La Chanson de la Victoire (The Song of Victory): La Petite Arpenteuse (Non, SV, you are a General of France in the Napoleonic War!)
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Most certainly… if they survive child birth.
...Kellermann is AWESOME. The day he dies will be a sad day for France.
Oversimplified-Omake: Napoleonic Wars - The French Civil War (Alexander Sturnn)
Oversimplified-Omake: Napoleonic Wars - The French Civil War
Narrator: "When Therese and half of her Army returned to France, they expected to just give Robespierre and his Forces a good ol' Smackdown and sort everything out rather quickly. What they did not expect however was all of Europe being ON FIRE. (Map shows all of Europe engulfed in Flames)
See, the end of the War of the First Coalition had left it's Losers, especially Great Britain, rather mad. (Great Britain is glaring at France) And with France having now collapsed into Civil War, the British felt that now was the PERFECT Moment for Revenge.
(Scene shows the British Prime Minister and the Monarchs of Europe gathering in their Conference-Room)
Prime Minister (clears his throat): "Hrm, hrm...fellow European Monarchs! I'm sure you all remember the utter humiliation we suffered between a year and a month ago at the hands of this French 'Republic'."
Frederick Wilhelm III.: "Tell me about it! My Army got their Ass kicked by some Women dressing like a General!"
Ferdinand III.: "You think YOU had it bad?! She DESTROYED all my Forces and took Sicily away from me!"
Francis II.: "And those Bastards Auclair and Bonaparte captured almost my entire Army and forced me into a humiliating Treaty!"
Prime Minister (sighs): "I know and share your Pain..especially after our Diplomats screwed up so spectacularly."
Alexander I. (shrugs): "I mean, they did nothing to me or Russia..."
Frederick Wilhelm III: (glares at him): "Well, how NICE for you..."
Prime Minister: "At any Rate...I know this sucked. For all of us. BUT! But...I have an Idea. Since those dirty Revolutionaries are currently beating each others Skulls in...let's all form a new Coalition and kick them down into the dirt!"
(Stunned Silence)
Francis II.: "...WHHHAAAAATT?!? Are you crazy?! I had to pay the French a huge amount of Money and my forces are still shaken and demoralized from the last defeat!"
Alexander I.: "MY Country just came out of a Civil War!"
Frederick Wilhelm III.: "Granted, we didn't fare so badly since we made peace...but even then, we are still restructuring our Forces!"
Charles IV. of Spain: "And all of our Colonies are currently up in Rebellion!"
Ferdinand III.: "...I mean, I would like to get Sicily back, but...right now, I only have one Division of broken, demoralized troops."
Alexander I.: "In short: Despite France's current Issues, we are in HORRIBLE Positions to attack. Why should we throw all caution out of the window and go to War again?!"
Francis II.: "Face it, there is nothing you can say that will-"
Prime Minister (reveals a GIANT stack of Money by pulling away the curtains behind him): "Go to War with France right now and we'll give you THIS."
Alexander I.: "...Well, when you put it like that..."
Narrator: "And so the Second Coalition formed to take advantage of the French Civil War and regain control of the continent. (Map shows most of Europe turning red against France's blue) They hoped to use the Chaos in France to strike at the French while they were disorganized and weak. Unfortunately for them, however, that Window of Opportunity would prove far narrower then anyone realized.
In France, meanwhile, Therese and her Forces had reached Lyon, where her Brother and Napoleon had currently made Camp.
(Scene shows Napoleon, Brian and other Officers discussing things over a map)
Pierre (comes in): "Sirs!"
Napoleon: "What is it, Pierre? We're a bit busy right now. What's so important that it can't wait?"
Pierre: "I just thought you'd like to know...General Auclair has returned with half of her Army and is currently waiting outside the door."
Napoleon (eyes go wide as he blushes): "O-oh god...oh god...! (He whirls around to Lannes and Brian) I look good, right?! Please tell me I look good!"
Brian: "Napoleon, seriously, compose yourself a bit!"
Lannes: "Yeah! Just be yourself and greet her when she comes in. All will be fine."
Napoleon (takes a deep breath): "Y-you're right...you're right...I can do this. Pierre, please let her in."
(A large Banner saying "WILL YOU MARY ME?" is in the forefront as Therese walks in)
Therese: "Alright, we have a massive Situation in the North and West. We need to move quickly and-"
(She sees Napoleon with stars in his Anime-Eyes)
Therese: "...Brian, what the hell is this?"
Brian: "He's asking you to marry him because he loves you...and also because he wants to use your massive Popularity as a Propaganda-Tool for his cause."
Therese: "If I say yes, can we get back to work and save France?"
Napoleon: "We will, I swear!!"
Therese: "Then yes."
Napoleon: "YES!! YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-"
(Meanwhile in the USA)
-EEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!"
George Washington (to Alexander Hamilton): "...Alexander, what on Earth was that?"
Alexander Hamilton: "I have no idea...though if I had to guess: Someone just assumed sheer executive authority over another. With consent."
Narrator: "Right after that, Napoleon and Therese married in Lyon...where Napoleon took the Opportunity and crowned himself and his Wife Emperor and Empress of the French People. (Napoleon places Crowns on his and Therese's head) And they did so under thundering APPLAUSE. (The People in the Audience all cheer)
Both Napoleon and Therese were highly beloved and respected figures in France. The People largely met their Coronation with joy and jubilation. It probably also helped that, by all accounts, Napoleon's and Therese's Marriage had a genuinely great start. (Therese and Napoleon smile at each other) This helped reinforce the look of an awesome Power-Couple stepping up to save France when it stood on the brink of Disaster, enticing even more People to their side. Even the Royalists joined them, reasoning that siding with the Woman who was now basically the legal Guardian of who they considered the rightful King of France was the best call to make right now. (Shows the figure of a Royalist stepping next to Therese and Napoleon...before also showing a fuming Robespierre) And if you thought old Robby was angry before...hoooo boy..."
Robespierre (his figure facing Therese and Napoleon): "Why you...you!! TRAITORS!! TYRANTS!! I WILL PUT YOU ALL ON THE GUILLOTINE FOR THIS!!!"
Therese: "Yeah, except almost the entire Military sided with us. So...you and what Army, Robby?"
Robespierre (triumphantly): "THE ARMY OF THE NORTH OF COURSE!!! MARMONT WILL SOON FINISH TRAINING THEM AND THEN HE SHALL CRUSH YOU AND-"
Napoleon: "You mean, the Army that Therese fought alongside not too long ago? Who still admire and look up to her? Who regard her as a Hero and a Legend, especially since it consists mostly of fresh, easily impressed Recruits? THAT Army?"
Robespierre: "...W-wait, wha-"
Napoleon (turning to Therese): "Love, do you think you can take care of this while Brian and I march on Paris?"
Therese: "Sure thing, Hubby."
Narrator: "Therese met the Army of the North, commanded by General Marmont, outside of Orleans on her birthday. She held one heartfelt, passionate speech that, reportedly, drove Marmont and many of his Soldiers to tears. (The Scene shows Therese holding her Speech, with the expressions of Marmont and his Soldiers - except for one Commissar - going from angry to neutral to sad to openly weeping and dropping their Weapons) She hoped to convince them to give up without a fight. (The still angry-looking Commissar shoots her, to the shock of everyone else) And aside from one angry Commissar shooting and wounding her, it went swimmingly. Also, said Commissar was immediately torn to shreds by the angry Recruits. (Shows bug-eyed Commissar getting swarmed by angry Soldiers with Bayonets)
All in all a victory for France. And Napoleon was about to win no less great a Victory at Paris...by showing mercy."
(Scene shows the Defenders of Paris waiting and facing Napoleon's and Brian's Army)
Commissar: "Soldiers of the Republic! The false Emperor, the Traitor Bonaparte, has reached the City! Marmont is on the way here, but he and his army may be too late! All of us shall die in glorious defense of the Republic, for that Corsican Ogre will never show us mercy!"
Napoleon (steps forward): "Hey there, Guys! I just wanted to tell you all that my Wife convinced Marmont and his Army to switch sides to us. Also, I COULD easily storm the City and have my Veterans kill you all. But you know what? I'm not a Butcher like that Guillotine-Enthusiast. So, here's the deal: Everyone who surrenders now will not only not be harmed, but also face no consequences whatsoever for siding with Robespierre at first. What do you think of that?"
Commissar: "HAH! Fat Chance, Tyrant! You only face loyal Children of the Republic here, who would rather die for it then surrender it to you! Right, Guys?! (He turns around with a worried look as his Words are only met with Silence) G-guys...?"
Soldier (raises a hand): "...Can we kill the Commisars?"
Napoleon (smiles and Winks): "They resisted arrest, so...go right ahead."
(The Soldiers all smirk as they point their Weapons at the Commissar)
Commissar: "...OoooOhhHhh NoooOooo-!!"
Narrator: "And so, the French Civil War ended with two Speeches and without a single actual fight. Napoleon and Brian entered Paris, freed all the political Prisoners - including Napoleon's Sister, Brian's Wife - and offically reunited the Country. (France becomes whole again on the Map) A STUNNING Success! (We see a Figure in Ninja-Clothes swoop in, throw a sack over Robespierre and carry him away) There was only one Issue."
(Scene shows the Tulieries Palace)
Brian: "WHAT?! What do you mean, 'Robespierre is gone'?!?"
Pierre: "I'm saying that he somehow escaped the City and is now on the Run. He may have had help."
Brian: "Oh that DAMN-!!"
Napoleon: "Calm down, Brian. He can't have gotten far. We'll get him soon enough, maybe even before he can truly leave France. Right now, we have to strengthen our political position and fend off the Coalition."
Brian (sighs): "...Fine. You're right. Let's just hope no more urgent critical Situations arise-"
Messenger (comes in): "Uh, just to let you know: The Austrians pushed back Massena in Italy and the Prussians destroyed the Army of the Netherlands."
Brian (groans in frustration): "Could we maybe just get ONE break?!"
A.N.: Done, once again in Cooperation between @Cyberphilosipher and me. Hope you have fun reading!
Narrator: "When Therese and half of her Army returned to France, they expected to just give Robespierre and his Forces a good ol' Smackdown and sort everything out rather quickly. What they did not expect however was all of Europe being ON FIRE. (Map shows all of Europe engulfed in Flames)
See, the end of the War of the First Coalition had left it's Losers, especially Great Britain, rather mad. (Great Britain is glaring at France) And with France having now collapsed into Civil War, the British felt that now was the PERFECT Moment for Revenge.
(Scene shows the British Prime Minister and the Monarchs of Europe gathering in their Conference-Room)
Prime Minister (clears his throat): "Hrm, hrm...fellow European Monarchs! I'm sure you all remember the utter humiliation we suffered between a year and a month ago at the hands of this French 'Republic'."
Frederick Wilhelm III.: "Tell me about it! My Army got their Ass kicked by some Women dressing like a General!"
Ferdinand III.: "You think YOU had it bad?! She DESTROYED all my Forces and took Sicily away from me!"
Francis II.: "And those Bastards Auclair and Bonaparte captured almost my entire Army and forced me into a humiliating Treaty!"
Prime Minister (sighs): "I know and share your Pain..especially after our Diplomats screwed up so spectacularly."
Alexander I. (shrugs): "I mean, they did nothing to me or Russia..."
Frederick Wilhelm III: (glares at him): "Well, how NICE for you..."
Prime Minister: "At any Rate...I know this sucked. For all of us. BUT! But...I have an Idea. Since those dirty Revolutionaries are currently beating each others Skulls in...let's all form a new Coalition and kick them down into the dirt!"
(Stunned Silence)
Francis II.: "...WHHHAAAAATT?!? Are you crazy?! I had to pay the French a huge amount of Money and my forces are still shaken and demoralized from the last defeat!"
Alexander I.: "MY Country just came out of a Civil War!"
Frederick Wilhelm III.: "Granted, we didn't fare so badly since we made peace...but even then, we are still restructuring our Forces!"
Charles IV. of Spain: "And all of our Colonies are currently up in Rebellion!"
Ferdinand III.: "...I mean, I would like to get Sicily back, but...right now, I only have one Division of broken, demoralized troops."
Alexander I.: "In short: Despite France's current Issues, we are in HORRIBLE Positions to attack. Why should we throw all caution out of the window and go to War again?!"
Francis II.: "Face it, there is nothing you can say that will-"
Prime Minister (reveals a GIANT stack of Money by pulling away the curtains behind him): "Go to War with France right now and we'll give you THIS."
Alexander I.: "...Well, when you put it like that..."
Narrator: "And so the Second Coalition formed to take advantage of the French Civil War and regain control of the continent. (Map shows most of Europe turning red against France's blue) They hoped to use the Chaos in France to strike at the French while they were disorganized and weak. Unfortunately for them, however, that Window of Opportunity would prove far narrower then anyone realized.
In France, meanwhile, Therese and her Forces had reached Lyon, where her Brother and Napoleon had currently made Camp.
(Scene shows Napoleon, Brian and other Officers discussing things over a map)
Pierre (comes in): "Sirs!"
Napoleon: "What is it, Pierre? We're a bit busy right now. What's so important that it can't wait?"
Pierre: "I just thought you'd like to know...General Auclair has returned with half of her Army and is currently waiting outside the door."
Napoleon (eyes go wide as he blushes): "O-oh god...oh god...! (He whirls around to Lannes and Brian) I look good, right?! Please tell me I look good!"
Brian: "Napoleon, seriously, compose yourself a bit!"
Lannes: "Yeah! Just be yourself and greet her when she comes in. All will be fine."
Napoleon (takes a deep breath): "Y-you're right...you're right...I can do this. Pierre, please let her in."
(A large Banner saying "WILL YOU MARY ME?" is in the forefront as Therese walks in)
Therese: "Alright, we have a massive Situation in the North and West. We need to move quickly and-"
(She sees Napoleon with stars in his Anime-Eyes)
Therese: "...Brian, what the hell is this?"
Brian: "He's asking you to marry him because he loves you...and also because he wants to use your massive Popularity as a Propaganda-Tool for his cause."
Therese: "If I say yes, can we get back to work and save France?"
Napoleon: "We will, I swear!!"
Therese: "Then yes."
Napoleon: "YES!! YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-"
(Meanwhile in the USA)
-EEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!"
George Washington (to Alexander Hamilton): "...Alexander, what on Earth was that?"
Alexander Hamilton: "I have no idea...though if I had to guess: Someone just assumed sheer executive authority over another. With consent."
Narrator: "Right after that, Napoleon and Therese married in Lyon...where Napoleon took the Opportunity and crowned himself and his Wife Emperor and Empress of the French People. (Napoleon places Crowns on his and Therese's head) And they did so under thundering APPLAUSE. (The People in the Audience all cheer)
Both Napoleon and Therese were highly beloved and respected figures in France. The People largely met their Coronation with joy and jubilation. It probably also helped that, by all accounts, Napoleon's and Therese's Marriage had a genuinely great start. (Therese and Napoleon smile at each other) This helped reinforce the look of an awesome Power-Couple stepping up to save France when it stood on the brink of Disaster, enticing even more People to their side. Even the Royalists joined them, reasoning that siding with the Woman who was now basically the legal Guardian of who they considered the rightful King of France was the best call to make right now. (Shows the figure of a Royalist stepping next to Therese and Napoleon...before also showing a fuming Robespierre) And if you thought old Robby was angry before...hoooo boy..."
Robespierre (his figure facing Therese and Napoleon): "Why you...you!! TRAITORS!! TYRANTS!! I WILL PUT YOU ALL ON THE GUILLOTINE FOR THIS!!!"
Therese: "Yeah, except almost the entire Military sided with us. So...you and what Army, Robby?"
Robespierre (triumphantly): "THE ARMY OF THE NORTH OF COURSE!!! MARMONT WILL SOON FINISH TRAINING THEM AND THEN HE SHALL CRUSH YOU AND-"
Napoleon: "You mean, the Army that Therese fought alongside not too long ago? Who still admire and look up to her? Who regard her as a Hero and a Legend, especially since it consists mostly of fresh, easily impressed Recruits? THAT Army?"
Robespierre: "...W-wait, wha-"
Napoleon (turning to Therese): "Love, do you think you can take care of this while Brian and I march on Paris?"
Therese: "Sure thing, Hubby."
Narrator: "Therese met the Army of the North, commanded by General Marmont, outside of Orleans on her birthday. She held one heartfelt, passionate speech that, reportedly, drove Marmont and many of his Soldiers to tears. (The Scene shows Therese holding her Speech, with the expressions of Marmont and his Soldiers - except for one Commissar - going from angry to neutral to sad to openly weeping and dropping their Weapons) She hoped to convince them to give up without a fight. (The still angry-looking Commissar shoots her, to the shock of everyone else) And aside from one angry Commissar shooting and wounding her, it went swimmingly. Also, said Commissar was immediately torn to shreds by the angry Recruits. (Shows bug-eyed Commissar getting swarmed by angry Soldiers with Bayonets)
All in all a victory for France. And Napoleon was about to win no less great a Victory at Paris...by showing mercy."
(Scene shows the Defenders of Paris waiting and facing Napoleon's and Brian's Army)
Commissar: "Soldiers of the Republic! The false Emperor, the Traitor Bonaparte, has reached the City! Marmont is on the way here, but he and his army may be too late! All of us shall die in glorious defense of the Republic, for that Corsican Ogre will never show us mercy!"
Napoleon (steps forward): "Hey there, Guys! I just wanted to tell you all that my Wife convinced Marmont and his Army to switch sides to us. Also, I COULD easily storm the City and have my Veterans kill you all. But you know what? I'm not a Butcher like that Guillotine-Enthusiast. So, here's the deal: Everyone who surrenders now will not only not be harmed, but also face no consequences whatsoever for siding with Robespierre at first. What do you think of that?"
Commissar: "HAH! Fat Chance, Tyrant! You only face loyal Children of the Republic here, who would rather die for it then surrender it to you! Right, Guys?! (He turns around with a worried look as his Words are only met with Silence) G-guys...?"
Soldier (raises a hand): "...Can we kill the Commisars?"
Napoleon (smiles and Winks): "They resisted arrest, so...go right ahead."
(The Soldiers all smirk as they point their Weapons at the Commissar)
Commissar: "...OoooOhhHhh NoooOooo-!!"
Narrator: "And so, the French Civil War ended with two Speeches and without a single actual fight. Napoleon and Brian entered Paris, freed all the political Prisoners - including Napoleon's Sister, Brian's Wife - and offically reunited the Country. (France becomes whole again on the Map) A STUNNING Success! (We see a Figure in Ninja-Clothes swoop in, throw a sack over Robespierre and carry him away) There was only one Issue."
(Scene shows the Tulieries Palace)
Brian: "WHAT?! What do you mean, 'Robespierre is gone'?!?"
Pierre: "I'm saying that he somehow escaped the City and is now on the Run. He may have had help."
Brian: "Oh that DAMN-!!"
Napoleon: "Calm down, Brian. He can't have gotten far. We'll get him soon enough, maybe even before he can truly leave France. Right now, we have to strengthen our political position and fend off the Coalition."
Brian (sighs): "...Fine. You're right. Let's just hope no more urgent critical Situations arise-"
Messenger (comes in): "Uh, just to let you know: The Austrians pushed back Massena in Italy and the Prussians destroyed the Army of the Netherlands."
Brian (groans in frustration): "Could we maybe just get ONE break?!"
A.N.: Done, once again in Cooperation between @Cyberphilosipher and me. Hope you have fun reading!
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Magoose
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This was hilarious… +10 to the rolls.
Well the man is clearly one who may not be the greatest of Napoleons marshals but he always had a keen political mind.
He was after all, a leader in the French Senate.
but we also had plenty of allies even when we were no actively cultivating them.
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That was beautiful. The French "Civil War" was explained the beat way possible. The Oversimplified way. Looking forward to how the Second Coalition will be explained.
As for Thereses sheet. Whatever suits you better honestly. Can wait if I have to so take your time until you think its accurate.
As for Thereses sheet. Whatever suits you better honestly. Can wait if I have to so take your time until you think its accurate.
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Whenever is best. I like earlier, but if tomorrow means you have more time to proofread it or whatever you need, than tomorrow.
If you can get it out today, I would be delighted. But ultimately, you do what you feel is best. I'd be fine with tomorrow as well.
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One of these two instances of 'by all accounts' is redundant in this sentence.
Whoops, thanks for spotting that. I'll edit it out now.
The Empress (Therese's Sheet, updated)
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Name: Thérèse Auclair
Titles: Empress Consort of the French Empire
Age: 23
Height: 6'2/ 187.96 cm
Hometown: Avignon
Birthday: September 21, 1773
Nicknames: La Petite Arpenteuse, La Protectrice de Valmy, Firefighter of France, The Empress, Goddess of Victory (Napoleon), LAdy Liberty
Honors and Decorations:
Beliefs: Revolutionary Republican
Republican Sentiments: 25 "Liberty should be afforded to others when possible, and to all."
Monarchist Sentiments: -10 "The Monarchy shows its true face; I don't think I can look at it the same way like when I was a child. Perhaps they have done wrong, but I could say the same for the Republic."
Allies: Brian Auclair, François Kellermann, Napoléon Bonaparte, Adalene Durand, Louis-Charles Capet, Marie-Thérèse Charlotte Capet, Renée Dubois, Joachim Murat, Denis Martin Severin, Antonie Chamans, Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle,Thomas-Alexandre Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie, Jean-Baptiste Kléber
Enemies: Charles William Ferdinand (Brunswick), Frederick Adolf von Kalckreuth, Friedrich Josias von Sachsen-Coburg-Saalfeld, Willaim-Frederik von Orange-Nassau, Ferdinand the III Bourbon, King of Naples. Many view you as the Gravest Threat to Peace in the World.
Commands: Armee of the Orient/Army of the East
Public Reputation: 20 (Revered)
Offices Held: Générale de Division of the Army of the Orient, Empress Consort of the French Empire.
Past Offices held: Surveyor in Army of the North, Générale de brigade of the Army of the Rhine.
Battles Fought: Battle of Valmy, Battle of Mainz, Battle of Amiens, Battle of Palermo
Battles Commanded: Battle of Valmy, Battle of Mainz, Battle of Amiens, Battle of Palermo
Battles Won: Battle of Valmy, Battle of Mainz, Battle of Amiens, Battle of Palermo
Battles Lost:
Campaigns Led:The Invasion of Sicily, Egypt (Cancelled)
Military: 9+3+4=16 [+8]
"No one in the world expected a young girl from Avignon to be a general, and every day, they are reminded of that fact, by my continued command."
Charisma: 11 [+1]
"I am not my husband, and I am not my brother. I must be somewhere in between."
Decorum: 10-2+2+2=12 [+2]
"The World now expects me to be something I am not… An Empress. Lord in Heaven, I merely wish for a comfortable shirt and pants."
Stewardship: 12 [+2]
"I have led armies and have not destitute myself. That's an improvement to my life as a child."
Intelligence: 25 [+20 RR]
"A Glint of Creativity… of Mastery of myself. That is the greatest gift of my intelligence."
Education: 12+2=14 [+4]
"I've learned so much from the records Father and Brian made for maps and other reports."
Subterfuge: 8+2+2=12 [+2]
"I have an ear to the ground due to traveling with Brian, and being among the lower class."
Wealth: 9
-1 per payment due to Louis and Charlotte.
"I have more money than I know what to do with?"
Combat: 10+3=13 [+3]
"General Dumas greatest gift was to give me confidence in Arms, to defend myself and my men."
Oratory: 12 [+2]
"Do not fear my voice. I am just the same as my brother… just worse."
Command: 15 [+6]
"No one expected me to gain a chance at high command… I was forced to improvise my situation and see to it done, without question."
Cavalry Command: 9 [-2]
"God Bless Murat, Adalene and every person who knows how to use horses in battle better than me."
Infantry Command: 9+3=12 [+2]
"Never doubt a good commander of the infantry… I praise those like Severin who can see Hell, and walk away."
Artillery Command: 16+3=19 [+14]
"I am a Cannonier. Perhaps I have led men for too long… but I am not one who forgets."
Grand Strategy: 9 [-2]
"Even after so many battles and a campaign, my ability to see a far reaching objective is questionable at best."
Engineering: 16 [+8]
"Yeah, I can tell you about what places to build as well as avoid."
Logistics: 16+2=18 [+12]
"The landscape is important because you want optimal routes, spacious land, and advantageous terrain. Luckily, I can help."
Manual Labor: 14 [+4]
"I carried my brother's equipment as soon as we left. At least I'm old and strong enough to carry my own equipment now, too."
Law: 8 [-4]
"I know that you shouldn't murder. Or steal."
Administration: 12 [+2]
"Managing a household is similar to running a country. Well, some skills are transferable."
Ideals of Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité:
You were not a soldier, at least not until your brother invited you to camp one day.
-2 to Decorum, +2 to Subterfuge
+DOUBLE increases and decreases in opinion and reputation. In the army, your men's trust and loyalty will need to be earned, as they do not believe a woman can lead a man into war. If you can prove yourself, however, they may see you as the second coming of Jeanne d'Arc)
La Petite Arpenteuse:
Your father Astor and brother Brian were both surveyors, and you have learned much of the craft both in texts and through your travels with Brian.
+2 to Subterfuge, +2 to Education, +3 to Military
+2 to Logistics
+When scouting for positions, you will always be given an option to set up on a favorable terrain before the enemy.
+Bonus to terrain scouting and battlefield familiarization. You receive a scaling bonus of +0 to +30 to all rolls if your army has scouted, and a +10 when another unit from allied armies have scouted. Up to +40 Total Bonus.)
Nous Ne Tombons Pas:
You are the Shield of Valmy, you rose to prominence for your valor in the battle, taking a hill and using it to rain cannon fire on the Duke of Brunswick.
- You are a Military Hero.
- Everyone likes you more.
- Governments around Europe will target you, for better or worse.
- When defending, you gain a +20 to the rolls, but have a debuff of -10 to offensive rolls.
+4 to Military
+3 to Infantry command, +3 to Artillery command.
Liberator of Mayence:
Known for staving off an assault from Charles William Ferdinand, Thérèse is seen by some French people as a liberator of those under the oppression of tyrants, and by enemies as a liberator from captivity. Merciless to those who oppose her and merciful to the defenseless, a reputation for setting others free is something you must cultivate and keep up…
+Easier time gaining positive reputation if enemies are set free.
+30 to post-battle diplomacy rolls if enemy casualties are higher than yours AND you do not take any prisoners nor slaughter them. (Excludes capturing enemy generals)
-20 to post-battle diplomacy rolls if you do not free enemies after routing them.
-80 to post-battle diplomacy rolls if you slaughter enemies after routing them.
-Heavy reputation penalty if you slaughter enemies in any way.
Masterwork Officer Sword:
You have a masterwork artillery officer's sword, one of the finest weapons in Europe, and an excellent weapon for defense, offense, and giving you a bit of an aura.
+2 to Decorum
+3 to Combat
-You are more recognizable in battle if it is drawn.
General Uniform:
A deep blue tailed officer's coat, white blouse, dark-gold jacquard waistcoat, and faint blood-red silken cummerbund, with a pair of long white pantaloons and good quality rider boots. A gift from revolutionary figure Robespierre.
+2 to Decorum
Excommunicated: The Holy Father has stripped you of the Temporal Protections of the Catholic Church, damming your souls to eternal Damnation. (Unknown Effect. -20 to all rolls when interacting with Catholic Rulers or members of the Catholic Church that are not French or members of the French Army. There will be a roll every turn to discover who might desert the army. The lower the better.)
Scarred - You were injured, but survived. You have a wicked scar to show for it. +5 to coolness when showing off your midriff.
Renewed Purpose – Time was not on your side, and neither was luck. The dangers of warfare threaten to claim your life, yet you persevere. You are alive for multiple reasons. Therefore, you cannot allow yourself to fall, as long as you draw breath.
+So long as a close bond is alive, you receive a +50 to surviving injury rolls, and only critically fail injury rolls on a roll of 1.
+Close bonds (List can expand): Brian, Louis, Charlotte, Napoleon.
The Stormrunner!: They claimed it was impossible. But you have a knack for doing the impossible. From Storms to Hurricanes, to the most brutal of weather the world throws at you, you can do battle with little trouble fighting in conditions that should otherwise be impossible for any sane commander. (Suffer no maluses when fighting or commanding in inclement weather like rain, snow, blizzards, sandstorms, etc.)
The Amphibious Frogs: The actions taken at your victory at Palermo and its immediate aftermath have unofficially made you one of the foremost experts on amphibious invasions in all of Europe. The Kings and Emperors of Europe now fear their coastlines having a French Fleet beyond them, with you leading the Vanguard for an invasion that they can only barely predict. (When Amphibiously invading, you will gain a +10 to all rolls when the invasion is known, and an additional +30 if the invasion is unknown by the Enemy defenders.)
Shot (In the Chest): The Bullet went through your chest, and the great surgeons of France worked tirelessly to prevent the Wound from being infected or killing you. They succeeded, but you are not in the best physical shape.
- -30 to all combat rolls, and -10 to all military rolls.
-The Scar above your breast is an unsightly sight for any who see it.
-The wound will heal by December 12th, if you do not aggravate it.
Empress of France: You are the Empress of France, perhaps only as a consort, but your words carry the same authority as your husband's in certain circles.
+10 to all personal rolls while in France and Her Allies
Unknown Effect when out in the Rest of Europe
-You may ask a subject of your anything, and they will try to please you.
Pregnant: You are With Child, though how many children you do not know. But conventional wisdom and society asks that you take it easy, try not to get yourself into stressful situations, and for the Love of GOD, Do not get Shot!.
- -20 to all combat rolls
- You are a Woman carrying a Child, what sort of madness makes you wish to lead men into battle!?
-+5 to certain personal rolls.
- The Propaganda people love you… for some strange reason.
Titles: Empress Consort of the French Empire
Age: 23
Height: 6'2/ 187.96 cm
Hometown: Avignon
Birthday: September 21, 1773
Nicknames: La Petite Arpenteuse, La Protectrice de Valmy, Firefighter of France, The Empress, Goddess of Victory (Napoleon), LAdy Liberty
Honors and Decorations:
Beliefs: Revolutionary Republican
Republican Sentiments: 25 "Liberty should be afforded to others when possible, and to all."
Monarchist Sentiments: -10 "The Monarchy shows its true face; I don't think I can look at it the same way like when I was a child. Perhaps they have done wrong, but I could say the same for the Republic."
Allies: Brian Auclair, François Kellermann, Napoléon Bonaparte, Adalene Durand, Louis-Charles Capet, Marie-Thérèse Charlotte Capet, Renée Dubois, Joachim Murat, Denis Martin Severin, Antonie Chamans, Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle,Thomas-Alexandre Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie, Jean-Baptiste Kléber
Enemies: Charles William Ferdinand (Brunswick), Frederick Adolf von Kalckreuth, Friedrich Josias von Sachsen-Coburg-Saalfeld, Willaim-Frederik von Orange-Nassau, Ferdinand the III Bourbon, King of Naples. Many view you as the Gravest Threat to Peace in the World.
Commands: Armee of the Orient/Army of the East
Public Reputation: 20 (Revered)
Offices Held: Générale de Division of the Army of the Orient, Empress Consort of the French Empire.
Past Offices held: Surveyor in Army of the North, Générale de brigade of the Army of the Rhine.
Battles Fought: Battle of Valmy, Battle of Mainz, Battle of Amiens, Battle of Palermo
Battles Commanded: Battle of Valmy, Battle of Mainz, Battle of Amiens, Battle of Palermo
Battles Won: Battle of Valmy, Battle of Mainz, Battle of Amiens, Battle of Palermo
Battles Lost:
Campaigns Led:The Invasion of Sicily, Egypt (Cancelled)
Military: 9+3+4=16 [+8]
"No one in the world expected a young girl from Avignon to be a general, and every day, they are reminded of that fact, by my continued command."
Charisma: 11 [+1]
"I am not my husband, and I am not my brother. I must be somewhere in between."
Decorum: 10-2+2+2=12 [+2]
"The World now expects me to be something I am not… An Empress. Lord in Heaven, I merely wish for a comfortable shirt and pants."
Stewardship: 12 [+2]
"I have led armies and have not destitute myself. That's an improvement to my life as a child."
Intelligence: 25 [+20 RR]
"A Glint of Creativity… of Mastery of myself. That is the greatest gift of my intelligence."
Education: 12+2=14 [+4]
"I've learned so much from the records Father and Brian made for maps and other reports."
Subterfuge: 8+2+2=12 [+2]
"I have an ear to the ground due to traveling with Brian, and being among the lower class."
Wealth: 9
-1 per payment due to Louis and Charlotte.
"I have more money than I know what to do with?"
Combat: 10+3=13 [+3]
"General Dumas greatest gift was to give me confidence in Arms, to defend myself and my men."
Oratory: 12 [+2]
"Do not fear my voice. I am just the same as my brother… just worse."
Command: 15 [+6]
"No one expected me to gain a chance at high command… I was forced to improvise my situation and see to it done, without question."
Cavalry Command: 9 [-2]
"God Bless Murat, Adalene and every person who knows how to use horses in battle better than me."
Infantry Command: 9+3=12 [+2]
"Never doubt a good commander of the infantry… I praise those like Severin who can see Hell, and walk away."
Artillery Command: 16+3=19 [+14]
"I am a Cannonier. Perhaps I have led men for too long… but I am not one who forgets."
Grand Strategy: 9 [-2]
"Even after so many battles and a campaign, my ability to see a far reaching objective is questionable at best."
Engineering: 16 [+8]
"Yeah, I can tell you about what places to build as well as avoid."
Logistics: 16+2=18 [+12]
"The landscape is important because you want optimal routes, spacious land, and advantageous terrain. Luckily, I can help."
Manual Labor: 14 [+4]
"I carried my brother's equipment as soon as we left. At least I'm old and strong enough to carry my own equipment now, too."
Law: 8 [-4]
"I know that you shouldn't murder. Or steal."
Administration: 12 [+2]
"Managing a household is similar to running a country. Well, some skills are transferable."
Ideals of Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité:
You were not a soldier, at least not until your brother invited you to camp one day.
-2 to Decorum, +2 to Subterfuge
+DOUBLE increases and decreases in opinion and reputation. In the army, your men's trust and loyalty will need to be earned, as they do not believe a woman can lead a man into war. If you can prove yourself, however, they may see you as the second coming of Jeanne d'Arc)
La Petite Arpenteuse:
Your father Astor and brother Brian were both surveyors, and you have learned much of the craft both in texts and through your travels with Brian.
+2 to Subterfuge, +2 to Education, +3 to Military
+2 to Logistics
+When scouting for positions, you will always be given an option to set up on a favorable terrain before the enemy.
+Bonus to terrain scouting and battlefield familiarization. You receive a scaling bonus of +0 to +30 to all rolls if your army has scouted, and a +10 when another unit from allied armies have scouted. Up to +40 Total Bonus.)
Nous Ne Tombons Pas:
You are the Shield of Valmy, you rose to prominence for your valor in the battle, taking a hill and using it to rain cannon fire on the Duke of Brunswick.
- You are a Military Hero.
- Everyone likes you more.
- Governments around Europe will target you, for better or worse.
- When defending, you gain a +20 to the rolls, but have a debuff of -10 to offensive rolls.
+4 to Military
+3 to Infantry command, +3 to Artillery command.
Liberator of Mayence:
Known for staving off an assault from Charles William Ferdinand, Thérèse is seen by some French people as a liberator of those under the oppression of tyrants, and by enemies as a liberator from captivity. Merciless to those who oppose her and merciful to the defenseless, a reputation for setting others free is something you must cultivate and keep up…
+Easier time gaining positive reputation if enemies are set free.
+30 to post-battle diplomacy rolls if enemy casualties are higher than yours AND you do not take any prisoners nor slaughter them. (Excludes capturing enemy generals)
-20 to post-battle diplomacy rolls if you do not free enemies after routing them.
-80 to post-battle diplomacy rolls if you slaughter enemies after routing them.
-Heavy reputation penalty if you slaughter enemies in any way.
Masterwork Officer Sword:
You have a masterwork artillery officer's sword, one of the finest weapons in Europe, and an excellent weapon for defense, offense, and giving you a bit of an aura.
+2 to Decorum
+3 to Combat
-You are more recognizable in battle if it is drawn.
General Uniform:
A deep blue tailed officer's coat, white blouse, dark-gold jacquard waistcoat, and faint blood-red silken cummerbund, with a pair of long white pantaloons and good quality rider boots. A gift from revolutionary figure Robespierre.
+2 to Decorum
Excommunicated: The Holy Father has stripped you of the Temporal Protections of the Catholic Church, damming your souls to eternal Damnation. (Unknown Effect. -20 to all rolls when interacting with Catholic Rulers or members of the Catholic Church that are not French or members of the French Army. There will be a roll every turn to discover who might desert the army. The lower the better.)
Scarred - You were injured, but survived. You have a wicked scar to show for it. +5 to coolness when showing off your midriff.
Renewed Purpose – Time was not on your side, and neither was luck. The dangers of warfare threaten to claim your life, yet you persevere. You are alive for multiple reasons. Therefore, you cannot allow yourself to fall, as long as you draw breath.
+So long as a close bond is alive, you receive a +50 to surviving injury rolls, and only critically fail injury rolls on a roll of 1.
+Close bonds (List can expand): Brian, Louis, Charlotte, Napoleon.
The Stormrunner!: They claimed it was impossible. But you have a knack for doing the impossible. From Storms to Hurricanes, to the most brutal of weather the world throws at you, you can do battle with little trouble fighting in conditions that should otherwise be impossible for any sane commander. (Suffer no maluses when fighting or commanding in inclement weather like rain, snow, blizzards, sandstorms, etc.)
The Amphibious Frogs: The actions taken at your victory at Palermo and its immediate aftermath have unofficially made you one of the foremost experts on amphibious invasions in all of Europe. The Kings and Emperors of Europe now fear their coastlines having a French Fleet beyond them, with you leading the Vanguard for an invasion that they can only barely predict. (When Amphibiously invading, you will gain a +10 to all rolls when the invasion is known, and an additional +30 if the invasion is unknown by the Enemy defenders.)
Shot (In the Chest): The Bullet went through your chest, and the great surgeons of France worked tirelessly to prevent the Wound from being infected or killing you. They succeeded, but you are not in the best physical shape.
- -30 to all combat rolls, and -10 to all military rolls.
-The Scar above your breast is an unsightly sight for any who see it.
-The wound will heal by December 12th, if you do not aggravate it.
Empress of France: You are the Empress of France, perhaps only as a consort, but your words carry the same authority as your husband's in certain circles.
+10 to all personal rolls while in France and Her Allies
Unknown Effect when out in the Rest of Europe
-You may ask a subject of your anything, and they will try to please you.
Pregnant: You are With Child, though how many children you do not know. But conventional wisdom and society asks that you take it easy, try not to get yourself into stressful situations, and for the Love of GOD, Do not get Shot!.
- -20 to all combat rolls
- You are a Woman carrying a Child, what sort of madness makes you wish to lead men into battle!?
-+5 to certain personal rolls.
- The Propaganda people love you… for some strange reason.
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NoxOfUmbra
Shadow of the night
- Location
- Colombia, South América
- Pronouns
- He/Him/His
Did our masterful conquest of Sicily not grant us some Grand Strategy? I was under the impression that it increased campaigning.
Magoose
SV's Questing Fanatic
- Location
- California USA
- Pronouns
- He
I'm giving that boost when you get to Paris.
Sir_Travelsalot
Never wakes up tired.
- Location
- At Home
The wound will heal by December 12th, if you do not aggravate it.
NoxOfUmbra
Shadow of the night
- Location
- Colombia, South América
- Pronouns
- He/Him/His
And can we, the Auclair siblings, use our big brains and those sweet rerolls for Intelligence to deduce where is Robespierre? Or is that an Intrigue check?
Magoose
SV's Questing Fanatic
- Location
- California USA
- Pronouns
- He
intrigue.
Those Big Brains are for making Kings, Emperors and Empresses.
Those kids will be so smart and capable if we take the time to nurture them...
- Pronouns
- He/Him
That clarifies things a bit, thank you.
Despite not having very high Charisma we have an unusual degree of social and societal traits...
The possibilities if we can invade Egypt while the maps are still useful are high. And if ever there might just maybe be a possibility of invading England, this might be the key.
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Magoose
SV's Questing Fanatic
- Location
- California USA
- Pronouns
- He
Your Welcome!
The thing is, just because we have low Charisma, does not mean we are inept socially. It just means the friends we make are that much closer.
The Royal Navy would like to have a word about that.
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- He/Him
Is anyone knowledgeable of the effects on one's standing and public view from surviving a near assassination?
Magoose
SV's Questing Fanatic
- Location
- California USA
- Pronouns
- He
Lets just say that once the Public know were pregnant, even our most vile enemies won't be so willing to murder us... People still have standerds.