Feeling was growing in the US for the US government to take action, whether it wanted to or not.

Secret

To the German Government

Brazil thamks you for your offer and graciously accepts.... we do not have consription in our national army so 5% of 18 million brazilians= 900,000 with roughly 450,000 troops in the army...

Our army is Ill equiped and trained although loyal to the government. something of a rarity in this region.. we would like fresh armaments fo the artillery regiments and would like a general upgrade to the army... In terms of training and equipment...

we hereby make the free trade agreement official and welcome any German activity in Brazil that will be conducive to our economy and people.

Thank you for your time

President Alves

Free republic of Brazil

OOC: Yeesh! Americans are dicks :p (I live in Texas :D)

I originally had 4 battleships and 7 cruisers and like 25 destroyers. The Young Willi is very trusting, and somewhat naive.

IC: The German Empire would be delighted to assist Brazil in building their Army. We would be willing to send you 100,000 Mauser 98s and continue to supply the army for the next 2 years (until 1907). We can also send you (I'm not sure how many artillery pieces you need). Suppliers are also happy to keep steady production of ammunition for the army. If possible, Germany would like to build an arms plant in Rio to be handed over to the Brazilian Government when you are fully supplied.

Signed,
Crown Prince Wilhelm

December 12, 1904

In a somewhat strange move by the General Staff, Colonel Reichmann has been pull out of command from the Arabian Expedition. He is replaced by Colonel Hans Schmidt, who also preformed spectacularly in Venezuela.

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OOC: I'm assuming the Union business happened as it did.

IC: December 30, Chicago Illinois

A tall, sharply dressed man stepped into the bar. He took off his coat that was draping over his right shoulder, and cleaned his monacle. He stepped over to the bartender and ordered a cup of tea. "Wha, you nuts? This is a bar..." The Man stared at him, and the despair in the bartender's eyes grew. "I... I'm sure I could... Mary! Get some tea, NOW!... get some tea for you ss... sir..."

The man turned around and looked around in the bar. Vere is zees "Big Bill Haywood?"

"S..sir? Are you looking for someone?"

The man turned around. "Yes. A man named 'Big Bill' Haywood." The bar tender pointed at a table with a man with an eye patch.

The man stepped over to the table, "You are 'Big Bill'?"

"Yessiree! An' who micha be?"

"I am Colonel Manfred Zelig von Reichmann. I am here to discuss zee labor movement unt how zee Fatherland might be villing to assist."

May 13, 1905

German Fleet Attacks Morocco
Plans to Unite Morocco with Fellow Muslim Turks

In an unprecidented strike, the German Fleet that was previously stationed in Syracuse, launched a sneak attack on Morocco, claiming that "the Mohametans should be united under the Banner of the Porte." The Mediterranean Fleet, consisting of 7 Battleships, 9 Cruisers and around 20 Destroyers began to blockade and bombard Morocco. It is expected that several Brigades are to land sometime next month.

After surveliance, the next stage of Venezuela's recouperation is transportation. Several new schools have already been built and a German styled University is even planned in Caracas. Geologists have discovered several petrolium deposits around Maracaibo, however, nothing is planned. Several copper and tin mines, as well as iron were found in the mountains in the south. Most of the resistance has collapsed with the general acceptance, and even delight of the German occupation. The civil war ended and the Soldiers weren't the ruthless "huns" that most people had thought of. In fact, some "relationships" have sprouted out of the chaos. Strangly enough, a rise in pregnancies has happened causing the amount of births to be expected to rise within the next few months. This has caused relative alarm among developers. Hospitals have immediately been planned or rebuilt, and sanitation development is also planned. Lastly, railroads connecting to every major city have been planned. With most of the rebels quitting and expected immigration from Germany, enough labor is available.

Apparently, you've been issued an ultimatum (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=436804&highlight=morocco) by Spain. I don't know exactly where they put it, and I can't really find your invasion of Morocco, which is what it's connected with, but Italy is already talking about going to war on Spain's behalf against YOU.
You know, when I went to to war against Austria, I more than half expected to have my ass handed to me. Somehow, now, I don't think that's what's going to happen . . .

he already responded to it and he pulled out so it doesnt matter because he had no support in his expedition

As the Kaiser regains his full health king Carol is to visit him one last time to compliment him on his Legendary Hohentzollern Constitution then set on a long journey home (detouring through Russia).

OOC: Yeah, I saw it. I realised I didn't need Morocco and left. It was a big screwup on my part. But I remember...

IC: The Kaiser wishes his friends and relatives a good trip to their homes, and also promises swift retibution if the Austrians should harm their escorts.

Mongolia requests aid in its potential independence fight with China. Any weapons, soldiers, and/or supplies that could be spared are greatly welcome. We have vast space and resources that we cannot tap and believe it would be profitable if you helped us.

(OoC: I assume here that the german factories in Romania are ,at least in a majority, German)
To: Kaiser wilhelm
From: King Karl (carol I)

Greetings dear cousin, I hope you and your family are faring well.

As you may already my kingdom is in a state of war and I hope you understand if I assumed temporary control over the German arms factory and steel mill to help supply our forces as logistics are invaluble at these times. Of course an agreement to compensate you can be worked out after the war is over, Which I hope to be much soon.

Yours sincerly,
Karl

From: Kaiser Wilhelm
To: King Karl I

Germany, has already assisted Russia in producing weapons and would gladly help Rumania in any way possible. We can work out the details after the war, of course.

Germany is sending an additional 2 divisions to Istanbul to begin assisting the Porte in the occupation of Persia. Additionally, 3 BB1, and several cruisers are expected to begin patrolling the Aegean and Adriatic for Pirates, as reports are arriving of attacks on Germany's allies.

The German commander in chief, Mediterranean Squadron, wishes to report that a protected cruiser (you pick the name) has been torpedoed and sunk by mistake by the Italian Navy who thought it was a Russian cruiser. He also reports that Russian and German protected cruisers exchanged fire and damaged one another by mistake near Syracuse. He also reports that the local population has become unfriendly (not hostile, just rude and quick to hike prices) and that Italian troop strength has increased substantially near Syracuse.

ooc
what a mess Sicily is, read the war thread for full details. Believe or not, your ship was the unlucky winner, it could have been any of six choices (nationalities) who got sunk. I assume the British were wise enough to stay in Malta for the moment and avoided the mess (since he isn't around at the moment).

OOC: Yeah, I declared war. The Italians had the nerve to sink it then demand that I leave. That and we in Germany are REALLY bored.

January 2, 1906

WAR!
Kaiser Promises to Unite all Germans with War.

After several ruthless attacks by Italian Cowards, the German Army has responded. Several Armies have been created and are heading to Italy. However, Austria-Hungary has explained its foolishness and has to be dealt with.

The Kaiser has made a statement declaring that all Germans should join their brothers and rise up against the aging Hapsburgs and join the new, strong German Empire. The Kaiser has also changed his title to Emperor of All Germans and has promised "iron death" to all who oppose him.

The German Navy, learning from the lessons of the Mediterranean have begun rethinking their naval plans. Pre-Dreadnoughts and protected cruisers have been deemed a thing of the past and are being replaced with plans for more Dreadnoughts. Centrilized fire, like the Americans, is also being researched as a means of putting as much fire there as possible. Also, less Battleships and more Cruisers and Destroyers are planned, because with the German Influence so extended, Battleships are too slow.

Oil, after being discovered in Venezuela is also being proposed for a means of fuel. Being more efficent and more abundant, it would make the Navy's plans much easier.

Lastly, the Navy in the Azores is being sent to Gibralter to recoal and then plans to attack the Balearic Isles, hopefully to tie up the French and Italian Navies.

In the Army, Hindenburg is sacked and Schleiffen is told to "do or die" with France, but leave Belgum alone.

Meanwhile, the Armies in the Sudentend and Tyrol are told to halt and wait for the League Counterattack. The occupied Czechs are told that they are being liberated, as per the Russian statements. Germany must first use their land to crush the Hapsburg snake.

Trenches are dug and the winter is waited out, for now. In France, more and more reserves are pulled up and begin to head to the Rhine region (north of Alsace) to begin the defense. As of yet, no attack is planned.

Mongolia awaits a response from the German Empire.

Statements from the German Empire:

Victory on all fronts!

Russians Take Key city of Szolnok

German Army Holds French, Pushes To Metz

French Atlantic Navy Crippled, Tirpitz a German Hero

French Begin 9th Crusade Against Turks! Kaiser Condemns

To:Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Hohenzollern
From: Ottoman Government

Dear Kaiser
We request your help in rebuilding the Ottoman Fleet, we request that your shipyards build the following for us

8 Dreadnoughts class Battleships
10 Battlecruisers
16 Cruisers
18 Light Cruisers
24 Destoryers
30 Torpedo Boats
10 U-Boats

Note we are willing to pay this massive order over the couse of time, in a series of payment plans to your goverment, yet we ask for discount for fighting your side in this war.

To: German Government
From: Emperor Gojong

We in Korea are modernizing, but are experiencing a shortage of brainpower. We are sending our students abroad as part of an overall push for modernization, but we'd like to bring some of that education to us. We have heard much of the universities of Germany, and we'd like to ask if you'd help us in making a National University of our own.

From: Germany
To: Ottomans

We will confirm your order and begin production very soon. Our own navy has plans to begin reduction and thus, more room will be made for your orders. The entire fleet should be ready by 1915 at the latest. We will discuss payment at a later time. Your loyalty will be the down payment.

To: Korea

Even though you were close with the foolish Austrians, we will ignore that and agree to build a University in Seoul. However, our only requirement is that German be manditory for all attendees, as that is our policy for all German Universities.

To:My Dear cousin Kaiser Wilhelm
From: Your humble Cousin Karl in Romania

Ha Ha! once again the proud Hohenzollern have shown their strength! Victory! of course the Russian, Turks and my neighbors did pretty well themselves too. Anyways we will be returning the arms factories back into your hands gradually -these things take time-

Also we were wondering here in Romania if you are intrested in developing my oilfields? my prime minister tells me that they are valuable, I don't know whats that black goo is for anyways, but he showed a nifty engine that runs on that stuff and tells me about all sorts of things that can be done with it and recomended some English-Turkish company working somewhere in Arabia, but I thought if it is valubale then I should try you first, personally I 'd prefer if you could develop our Iron and Coal and expand that steelmill, Steel now that's the way to go...

Well hope to here from you soon...

Yours,
Karl

To: German Govt
From: Herbert Henry Asquith - Chancellor of the Exchequer, Great Britain

My dear German colleagues, I must first offer you congratulations for your glorious triumph against the forces of the League. It truely is a greta stroke for freedom in Europe.

Now to business, I am unfortunately forced to request that the loans paid to Germany during the war are now repaid with all due interest. It is unfortunate that this must happen so soon but due to this damned recession my government feels the need for any extra capital that we can lay our hands on.

These debts must be repaid in full but I can offer you the following repayment strategy; repayment of debts over a 15 year period, with 6.67% of the total amount repaid each year (plus applicable interest) until the end of the scheme in 15 years time. This should allow you ample time to set aside such money that is required and does not impact too heavily upon your country's budget.

I again apologise for the need for repayment so soon but am sure that you understand the reasons why this is necessary. I wish you good luck and prosperity for the future.

The Republic of Albania badly needs to modernize it's agricultural sector (87% percent of the countries population). Many (90%) of the countries population use out-dated technoligy (wooden plows for example). We would be greatfull for any aid Germany provided in this regard.

-Ilir Meta, Prime Minister of Albania, Socialist Party

Germany is willing to help Albania with her agricultural sectors by providing proper farming equipment and free education for all albanians who wish to attend German schools.

Parthini']Germany is willing to help Albania with her agricultural sectors by providing proper farming equipment and free education for all albanians who wish to attend German schools.

Albania thanks Germany for it's generosity and greatfully accepts it's offer of aid. When can the first shipments be expected?

Ilir Meta, Prime Minister of Albania, Socialist Party

Would the German government be willing to send Experts and provide capital to help in the direction and planning of our countries land reform. Doing so would greatly increase the living standirds of Albania's peasants (87 percent of the population).

Ilir Meta, Prime Minister of Albania, Socialist Party

Proposed Union Flag:

http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/6981/union1m8wk.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Proposed Union Flag:

http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/6981/union1m8wk.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

OOC:
No Union has been agreed to by the mods. Furthermore you have not given any indictcation how this is realisticaly going to happen..

OOC:
No Union has been agreed to by the mods. Furthermore you have not given any indictcation how this is realisticaly going to happen..

ooc
actually Sharina and I agreed to it, we are the other two mods, and he is the third mod.. I have misgivings, but we will see what happens. Incidently, he has good credentials with a degree in History, and I also have a degree in history and have been reading history books since I was in the 2nd Grade in 1969, particularly 20th Century European, American and Military history... its kind of an obsession of mine.

Please drop the subject for now.

OOC:
Its not like I'm unwilling to accept it, it just has to be realistic, such an event for instance deserves it's own thread...

As the EU shows unifications do not happen quickly, it is totaly unrealistic to declare Germany and Russia unified in one year and move on. Such things take YEARS to occur. It has to be gradual with a real reasions behind the Germans deciding to give up their independence (the American States only United to form the USA because if they did not chaos would result).

So I've come up with a few examples of how such a union could occur and be realistic (I think everyone will agree with me on these).

1. German communists fail in their economic planning and the country goes into chaos/civil war. Russians intervene and save the German communist state. Germany has no choice but to unite with Russia if Russia wishes it.

2. War brakes out between Germany and surrounding countries, Russia intervenes to prevent German defeat and forces unification (extreme).

3. After several decades of mutual economic planning and political partnership a union gradualy develops (where talking 30 years or more, long term).

OOC:
Its not like I'm unwilling to accept it, it just has to be realistic, such an event for instance deserves it's own thread... .

Actually what happened is that the Germans fought a Civil War 1914-18, which the Reds won by inviting in the Russians. The West basically was unwilling to help the Non Red Germans, as Burgundy is in the way (the buffer state) and Italy figured anything that killed lots of Germans had to be a good thing after the Great War 1906-08

OOC: I misunderstood what was meant. I am not opposed to both the players running both states in partnership as players. I was simply opposed to the unrealistic notion of an actual unification between Germany or Russia, forming some superstate like Gerssia or Russiay.

The subject is dropped as I have no disagreement now that I understood what was meant...

OoC: I was just wondering when Germany turned worker's republic did it nationalise anything else other than jewish holdings (like forign businesses (especially Romanian))??

OOC: Meh, I had a really good rant going.

IC: Germany has done like Russia, so for now private industries are run by the Workers.

And we didn't nationalize the Jewish holdings... sheesh! We're not Nazis.... We just kicked out the business leaders, some of whom we're Jews.

Parthini']OOC: Meh, I had a really good rant going.

IC: Germany has done like Russia, so for now private industries are run by the Workers.

And we didn't nationalize the Jewish holdings... sheesh! We're not Nazis.... We just kicked out the business leaders, some of whom we're Jews.

Oh you banished.. err.. sent them on their glorious voyage to find the promised land

OoC: I'm announcing the negotiations commencing in the Spring of 1921 between Moscow and Berlin pertaining to establishing mechanisms for the closer co-ordination of policy. These negotiations result in the following agreement for 1921:

In order to prevent future breaches of diplomatic policy from occurring among Europe's great communist powers, the Union of Social-Democratic Republics and the Workers' Republic of Germany are establishing a General Consultative Council on International and Common Policy at Warsaw, in combination with a joint military Revolutionary High Command located at Hamburg.

[OoC: Shamelessly plagiarized from the Turk-Arab Confederation. Thanks, guys.]

I. The Workers' Republic and the Union of Social-Democratic Republics will protect each other from all attacks.
II. There will be no restriction on trade and travel between the two states.
III. Criminals from one nation apprehended in another will be returned to their home state for trial.
IV. A right of passage will be granted, so that all states within the treaty may use each other's railroads and roads to transport goods and arms to the front in war and peacetime.
V. No foreign Power may base its troops within the signatory states' regions, without premission of the signatory states. For purposes of this Article, Russia, Poland, Ukraine, Finland, and Georgia shall not be construed as foreign to one another, nor to any sovereign republic as may be lawfully incorporated into the Union of Social-Democratic Republics under Article XLIV of the Union Basic Law, nor to Germany.
VI. The signatory states will consult one another, through the General Council and Revolutionary High Command, on all decisions pertinent to international affairs and state security.
VII. During times of war, the signatory states will be obliged to assist each other. No signatory state, however, shall issue a Declaration of War without first obtaining the advice and consent of the General Council at Warsaw. This shall not be construed as affecting the signatory states' right to defend their citizens and territories from foreign attacks.
VIII. The signatory states commit themselves to fully integrating their military command-and-control structures, as well as state security and intelligence services, by the end of 1926. Thereafter, if not before, the Revolutionary High Command will be the sole and supreme military authority for the signatory states, subject to the legitimate civil power of the signatory states as expressed through the General Council.


OoC: This is to be construed as the beginning of the process of eventual unification. In practice, until and unless modified, this means:

Parthini is the authority in all military development, and troop movements (including negotiations through territories), though Vas Pokhoronim controls actual declarations of war. Parthini is also in control of intelligence and exploration (North Pole, Space, etc.) and the development of WMDs and other military technologies. He is effectively acting as the "Left Hand" of Revolution, following the formulation of German Chancellor Karl Liebknecht.

Other than that, Vas Pokhoronim retains control over political and economic decisions and strategies. Among other things, he is acting as the "Right Hand" of Co-operation.

Both of us consult with one another and advise on any decision.

For the moment, both countries may still be considered sovereign, and Vas Pokhoronim's use of the term "Union" will be deliberately ambiguous but generally taken as referring to the USDR.

To:German Government
From:Ottoman Government

The Ottoman Government request to about 80 U-Boats from your shipyards, we are going to pay dollar for them, please tell us when they can be competed.

To:German Government
From:Ecuadorian Government

We will buy 20 of your newest tanks. We will be 1/3 now and 2/3 on the arrival.

To Ottomans

U-boat production is very high and used primarily for the Navy. However, for a good ally such as yourself, we can expect 80 to be built by 1927, as many are needed for ourself.

To Ecuador

Tanks are still an experimental thing and we are not ready to begin selling them throughout the world. However, possibly in a few years, and a little more friendliness to socialism, our stance might change

I think that the social government is one of the best systems of government.

I think that the social government is one of the best systems of government.

Yet you tried to make an anti communist pact? Do you know that socialist government is very closely related to communist government?

To:The Government of the Workers Republic of Germany
From:The Government of the United Kingdom of Romania

Greetings from his majesty and parliment, we would like to approach you with a proposition.

As you know, Romanian navy is not exactly known for being "modern" therefore we have sought lately to change that. We would like to attempt to purchase blueprints for the construction of a submarine. We hope a deal can be worked out between us.

Haiti wishes to open relations with Germany.

Krasnaya Zvezda, Moskva - 12 V 1922

BRITISH PRIME MINISTER OPENLY MOCKS THE HUNGER OF THE POOR

While the drought in Ukraine has as yet claimed few lives, nevertheless it has ruined many poor families and brought crushing poverty into the lives of tens of thousands more who had earlier prospered.

The rest of world has responded to the government's declaration of a state of emergency and decisive action by contributing aid or at least offering to sell grain for distribution to the poor. Even Colombia, putting aside a longtime hostility, has donated perhaps the largest contribution to the relief effort so far, while the United States has opened its markets to Union relief agencies.

Yesterday the British Prime Minister delivered the United Kingdom's gift to the Ukrainian people directly to the Union Embassy. What was it? A crate of caviar, a sack of potatoes, and a note suggesting that "perhaps [they] should be sent back to the Russian Empire [sic] to help feed the people of Ukraine."

Can there yet remain any question as to the moral distinction between the Socialist and capitalist modes of thought?

Telegram From Chaim Weizmann to Germany

The tiny nation of New Zion requires a form of transportation, the Zepplin seem's the most adequate, but first i have some questions, how fast can a Zeppelin travel? How many average riflemen can be carried on any one Zepplin? How much does a Zeppelin cost? How many men does it require to operate and maintain a Zepplin? And finally will you be able to supply Helium or will we have to purchase it from the Americans?

OOC: I'll have to get back to you on this. I'm guessing with bare minimum travel conditions, a company of paratroopers. They can go about 70MPH crusing and prolly around 95 fastest. They can travel 22000 ft, out of range of anything else, and can go probably 10000 miles without stopping. About 20 crew. Zeppelin cost is unknown. Takes about a year to build a good one. And you have to buy helium from America.

[OoC: There's a huge background to this in the Yugoslavian Thread (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=440871&page=8&pp=15)]

You cannot predict with such certainty the outcome of a military campaign. Do not even try to pretend to me that this is possible. You are evading justice and obstructing the peace process in an attempt to illegally seize the historically Serbian land of Kosovo. You have not answered any of the Council's concerns openly or honorably. The only obstruction to a solution is Tirana, which protects its terrorists behind the human shields of Albanian refugees. It sickens me, frankly.

You will permit French peacekeepers to do their jobs - which is to keep the peace, by effectively dealing with threats to it. Or the consequences will be dire for the current Albanian Government.

The Mediterranean Squadron of the Red Fleet is already returning from Spain to blockade the Albanian coast.

If you refuse, Red Army units will be ordered to fire on any Albanian that comes within range of our guns. After all, any of them might be a terrorist, and we must do whatever we can to keep the peace. And let me assure you, Mr. President, the range of our guns is long.

This is your final warning. Moscow has lost all patience with your obstinacy.

- Premier N.I. Bukharin, Union of Social-Democratic Republics

Brazil would like to utilise German (well, Union) help in creating a functioning air corps and tank corps. Air especally however. The nature of the terrain of Brazil increasingly requires air support, the likes of which was provided by Germany during our ongoing civil war and which proved to be most successful and still is. We require an easily produced scout/fighter aircraft as well as a reliable long range bomber aircraft. Also, we would like a design for a light tank that can traverse some of the more rugged terrain in our country. We will of course pay for this and also we enquire as to how advanced paratroops are at this stage? If they are available then I would gladly submit many of my men for training in this mode of warfare.

Deepest Regards,
War Department of Brazil

(cross posted)

Jan. 1924: Government Nationalizes Trans-Eurasian Railway

The Albanian Government is hereby nationalizing the Albanian section of the Trans-Eurasian railway by Imminent Domain. Reasons given for this move include the stopping of internal service and the political use of the railroad by the German government. The Constitutional Court has ruled that the Albanian Government does not have to compensate the German government for the seizure, as that clause of the Imminent Domain only applies to private property, not to the property of a State Entity.

“This court has determined that Germany operates under a command economy with a collectivized ownership of property. Thus all German property belongs to the society and thus the State. The railroad is hereby determined to be a State entity and not entitled to any of the protections afforded private property under Albanian law.”

All German workers are given three weeks to leave the country, or police will escort them out. The government shall operate the railroad until it is privatized in June, during which private companies and individuals can bid for shares.

(OOC: how many in a company? I'll take as many that'll carry 3,500 troops including Logistical items, do they have to be paratroopers or can they not land?)

(OOC: how many in a company? I'll take as many that'll carry 3,500 troops including Logistical items, do they have to be paratroopers or can they not land?)

A company is around 100 - 150 men, usually 3 or 4 companies in a battalion, 3 battalions in a regiment or brigade, 3 regiments or brigades in a division, plus artillery and various support units. 3,500 men would be roughly 4 battalions (4 companies each) plus headquarters and support personnel including a mortar company. In other words, a large brigade or small division.

Telegram From Chaim Weizmann to Germany

We require 40 of your Zeppelins, but i inquire, is the German Zepplin capable of landing or do i need to train my troops in parachute techniques, if so i would also like to purchase parachutes and ask if you would be willing to help train a small amount of my troops in using the parachute.

OOC: Oi! 40? Can you fit that many in New Zion?

Not that I can't build that many or you can't pay for it, they just take up a good deal of space. It also depends on what kind.

Worker's World Zeppelin Airline opens! Routes across Eurasia, Atlantic Planned.

Dr. Hugo Eckener, Chairman of the Worker's Airship Corps and advisor to the Red Airforce, has announced plans to expand the use of the majestic Zeppelin to more peaceful means.

Nearly 50 Zeppelins are planned that are capable of carrying 50-100 passengers with great speed and safety across the world! Routes have already been set within The Republic, but the good Dr. has plans to expand the great beast beyond.

Immediate plans are being made for routes to Paris, Marseilles, Madrid, Cadiz, Fez, St. Petersburg, Moscow, Volgograd, Helskini, Constanta, Belgrade, Sarajavo, Istanbul and Baghdad. There are also plans being made to go to Britain and Italy, as well as far as China and Vladivostok. Plans are being made to see the possibility of travel across the Atlantic into the United States, Venezuela and Brazil, and even as far south as New Zion.

OOC: FYI, I don't plan to make them as luxurious as they were in RL, so I am planning to be able to have more people. I am assuming we have already crossed the Atlantic and have a strong transport system in Germany. Soon, I want to have the Graf Zeppelin go around the world and then I will expand across the sea.

This is also asking permission from LTA nations to send commercial Zeppelins there.

That's way cool. Zeppelins are way cool.

The Yugoslavian Defense ministry requires a contract for your best tanks(i am guessing something like the Panzer II by this time? Without the Treaty of Versailles to hinder your developement at least.) to equip the first Yugoslavian Tank Division with. We would also require advisors and the like to develope the skills for the maintence units and a sound docterine for tank usage. We would need the tanks to be completed by 1928(so i guess they would be a few tanks coming out each month, nothing major) and a sum will be payed every month until it is all payed off for in 1928.

We hope this is acceptable and feasible, we await your reply.

We would be happy to assist our allies in production of the Panzer-IIs. So far they are the most advanced we have, and they have served us well in Spain.

Also, I forgot to mention that a route to Sarajavo for Zeppelins would be made.

France is also interested in acquiring tank-construction methods and learning the ways of using them. In return for this we can offer advanced aircraft designs and methods, such as our Beguret 19 fighter/reconiassence aircraft.

We welcome such sharing of technologies. Hopefully, this can pave the way for peace in Europe that all have longed for.

OOC: Yes. By trading deadly weapons systems we will bring pece to Europe! =p

IC: Excellent. Shall we work on the details?

The Government of Palestine wishes to inquire about the purchase of the german Gewehr 43, and perhaps buying manufacturing rights to the same weapon. In addition, they also wish to know if the government of Germany would like to send a Panzer II to Palestine, in order to test it's desert capabilties, and perhaps even develop and build a desert adapted version for the Palestinian governemnt.

(OOC: oki one of two ideas, either i ask Argentina to allow for a shared Zepplin place, or i just loan out said Zepplins whenever i need them, whichever is good, i'll go ask Argie about the first idea and i'll be back)

France is also interested in acquiring tank-construction methods and learning the ways of using them. In return for this we can offer advanced aircraft designs and methods, such as our Beguret 19 fighter/reconiassence aircraft.


ooc: hey parthini, I've posted in the Russian thread about possibly buynig some of your carrier zeppelins. and if I could get those French fighter/recon aircraft Jensai? and then have them fitted to the carrier zeppelins if that is indeed their purpose. and yea those tanks seem good we would be very interested parthini :)

OOC: Sure.

To: German Government
From: Ottoman Governemnt

The Ottoman Goverment request to buy the following from shipyards

2 Battleships
4 Battlecruisers
6 Cruisers
10 Destoryers

Please tell us the amount of funds that are needed to build these ships, we will send as soon as we can.

To: German Government
From: Ottoman Governemnt

The Ottoman Goverment request to buy the following from shipyards

4 Battleships
6 Battlecruisers
18 Cruisers
30 Destoryers

Please tell us the amount of funds that are needed to build these ships, we will send as soon as we can.

I hope you realize that will cost you $120 million in 1924 dollars and will require nearly 20,000 trained men

I hope you realize that will cost you $120 million in 1924 dollars and will require nearly 20,000 trained men
OOC: Good point, I'll cut it down by half of that number...

OOC: Good point, I'll cut it down by half of that number...

it will also take at a minimum, four years for all of those ships to be built, twice that long if the Germans start building too

OOC: Yeah, I gotta get those Subs up and running. I plan to get at least 1000 by the end of the decade...

IC: To Ottoman: The price is agreed. You can expect the fleet to be ready by 1930.

OOC: Brazil: I already agreed somewhere. No Paratroopers. Too many trees. But Flametanks would be cool!

IC: To Palestine: It would be our pleasure to send a Panzer II to Palestine. Expect it there by the end of the Month. However, at the moment, the Gewehr 43 is still classified. However, when it becomes available, your government will be the first to know!

Vas Pokhoronim, acting on behalf of both the Union Supreme Council abd the Revolutionary High Command.

Every mine available has been laid off the beaches and in the roadstead, and the last Nationalist motorboats are finally sunk after driving off repeated attempts by the enemy to check for mines.

Several transports and several dozen small craft are offshore as well, as dawn breaks, the small craft head toward the shore, crowded with French and Russian marines (6,000 in all, in 12 assault battalions).

It was a textbook perfect assault, and something new in the annals of warfare, for even as the paratroopers and marines came in, the infantry ringing the city stormed toward their objectives.

A picture perfect scene, until the Nationalists opened fire and the first landing craft hit the first mine.

Then it became chaos.

No one had ever conducted an amphibious assault against a defended beach in modern history, and the reason became clear why it was risky when nearly 30 landing craft were blown apart by mines or hit by shell fire before they even reached the shore. Nearly 100 more were damaged, and in all only 50 boats managed to reach shore undamaged. Their Marines stumbled out, and in some cases found that they had only reached a sand bar and water chest deep or higher was between them and the actual beach. Not a single boat actually made it into the harbor, and the warships offshore fired as best they could, but without communications, they couldn't reach hidden batteries.

Of the 6,000 Russian and French marines who started, only 1,000 were still on their feet after the first hour. With their leaders mostly dead, without communications, and most of them scattered and disorganized, they could only cling to the beach and hope someone else won the battle and rescued them.

At the end of the battle, only 600 Marines and 1,000 Paratroopers would walk out, and most of them were wounded. The rest were dead or missing.


OoC: Well that sucked.

IC
The entire Red Army Marine Corps, dead and living, is declared "Vanguard of the Revolution" by the Union Supreme Council, a decoration is minted for them, and the survivors and their families (and the families of the fallen) are extended a number of special privileges by legislation. [OoC: I guess the Communists just invented a knighthood . . . how interesting.] Those who performed particularly well, of course, are granted the order of "Hero of the Revolution."

All survivors are interviewed as to their perspectives and positions in the battle, and their input is taken into account for future operations. Those who remain in the military after this (after taking such losses, any who wish are allowed to retire) are promoted to noncoms and officers, and made into a cadre for the new Workers' Red Army Assault Corps, which will include both Marines and Paratroopers, both Russians and Germans, and will be open to recruitment only to troops which have seen active duty, and voluntarily at that (recruitment will be incentive-driven, at least at first - if shortfalls are too large, we'll experiment with other methods).

Parthini']OOC: Yeah, I gotta get those Subs up and running. I plan to get at least 1000 by the end of the decade...

IC: To Ottoman: The price is agreed. You can expect the fleet to be ready by 1930.

OOC: Brazil: I already agreed somewhere. No Paratroopers. Too many trees. But Flametanks would be cool!

IC: To Palestine: It would be our pleasure to send a Panzer II to Palestine. Expect it there by the end of the Month. However, at the moment, the Gewehr 43 is still classified. However, when it becomes available, your government will be the first to know!


Sure I will order around 200 of the tanks, with maybe 45 equipped with the flamethrower attachement? And also, I realise you said no paratroops but we wish to adapt the para's for our terrain. They could train in Germany and then be adapted for Brazil. If anything, the fact that many parts of Brazil are so isolated could work to the para's advantage. Enemies encamped in an area far from any roads would not expect the appearance of paratroops from the sky. Please consider training our paratroops in Germany, we can provide the rest of the training in Brazil if you show our men the basics in Germany.

Deepest Regards,
The Brazilian War Department.

The Worker's Republic would be glad to assist Brazil in its contruction of a new army with tanks. We are also willing to change our minds about a paratrooper regiment. We plan to send a battalion of Paratroopers to Brazil to practace. After studying the terrain, we will be able to assist Brazil in construction of its own.

To: The Left Hand
From: Cho Hyang-Dan, Korean Workingman's Party

The election that has recently installed the capitalist Coalition Government in my homeland is troubling, for it spells possible disaster for our efforts to bring true democracy to Korea. Indeed, one of our men, an agitator by the name of Kim Il-Sung, has been arrested already for speaking out. I fear also that our seats in Congress will become meaningless, for the Progressive-Capitalist Bloc in power will undoubtedly ignore us and pursue policies that will prove threatening to the people.

To this end, I humbly ask our Comrades in Berlin for support in organizing the Party in Korea and in building ourselves up, so we may have a voice in the future of an independent Korea free from oppression by the capitalist, lest the capitalists, especially those in Japan and America, will conquer us, and bring the plague to our fellow Comrades elsewhere.

Secret IC:

After witnessing the destruction of the fleets of both allies, the Left Hand has begun a new approach.

All Battleships in the Baltic will be converted to Carriers. Plans are made to take what remains of the Union Battleships to do the same thing. Requests are sent to the French for the same to occur.

Thus, Shipyard construction will go as:

Russian Shipyards: 85% U-Boats, 15% other
German Shipyards: 67% Carriers, 10% U-Boats, 23% other

Also, a massive Air Base is being constructed nearby to the Hamburg, Keil and Danzig naval bases.

The Worker's Railroad Commission has placed a report declaring the need to extend the Siberian Railroad part of the Railroad. Thus, plans are being placed to add more lanes along the path from Paris to Beijing. They are expected to be completed by January 1926. They will effectively double the amount of shipping that can occur between Pact Nations.

OOC
Your navy points out that building a large number of carriers without escorts is a potential problem. After all, the Russians are claiming they sank one of the Japanese carriers with a submarine attack during the Battle of Tsushima

(they didn't but claims from both sides are always exaggerated at least a little bit)

By order of the Hamburg High Command, the French, Union, Worker's Republic, Chinese, Spanish, Brazilian, and Yugoslavian Armies will be equipped with the following weapons.

Standard Weapon: Gewehr 43

Caliber: 7.92 x 57 mm Mauser
Muzzle velocity: 775 m/s (2,328 ft/s)
Action: Gas operated
Overall length: 1130 mm
Barrel length: 546 mm

versions with barrel lengths of 600, 650 and 700 mm existed as well

Weight: 4.1 kg (9.7 lb), unloaded and without the scope
Rate of fire: 20 to 30 rounds per minute
Magazine capacity: 10 rounds
Sights: One of several scopes, typically 4x or 2.5x, backup "iron sights" as well
Effective Range: 400 m

Side Arm: Walther P38

Calibre 9 mm
Barrel length 125 mm
Ammunition 9 mm Parabellum
Magazine 8
Action double action
Length 216 mm
Weight 0.8 kg (unloaded)

Sub-Machine Gun [Stormtrooper (Paratrooper, Marine), NCO]: Pistolet-pulemet (PPSH)

Calibre 7.62
Barrel length 10.5 in (266 mm)
Ammunition 7.62 x 25 mm TT
Magazine 35 box, 71 drum
Action blowback, open bolt
Length 33 in (838 mm)
Weight 8 lb (3.64 kg)
Rate of fire 900 round/min
Muzzle velocity 1500 ft/s (460 m/s)

Light Machine Gun: MAS-22 Fusil Automatique De Peloton (FAD)

Caliber: 7.5mm
Barrel Length: 610mm
Ammunition: 7.5 millimeter Mauser
Magazine: 30 rounds
Action: Gas Operated, Open Bolt
Length: 1214mm
Weight: 19 lbs.
ROF: 650 Rounds Per Minute
Muzzle Velocity: 2640 feet per second

Heavy/Medium Machine Gun: Hotchkiss

Calibre 7.5 mm
Barrel length 800 mm
Ammunition 8 x 52 mm R Lebel
Magazine 30 round strip, 249 round belt
Action gas actuation
Length 1390 mm
Weight 23 kg, 40 kg with stand
Rate of fire 600 round/min
Muzzle velocity 701 m/s

These reforms are to take place by February 2, 1926.

Signed,
Hamburg High Command

OOC: I am building escorts. Those are the "other". I also still have my old fleet.

Dear Kaiser,

The Goverment of Hungary requests aid in fighting rebellion that has swept across the nation. The Right-Wing terrorist groups 'The Arrow's Cross' is threatening the freedom and safety of the Hungarian people and must be stopped. Our two nations have not always gotten along to say the least, however, I hope that our two nations can work togther in the name of Socialism.

Your dearest friend,

Prince Maximilian Hapsburg, Acting-Kaiser

Cross-Posted from the Russian News Thread

To: Union Military High Command

I humbly request your help in my nations time of need. As you know, Hungary has been rocked by a civil war, one that still existis, if only in the occasional raid. However, this conflict has left the Hungarian military heavily dammaged, already forcing ust to reduce our army by on Infantry Corps. The point of this telegram however is this; if Hungary is going to be able to aid the Pact in its fight against the LTA, it will be neccessary to expand the Hungarian armed forces. What I suggest is this:
Increasing the size of the army by 2 Infantry corps (doubling its current number of corps), one Mechanized corps (doubling the current amount) and adding a Headquarters unit and if at all possible (a.k.a I would really like this if you can spare the points but not neccessary) the creation of an Alpine corps.
This would not only allow Hungary to aid your forces in its conflict, but allow it to finish putting down the rebellion in its own lands as well. Thank you for considering my offer.

Sincerly,
General Aurél Stromfeld

To: German Government
From: Ottoman Governemnt

The Ottoman Goverment request to buy the following from shipyards

2 Battleships
4 Battlecruisers
6 Cruisers
10 Destoryers

Please tell us the amount of funds that are needed to build these ships, we will send as soon as we can.

OOC: This was placed before the war, and now we have time to build it. Consider it a confirmation. I just need to allocate the points to do it.