The American Cincinatius (NO SV, You are George Washington, Fight for Liberty and Maintain your Reputation)
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♦ Topic: The American Cincinatius
Quest
In: Boards ► Questing
King Billy (Original Poster)
Posted On May 9, 2024:
The American Cincinatius American Revolution Quest
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You are George Washington, a man of many titles, each a reflection of your past roles and accomplishments. Some call you George Washington, Esq., others refer to you as Colonel Washington or the Delegate for the Virginia Colony. Each name carries with it a piece of your history, a thread woven into the fabric of who you have become. Yet now, standing on the cusp of a new era, none of these titles hold the weight of the one you are about to bear.
You have undertaken the final and most formidable challenge of your life, one that will define your legacy for generations to come. You are now Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. General of a fledgling nation's only hope. Savior and protector of the American Republic. The task before you is monumental. You are not just stepping onto a battlefield but into the heart of a revolution that will either secure the freedom of millions or plunge them into deeper subjugation.
This is no ordinary war. The enemy you face is not only well-equipped, well-funded, and well-trained, but they are the same people who once snubbed you, dismissing your abilities and denying you a commission among their ranks. For years, they treated you with indifference, refusing to acknowledge your worth as a soldier or a leader. The scars of past failures weigh heavily upon your shoulders. Fort Necessity was a dark mark on your reputation that many believe you could not overcome. Skeptics whisper that you are not up to the task, that your missteps in previous campaigns will surely doom this great experiment.
The road ahead will be long, brutal, and uncertain. You will lead a ragtag group of farmers, tradesmen, and rebels, many of whom have never held a musket in their lives against a force, against the might of the British Empire. There will be days when hope seems lost when your men waver, and when even you may question the righteousness of this endeavor. But you are not fighting for glory or fame. You are fighting for an ideal that transcends any single man: the promise of a free nation, born not of tyranny, but of the will of the people.
And so, with your reputation on the line and the fate of a nation hanging in the balance, you take the first step toward what will become the defining struggle of your life. Failure is not an option. Victory, though distant and fraught with peril, is the only path forward. You will lead, you will endure, and you will overcome. Because now, more than ever, you understand what is at stake. The world will remember you not for the titles you once held, but for the nation you helped create.
This is your mission.
Victory or Death.
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♦ Topic: The American Cincinatius
Quest
In: Boards ► Questing
King Billy (Original Poster)
Posted On Sep 17th 2024:
Become Commander in Cheif: You will work with Adams to nominate yourself to the position of Commander in Chief. Commander in Chief Roll:
D100 => 65
You stepped forward into the halls of Congress, every eye upon you, expecting the moment to unfold as anticipated. Yet, a ripple of surprise crossed your face when another name entered the discussion for Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. Not one, but two.
Horatio Gates. Charles Lee.
Both men had strong backers within Congress, enough to pose a genuine challenge to your appointment. Gates, a former British officer with a sharp mind for logistics, had risen quickly through the ranks. He had the look of a seasoned commander, respected by some for his organizational skills and his experience with the British Army. Then there was Lee, eccentric and full of ambition, another veteran of the Crown's military. He carried with him a wealth of battlefield experience, but with it came a disdainful arrogance and a desire to carve out his own path, regardless of the consequences.
They had experience, that much was true—but experience that you found ill-suited for this war. Gates and Lee, for all their qualifications, were men of the old world. They would try to fight a European-style war, one that demanded disciplined regiments and proper armies maneuvering in open fields. But this fledgling nation, this scattered collection of colonies, did not have the resources to wage that kind of war. Not yet at least.
There were those in Congress—idealists, dreamers—who believed that soldiers would simply materialize, that the ragtag militias could stand toe-to-toe with the world's greatest empire if only given the right leadership. Some even believed that the mere act of rebellion would inspire every able-bodied man to rise up and fight. But you knew the truth. An army wasn't built on hopes and dreams; it required hard work, strategy, and the understanding of how to fight with what little you had. The colonies didn't have a standing army. They had farmers and tradesmen. Men with fire in their hearts, yes, but untrained and untested. They needed to be molded into soldiers, and that required time.
For a brief moment, it seemed the tide might turn against you. Gates and Lee had their supporters—strong ones, and they were making their voices heard. This decision wasn't as inevitable as you had thought. Doubt flickered in the chamber, tension mounting. The future of the army, and perhaps the revolution, hung in the balance.
Then John Adams rose to speak. His voice cut through the murmurs, clear and decisive. He gave his full and enthusiastic support to you. Adams, with his sharp wit and persuasive eloquence, championed your cause. He argued not just for your military acumen, but for your character, for the vision of a leader who understood the unique challenges this war presented. One by one, others followed his lead. The momentum shifted, but it was a damn near close thing.
Even as the decision settled, you knew the battle wasn't entirely won. Gates and Lee would have their say—they were too ambitious to simply fade into the background. They wanted positions of power, and you couldn't deny them outright. Both men were angling for prominent roles in the army, and though you were now Commander-in-Chief, you would still have to navigate the delicate politics of dealing with these men. They would need to be managed, and kept close, yet far enough from the heart of your strategy. You couldn't allow their old-world thinking to undermine the war effort.
Victory had been claimed here, but it was only the first of many battles. You would not just be leading an army into war; you would be guiding a nation into the unknown, and the people around you—men like Gates and Lee—could make that path treacherous indeed.
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Well, than… I was not expecting the Congress vote to get so close, despite the failures of last quest weighing you down. Why is that?
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Goosemag:
Don't look at me, my dice were not involved in this bullshit!?
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Cyberjensen:
By 5. We almost didn't become Commander in Chief by Five! Then again this is Congress. They make all the wrong decisions until they don't.
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Marius:
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I knew we should have taken that action with Adams, he's a bro, and we needed his support rather then sending money north to the Army that will soon be ours anyway.
Goosemag:
I mean, it was a good idea, do you see those Battle rolls!
quoted:
Results:
American Losses
1D97 = 86-20-10 = 56
56 dead or missing, 41 wounded
1D56 = 51
51 dead, 5 missing
British Losses
1D796 = 363+200 = 563
563 casualties left behind, 234 wounded evacuated
1D563 = 258
305 dead, 258 captured and/or wounded
Adding the Losses from First Bunker Hill:
Americans: 52 dead, 7 missing, 82 wounded.
British: 337 dead, 455 captured and/or wounded, 236 wounded recovered.
Were any of the King's Colors lost?
1D100 = 27+20-40 = 7 (Whoo...)
Two Regiments of Foot–the 22nd and the 52nd–lost the King's Colors in the confusion that was the rout at Breed's Hill. The first is particularly embarrassing as it's acting Colonel is one Thomas Gage.
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They got fucked thanks to the supplies we sent north.
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King Billy:
Unfortunatly, unlike in our Timeline, you are going to have to work harder to get those two bastards out of your hair, else you might find yourself getting the boot when it is least likely.
Goosemag:
We need trust and time darnit… And that meanse we can't have a campaign season like 1776…we're doomed i say, Doomed.
King Billy:
You all choose hard mode thanks to that little dust up in the last quest. You are all suffering your choices.
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Marius:
Damn you King Billy for having us suffer the consequences of our actions…
Also… do we have any assets that could be used.
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King Billy:
Wait till you get to Boston… and maybe I will tell you that you have some damn fine Americans that can be useful.
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A few pages later:
Marius:
Did that guy just blow up a boat?
Goosemag:
A Ship… an actual, fucking Royal Navy ship blown up by a few fisherman...
King Bill:
I told you you would have assets... Problem... he's an abolitionist.
Misher:
Of course. Why couldn't things be easy?
AN:
@Duke William of
Negaverse writing is hard.
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