Bienvenue à Paris!
Join Thérèse Auclair, a surveyor for the French Army, in her romp around France during the Napoleonic Era!
Vive la Révolution! Vive la République! Vive la France!
Scheduled vote count started by Magoose on Feb 19, 2021 at 2:55 PM, finished with 59 posts and 19 votes.
[X] Plan: Guns and Olives Branches -[X] Training (Infantry): You will need to turn this poor excuse of a unit into a fighting force. Costs 1 wealth. DC:20 -[X] Training (Calvary): You will need to turn this poor excuse of a unit into a fighting force. Costs 1 wealth. DC:5 -[X] Training (Artillery): You will need to turn this poor excuse of a unit into a fighting force. Costs 1 wealth. DC:30
-[X] Blackmarket Canon: There are rumors that the Blackmarket in a certain bordering nation that shall not be named, offers surplus canon for a reasonable price... you don't like circumventing the armies supply chain... but you need canon. Cost 6 Wealth DC: 40
-[X] The Staff Question: You need to speak to your staff about commanding a force this large... you are going to need to promote one of them, for a temporary position as your chief of Staff. DC: 5 -[X] Care for The Children: The children while much more relaxed than they were before the new year are still children. DC: 5
-[X]A Peace Offering: There is a diplomat from Prussia coming towards you, wishing for safe passage for Paris... He's talking about an armistice to the war. You have heard nothing of the sort? DC: ??? -[X]Protest the Invasion of Egypt (Unofficially): You should know that the French Navy is not capable of striking out against the royal navy. You will protest this invasion, hopefully, someone in the Directorate sees sense. Though you will do so privately, to not gain any unnecessary attention. Cost 1 Wealth DC: ???
[X] Plan: Diplomatic Guns -[X] Training (Infantry): You will need to turn this poor excuse of a unit into a fighting force. Costs 1 wealth. DC:20 -[X] Training (Calvary): You will need to turn this poor excuse of a unit into a fighting force. Costs 1 wealth. DC:5 -[X] Training (Artillery): You will need to turn this poor excuse of a unit into a fighting force. Costs 1 wealth. DC:30
-[X] Blackmarket Canon: There are rumors that the Blackmarket in a certain bordering nation that shall not be named, offers surplus canon for a reasonable price... you don't like circumventing the armies supply chain... but you need canon. Cost 6 Wealth DC: 40
-[X] The Staff Question: You need to speak to your staff about commanding a force this large... you are going to need to promote one of them, for a temporary position as your chief of Staff. DC: 5 -[X] Care for The Children: The children while much more relaxed than they were before the new year are still children. DC: 5 -[X] Correspond with Napoleon: Napoleon Bonaparte sent you a letter... this time with a letter of... far more tasteful discussion for a time of war. He's asking about certain Mountian maps he can use to navigate the Alps and to flank the Fleeing Austrian forces before they can regroup. DC: 5 -[X]Protest the Invasion of Egypt (Unofficially): You should know that the French Navy is not capable of striking out against the royal navy. You will protest this invasion, hopefully, someone in the Directorate sees sense. Though you will do so privately, to not gain any unnecessary attention. Cost 1 Wealth DC: ???
[X] Plan: You're in the Army Now -[X] Training (Infantry): You will need to turn this poor excuse of a unit into a fighting force. Costs 1 wealth. DC:20 -[X] Training (Calvary): You will need to turn this poor excuse of a unit into a fighting force. Costs 1 wealth. DC:5 -[X] Training (Artillery): You will need to turn this poor excuse of a unit into a fighting force. Costs 1 wealth. DC:30 -[X] Expand the Fortification (Metz): You need this fortress to be unassailable. (Fortify the current encampment, gain defense bonus against assaults) Costs 10 wealth. DC: 10
-[X]A Peace Offering: There is a diplomat from Prussia coming towards you, wishing for safe passage for Paris... He's talking about an armistice to the war. You have heard nothing of the sort? DC: ??? -[X] Care for The Children: The children while much more relaxed than they were before the new year are still children. DC: 5 -[X] Correspond with Napoleon: Napoleon Bonaparte sent you a letter... this time with a letter of... far more tasteful discussion for a time of war. He's asking about certain Mountian maps he can use to navigate the Alps and to flank the Fleeing Austrian forces before they can regroup. DC: 5 -[X]Protest the Invasion of Egypt (Unofficially): You should know that the French Navy is not capable of striking out against the royal navy. You will protest this invasion, hopefully, someone in the Directorate sees sense. Though you will do so privately, to not gain any unnecessary attention. Cost 1 Wealth DC: ???
[X] Chamans & Academy
-[X]Colonel Antoine Marie Chamans: The Man had been arguably your second in command throughout your first battles. An expert administrator, a competent officer in all fields of fighting, though his strength lied in artillery, and a man who more often than not, quelled the more brash heads of de Lisle and Severin when they both proposed plans that would not accurately and effectively use what you had. He is also a man you know can keep secrets, and that was worth almost as much as cannon on a hill.
-[X]Send them to the Academy: Louis has expressed a desire to become an officer, if not out loud, then in his actions learning from your men. Charlotte will follow him, care for him, and to learn from the Academies best. (This will send them to the Military School in Brienne, A School Napoleon recommended in a letter.)
[X]A Steady Foundation
-[X]Two Ego's From Hell: Berthier… De Lisle. Those two men are more likely to kill each other than get along with each other. You will put an end to this. NOW! DC 50
-[X]Request Supplies: You are in need of supplies for this expedition. And by god, if they screw you over again, you will raise hell with letters and very strongly worded protests. Cost 5 Wealth DC: 25 (Use 5 Army Wealth)
-[X]Request Writ of Justification: You are changing the plans of your orders to invade a belligerent power. You are in need of official support, if you do not want to get sent to prison for mutiny. DC: 40 (Note: You must write in your reasons for changing your orders. the longer and more detailed the better.)
--[X] Justify this as the first step to attacking and taking Egypt, as per orders (which allowed us to do it in any way we chose). This allows to cut off the RN from the Eastern Med, so allows to land our troops in Egypt without being intercepted at sea first and to secure the logistic train back to France. It would also allow to deny the RN any operating base in the Eastern Med. It would also be a strike at the Bourbons in Two Sicilies coinciding with Napoleons Italian Campaign.
--[X] To support the reason, prepare materials and personal for campaign both in Sicily and in Egypt (that includes assembling a scientific and medical team with Egyptian and Arabic studies specialists). Luckily, a lot of it is dual use (the equipment for a powder mill is identical whether said mill is in Sicily or Egypt)
-[X]Create System of Cipher's: You have had an idea since the Battle at Mainez, and before, about finding a way to secure your communications, through code, ciphers and of hidden messages. Cost 1 Wealth DC: 35 (Use 1 Personal Wealth)
-[X]True Sights, True Ships: Our Intelligence around the Royal Navies' numbers are... Skewed at best. You need concrete details on their operational capacity, and who is leading this force DC: 40
-[X]An Unthinkable Sight: Louis Capet never struck you as reckless. Yet he came to you with a piece of paper. Requesting to join the French Army. DC: 10
-[X]A Birthday Celebration: Your Birthday is coming up, and you want to celebrate with your impromptu family. Cost 1 Wealth, DC:10 (Use 1 Personal Wealth)
-[X]The Officers And the Gentlewoman: Your Officers are a group of men that you do not know as well as you wish. But now, with time on your side, you will learn of them DC: 25
-[X] Correspond with Brian: Brian is married to Napoleon's Sister… you need details… copious details. Like who the lucky girl is DC: 10
-[X] Study & Read: There are books to read and things to learn. DC: Depends on chosen stat level
--[X] Charisma
-[X]Route C (Purple): You don't like it, but the possibility of depriving the Royal Navy of a base in Sardinia and making allies in Sardinia, while also having a chance to resupply and meet several national leaders… perhaps you are looking at this far to Harshly.
- [X]Yes: Go with your Blessing and the Admirals (much to his chagrin)
[x]Route B (Red): Serre's Plan to run the Gauntlet between Sardinia and Corsica, for the most disruptive for the Royal Navy. He plans to start false flag attacks, and raid all over Sardinia, firing cannon and generally making a mess with his marines… However, this is all planned to draw the British to Sardinia, allowing you to land on the Island of Sicily, giving you free reign to run wild on the island.
[x]Two Ego's From Hell: Berthier… De Lisle. Those two men are more likely to kill each other than get along with each other. You will put an end to this. NOW! DC 50
[x]Request Supplies: You are in need of supplies for this expedition. And by god, if they screw you over again, you will raise hell with letters and very strongly worded protests. Cost 5 Wealth DC: 25
[x]Create System of Cipher's: You have had an idea since the Battle at Mainez, and before, about finding a way to secure your communications, through code, ciphers and of hidden messages. Cost 1 Wealth DC: 35
[x]Request Writ of Justification: You are changing the plans of your orders to invade a belligerent power. You are in need of official support, if you do not want to get sent to prison for mutiny. DC: 40
[x]The Officers And the Gentlewoman: Your Officers are a group of men that you do not know as well as you wish. But now, with time on your side, you will learn of them DC: 25
[x] Swordswomanship: You are not a great swordswoman; you are only decent and lucky. That needs to change. (+1 to 2 to combat, another possible new weapon?) DC: 40
Scheduled vote count started by Magoose on Mar 30, 2021 at 2:23 PM, finished with 132 posts and 27 votes.
[X] Plan: Escapism is Popular For a Reason -[X]Of Ministers, Missions, and Secrets: You have a feeling that the Mission of the two ministers are not… how to say… entirely accurate. You want to know if there is any plans or espionage that they plan to partake in… You'd rather not be caught off guard in such an event. DC ??? -[X]The Maps of The World (Sicily): You need to get your hands on the most accurate maps that you can find in this region. Thankfully, there should be some in the Bourbon Library that was now in Paris… Hopefully, if not, well… Brian can get you a few. Cost 2 DC: 40 -[X]The Maps of the World (Egypt): While there are no… legal ways to acquire maps of the region. Perhaps there is some pirates that had a map or two that were accurate. Cost 3 DC ??? -[X]Corps, and Corps Commanders: You have established several new units a few months ago, but they are under the command of Colonels, men who have great ability but no experience. With the Army Demobilizing, perhaps you can gather some more experienced officers for one or two of your corps. Cost 2 Wealth DC: 10 Reward: You get a list of officers who wish to join your expedition… who are willing… and unwilling. -[X]To Fly: General Kellerman has released a report on the Use of Hot Air Balloons for scouting and surveying the Area before a battle. Now as a surveyor yourself, you would like to test this equipment and see how it operates in the field...You wonder if Brian actually read this report. Cost 2 Wealth DC: 55
-[X]A Report on Louis: You want to have an accurate report on Louis progress with Severin DC:5
-[X]A Letter of Courtship: Your Admirer… Napoleon has received your brothers Blessing to court you. For now, it seems that he is content to just send you letters. But he says he will soon be in Toulon, when the War with Austria is over. Mayhaps, if you are lucky… you can meet him again after so long.
-[X]To Unwind and Destress: You want to find out what you truly enjoy to do in your free time. DC??? Note: Linetail what type of Hobby you want to Try. --[X] Poetry, both reading and writing thereof
-[X]The Officers And the Gentlewoman: Your Officers are a group of men that you do not know as well as you wish. But now, with time on your side, you will learn of them DC: 25 -[X] Swordswomanship: You are not a great swordswoman; you are only decent and lucky. That needs to change. (+1 to 2 to combat, another possible new weapon?) DC: 40
[X] Plan: Think clearly when relaxed and informed -[X]The Maps of The World (Sicily): You need to get your hands on the most accurate maps that you can find in this region. Thankfully, there should be some in the Bourbon Library that was now in Paris… Hopefully, if not, well… Brian can get you a few. Cost 2 DC: 40 (-2 Army Wealth)
-[X]Corps, and Corps Commanders: You have established several new units a few months ago, but they are under the command of Colonels, men who have great ability but no experience. With the Army Demobilizing, perhaps you can gather some more experienced officers for one or two of your corps. Cost 2 Wealth DC: 10 Reward: You get a list of officers who wish to join your expedition… who are willing… and unwilling. (2 Personal Wealth) -[X] Recruit (Calvary): Recruit 1000 Cavalry (Regulars). You need more mobile forces to flank and strike quickly. Costs 8 Wealth. DC: 35 (-8 Army Wealth)
-[X] Training (Artillery): You will need to turn this poor excuse of a unit into a fighting force. Costs 1 wealth. DC:30 (1 Army Wealth) -[X]To Fly: General Kellerman has released a report on the Use of Hot Air Balloons for scouting and surveying the Area before a battle. Now as a surveyor yourself, you would like to test this equipment and see how it operates in the field...You wonder if Brian actually read this report. Cost 2 Wealth DC: 55 (-2 Personal Wealth)
-[X]A Report on Louis: You want to have an accurate report on Louis progress with Severin DC:5 -[X]To Unwind and Destress: You want to find out what you truly enjoy to do in your free time. DC??? Note: --[x] Try Stretching and balancing exercises to relax
-[X]The Officers And the Gentlewoman: Your Officers are a group of men that you do not know as well as you wish. But now, with time on your side, you will learn of them DC: 25 -[X] Study & Read: There are books to read and things to learn. DC: Depends on chosen stat level --[x] grand strategy as Stat to increase -[X] Swordswomanship: You are not a great swordswoman; you are only decent and lucky. That needs to change. (+1 to 2 to combat, another possible new weapon?) DC: 40
[X] Plan The Colored Eagles of Paris
-[X]Humanly: It would be a waste to treat them inhumanly. They are men, and they deserve to be treated as men. It may cause a strain on your supply lines, but the war seems to be over to you
-[X]Yes: You will send them to Paris to be prisoners there.
-[X]Confiscate it: All the Weapons captured in battle will be confiscated and used by the Army of Italy… at least it solves the supply problems
-[X]Send them To Paris: If the Regiments wished to have their standards and colors back, they would have their government return them.
-[X]Yes (This unlocks a new action with Thérèse)
[X] Pack your Bags for Egypt
-[X]Leave: You are ready to begin your campaign (You will leave on Campaign) -[X]Adam Serre is a Pirate: Adam has a problem. The French Government has… well… They want to arrest him on charges of piracy. That will not do. DC: 15 Reward: You save him from… being removed from your command.
-[X]The Maps of The World (Sicily):There is someone in Paris that wishes to create chaos in your mission. But you will not stop until you have those maps. Cost 2 Army Wealth DC: 40
-[X]Reassign Commands: You have seen fit to remove an officer commanding a force with another member of your officers corps. Cost 1 Personal Wealth.
--[X]Severin will Command the Republican Guard
--[X]Chamans will command the Reserve
--[X]Davout will command II Corps
-[X] Recruit (Artillerymen): Recruit 1000 Artillerymen (Regulars), and commission the corresponding cannons. Costs 5 Army Wealth. DC: 50
-[X] Training (Artillery): You will need to turn this poor excuse of a unit into a fighting force. Costs 1 Army wealth. DC:30 -[X]A Date: Napoleon has arrived in the city, and he wants to take you out on a date. DC: 1/??? Reward: You Date Napoleon. -[X]A Report on Louis: You want to have an accurate report on Louis' progress with Severin… again. DC:5
-[X]The Faithful Assistant: Charlotte is quite happy about you managing your stress, and is also quite happy for the staff system that is keeping a lot of work off your desk. You wonder how she plans to cope with working on a campaign. There is also… the very disturbing question of… how she managed to get foreign books from London. DC: 10 -[X]A Brother's Farewell: Your Brother has come into the city… and he wishes to see you off, and pray for you. DC: 10
-[X] Study & Practice: Practice makes perfect. DC: Depends on chosen skill level
--[X] Oratory
-[X] Homefront Investment: With a lull in the war, now is a good time as any to invest in the fabrics industry! Or rum? Grains? All are available to invest in, and you're sure that it would earn you the appreciation of locals. DC: ??? Cost 5 (personal) wealth.
-[X]Take him with you: You are going to continue to have him as a... translator and guide for the Region of Egypt. Perhaps he will not mind. Perhaps
[X] Plan Sound the March
-[X]Take him with you: You are going to continue to have him as a... translator and guide for the Region of Egypt. Perhaps he will not mind. Perhaps
-[X]Leave: You are ready to begin your campaign (You will leave on Campaign) -[X]Adam Serre is a Pirate: Adam has a problem. The French Government has… well… They want to arrest him on charges of piracy. That will not do. DC: 15 Reward: You save him from… being removed from your command. -[X]The Maps of The World (Sicily):There is someone in Paris that wishes to create chaos in your mission. But you will not stop until you have those maps. Cost 2 DC: 40 -[X] Training (Infantry): You will need to turn this poor excuse of a unit into a fighting force. Costs 1 wealth. DC:30 -[X] Training (Cavalry): You will need to turn this poor excuse of a unit into a fighting force. Costs 1 wealth. DC:??? -[X] Training (Artillery): You will need to turn this poor excuse of a unit into a fighting force. Costs 1 wealth. DC:30 -[X]A Date: Napoleon has arrived in the city, and he wants to take you out on a date. DC: 1/??? Reward: You Date Napoleon. -[X]A Report on Louis: You want to have an accurate report on Louis' progress with Severin… again. DC:5 -[X]The Faithful Assistant: Charlotte is quite happy about you managing your stress, and is also quite happy for the staff system that is keeping a lot of work off your desk. You wonder how she plans to cope with working on a campaign. There is also… the very disturbing question of… how she managed to get forign books from London. DC: 10 -[X]A Brother's Farewell: Your Brother has come into the city… and he wishes to see you off, and pray for you. DC: 10 -[X]A Soldier, A Poet, A Queen of Words?: You wished to create a series of poems and publish them. DC: ??? -[X] Swordswomanship: You are not a great swordswoman; you are only decent and lucky. That needs to change. (+1 to 2 to combat, another possible new weapon?) DC: 40
[X] Pack your Saddle Bags
-[X]Leave: You are ready to begin your campaign (You will leave on Campaign) -[X]Adam Serre is a Pirate: Adam has a problem. The French Government has… well… They want to arrest him on charges of piracy. That will not do. DC: 15 Reward: You save him from… being removed from your command.
-[X]The Maps of The World (Sicily):There is someone in Paris that wishes to create chaos in your mission. But you will not stop until you have those maps. Cost 2 Army Wealth DC: 40
-[X]Reassign Commands: You have seen fit to remove an officer commanding a force with another member of your officers corps. Cost 1 Personal Wealth.
--[X]Severin will Command the Republican Guard
--[X]Chamans will command the Reserve
--[X]Davout will command II Corps
-[X] Recruit (Calvary): Recruit 1000 Cavalry (Regulars). You need more mobile forces to flank and strike quickly. Costs 4 Wealth. DC: 35
--[X] Veteran Cavalry from Garrison/Reserve to be added to Reserve Cavalry Corps for greater bulk. These new recruits to replace them in the Garrison/Reserve.
-[X] Training (Artillery): You will need to turn this poor excuse of a unit into a fighting force. Costs 1 Army wealth. DC:30
[X] A Love of Horse Shoes -[X]A Date: Napoleon has arrived in the city, and he wants to take you out on a date. DC: 1/??? Reward: You Date Napoleon.
-[X]The Faithful Assistant: Charlotte is quite happy about you managing your stress, and is also quite happy for the staff system that is keeping a lot of work off your desk. You wonder how she plans to cope with working on a campaign. There is also… the very disturbing question of… how she managed to get foreign books from London. DC: 10 -[X]A Brother's Farewell: Your Brother has come into the city… and he wishes to see you off, and pray for you. DC: 10
-[X] Study & Practice: Practice makes perfect. DC: Depends on chosen skill level
--[X] Command
--[X] Military
-[X] Homefront Investment: With a lull in the war, now is a good time as any to invest in the fabrics industry! Or rum? Grains? All are available to invest in, and you're sure that it would earn you the appreciation of locals. DC: ??? Cost 5 (personal) wealth.
-[X]Take him with you: You are going to continue to have him as a... translator and guide for the Region of Egypt. Perhaps he will not mind. Perhaps
