Uncivil Trouble in Estlandia (A Fictional Civil War x Victoria 3 Quest)

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[X] Begin enacting a law
- [X] Abolish the Monarchy and enact…
-- [X] …a Presidential Republic

[X] Take no military action this turn.

I believe that we don't have enough supplies to take military action just now. We should focus on production first.


[X] Agricultural Buildings
- [X] (0/3) Wheat Farms (+ Grain)

[X] Diplomatic Actions
- [X] Prepare report on a foreign nation
-- [X] Prepare a report on the Holy Kingdom of Lahanezy
- [X] Ban the Royal Party (+Legitimacy, this'll force the Royalists to act as an underground movement)


[X] What will Wladimir talk about? (This'll determine his ideology.)
- [X] …every human is made equal. Before you ask, women are human as well. (Feminist)
- [X] …seizing the means of production. (Communist)
- [X] …how the concept of a state itself needs to be abolished. (Anarchist)

(These 3 ideologies can exist together. Wladimir is an anarcho-communist & a feminist. Truly a king (not in the literal sense of course, fuck the monarchy!)

[X] What was "the thing"? (This'll give you a starting bonus.)
- [X] …brand new rifles, a whole lot of them. (Percussion rifles and sufficient ammunition for them to arm a company.)

[X] Will we join the regular army?
- [X] Let us act independently. (Operate as a militia. There'll be no funding from the state initially, but we can act independently and conduct irregular warfare.)
 
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[X] Begin enacting a law (select only one).
- [X] Abolish the Monarchy and enact…
-- [X] …a Parliamentary Republic (Effects: Head of State will be elected by the members of parliament. Higher legitimacy from coalitions of parties.)

[X] Agricultural Buildings (will take 4 turns to construct 1 level):
- [X] (0/3) Wheat Farms (+ Grain)

[X] Diplomatic Actions (select up to two):
- [X] Send an envoy to…
-- [X] …the governor of Wijunioske County to see if he is loyal to our government. (Might or might not give the rest of the county over to our government, depends on response of the governor.)
-- [X] …the government in Linnakuuliso. (There'll be no chance of formal peace unless we establish formal contact with them.)

[X] What will Wladimir talk about? (This'll determine his ideology.)
- [X] …the necessity for economic intervention without seizing the means of production. (Social Democrat)

[X] What was "the thing"? (This'll give you a starting bonus.)
- [X] …brand new rifles, a whole lot of them. (Percussion rifles and sufficient ammunition for them to arm a company.)

[X] Will we join the regular army?
- [X] We need to bolster the already established forces. (Join the Third Cavalry Brigade. This'll give us funding, but we'll have to follow the orders of the officers higher up the chain.)
 
[X] Begin enacting a law.
- [X] Abolish the Monarchy and enact…
-- [X] …a Parliamentary Republic

[X] Diplomatic Actions (select up to two):
- [X] Send an envoy to…
-- [X] …the governor of Wijunioske County to see if he is loyal to our government.
-- [X] …the government in Linnakuuliso.


[X] What will Wladimir talk about?
- [X] …seizing the means of production. (Communist)

Edited accordingly.

[X] What was "the thing"?
- [X] …brand new rifles, a whole lot of them.

I don't lean strongly enough towards any option to vote for them besides these ones.
 
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[] Begin enacting a law (select only one).
- [X] Abolish the Monarchy and enact…
-- [X] …a Parliamentary Republic (Effects: Head of State will be elected by the members of parliament. Higher legitimacy from coalitions of parties.)
Why trust a ruler who didn't even tried to get the support of the people? All they had to do was just to wait for previous ruler to die to be in power.
[X] Agricultural Buildings (will take 4 turns to construct 1 level):
- [X] (0/3) Wheat Farms (+ Grain)
Simple let's don't starve out the population.
[X] Diplomatic Actions (select up to two):
- [X] Send an envoy to…
-- [X] …the governor of Wijunioske County to see if he is loyal to our government. (Might or might not give the rest of the county over to our government, depends on response of the governor.)
-- [X] …the government in Linnakuuliso. (There'll be no chance of formal peace unless we establish formal contact with them.)
Loyalty is important, it's important to know if the governor is loyal or not. We could create peace with the goverment in Linnakuuliso and if they not gonna want to, we could do it through the violent way.
[X] What will Wladimir talk about? (This'll determine his ideology.)
[] …seizing the means of production. (Communist)
Maybe people won't starve.
[X] What was "the thing"? (This'll give you a starting bonus.)
- [] …brand new rifles, a whole lot of them. (Percussion rifles and sufficient ammunition for them to arm a company.)
What if we arm the Mps with weapons? What if we arm ourselfs with the Cricket bats.
[X] Will we join the regular army?
- [] We need to bolster the already established forces. (Join the Third Cavalry Brigade. This'll give us funding, but we'll have to follow the orders of the officers higher up the chain.)
Funds from the army.
 
That one moment when you returned to Vicky 3 just to find the Devs added private constructions of buildings that require your construction buildings.
 
[X] Begin enacting a law (select only one).
- [X] Abolish the House of Lords (Upper House) (Effects: Increases legitimacy. Technically, everything we have done up until now has been unconstitutional due to their absence.)

[X] Take no military action this turn.

[X] Ad Hoc Projects (these aren't permanent buildings but projects that require time and funding to realize):
- [X] Expand Fisherman John's Shack (+ ???, takes 1 turn)

[X] Diplomatic Actions (select up to two):
- [X] Send an envoy to…
-- [X] …the governor of Wijunioske County to see if he is loyal to our government. (Might or might not give the rest of the county over to our government, depends on response of the governor.)
- [X] Ban the Royal Party (+Legitimacy, this'll force the Royalists to act as an underground movement)

[X] What will Wladimir talk about? (This'll determine his ideology.)
- [X] …every human is made equal. Before you ask, women are human as well. (Feminist)

[X] What was "the thing"? (This'll give you a starting bonus.)
- [X] …brand new rifles, a whole lot of them. (Percussion rifles and sufficient ammunition for them to arm a company.)

[X] Will we join the regular army?
- [X] Let us act independently. (Operate as a militia. There'll be no funding from the state initially, but we can act independently and conduct irregular warfare.)
 
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  • Voting
    • Scheduled vote count started by CabbagePreacher on Apr 16, 2023 at 1:40 AM, finished with 10 posts and 5 votes.
    • - [X] Abolish the Monarchy and enact…
      [X] What will Wladimir talk about? (This'll determine his ideology.)
      [X] What was "the thing"? (This'll give you a starting bonus.)
      [X] Will we join the regular army?
      [X] Diplomatic Actions (select up to two):
      - [X] Send an envoy to…
      - [X] (0/3) Wheat Farms (+ Grain)
      - [X] …brand new rifles, a whole lot of them. (Percussion rifles and sufficient ammunition for them to arm a company.)
      -- [X] …the governor of Wijunioske County to see if he is loyal to our government. (Might or might not give the rest of the county over to our government, depends on response of the governor.)
      [X] Begin enacting a law
      [X] Take no military action this turn.
      - [X] Ban the Royal Party (+Legitimacy, this'll force the Royalists to act as an underground movement)
      - [X] …every human is made equal. Before you ask, women are human as well. (Feminist)
      - [X] …seizing the means of production. (Communist)
      - [X] Let us act independently. (Operate as a militia. There'll be no funding from the state initially, but we can act independently and conduct irregular warfare.)
      [X] Begin enacting a law (select only one).
      -- [X] …a Parliamentary Republic (Effects: Head of State will be elected by the members of parliament. Higher legitimacy from coalitions of parties.)
      [X] Agricultural Buildings (will take 4 turns to construct 1 level):
      -- [X] …the government in Linnakuuliso. (There'll be no chance of formal peace unless we establish formal contact with them.)
      -- [X] …a Presidential Republic
      [X] Agricultural Buildings
      [X] Diplomatic Actions
      - [X] Prepare report on a foreign nation
      -- [X] Prepare a report on the Holy Kingdom of Lahanezy
      - [X] …how the concept of a state itself needs to be abolished. (Anarchist)
      - [X] …the necessity for economic intervention without seizing the means of production. (Social Democrat)
      - [X] We need to bolster the already established forces. (Join the Third Cavalry Brigade. This'll give us funding, but we'll have to follow the orders of the officers higher up the chain.)
      -- [X] …a Parliamentary Republic
      -- [X] …the governor of Wijunioske County to see if he is loyal to our government.
      -- [X] …the government in Linnakuuliso.
      [X] What will Wladimir talk about?
      [X] What was "the thing"?
      - [X] …brand new rifles, a whole lot of them.
      - [X] Abolish the House of Lords (Upper House) (Effects: Increases legitimacy. Technically, everything we have done up until now has been unconstitutional due to their absence.)
      [X] Ad Hoc Projects (these aren't permanent buildings but projects that require time and funding to realize):
      - [X] Expand Fisherman John's Shack (+ ???, takes 1 turn)
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  • Voting
    • Sorry for the late reply, I was a bit busy IRL. The next turn should be done by the end of this weekend. Here is the summarized version of the voting results:

    PARLIAMENT PHASE
    Enact a Law...:
    > Parliamantery Republic     4
    Presidential Republic 1
    Abolish the Upper House 1

    Build a Building...:
    > Wheat Farms     3
    Expand John's Shack 1

    Diplomacy
    > Send an envoy to the local governor     4
    > Send an envoy to the Linnakuuliso Government 3
    Ban the Royal Party 2
    Report on Lahanezy 1

    OFFICER PHASE

    Vladimiar makes a speech about...
    > Communist     2
    Social Democrat 1
    Anarchist 1

    Starting bonus...
    > Percussion rifles     4

    > Join the regular army 3
    Operate as a militia 1
     
    (Turn 3) Middle Autumn, 866: The Coming Storm
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    • EVENT PHASE
    Early Autumn, 866     (Turn 2)

    Politics: Enacting Parliamentary Republic (Chance to Pass: 50%) …
    (1d100 [rolled 49] * 0.76 due to low government legitimacy = 35, law failed to pass this turn)

    Rural Folk Ask for Concessions
    Event in Helmkaar
    ​
    The Rural Folk have been mostly neutral at our government's attempt to enact a Parliamentary Republic, their small royalist wing has mostly stayed quiet after we decided to declare that we should separate Duke Constantin from his head.

    Some of the more radical members of the Rural Folk look warmly at the idea of a more democratic state where the peasants and farmers get a say, however they have voiced concerns with the dominance of the Intelligentsia within the government. They are afraid of the rural areas being sidelined once our government expands further from Helmkaar, though they're willing to support us on enacting Parliamentary Republic if their wing of the Rural Folk is given ministries and other key positions within our government.

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    [] Let them in.​
    +20% to the chance of enacting Parliamentary Republic.
    This will increase the influence of the Rural Folk.

    [] We don't need more of those revolting peasants in our government.​
    This will increase the influence of the Intelligentsia.

    News from the West
    Event in Lahanezy

    Thanks to the power of the telegraph, information moves quickly. The first news relating to the events in Estlandia have been published in Lahanezy, and made their way into the grubby hands of our MPs.

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    NEWS OF THE WORLD
    47th of Autumn, 866 (No. 111) | Published semi-weekly

    Troubles in Estland: Parliament flees from Duke Constantin's coup! Is civil war imminent?​

    International observers have noted the unstable situation in Estland for a long time, but none expected the sudden eruption of civil unrest that has happened this month.

    The country was shook this week when Duke Constantin d'Cyouc, allegedly the leader of the coup, was captured by members of the Royal Estlandian Army who proceeded to arrest the members of parliament who were in session with the duke. A daring escape by an as-of-yet unknown force of cavalry extracted the MPs, who have declared themselves to be the legitimate government and elected a new chancellor.

    All order has broken down in Estland, and the Grand Lahanezite Council convened in an emergency session last week to decide on a plan of action. Chancellor Yevdokim Barrov called for mobilization in the Lahanezy-Estland border for the sake of being ready to protect our Orthodox Brassican brothers in Estland from harm during this crisis.

    More on page 2…

    [X] What are they planning?​
    The Holy Kingdom of Lahanezy have become aware of our presence. They currently do not recognize either the Helmkaar Government or Linnakuuliso Government as legitimate.
    Lahanezy has begun mobilization.

    News from the East
    Event in Éirois

    Thanks to the power of the telegraph, information moves quickly. The first news relating to the events in Estlandia have been published in Éirois, and made their way into the grubby hands of our MPs.

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    CYOUC TIMES
    Published fortnightly | 19 Lily 1866 | Exclusive sports coverage on page 6

    Uprising in Estland: Radicals rebel against Duke Constantin!
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    Grave have come from Estland, where radical members of the House of People in Estland attempted to secede from Éirois. The Royal Estlandian Army moved to apprehend the rebels, only to be prevented by an unknown force of cavalry. The members who escaped have formed a so-called government in Helmkaar, threatening the fragile peace of the region.

    His Imperial Majesty Louigh IX d'Cyouc has publicly denounced the actions of these rebels, and the actions of the Lahanezites who have only added fuel to the fire by mobilizing troops to the border. He has promised that the Duchy of Estland will receive all his support if the situation escalates to a civil war, and our troops have begun making preparations for a special military operation.

    [X] What are they planning?​
    The Empire of Éirois have become aware of our presence. They currently view the Linnakuuliso Government as the legitimate government in Estland.
    Éirois has begun mobilizing for a "special military operation".

    Diplomacy: Sent an envoy to the local governor and the Linnakuuliso Government.

    Worst Case Scenario
    Event in Helmkaar

    One of our envoys managed to make it to Linnakuuliso, where they were promptly arrested by the duke's forces. Our envoy to the governor of Wijunioske returned with a letter threatening immediate military action and demanding our immediate surrender.

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    To the criminals hiding in Helmkaar:

    Your deeds are known from Éirois to Cathaigh. You shall meet the fury of Wijunioske and the rest of Estland if you do not surrender immediately. The envoy you've sent to the capital has been promptly arrested; worse shall come to him and you if you do not cease.

    Signed, Gov. Pikuskas of Wijunioske.

    [X] At least the governor was courteous enough to reply with a letter…​
    There'll be no peace with the duke, and his government over at Linnakuuliso.
    The governor of Wijunioske is Hostile towards us.

    END OF TURN 2
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    DUCHY OF ESTLAND
    (a.k.a. the Provisional Government in Helmkaar)

    A REPORT OF OUR CURRENT SITUATION IN MID AUTUMN, 866​

    Government: Semi-constitutional monarchy under a provisional parliamentary government
    Head of State: Interregnum (Regent: Chancellor Johannes Heikuskas)
    Head of Government: Chancellor Johannes Heikuskas
    Legislature: House of Lords (upper house with 48 seats, currently MIA), House of People (lower house with 200 seats)
    Political Groups:
    Estlandia Independence League     (in government with 32 seats, ruling)
    (Interest Group) Intelligentsia
    (Ideology) Anti-Clerical, Liberal, Republican
    Agrarian Action Party (in government with 22 seats, neutral)
    (Interest Group) Rural Folk
    (Ideology) Traditionalist, Agrarian, Isolationist, Particularist
    Brassican Union of Estland (in government with 17 seats, opposition)
    (Interest Group) Devout
    (Ideology) Traditionalist, Moralist, Pious, Patriarchal
    Royal Party (in government with 9 seats, opposition)
    (Interest Group) Landowners
    (Ideology) Monarchist, Elitist, Patriarchal, Pro-Éirois
    Elections: Landed men over the age of 21 vote in elections every 3 years, elections have been suspended until further notice

    Demographics:
    Population (working adult):     ~5000 + 1000 soldiers + 87 MPs
    Literacy: Low (under 20%)
    Standard of Living: Struggling (9.1)
    Ethnic Groups: %89 Estlandian (primary), %8 Kelmic (discriminated), %3 Fiyeletow (discriminated)
    Religion: %83 Green Brassican (state religion), %9 Orthodox Brassican (tolerated), %8 Kelmic (discriminated)

    Foreign Affairs:
    War & Peace:     At war with the Duchy of Estland (Linnakuuliso Government)
    Alliances & Trade Agreements: Cigarettes are still worth more in weight than the highest denomination of the Estlandian lira. Trade is not likely with anyone.

    Internal Affairs: There are not many affairs going on in such a small town. Things are stable, for now.
    Government Legitimacy: Unacceptable (30)
    Interest Groups:
    (Powerful) Armed Forces (+3, in government)
    (Influential) Rural Folk (-4, in government), Devout (-10, in opposition), Intelligentsia (+5, in government)
    (Marginalized) Landowners (-???, revolting), Petite Bourgeoise (-???, revolting), Industrialists (±0), Trade Unions (±0)
    Radicals & Loyalists:
    The Intelligentsia are pleased with the current government, though there aren't many of them out in rural Estland.
    The Devout are most likely to plan something unsavory if they are kept angry, and they're probably going to freak out when we declare a republic
    The Rural Folk are not too happy with the anti-clerical ideas of Heikuskas..

    Army: Royal Army of Estland (Third Cavalry Brigade)
    Army Model: Professional army of unknown loyalty assisted by the local garrison of Helmkaar
    Enlisted Men: 1000/1000 regulars + 0/100 militia

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    PARLIAMENT PHASE
    Mid Autumn, 866 (Turn 3)​

    Another day, another round of crunching numbers.

    [Politics]

    Power Structure
    Governance Principles: Monarchy
    Distribution of Power: Landed Voting
    Citizenship: National Supremacy (Estlandian)
    Church and State: State Religion (Green Brassicanism)
    Bureaucracy: Hereditary Bureaucrats
    Army Model: Professional Army
    Internal Security: No Home Affairs


    Economy
    Economic System: Interventionism
    Trade Policy: Isolationism
    Taxation: Land-Based Taxation
    Colonization: No Colonial Affairs
    Policing: Local Police Force
    Education System: Religious Schools
    Health System: Charity Hospitals
    Land Ownership: Tenant Farming


    Human Rights
    Right to Speech: Censorship
    Labor Rights: No Worker's Rights
    Children's Rights: Child Labor Allowed
    Rights of Women: Legal Guardianship (a.k.a. none)
    Welfare: No Social Security
    Migration: No Migration Controls
    Slavery: Legacy Slavery​

    Currently enacting Parliamentary Republic with 50% chance of success.

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    Third Cavalry Brigade led by Brig. Gen. Jan Pauluskas [500/500 infantry + 500/500 cavalry mobilized]
    - Interest Group: Armed Forces
    - Ideology: Moderate?
    - Traits: Brave, Celebrity Commander, Political Operator
    (Action) Currently standing idle in Helmkaar.
    (Organization / Artillery Support / Reconnaissance / Specialist Companies / Medical Aid):
    Line Infantry / No Artillery / Cavalry Scouts / Cavalry Focus / Wound Dressing
    (Equipment) 500 muzzleloading percussion carbines, 500 muzzleloading percussion rifles, 500 cavalry sabers and sufficient ammunition

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    Helmkaar Garrison led by Mayor Oliver [0/100 militia mobilized]
    - Interest Group: Rural Folk
    - Ideology: Traditionalist
    - Traits: Reserved, Stalwart Defender
    (Action) Currently not mobilized.
    (Organization / Artillery Support / Reconnaissance / Specialist Companies / Medical Aid):
    Irregular Infantry / No Artillery / Cavalry Scouts / No Specialists / Wound Dressing
    (Equipment) 100 flintlock muskets and various melee weapons

    Equipment Stockpile: None.

    [] Military Actions (Note: More than one action may be taken at once as long as they do not conflict with each other.)
    - [] Begin planning a military campaign. (Next turn our officers will come up with a list of potential targets.)
    - [] Mobilize (insert name of brigade)
    - [] Demobilize (insert name of brigade)
    - [] Disband (insert name of brigade)
    - [] Change organization of (insert name of brigade)
    -- [] Change to Irregular Infantry (takes 1 turn to switch)
    -- [] Change to Line Infantry (need flintlock muskets or better in stockpile, takes 2 turns to switch)
    -- [] Change to Skirmish Infantry (need percussion muskets or better in stockpile, takes 3 turns to switch)
    - [] Change artillery support of (insert name of brigade)
    -- [] Change to No Artillery
    -- [] Change to Cannon Artillery (need muzzleloading cannons or better in stockpile, 3 per 1000 men)
    -- [] Change to Mobile Artillery (need muzzleloading cannons or better in stockpile, 10 per 1000 men)
    -- [] Change to Shrapnel Artillery (need breechloading cannons or better in stockpile, 10 per 1000 men)
    - [] Change medical aid of (insert name of brigade)
    -- [] Change to Wound Dressing
    -- [] Change to First Aid (need fabric and liquor)
    -- [] Change to Field Hospitals (need fabric, opium, tools and liquor)
    [] Take no military action this turn.

    [Production, Construction & Economy]
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    Budget: Slight surplus
    Debt / Reserve: No money in reserve, and creditors don't trust us enough to give us debt.
    Bureaucracy: Barely keeping up

    Shortages in our market: Not much, as subsistence buildings produce everything they consume.
    Abundances in our market: Not much, as subsistence buildings consume everything they produce.

    Buildings in Wijunioske County (the part of it that we control: only the immediate area around Helmkaar):
    Total Working Adult Population in Wijunioske: 5000 (5000 subsistence workers, insignificant unemployment)

    Urban:
    - (0.2) Various Urban Workshops (1000/1000 employees)
    Producing: Various consumer goods that are barely worth mentioning. (All production is consumed by population working in the building, meaning that this building exports nothing.)

    Rural:
    - (1/3) Subsistence Farming & Pastures (4000/5000 employees)
    Producing: Barely enough for the rural population to scrape by. (All production is consumed by population working in the building, meaning that this building exports nothing.)

    Subsistence buildings are practically useless in terms of industry. We need to start the construction of organized industrial buildings if we are to improve our economy.

    Government & Military:
    - (1) Barracks (1000/1000 employees)
    -- Currently housing Third Cavalry Brigade
    - (0.1) Conscription Center (0/100 employees)
    -- Currently housing Helmkaar Garrison

    In-Progress Construction: Wheat Farms in Wijunioske (0.2/1 completed, 4 turns left)
    We currently have the capacity and budget to maintain construction of only 1 building project.

    Note: 1 level of building = 5000 employee capacity. Industry buildings need a source of food to function, or else the employees will starve. The efficiency of buildings can be upgraded later through changing their production methods (more on those when the first building is built).

    [Diplomacy]
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    The alignment is all messed up in this section and I have no idea on how to fix it.

    We are currently at war with the Linnakuuliso Government (Duchy of Estland).

    Holy Kingdom of Lahanezy is Neutral towards us. They are currently mobilizing.
    Empire of Éirois is Hostile towards us. They are currently mobilizing.

    Diplomatic actions with foreign countries are currently unavailable due to the fact that we're stuck without a connection to the outside world.

    [] Diplomatic Actions (select up to two):
    - [] Prepare report on a foreign nation (this'll give summarized information on a foreign nation, very useful for planning future foreign relations policy)
    -- [] Prepare a report on the Holy Kingdom of Lahanezy
    -- [] Prepare a report on the Seventh Éirois Empire
    -- [] Prepare a report on the Wasatkan Emirates
    -- [] Prepare a report on the Serene Sallian Republic
    -- [] Prepare a report on the Archduchy of Erzen
    -- [] (A nation not on the list, write-in the name of any nation on the world map)
    - [] Request Brig. Gen. Jan Pauluskas' support…
    -- [] …by asking him join the EIL. (+Legitimacy as Armed Forces support the ruling party openly, gives even more power to the Armed Forces)
    -- [] …by asking him to make a statement in support of the newly elected chancellor. (±Legitimacy, depending on his response)
    - [] Send an envoy to…
    -- [] …(someone not listed above, write-in)
    - [] Ban the Royal Party (+Legitimacy, this'll force the Royalists to act as an underground movement)

    The journal here lists events or missions, that we either want to advance or avoid. Each of these have certain conditions for them to be completed or fail.

    Heikuskas' Agenda


    With him elected as chancellor, Heikuskas now plans on turning Estland toward a radical new path. He plans on gaining popularity by pushing through more popular reforms first, before setting his eyes on changes of the revolutionary kind.​

    To complete: Finish two of the journal entries related to Heikuskas' Agenda.
    If completed: Get event "New Dawn in Estland", upgrading Johannes Heikuskas' traits and boosting the influence of the Intelligentsia.
    Fails if: Johannes Heikuskas is no longer Chancellor.
    On failure: Get event "Another Dawn in Estland", boosting the influence of the Devout and triggering another election for Chancellor.

    Heikuskas' Agenda: Democratic Reform

    Estland is still ruled by a monarchy, with a parliament that only takes votes from those who are landed. This must change if the power of the Landowners and Devout are to be permanently broken.​

    To complete:
    Enact Census Suffrage or Universal Suffrage
    Enact Freedom of Conscience or Total Separation
    Enact Right of Assembly
    If completed: Get event "Not the Same Old", boosting the influence of the Intelligentsia and increasing the popularity of Johannes Heikuskas.
    Fails if: Johannes Heikuskas is no longer Chancellor.

    Heikuskas' Agenda: Bureaucratic Reform

    The Helmkaar Government has been left with a bureaucracy that is as old as feudalism itself. Such an old system won't do for a new state.​

    To complete:
    Enact Appointed Bureaucrats or Elected Bureaucrats
    Land Ownership law is not Serfdom or Tenant Farming
    Taxation law is not Land-Based Taxation
    If completed: Get event "Less Red Tape", improving approval of the Rural Folk, increasing Heikuskas' popularity and permanently curbing the power of the Landowners.
    Fails if: Johannes Heikuskas is no longer Chancellor.


    Heikuskas' Agenda: A New State?​

    We are a constitutional monarchy without a monarch, a duchy without a duke. It is time for us to separate our ways from relics of the past.

    To complete: Enact Presidential Republic or Parliamentary Republic
    If completed: Get event "The Estland Republic?", increasing Heikuskas' popularity and beginning a series of decisions to decide on the identity of our newly established state.

    Fragile Unity

    The new chancellor is a heavily divisive figure, and most members of our government are only sticking together due to the emergency of the situation. They won't hesitate to kick him out if they get a chance.​

    To complete: Have more MPs opposing Johannes Heikuskas than those supporting him.
    If completed: Johannes Heikuskas will no longer be Head of Government.
    Fails if: Johannes Heikuskas' popularity is more or equal to "High".

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    OFFICER PHASE
    Mid Autumn, 866 (Turn 3)​

    [/center] It wasn't too hard to find an opening in the Third Cavalry Brigade: they were desperate for volunteers, and Wladimir Chanzy-Pietinen had what they were looking for. The army men were especially pleased when Wladimir's men showed them their percussion rifles. They were less pleased when one of Wladimir's men asked whether they could seize the property of a local landowner for purposes setting up camp.

    No matter the little red scare, Wladimir Chanzy-Pietinen is now a Lieutenant of his own little platoon of twenty men under the Third Cavalry Brigade. For now, his men camp within the headquarters of the brigade while waiting for either an attack from the enemy or permission for them to attack.

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    One of the many platoons operating under the Third Cavalry Brigade, lead by Lt. Wladimir Chanzy-Pietinen [20/20 infantry mobilized]
    - Interest Group:     Intelligentsia
    - Ideology: Communist
    - Traits: Persistent, Tactful, Diplomat
    (Action) Currently standing idle in Helmkaar while awaiting orders.
    (Organization / Artillery Support / Reconnaissance / Specialist Companies / Medical Aid):
    Line Infantry / No Artillery / Cavalry Scouts / Standardized Infantry / Wound Dressing
    (Equipment) 200 muzzleloading percussion rifles, various books on communist theory which are thick enough that they could be used as a weapon if need be

    [] Military Actions (choose only one, outcome decided by 1d20 roll):
    [] - Training…
    [] -- Learn how to walk in a formation with help (+3 to rolls for this option) from our comrades in the brigade.
    [] -- Try to practice operating outside of standard line formation.
    [] -- Practice charging gloriously with the bayonet.
    [] -- Practice aiming and shooting our fancy rifles.
    [] -- Practice bludgeoning our enemies to death using communist theory. (Unavailable: Peteruskas, thick as they may be, our books won't block bullets. Stop recommending this or you won't be invited to our next gathering.)
    [] -- Practice (write-in).
    [] Switch production methods. (Unavailable: Your production methods are currently tied to the brigade's.)
    [] - Do (write-in).
    [] Take no military action and let the men rest.

    Character-based Actions (outcomes decided by 1d20 roll):
    [] Wladimir Chanzy-Pietinen (choose two actions for him to partake in):
    - [] Meet and network with his fellow officers in the Third Cavalry Brigade. (+3 to roll from Diplomat, +2 to roll from Tactful)
    - [] Try to set up a meeting with Brig. Gen. Jan Pauluskas. (+3 to roll from Diplomat, +2 to roll from Tactful)
    - [] Talk with MPs and attempt to establish connections within the parliament. (+3 to roll from Diplomat, +2 to roll from Tactful)
    - [] Take a walk around the streets of Helmkaar and take note of the surroundings.
    - [] Tour the countryside and take note of the surroundings.
    - [] Do your best to raise funds for your platoon through legal means.
    - [] Do your best to raise funds for your platoon through less-than-legal means.
    - [] Look if there's any better weaponry available for the platoon.
    - [] Write and give a passionate speech to your men.
    - [] Write and give a passionate speech to the locals.
    - [] Do something not listed above. (Write-in)
     
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    • [X] Let them in.
    [X] Military Actions
    -[X] Begin planning a military campaign.
    -[X] Mobilize (Helmkaar Garrison)

    [X] Diplomatic Actions
    -[X] Prepare report on a foreign nation
    --[X] Prepare a report on the Holy Kingdom of Lahanezy
    --[X] Prepare a report on the Seventh Éirois Empire


    [X] Military Actions
    -[X] Training…
    --[X] Practice aiming and shooting our fancy rifles.

    [X] Wladimir Chanzy-Pietinen
    -[X] Meet and network with his fellow officers in the Third Cavalry Brigade. (+3 to roll from Diplomat, +2 to roll from Tactful)
    -[X] Try to set up a meeting with Brig. Gen. Jan Pauluskas. (+3 to roll from Diplomat, +2 to roll from Tactful)
     
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    [X] Let them in.
    [X] Military Actions
    - [X] Begin planning a military campaign.
    - [X] Mobilize (Helmkaar Garrison)

    [X] Diplomatic Actions (select up to two):
    - [X] Prepare report on a foreign nation
    -- [X] Prepare a report on the Holy Kingdom of Lahanezy
    - [X] Ban the Royal Party (+Legitimacy, this'll force the Royalists to act as an underground movement)

    [X] Military Actions
    [X] - Training…
    [X] -- Practice aiming and shooting our fancy rifles.

    [X] Wladimir Chanzy-Pietinen
    - [X] Meet and network with his fellow officers in the Third Cavalry Brigade. (+3 to roll from Diplomat, +2 to roll from Tactful)
    - [X] Try to set up a meeting with Brig. Gen. Jan Pauluskas. (+3 to roll from Diplomat, +2 to roll from Tactful)

    EDIT - Mobilized a different unit.
     
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    [X] Let them in.
    [X] Military Actions
    - [X] Begin planning a military campaign.
    - [X] Mobilize (Third Cavalry Brigade)

    [X] Diplomatic Actions (select up to two):
    - [X] Prepare report on a foreign nation
    -- [X] Prepare a report on the Holy Kingdom of Lahanezy
    - [X] Ban the Royal Party (+Legitimacy, this'll force the Royalists to act as an underground movement)

    [X] Military Actions
    [X] - Training…
    [X] -- Practice aiming and shooting our fancy rifles.

    [X] Wladimir Chanzy-Pietinen
    - [X] Meet and network with his fellow officers in the Third Cavalry Brigade. (+3 to roll from Diplomat, +2 to roll from Tactful)
    - [X] Try to set up a meeting with Brig. Gen. Jan Pauluskas. (+3 to roll from Diplomat, +2 to roll from Tactful)
     
    - [X] Mobilize (Third Cavalry Brigade)
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    Just for clarification's sake, the Third Cavalry Brigade is already mobilized. You can see it formatted like this on the military tab:
    [500/500 infantry + 500/500 cavalry mobilized]
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    Click to shrink...
    X/Y, where X is the number of men currently mobilized and Y is the maximum number that can be mobilized.
     
    [X] Let them in.
    [X] Military Actions
    - [X] Begin planning a military campaign.
    - [X] Mobilize (Helmkaar Garrison)

    [X] Diplomatic Actions (select up to two):
    - [X] Prepare report on a foreign nation
    -- [X] Prepare a report on the Holy Kingdom of Lahanezy
    - [X] Ban the Royal Party (+Legitimacy, this'll force the Royalists to act as an underground movement)

    [X] Military Actions
    [X] - Training…
    [X] -- Practice aiming and shooting our fancy rifles.

    [X] Wladimir Chanzy-Pietinen
    - [X] Meet and network with his fellow officers in the Third Cavalry Brigade. (+3 to roll from Diplomat, +2 to roll from Tactful)
    - [X] Try to set up a meeting with Brig. Gen. Jan Pauluskas. (+3 to roll from Diplomat, +2 to roll from Tactful)
     
    [X] Let them in.

    [X] Military Actions
    - [X] Begin planning a military campaign.
    - [X] Mobilize (Third Cavalry Brigade)

    [X] Diplomatic Actions
    - [X] Prepare report on a foreign nation
    -- [X] Prepare a report on the Holy Kingdom of Lahanezy
    - [X] Ban the Royal Party (+Legitimacy, this'll force the Royalists to act as an underground movement

    [X] Military Actions
    [X] - Training…
    [X] -- Learn how to walk in a formation with help (+3 to rolls for this option) from our comrades in the brigade.

    [X] Wladimir Chanzy-Pietinen
    - [X] Meet and network with his fellow officers in the Third Cavalry Brigade. (+3 to roll from Diplomat, +2 to roll from Tactful)
    - [X] Tour the countryside and take note of the surroundings.
     
    [X] Let them in.
    [X] Military Actions
    - [X] Begin planning a military campaign.
    - [X] Mobilize (Helmkaar Garrison)
    [] Diplomatic Actions (select up to two):
    - [X] Prepare report on a foreign nation
    -- [] Prepare a report on the Holy Kingdom of Lahanezy
    -- [] Prepare a report on the Seventh Éirois Empire
    The governor is foolish for siding with the duke, thinking that he could benefit from this. He shall regret this decision along with anyone who will side with the duke. We shall win this conflict and bring better future for Estlandia!

    [X] Military Actions
    [] - Training…
    [X] -- Practice aiming and shooting our fancy rifles.
    [X] Wladimir Chanzy-Pietinen
    - [X] Meet and network with his fellow officers in the Third Cavalry Brigade. (+3 to roll from Diplomat, +2 to roll from Tactful)
    - [] Try to set up a meeting with Brig. Gen. Jan Pauluskas. (+3 to roll from Diplomat, +2 to roll from Tactful)
     
    [X] Let them in.
    [X] Military Actions
    - [X] Begin planning a military campaign.
    - [X] Mobilize (Helmkaar Garrison)

    [X] Diplomatic Actions
    - [X] Prepare report on a foreign nation
    -- [X] Prepare a report on the Holy Kingdom of Lahanezy
    -- [X] Prepare a report on the Seventh Éirois Empire


    [X] Military Actions
    - [X] Training…
    -- [X] Practice aiming and shooting our fancy rifles.

    [X] Wladimir Chanzy-Pietinen
    - [X] Meet and network with his fellow officers in the Third Cavalry Brigade. (+3 to roll from Diplomat, +2 to roll from Tactful)
    - [X] Try to set up a meeting with Brig. Gen. Jan Pauluskas. (+3 to roll from Diplomat, +2 to roll from Tactful)
     
    Sorry for the late tally reply; real life's quite busy.
    Adhoc vote count started by StarkDemise on May 7, 2023 at 1:29 AM, finished with 8 posts and 7 votes.
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    Here are the summary of the results, since I messed up the the setup of the tally (again).

    Parliament Phase
    > Let them in (7)
    The other option that nobody chose (0)

    Military Actions
    > Begin planning a military campaign (7)
    > Mobilize the Helmkaar Garrison (7)

    Diplomatic Actions
    > Report on Lahanezy (6)
    > (Head) Report on Eirois (4)
    (Tails) Ban the Royal Party (4)
    The above two options got equal votes, so I tossed a coin (a 1925 Yugoslavian 1 dinar coin to be exact) to determine which will win. (Note: I'll do the same with other coins whenever other standstills happen in voting)

    That's the head of King Alexander I of Yugoslavia, Report on Eirois wins.

    Officer Phase
    > Train w/ rifles (6)
    Train formation (1)

    > Meet w/ fellow officers (7)
    > Setup meeting with Pauluskas (6)
    Countryside tour (1)

    Just a little notice, this quest will go on a month-long hiatus. Real life is getting really busy, and I need to scale back some of my other projects to have enough time to write the John Brown Isekai. I promise that things will go much faster after this little hiatus.
     
    (Turn 4) Middle Autumn, 866: Let Slip the Dogs of War!
  • Threadmarks
    • EVENT PHASE
    Mid Autumn, 866     (Turn 3)​

    The Rural Folk were promised key positions in the government, increasing the chance for Parliamentary Republic to pass by +20%.

    The Rural Folk are pleased (+1) with this change. Their influence has increased; Rural Folk are now Powerful.

    Politics: Enacting Parliamentary Republic (Chance to Pass: 70%) …
    (1d100 [rolled 27] * 0.76 due to low government legitimacy = 21, law barely failed to pass this turn)​
    Chancellor Johannes Heikuskas gave a captivating speech on Parliamentary Republic, increasing its chance to pass by +10% next turn.

    The Helmkaar Garrison has begun mobilization. They'll mobilize at a rate of 100 men / turn.

    After much deliberation, argument and a healthy dose of fisticuffs, the pitiful amount of military officers under our control have devised plans for military campaigns. These campaigns have been added to the Military tab for further deliberation.

    Scouts from the Third Cavalry Brigade have spotted hostile forces!
    Scouts from the Third Cavalry Brigade have found a force of two thousand men outside of Helmkaar during a routine patrol. Their hostility was confirmed when they engaged in a brief skirmish with our men.

    Further action can be taken in the Military tab.


    Intersectional Violence
    Event in Lahanezy & Czigdan


    With chaos in Estland comes chaos between its people, and this chaos has apparently erupted in clashes between Green Brassicans and Orthodox Brassicans in the border county of Czigdan.
    _________________________________________

    NEWS OF THE WORLD
    61st of Autumn, 866 (No. 112) | Published semi-weekly

    Even More Trouble in Estland: 31 Brassicans killed in deadly massacre
    ​
    The situation in Estland worsens as news have come out today of yet another destroyed village in Czigdan. 31 Orthodox were massacred by the Greens, adding on to the 117 who have already departed.

    His Most Holy Majesty has come out to make a statement to once more condemn the attacks on his subjects, and Chancellor Yevdokim Barrov has gathered the Grand Lahanezite Council to approve military action in the border regions.

    Ladies and children are advised to not to read page 5 of today's issue, where our reporters in Estland, H. Trigganov and P. Novikov have delivered illustrated accounts of this most tragic event…

    [X] Did you really have to hand them a casus belli?!


    Holy Kingdom of Lahanezy has started a Diplomatic Play in Estland against the Duchy of Estlandia (Linnakuuliso Government)!
    They demand the Return of Czigdan and Freedom of Conscience from Estland, while threatening to take further land if it comes to outright war.

    Further details are available in the Diplomacy tab.


    END OF TURN 3
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    DUCHY OF ESTLAND
    (a.k.a. the Provisional Government in Helmkaar)

    A REPORT OF OUR CURRENT SITUATION IN EARLY AUTUMN, 866 (Turn 4)
    ​
    Government: Semi-constitutional monarchy under a provisional parliamentary government
    Head of State: Interregnum (Regent: Chancellor Johannes Heikuskas)
    Head of Government: Chancellor Johannes Heikuskas
    Legislature: House of Lords (upper house with 48 seats, currently MIA), House of People (lower house with 200 seats)
    Political Groups:
    Estlandia Independence League     (in government with 32 seats, ruling)
    (Interest Group) Intelligentsia
    (Ideology) Anti-Clerical, Liberal, Republican
    Agrarian Action Party (in government with 22 seats, neutral)
    (Interest Group) Rural Folk
    (Ideology) Traditionalist, Agrarian, Isolationist, Particularist
    Brassican Union of Estland (in government with 17 seats, opposition)
    (Interest Group) Devout
    (Ideology) Traditionalist, Moralist, Pious, Patriarchal
    Royal Party (in government with 9 seats, opposition)
    (Interest Group) Landowners
    (Ideology) Monarchist, Elitist, Patriarchal, Pro-Éirois
    Elections: Landed men over the age of 21 vote in elections every 3 years, elections have been suspended until further notice

    Demographics:
    Population (working adult):     ~5000 + 1000 soldiers + 87 MPs
    Literacy: Low (under 20%)
    Standard of Living: Struggling (9.1)
    Ethnic Groups: %89 Estlandian (primary), %8 Kelmic (discriminated), %3 Fiyeletow (discriminated)
    Religion: %83 Green Brassican (state religion), %9 Orthodox Brassican (tolerated), %8 Kelmic (discriminated)

    Foreign Affairs: Currently not in contact with any other state, other states have become aware of our existence but there's no contact yet.
    War & Peace: At war with the Duchy of Estland (Linnakuuliso Government)
    Alliances & Trade Agreements: Cigarettes are still worth more in weight than the highest denomination of the Estlandian lira. Trade is not likely with anyone.

    Internal Affairs: There are not many affairs going on in such a small town. Doomsday is fast approaching, according to the Devout.
    Government Legitimacy: Unacceptable (30)
    Interest Groups:
    (Powerful) Armed Forces (+3), Rural Folk (-3, in government)
    (Influential) Devout (-10, in opposition), Intelligentsia (+5, in government)
    (Marginalized) Landowners (-???, revolting), Petite Bourgeoise (-???, revolting), Industrialists (±0), Trade Unions (±0)
    Radicals & Loyalists:
    The Intelligentsia are pleased with the current government, though there aren't many of them out in rural Estland.
    The Devout are most likely to plan something unsavory if they are kept angry. They're doing their best to stop us declaring a republic, who knows what'll happen when we actually do.
    The Rural Folk are not too happy with the anti-clerical ideas of Heikuskas, but they're happy that their demands were accepted.

    Army: Royal Army of Estland (Third Cavalry Brigade)
    Army Model: Professional army of unknown loyalty assisted by the local garrison of Helmkaar
    Enlisted Men: 1000/1000 regulars + 100/100 militia

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    PARLIAMENT PHASE
    Mid Autumn, 866     (Turn 4)

    ​
    Cry 'Havoc!,' and let slip the dogs of war!

    [Politics]

    Current laws of the Helmkaar Government
    ​
    Power Structure
    Governance Principles:     Monarchy
    Distribution of Power: Landed Voting
    Citizenship: National Supremacy (Estlandian)
    Church and State: State Religion (Green Brassicanism)
    Bureaucracy: Hereditary Bureaucrats
    Army Model: Professional Army
    Internal Security: No Home Affairs

    Economy
    Economic System:     Interventionism
    Trade Policy: Isolationism
    Taxation: Land-Based Taxation
    Colonization: No Colonial Affairs
    Policing: Local Police Force
    Education System: Religious Schools
    Health System: Charity Hospitals
    Land Ownership: Tenant Farming

    Human Rights
    Right to Speech:     Censorship
    Labor Rights: No Worker's Rights
    Children's Rights: Child Labor Allowed
    Rights of Women: Legal Guardianship (a.k.a. none)
    Welfare: No Social Security
    Migration: No Migration Controls
    Slavery: Legacy Slavery

    Currently enacting Parliamentary Republic with 80% chance of success.


    [Military]

    Friendly Forces

    ​
    Third Cavalry Brigade led by Brig. Gen. Jan Pauluskas [500/500 infantry + 500/500 cavalry mobilized]
    - Interest Group: Armed Forces
    - Ideology: Moderate?
    - Traits: Brave, Celebrity Commander, Political Operator
    (Action) Currently standing idle in Helmkaar.
    (Organization / Artillery Support / Reconnaissance / Specialist Companies / Medical Aid):
    Line Infantry / No Artillery / Cavalry Scouts / Cavalry Focus / Wound Dressing
    (Equipment) 500 muzzleloading percussion carbines, 500 muzzleloading percussion rifles, 500 cavalry sabers and sufficient ammunition

    ​
    Helmkaar Garrison led by Mayor Oliver [100/100 militia mobilized]
    - Interest Group: Rural Folk
    - Ideology: Traditionalist
    - Traits: Reserved, Stalwart Defender
    (Action) Currently standing idle in Helmkaar.
    (Organization / Artillery Support / Reconnaissance / Specialist Companies / Medical Aid):
    Irregular Infantry / No Artillery / Cavalry Scouts / No Specialists / Wound Dressing
    (Equipment) 100 flintlock muskets and various melee weapons

    Equipment Stockpile: None.

    Hostile Forces
    ​
    There are hostile forces in our territory!

    ​
    Unknown Army led by Unknown Commander [2000/2000 militia mobilized]
    (Action) Marching towards Helmkaar (will arrive in 1 turn).
    [] Interactions with Unknown Army… (Note: More than one action may be taken at once as long as they do not conflict with each other.)
    - [] Hail the army and attempt to parley
    - [] Meet them in the field with (insert name of army / armies)
    - [] Have the (insert name of army / armies) maneuver to defend against them in Helmkaar
    - [] Take no action this turn.

    Military Plans
    ​
    Our officers have come up with new military plans as requested. Preliminary scouting work has already been done, so we roughly know how many troops will oppose us.

    Plan North: March on Wijunioske City
    ​
    The capital of the county of Wijunioske lies in the aptly named Wijunioske City, sitting to our north. Taking the city would ensure the control of the county bar hostile fortresses and major towns. However, majority of Governor Pikuskas' forces are stationed in the city, not to mention the walls which are hard to break unless we somehow acquire cannons.

    Details:
    (Goal) Capture Wijunioske City and gain control of Wijunioske County
    (Hostile forces in location) 2,000 regulars + potential reinforcements from other locations in the county
    (Time) 1 turn to march to the city + ?? turns to siege or assault the city


    Plan South: The Soldiers Yearn for the Mines
    ​
    South of Helmkaar are hot springs and, most importantly for our troops who are currently not keen on an obligatory hot spring episode, sulfur. While smokeless powder has been invented a couple decades earlier, it still hasn't been adapted to military use meaning we're still dependent on gunpowder and the sulfur needed to manufacture it. Our troops may begin lacking ammunition if we're not to find a source of sulfur soon.

    Details:
    (Goal) Capture sulfur mines to the south and gain control of a reliable supply of sulfur
    (Hostile forces in location) ~200 militia + potential reinforcements from other locations in the county
    (Time) 1 turn to march South + 1 turn to establish control


    Plan West: Ferries, Raids, and Harpers
    ​
    Nobody really knows why Harper's Ferry is named Harper's Ferry, there's no ferry nor are there any harps or harpers around that area. What is around there is an armory, currently controlled by a local garrison which is unsure of where their loyalties lie. Perhaps a friendly visit could convince them to hand over their arms?

    Details:
    (Goal) Capture Harper's Ferry and seize the contents of the armory
    (Hostile forces in location) 50 regulars + potential reinforcements from other locations in the county
    (Time) 1 turn to march West + 1 turn to carry the loot back to Helmkaar


    Plan East: Fortress (Dwarf Not Included)
    ​
    To the east lies Fort Vas, an early medieval fortress which has somehow managed to maintain its function to the modern day. It sits atop a hill, fortified by walls of stone and newly added cannons courtesy of military aid from the Éirois. The garrison shot at our scout when they sighted us, so its inhabitants are currently hostile to us. Perhaps we can change their mind, through force or forceful diplomacy.

    Details:
    (Goal) Capture Fort Vas
    (Hostile forces in location) 1,000 regulars + potential reinforcements from other locations in the county
    (Time) 1 turn to march East + ?? turns to siege or assault the fortress
    ​
    [] Plan Actions (Note: More than one action may be taken at once as long as they do not conflict with each other.)
    - [] Carry out (name of plan) with currently assigned armies
    - [] Rename (name of plan) to (new name)
    - [] Assign (insert name of army / armies) to carry out (name of plan)
    - [] Unassign (insert name of army / armies) from (name of plan)
    - [] Take no action this turn.


    [] Army Actions     (Note: More than one action may be taken at once as long as they do not conflict with each other.)
    - [] Begin planning a military campaign. (Next turn our officers will come up with a list of potential targets.) (Unavailable: We don't have anywhere else we could go right now.)
    - [] Move (insert name of army / armies) to (insert name of location)
    - [] Mobilize (insert name of army / armies)
    - [] Demobilize (insert name of army / armies)
    - [] Disband (insert name of army / armies)
    - [] Change organization of (insert name of army / armies)
    -- [] Change to Irregular Infantry (takes 1 turn to train)
    -- [] Change to Line Infantry (need flintlock muskets or better in stockpile, takes 2 turns to train to full efficiency)
    -- [] Change to Skirmish Infantry (need percussion muskets or better in stockpile, takes 4 turns to train to full efficiency)
    - [] Change artillery support of (insert name of army / armies)
    -- [] Change to No Artillery
    -- [] Change to Cannon Artillery (need muzzleloading cannons or better in stockpile, 3 cannons per 1000 men, takes 1 turn to train to full efficiency)
    -- [] Change to Mobile Artillery (need muzzleloading cannons or better in stockpile, 10 cannons per 1000 men, takes 2 turns to train to full efficiency)
    -- [] Change to Shrapnel Artillery (need breechloading cannons or better in stockpile, 10 cannons per 1000 men, takes 4 turns to train to full efficiency)
    - [] Change medical aid of (insert name of army / armies)
    -- [] Change to Wound Dressing
    -- [] Change to First Aid (need fabric and liquor)
    -- [] Change to Field Hospitals (need fabric, opium, tools and liquor)
    - [] Take no military action this turn.


    [Production, Construction & Economy]

    ​
    Budget: Slight surplus
    Debt / Reserve: No money in reserve, and creditors don't trust us enough to give us debt.
    Bureaucracy: Barely keeping up

    Shortages in our market: Not much, as subsistence buildings produce everything they consume.
    Abundances in our market: Not much, as subsistence buildings consume everything they produce.

    ​
    Buildings in Wijunioske County (the part of it that we control: only the immediate area around Helmkaar):
    Total Working Adult Population in Wijunioske: 5000 (5000 subsistence workers, insignificant unemployment)

    Urban:
    - (0.2) Various Urban Workshops (1000/1000 employees)
    Producing: Various consumer goods that are barely worth mentioning. (All production is consumed by population working in the building, meaning that this building exports nothing.)

    Rural:
    - (1/3) Subsistence Farming & Pastures (4000/5000 employees)
    Producing: Barely enough for the rural population to scrape by. (All production is consumed by population working in the building, meaning that this building exports nothing.)

    Subsistence buildings are practically useless in terms of industry. We need to start the construction of organized industrial buildings if we are to improve our economy.

    Government & Military:
    - (1) Barracks (1000/1000 employees)
    -- Currently housing Third Cavalry Brigade
    - (0.1) Conscription Center (0/100 employees)
    -- Currently housing Helmkaar Garrison

    In-Progress Construction: Wheat Farms in Wijunioske (0.4/1 completed, 3 turns left)
    We currently have the capacity and budget to maintain construction of only 1 building project.

    Note: 1 level of building = 5000 employee capacity. Industry buildings need a source of food to function, or else the employees will starve. The efficiency of buildings can be upgraded later through changing their production methods (more on those when the first building is built).


    [Diplomacy]






    ​
    Foreign Nations:

    We are currently at war with the Linnakuuliso Government (Duchy of Estland).

    [Estlandian Civil War]
    Duchy of Estland (Linnakuuliso Government) vs. Duchy of Estland (Helmkaar Government)
    Demands:
    [Linnakuuliso Government] Crush Secession (primary)
    [Helmkaar Government] Crush Secession (primary)

    There is an ongoing Diplomatic Play in Estland.

    [Lahanezy's Special Military Operation in Estland]
    Holy Kingdom of Lahanezy vs. Duchy of Estland
    Demands:
    [Lahanezy] Return Czigdan, Enforce Freedom of Conscience (primary)
    Conquer Swijetoukapuczt, Conquer Piirilgricz
    [Estland (Linnakuuliso Government)] Leave us alone, pretty please? (primary)
    Mobilized Forces: ??? (Lahanezy) vs. ??? (Estland)
    3 turns until the situation escelates into war.

    Holy Kingdom of Lahanezy is Neutral towards us. They are currently mobilizing, and are a participant in a diplomatic play.
    HOLY KINGDOM OF LAHANEZY​

    A REPORT ON THEIR CURRENT SITUATION​
    Background: Established exactly 866 years ago, the Holy Kingdom of Lahanezy has been and still is the strongest nation in Cabbagelandiet, the continent we're currently on. Boasting millions of square kilometers of land, people and resources has helped them stay as a constant for almost a millennium.

    The Lahanezites themselves were a group of nomadic peoples who happened to settle upon the ruins of the Sallian Empire about a thousand years ago. They were united under Grand Preacher Theodore I Brassicus, blessed be His name, who also found Brassicanism as a religion. Orthodox Brassicans continue to accept his descendants as head of faith while the Green Brassicans reject the authority of his descendants. His descendants have also continued to rule Lahanezy, though the coronation of the 3-year old Grand Preacher Theodore IX let the formerly powerless parliament take control of the country.

    Theodore IX has grown to be an old man by the year 866, glorious white beard and all, but he has contented himself with being a symbolic monarch who sometimes gives speeches approved by his chancellor. This has led to Lahanezy falling under a regime which is, ironically, the most democratic regime on this side of Cabbagelandiet. Nobody has bothered to officially revoke the old man's powers, which is why Lahanezy is still technically classified as an absolute monarchy.

    The Lahanezites control a vast territory, both in Cabbagelandiet and in their colonies. They have a vast pool of raw resources which has let them dominate in industry and economics. Speaking of territory, they have ruled over the northern parts of Estland until they were kicked out by their rival (Éirois), and Lahanezy still holds some claim over their "Orthodox brothers in faith". Caution might be advised to not give them a reason to conduct a special military operation to "liberate" their brothers.

    Government: Absolute theocratic monarchy under a parliamentary republic
    Head of State: His Most Holy Majesty, Grand Preacher Theodore IX Brassicus
    Head of Government: Chancellor Yevdokim Barrov
    Legislature: The Upper Chamber (upper house), Grand Lahanezite Council (lower house)
    Elections: Men over 20 above a certain income vote every 5 years

    Demographics:
    Population:     Above 70 million
    Literacy: High
    Standard of Living: Impoverished
    Ethnic Groups: Lahanezite (primary), Kelmic, Sallian, Lutyvolvyian (discriminated)
    Religion: Orthodox Brassican (state religion), Green Brassican (barely tolerated), Kelmic (discriminated)

    Foreign Affairs:
    War & Peace:     At war with every heathen on this planet according to scripture. Currently at peace with everyone in reality.
    Overlord of Lutyvolvyia, Bolecz, New Cabbagelandiet, Doruflacirom, Cape Company and Midcape.

    Internal Affairs:
    Government Legitimacy:     Legitimate
    Interest Groups:
    (Powerful) Industrialists, Armed Forces
    (Influential) Devout, Intelligentsia, Trade Unions, Petite Bourgeoise
    (Marginalized) Landowners, Rural Folk

    Army: Lahanezite Armed Forces
    Army Model: Highly modernized professional army with numbers that make any one of our military officers, except for Jan Pauluskas, quake in fear
    Enlisted Men: ???/Over a million regulars + 0/A whole lot of men ready to be potentially conscripted and deployed through the power of railways
    Navy: A couple of our military officers huddled into a corner and began crying when an MP asked what they could do about the Lahanezite navy in case of war.

    Empire of Éirois is Hostile towards us. They are currently mobilizing.
    SEVENTH ÉIROIS EMPIRE

    A REPORT ON THEIR CURRENT SITUATION​
    Background: Three times a kingdom, four times a republic, and seven times an empire, historians still wonder how Éirois still stands after having had 14 revolutions in one century, with more to potentially come.

    The First Kingdom of Éirois was established around a hundred years after the Holy Kingdom of Lahanezy, and the two countries have not been happy with each other since. Competing over straits, colonies, and Estlandia itself has made Éirois the biggest rival to Lahanezy.

    The Lahanezites probably cheered when, in the wake of the 9th century, Éirois fell into revolution. They were less pleased when a radically republican government won this revolution, one which was dedicated to end the "eternally reactionary mindset" of the Lahanezites. A couple wars, three emperors and one kingdom later, Éirois was back to being a kingdom as Brassicus Prime intended. And then they had another revolution deposing the monarchy. And then another one deposing the republic. And then…

    Éirois was back to being the Third Kingdom of Éirois when one ambitious military officer, one infamous Louigh d'Cyouc, decided to take his chance. He totally didn't assassinate the princess, and he also totally didn't take advantage of the chaos to carry out a coup and crown himself emperor.

    Surprisingly, for many observers, Louigh III's regime has been more stable than expected, mostly thanks to the fact that he has proven to be a mildly competent ruler despite his dictatorial tendencies. He has cultivated a growing cult of personality thanks to his excellent use of propaganda, placing himself as a strong figure standing against waves of radicalism, terrorism, and filthy Lahanezites.

    Government: Absolute monarchy
    Head of State: His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Louigh III d'Cyouc
    Head of Government: Premier Roland Gaillard
    Legislature: Louigh burnt it down.
    Elections: No.

    Demographics:
    Population:     Somewhere above 35 million
    Literacy: High
    Standard of Living: Impoverished
    Ethnic Groups: Éirois (primary)
    Religion: Reformed Brassican (primary), Green Brassican, Orthodox Brassican (discriminated)

    Foreign Affairs:
    War & Peace:     At war with themselves most of the time.
    Overlord of New Sallié, New Cyouc, Neyasérpajouc, Southern Cape

    Internal Affairs:
    Government Legitimacy:     Righteous
    Interest Groups:
    (Powerful) Armed Forces, Petite Bourgeoise
    (Marginalized) Landowners, Devout, Rural Folk, Trade Unions, Intelligentsia

    Army: New Model Army of Éirois
    Army Model: Professional army with numbers that our military officers try not to think too much about
    Enlisted Men: ???/Somewhere around half a million regulars + 0/A whole lot of men ready to be potentially conscripted
    Navy: The same MP who asked about the Lahanezite navy also posed a question about what Estland could do against the Éirois navy. Some of our military officers still have nightmares about Éirois due to that.

    Diplomatic actions with foreign countries are currently unavailable due to the fact that we're stuck without a connection to the outside world.

    [] Diplomatic Actions (select up to two):
    - [] Prepare report on a foreign nation (this'll give summarized information on a foreign nation, very useful for planning future foreign relations policy)
    -- [] Prepare a report on the Wasatkan Emirates
    -- [] Prepare a report on the Serene Sallian Republic
    -- [] Prepare a report on the Archduchy of Erzen
    -- [] (A nation not on the list, write-in the name of any nation on the world map)
    - [] Request Brig. Gen. Jan Pauluskas' support…
    -- [] …by asking him join the EIL. (+Legitimacy as Armed Forces support the ruling party openly, gives even more power to the Armed Forces)
    -- [] …by asking him to make a statement in support of the newly elected chancellor. (±Legitimacy, depending on his response)
    - [] Send an envoy to…
    -- [] …(someone not listed above, write-in)
    - [] Ban the Royal Party (+Legitimacy, this'll force the Royalists to act as an underground movement)

    [Journal]

    ​
    The journal here lists events or missions, that we either want to advance or avoid. Each of these have certain conditions for them to be completed or fail.

    Heikuskas' Agenda

    With him elected as chancellor, Heikuskas now plans on turning Estland toward a radical new path. He plans on gaining popularity by pushing through more popular reforms first, before setting his eyes on changes of the revolutionary kind.
    ​
    To complete: Finish two of the journal entries related to Heikuskas' Agenda.
    If completed: Get event "New Dawn in Estland", upgrading Johannes Heikuskas' traits and boosting the influence of the Intelligentsia.
    Fails if: Johannes Heikuskas is no longer Chancellor.
    On failure: Get event "Another Dawn in Estland", boosting the influence of the Devout and triggering another election for Chancellor.

    Heikuskas' Agenda: Democratic Reform

    Estland is still ruled by a monarchy, with a parliament that only takes votes from those who are landed. This must change if the power of the Landowners and Devout are to be permanently broken.

    ​
    To complete:
    Enact Census Suffrage or Universal Suffrage
    Enact Freedom of Conscience or Total Separation
    Enact Right of Assembly
    If completed: Get event "Not the Same Old", boosting the influence of the Intelligentsia and increasing the popularity of Johannes Heikuskas.
    Fails if: Johannes Heikuskas is no longer Chancellor.

    Heikuskas' Agenda: Bureaucratic Reform

    The Helmkaar Government has been left with a bureaucracy that is as old as feudalism itself. Such an old system won't do for a new state.
    ​
    To complete:
    Enact Appointed Bureaucrats or Elected Bureaucrats
    Land Ownership law is not Serfdom or Tenant Farming
    Taxation law is not Land-Based Taxation
    If completed: Get event "Less Red Tape", improving approval of the Rural Folk, increasing Heikuskas' popularity and permanently curbing the power of the Landowners.
    Fails if: Johannes Heikuskas is no longer Chancellor.

    Heikuskas' Agenda: A New State?

    We are a constitutional monarchy without a monarch, a duchy without a duke. It is time for us to separate our ways from relics of the past.
    ​
    To complete: Enact Presidential Republic or Parliamentary Republic
    If completed: Get event "The Estland Republic?", increasing Heikuskas' popularity and beginning a series of decisions to decide on the identity of our newly established state.

    Fragile Unity

    The new chancellor is a heavily divisive figure, and most members of our government are only sticking together due to the emergency of the situation. They won't hesitate to kick him out if they get a chance.
    ​
    To complete: Have more MPs opposing Johannes Heikuskas than those supporting him.
    If completed: Johannes Heikuskas will no longer be Head of Government.
    Fails if: Johannes Heikuskas' popularity is more or equal to "High".

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    OFFICER PHASE
    Mid Autumn, 866 (Turn 4)


    Training: Practice aiming and shooting our fancy rifles.
    (1d20 [rolled 19] * 1.0 from muzzleloading percussion rifles = 19, almost critical success!)
    ​
    Many of the men in Wladimir's platoon had never even fired a rifle before as most of them were academics and comrades who had come along after hearing one passionate speech in a café.

    There was not much hope initially, Wladimir himself was more of a commander rather than a marksman, as the platoon did their best to do some semblance of training. Their fate changed when their incompetence managed to attract an officer from the Third Cavalry Brigade, who had some pity on them and helped them train in a proper manner.

    Now, after two weeks, most men in the platoon can manage to hit the mark, sometimes. This is a pretty big improvement compared to them not being able to reload their guns a week prior, so Wladimir has noted it down as a "great success".

    [X] Peteruskas, remember to not point your gun at the people you argued with yesterday.​

    One of the many platoons operating under the Third Cavalry Brigade has leveled up their Marksmanship (G -> F-).
    Further marksmanship training will have a +1 bonus thanks to the helpful officer who approached us.


    Networking: Fellow officers in the Third Cavalry Brigade
    (1d20 [rolled 18] + 5 from Wladimir Chanzy-Pietinen's traits = 23, beyond critical success!)
    ​
    "So, you're Wladimir? That Wladimir?" says one of the superior officers who Wladimir had been conversing with. He seems pretty surprised to see familiar face. He clears his throat and returns to a more formal tone. "I was one barricade over from you, during 864."

    Now that Wladimir takes a closer look, the man does look familiar. "You're… Pienz?"

    "Major Pienz. I somehow managed to avoid being arrested." Pienz and Wladimir shake hands once more now that they know each other. "I thought I might eventually find you coming around these parts, but I wasn't expecting you to be here this soon!"

    [X] Could you do an old friend a favor and spare some good words about me to the higher-ups?
    ​
    One of the many platoons operating under the Third Cavalry Brigade has leveled up their Fame (G -> F).
    Further networking will have a +3 bonus thanks to having a friend in the higher ranks.


    Networking: Meeting with Brig. Gen. Jan Pauluskas
    (1d20 [rolled 6] + 5 from Wladimir Chanzy-Pietinen's traits = 11, mild success)
    ​
    As one can guess, Pauluskas is a busy man who has been even busier thanks to the situation in Estland. It was impossible to set up a formal meeting with him, Thankfully, Wladimir was able to catch the brigadier general in the camp. Such a meeting was quite awkward, and probably some sort of violation of military conduct, but Wladimir managed to smooth it over with some well-placed compliments and apologies. The brief meeting wasn't all that interesting; it mostly consisted of Pauluskas asking questions about Wladimir's past experience in combat.

    [X] At least Pauluskas knows my name.
    ​
    One of the many platoons operating under the Third Cavalry Brigade has leveled up their Fame (F -> F+).
    Relations between Brig. Gen. Jan Pauluskas and Lt. Wladimir Chanzy-Pietinen have increased slightly.



    ​
    One of the many platoons operating under the Third Cavalry Brigade, led by Lt. Wladimir Chanzy-Pietinen [20/20 infantry mobilized]
    - Interest Group: Intelligentsia
    - Ideology: Communist
    - Traits: Persistent, Tactful, Diplomat
    (Action) Currently standing idle in Helmkaar while awaiting orders.
    (Organization / Artillery Support / Reconnaissance / Specialist Companies / Medical Aid):
    Line Infantry / No Artillery / Cavalry Scouts / Standardized Infantry / Wound Dressing
    (Equipment) 200 muzzleloading percussion rifles, various books on communist theory which are thick enough that they could be used as a weapon if need be
    (Platoon Skills)
    Discipline: G (-5 to rolls related to morale)
    Maneuver: G (-5 to rolls related to maneuvering)
    Marksmanship: F- (-3 to rolls related to shooting)
    Marxmanship: SS+ (+16 to rolls related to arguing about communist theory on the battlefield)
    Charge: G (-5 to rolls related to charging)
    Skirmish: G (-5 to rolls related to irregular warfare)
    Fame: F+ (Wladimir will be promoted when he gains enough fame)


    [] Platoon Actions (choose only one, outcome decided by 1d20 roll):
    [] - Training…
    [] -- Learn how to walk in a formation with help from our comrades in the brigade. (+3 to roll from Line Infantry)
    [] -- Try to practice operating outside of standard line formation.
    [] -- Practice charging gloriously with the bayonet.
    [] -- Practice aiming and shooting our fancy rifles. (+1 to roll from helpful officer)
    [] -- Practice bludgeoning our enemies to death using communist theory. (Unavailable: We do not need to train our Marxmanship further.)
    [] -- Practice (write-in).
    [] Switch production methods. (Unavailable: Your production methods are currently tied to the brigade's.)
    [] - Do (write-in).
    [] Take no military action and let the men rest. (+1 to all rolls next turn)

    Character-based Actions (outcomes decided by 1d20 roll):
    [] Lt. Wladimir Chanzy-Pietinen (choose two actions for him to partake in):
    - [] Meet and network with his fellow officers in the Third Cavalry Brigade. (+3 from Diplomat, +2 from Tactful, +2 from Maj. Pienz = +7 to roll)
    - [] Try to set up a meeting with Brig. Gen. Jan Pauluskas. (+3 from Diplomat, +2 from Tactful, +2 from Maj. Pienz, -10 from recent meeting = -3 to roll)
    - [] Talk with MPs and attempt to establish connections within the parliament. (+3 from Diplomat, +2 from Tactful = +5 to roll)
    - [] Survey the city of Helmkaar to find defensive positions in case of a siege.
    - [] Survey the countryside to find offensive positions in case of a field battle.
    - [] Take a walk around the streets of Helmkaar and take note of the surroundings.
    - [] Tour the countryside and take note of the surroundings.
    - [] Do your best to raise funds for your platoon through legal means. (Optional: Insert means here.)
    - [] Do your best to raise funds for your platoon through less-than-legal means. (Optional: Insert means here.)
    - [] Look if there's any better weaponry available for the platoon. (Optional: Insert means here.)
    - [] Write and give a passionate speech to your men. (Optional: Insert speech here.)
    - [] Write and give a passionate speech to the locals. (Optional: Insert speech here.)
    - [] Do something not listed above. (Write-in)
    And I'm finally back! This one was quite a long one to write, especially as I had to write both lore and the military campaigns (the word count in the SV forum says "Novella in progress" when you write more than 5000 words, which I learned thanks to this post).
     
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    • Hmm, I'm not sure about training. I want to train Skirmish (I believe that would be the 'train outside of the standard line formation'), but shooting good seems more imperative. And we do have a bonus for that.

    As for what Wladimir should do, I really like the surveying Helmskaar action, but I don't think Wlad is the one for the job. If he were more of a tactician maybe, but I'd rather someone else do it as things stand. We have an in thanks to Major Pienz, so I would like to keep networking with the officers. But I'm fine with most options for the second Wlad action. Personally, I'm going to choose networking with the MPs, since Wlad is more of a politician/revolutionary than a general and the sooner we get an opening into politics, the better for me.

    On the elephant in the room, that is the 2000 men bearing down on us right now...

    I'm not sure what we should do exactly, but I don't like our chances in an open battle against them. Helmskaar is not really fit for a siege either. For now, I would like to at least try parlaying first. If not the siege is probably our best option.

    [X] Interactions with Unknown Army…
    - [X] Hail the army and attempt to parley

    [X] Lt. Wladimir Chanzy-Pietinen:
    - [X] Meet and network with his fellow officers in the Third Cavalry Brigade. (+3 from Diplomat, +2 from Tactful, +2 from Maj. Pienz = +7 to roll)
    - [X] Talk with MPs and attempt to establish connections within the parliament. (+3 from Diplomat, +2 from Tactful = +5 to roll)

    [X] Platoon Actions:
    [X] - Training…
    [X] -- Practice aiming and shooting our fancy rifles. (+1 to roll from helpful officer)

    I'll be honest that I'm not really sure what to use the diplomacy actions for. Maybe try and contact another provincial government?
     
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