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Jagada
06-10-2005, 00:33
I Can Only Image (The OOC Thread)

Opening Statement
I doubt many of you even know who I am. The name Jagada isn't as known, by far, to names like Automagfreek, The Macabees, or Sarzonia. But don't let that stop you from getting invovled in this RP. As some of you may have seen, I actually had a thread called "I Can Only Image" but sadly it died due to a lack of time and extremely rusty RP skills. Thats another reason why I've decided to open this up.

Basically, I'm going from a humble, quiet, peace loving, religious democracy-to-to tyrannical, inquisitor flinging, highly organized, Empire. A radical change isn't it?

The basic plot behind this is the once humbler Highest Minister, Hunter Norris, whom many believed wouldn't hurt a fly. Turns out he is somewhat unstable. To the point where he is dissolving the House of Peasants and House of Morality (aka: Congress).

He's already imprisoned Field Marshall York, whom is charged with assault. He has already imprisoned some other high ranking members of the party which beat his party in the Congressonal Elections, the Liberty Party. However, an unusal figure has arisen to challange Norris, from a distance. His name is Remington Pierce and he claims to be a direct decendant of Lord Jagada himself.

Now this is where you come in. Remington's claim is flawed due that historically Lord Jagada never had any children. Yet Remington keeps the claim up. This also means that you too could make a similar claim to the 'throne'. Or support Remington's claim...or even go to the extreme and allow Norris to become the dictator. Its your choice.

Do realize though if you do win the war and place your 'heir' on the throne, this doesn't make Jagada your colony, or puppet state, or lackie. It just means that now our two nations are tied together. It will also increase the chances of me rushing to assist you in war. It will also mean that in Character RPs involving your placed Emperor will involve some reference to your nation.

Sadly though, I want to keep this limited, so that I don't have twelve different armies marching across my nations and nuclear weapons being tossed around. I would also perfer serious players, not ones that just walk in guns blazing.

I do hope that in the future, once this RP is finished, I will be able to start more RPs and become active in ones.

Positions

Heir-to-the-Throne-Nations
- The Iron Dominion of Starenell (Victor K'tan)
- The Holy Empire of Thraxin

Remington's Claim Supporters
- The Nationalist Federal Republic of Aequatio
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Norris' Faithful
- The Constituional Imperium of Nycton

Anti-Spartan Policy
I recently spoke with a former NS player, whom didn't get involved in rping on this site for two reasons: first, he just didn't think this was for him, second he said nearly everyones soldiers acted like Spartans.

Don't get me wrong, if you've Roleplayed your soldiers in dozens of RPs, then yes they do deserve the rank of Spartan-like. Though the biggest problem I've had is that everyone seems to think their soldiers are Modern-Day Spartans and they can fight like savage wolves. So I'd perfer that soldier fighting be kept realistic, please.

An example is if your soldiers have their supplies cut, and are hiding the mountains. They aren't exactly going to jump up and start fighting like a man whos has a full stomach, good equipment, and rest. Your men are going to weary, unwilling to fight unless they nessecarily have to. I also understand there are some exceptions like if you're back is against the wall and this is a last stand.

That being said. I'll go ahead and say this. The Jagadian Army, Air Force, and Navy may look and act big, but they're really not. Few Jagadian troops have seen combat, the air force has only seen war games, and the Navy has some experiance due to skirmishes in the past, though nothing to brag about.

The Army does have good equipment, but a lack of understanding on how to use it in a real battle. You can only gain so much experiance from attacking plastic dummies. They are really just a bunch of teens with guns. Nothing that a war hardened vertern couldn't slap around.

The Air Force is big and massive...and thats about it.

The Navy is the only real issue you may have. Its actually quite powerful, being of Macabee design. Though this force may not even engage you as its under Grand Admiral Bradley and he's a known friend of York. Though if they do engage you, for whatever reason. Understand that they may prove a lot more difficult than the Army and Air Force. Jagada has spent centuries trying to improve its navy...being an island nation and such.

No WMDs
Sorry, but I'd like to come out of this war with my nation moderately intacted. And no offense, but a nuclear war over little old me isn't worth it.

Rules may and probably will change to ensure realism is upkept. Check back here often!

To join, simply post below and say which side. Don't worry, this will be fun.
Aequatio
06-10-2005, 00:40
I would be interested in supporting Remington's Claim, as my nation is taking more steps towards imperialism, more allies and bases around the world would be all the more helpful. Any chance I can get in on this, I'm been itching for a war for so long.
Starenell
06-10-2005, 00:42
I will put some one forward as heir to the throne.
Thraxin
06-10-2005, 00:43
Thraxin will join on the side of the Heir-to-the-throne nations.
And before you say "He's a one post newbie", i've NS rped before, i'm just starting a new nation. And Thraxin is part of 5 provinces (separate nations) with a total population of about 40 million. If i'm to small, then thats OK.
Jagada
06-10-2005, 00:58
Aequatio: Alright. If you help Remington he will let you establish a base and will surely assist you in future wars, should you require it.

Starenell: Ok, thats fine. Just give me the character name.

Thraxin: No one is too small to join. Just stay active and don't be surprised if you get overrun.

Also, all of you keep in mind the Anti-Spartan Rule please. Thanks.
Aequatio
06-10-2005, 01:06
Thanks, I'm going to enjoy this. As for the Aequatian Armed Forces, they are all professional branches (Think along the lines of the active units of the United States Military) and have had a long history of victories with a few sobering defeats, they're experienced and confident troops, but get just as tired as anyone else.
Starenell
06-10-2005, 01:24
The heir is Victor K'tan, a nephew of my current leader. His claim to the throne is that he is a direct descendant of Lord Jagada's brother. I am sending the 2nd Division to support his claim. Do you have a map of your nation?
Nycton
06-10-2005, 01:32
Seems interesting. I must ask a question though. What if I support Norris? Could I influence him to have a government style like Nycton...say a very loose heir of my mine per say. Or maybe he could become gracous to Nycton and if he won the war start to become more rebellous once he knows he has the nation to himself.
Jagada
06-10-2005, 01:41
Sorry to delayed reply.

Starnell: Yes, but its nothing fancy. Its a paint thing, give me about thirty minutes to find it and get it on photobucket. I don't know of any other free map maker. So paint is all I can use.

Nycton: A Consitutional Imperium. Similar to a Constitutional Monarchy I'm guessing. But yes, he will probably be inclined to your way of government. Though what do you mean be rebellous? Like opening going to war or like handing the country over to you?
Nycton
06-10-2005, 01:48
I just see it as I would in real life. If I was in his situation, I would want all the help I could get and do anything to get that help just as long as the war went my way. After I had the country in my power for sure, I would probably try to make sure that it would be MY country and not another nations. That's what I don't want to happen. He will use my resource then boot me out the first chance he gets. I will want a presence in the nation when the war is finished...not a big one though.
Nycton
06-10-2005, 01:53
Sorry to delayed reply.

Starnell: Yes, but its nothing fancy. Its a paint thing, give me about thirty minutes to find it and get it on photobucket. I don't know of any other free map maker. So paint is all I can use.

Nycton: A Consitutional Imperium. Similar to a Constitutional Monarchy I'm guessing. But yes, he will probably be inclined to your way of government. Though what do you mean be rebellous? Like opening going to war or like handing the country over to you?

And yes, my Constitional Imperium is more of a Empire than a Constitutional Monarchy though. Think of it very close to the Roman Empire. The Imperator has complete control except for the introduction of new laws and major military moved inside the nation(unless martial law is called, this law is to be sure the Imperator cannot abolish the Senate with military force). There is also a simple Judical System.

Sign me up for Norris's fathful.
Jagada
06-10-2005, 02:18
Again, sorry for the delayed reply.

But Norris isn't a typical one deminsion guy. He can be very kind to those whom help him. You can go crazy for all he cares, just don't impede his rule and Jagada and you're in his good graces.
Jagada
06-10-2005, 04:34
Bump
Aequatio
06-10-2005, 04:49
So when does this start?
Jagada
06-10-2005, 05:17
All depends on you Aequatio. Do you want another ally on your side or do you mind going at this all by yourself? Your call and either one will work.

I will be roleplyaing Remington and Norris, so I will both both enemy and friend.
Aequatio
06-10-2005, 05:27
I wouldn't mind starting tonight if possible, I'd just like to know what the terrain is like in your nation so I know what kind of fight I'm in for.
Taledonia
06-10-2005, 05:28
Seeing as how I am almost a purely FT player on here, I am still interested and would like to ask if instead of playing an actual nation coming to help, if I could play mercanaries(spl?) for whichever side you choose.
Jagada
06-10-2005, 05:29
I apologize, but tonight will not due. I can post a map tonight so you can study it and get a general understanding. Its a geographical map only, I'll get a political one up tomorrow.
Aequatio
06-10-2005, 05:58
Okay Jag, we'll start this when you're good to go. Post a link to that map.
Jagada
07-10-2005, 03:46
http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=9759130#post9759130

Don't expect me to give the "Everyone help our revolt" call from Remington or "Support our legimate government" from Norris. Jagada is a isolated society, you have to intervene and gain trust.

Don't worry it won't be hard, just show your willing to help.

Or if you're an Heir-to-the-Throne nation...just go in and start blasting people. And please have some form a Character RP. Thanks.
Potty 5
07-10-2005, 04:18
My nation is an Imperial one, ruled by an dictator with the title of Emperor, who claims to be an immortal ruler that left office on a pilgrimage thousands of yours ago (You can believe him, think him insane, and or think that he is taking advantage of my people, it is not a major point)

He in his infinite wisdom (or insanity) will support the also probably-not-who-he-claims-to-be ruler Remington. But many the history books are wrong…

My nation has “Spartan” troops but they live, and train in the jungle (What my country is primarily made of). They would be unprepared for colder and more open environments.
Also they have no experience against a well equipped modern force.

I do not intend to be a huge power as my country still has to modernize most of its military (its air force uses F4 phantoms as it primary fighter and attack aircraft.). I will just probably deploy some infantry to support Remington and possible launch air strike against undefended targets (though current generation anti-air missile are faster and more maneuverable then any piloted aircraft can be).
Jagada
07-10-2005, 04:27
Thats fine, so long as you stay active. Just so you all know.

Northern Jagada: Mountains

Eastern Jagada: Forests, dense forests.

Southern Jagada: Forests, dense forests.

Western Jagada: Valleys, deep valleys and lots of them.