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How is the fleet looking on this side of the Atlantic? We still getting blockaded?
La Chanson de la Victoire (The Song of Victory): La Petite Arpenteuse (Non, SV, you are a General of France in the Napoleonic War!)
- Thread starter Plausbius
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- Mature Alt. History
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Tarelton
They are too busy hunting down the mad lads that are the French Navy.
So Old Bloody Ben is now indeed leading in Spain...well, the British better hope he doesn't pull a Waxhaw Massacre 2.0.
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With the Chaos in Spain?
with how much bullshit is going down?
If there isn't a massacre or two, I will be surprised.
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Also: I have made a final list of actions for this conking turn to come…
And I hope you all will be okay with me skipping a bit on the birth itself for the aftermath when that turn is all
because by god… I am not in the mood to write a birth scene.
plus you know drama!
And I hope you all will be okay with me skipping a bit on the birth itself for the aftermath when that turn is all
because by god… I am not in the mood to write a birth scene.
plus you know drama!
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Can we boost the Birth Roll?
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No.
those have actually already have been done.
also, Cyber wanted to make it an entire interlude.
I might oblige him.
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So the war is basically over...well except in Spain.
I suggest we create a Republic of Catalonia from the occupied territory. Galicia can go to Portugal due to having some elements in common with them. The rest of Spain can fucking duke it out.
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I mean it's Spain… in a civil war. History as we know it is dead and the dice have killed it.
Then the British might get good shit and we can't allow that.
We need the pope to address to them that we are heroes and Britain was to blame for this civil war
Night_stalker
Slava Ukraini!
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OK, my stance/advice on any peace deals we make:
Austria- Hammer these bastards like they're a 2 cent nail. They broke a treaty with us, raised an army, possible raised the Pope against us. They better pay.
Prussia- Slightly better then Austria, but not too much. We don't wanna deal with them in a few years time.
Britain- Ideally status quo pre ante, or at least relatively minor as all they've done is suck up French India and we beat up their pawns. Maybe something against them hiring out wars in Europe to other countries? Use the poor saps in Spain as leverage. That's a fairly big chunk of their army, which they kinda ne-
Come to think of it, we might have a rare opening. The Navy's been trimmed a fair bit and is otherwise running after the US/Spain, IE, Ireland's west coast/ Mid Atlantic. That could give us a chance to land some raiders in Albion and cause some havoc. Of course, this could heavily backfire and inspire them to really go to the knife, so......
That said, leverage the idiots in Spain for everything we get.
Russia- We cool? We cool.
They did nothing to us, so we got no issues with them. Maybe a nice gift as well.
Austria- Hammer these bastards like they're a 2 cent nail. They broke a treaty with us, raised an army, possible raised the Pope against us. They better pay.
Prussia- Slightly better then Austria, but not too much. We don't wanna deal with them in a few years time.
Britain- Ideally status quo pre ante, or at least relatively minor as all they've done is suck up French India and we beat up their pawns. Maybe something against them hiring out wars in Europe to other countries? Use the poor saps in Spain as leverage. That's a fairly big chunk of their army, which they kinda ne-
Come to think of it, we might have a rare opening. The Navy's been trimmed a fair bit and is otherwise running after the US/Spain, IE, Ireland's west coast/ Mid Atlantic. That could give us a chance to land some raiders in Albion and cause some havoc. Of course, this could heavily backfire and inspire them to really go to the knife, so......
That said, leverage the idiots in Spain for everything we get.
Russia- We cool? We cool.
They did nothing to us, so we got no issues with them. Maybe a nice gift as well.
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The fact that Austria's Army has collapsed... again, should tell you everything about the national morale, and the situation they find themselves in in terms of millitary power. They have been there, and got their ass kicked.
Twice now.
And the burden of the states failures will fall upon the emperor... and his subjects.
They are just... so fucked up.
They are indeed in need of that kick in the ass that Napoleon gave them, only now it's from Jourdan, Napoleon, and Lannes.
The three musketeers of slaughtering germans.
Therese might be in their as well, but she's... busy mothering the future of France.
If we can get Britian to accept peace... then we've won... in the short term.
Britain knows we're trying to industrialize and quickly. So we might be able to stop british goods from being... so expensive.
Not even we, with our bullshit, may touch British soil without some crazy shit going on in our favor.
The Tsar is not cool. He is winter itself.
And we all know . . .
Nobody fucks with Russia in winter.
Except for the Mongols
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Or other russians.
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- leiden (NL)
Or Vikings (see Rurikids)
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Nah. The winter isnt really as big an issue as people make it out to be. The real issue is Spring.
Because BTW, all that snow has to melt and go somewhere and that somewhere mainly into the ground.
You literally get stuck in the mud by Russian Spring. It is harder to push in Winter. It is almost physically impossible in Spring without asphalt roads.
Because BTW, all that snow has to melt and go somewhere and that somewhere mainly into the ground.
You literally get stuck in the mud by Russian Spring. It is harder to push in Winter. It is almost physically impossible in Spring without asphalt roads.
11.3: Lady Liberty;Dame Liberté
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11.3: Lady Liberty;Dame Liberté
It was… not to be, and you rolled out of bed and into the boots you kept by your bed and walked down the halls of the Tuileries.
It was long, sterile even in the fact that there was no one here in the early morning, save for the guards and the clerks that worked at night, to be relieved by the staff of the morning, and the ministers themselves.
You thought for a moment, to call the guard together for an inspection, to make them drill in the morning as you had done on the Rhine and in Tulon.
But your mind drifted again to the reports from the front.
There were thousands of casualties in the French Army. But the collapse of the Austrian Army in Italy, along with the Prussian Retreat back through Hanover to Prussia proper meant that the possibility of the War coming to an end, you could hope to see a world where your children could grow up in peace.
Hopefully in a world where a burden would not need to be held by them.
You took a deep breath and walked down the hall, as you found yourself facing Kellerman. The old General seemed ageless, even with the faint candlelight and the rising sun breaking the darkness of night.
"Can't sleep?" He asked as he walked beside you, offering an arm to help you walk.
"The little ones aren't making it any easier." You replied, taking it. "But I worry."
"About what?" You both began to walk as the old man asked.
"That I've lost my way. I have taken the easy road, and allowed my feelings to cloud my judgment." You replied You looked at the candle, burning away. "What if everything we have done only leads us back to where we began. An autocracy, a reactionary autocracy, where the Emperor only cares about his ambitions, his glory, more than that of the people? And I am enabling it by staying at his side."
Kellerman chewed on something, perhaps nothing, before he spoke again, and his arm seemed to slacken. "If you think such things, then you haven't. You still have an understanding of the world around you, about your own place in it. That you still hold that spark of hope in the Revolution that hasn't been tainted by thoughts of power over people."
The old man smiled at you. "You give this old man hope. And that is something even your brother could not do. As long as you never forget yourself, liberty will not die in France. That is my hope my dear."
You leaned in a little closer. "Thank you François."
"No my dear, thank you for listening to this old man." He said.
And while the grandfather figure in your life was a quiet, capable man in battle… he was also something better.
He was there for you.
And that was enough. It was nice to know you had an ally you could trust.
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Napoleon returns to Paris in one turn.
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You have 20 Wealth
You have 4 Actions:
Political Actions:
[]Negotiations: You are going to request to join Minister Talleyrand in his negotiations with the Coalition, to make lasting peace on the continent. Perhaps a woman's touch… or rather, your touch would be perfect for the job. Cost 1 Wealth DC: 70 Reward: You join the negotiations.
[]Speak to the People (Women's Society): Long ago, before your life became that of an adventure Heroine, you met a society of women, who wished for suffrage, education and many things that they feel that they deserve just as much as men do. Cost 1 Wealth. DC: 25 Reward: You speak to the women's society, and will gain information of what they want from this new government…Or maybe you just have some coffee, you don't know?
[]Discredit Robespierre: What the former Consul of France has done was cause needless bloodshed on the French People. History will not be kind to him… and neither will you. Cost 2 Wealth. DC: ??? Reward: You spend a significant amount of time and money interviewing survivors, and collaborating their stories of horror for all of France to hear.
[]A Home for an Empire: You have heard that Napoleon is setting up his home in the Tuileries Palace. You need to see it for yourself... and hope to not be blown away by... Other things. DC 30 Reward: You go to the Palace and try to... be Regal.
[]The Royalists: There are many Royalists in the city who wish to meet the Heroine who has protected the French King... And by King, they Mean Louis... That is not going to sit very well. You will explain to them... that he does not wish for a crown. Cost 3 Wealth, DC??? Reward: You make your will and Louis Choices known.
[]Of Democracy, and Liberty: You wish to read through many of the Laws that Napoleon passed before you arrived, and the ones by his ministers. Cost 0 Wealth. DC 10, ??? Reward: You find out what Napoleon has done to the nation and the Revolutionary laws that were needed.
Personal Actions:
[]A Most Loyal Knight: Marmont is... Complicated. You want to see how Complicated he actually is, once the Decorum has left and vanished, and there were only two generals. DC:??? Reward: Who is the man who wishes to be your loyal Knight?
[]Recall Louis to Paris: You are going to send for Louis to come back Home. You have a feeling you may need him here in Paris, then being a Hero in Italy. That he needs to speak to you may also help. Cost 2 Wealth DC 35 Reward: Louis Returns to Paris.
[]The Old Man, The Old Friend…: General Kellerman is settling into his role as the New Governor of the Paris Military District, at least the Acting Governor. He is still the same active, friendly teacher you know him as. DC: 40 Reward: You meet with your… Grandfather Figure, and Reminisce… along with maybe getting some wisdom from your old Superior.
[]Conduct an Interview (Biographer): Some Writer wishes to Write a Biography about your early life and wishes to interview you. You'll Humor him. DC 10 Reward: You interview with a Biographer.
[]The In-Laws: You have never met the rest of Napoleon's Family. They are a colorful bunch so you've heard… However, those are just what you have heard. Might as well see if any of them are True. DC 20 Reward: You meet the Rest of the Bonapartes.
[]To Unwind and Destress: You want to find out what you truly enjoy doing in your free time. DC??? Note: Linetail what type of Hobby you want to Try.
[]A Novel idea: You want to take up writing... Perhaps it's a good thing for you to do. DC:20
[]Propaganda for Dummies: You are going to churn out your own stories, and propaganda, making you look like the hero that France needs in her time of need... Hopefully without making yourself look stupid. DC 65
AN: You may notice many options have been trimmed for this turn.
Because you are about to give birth, and many options are locked due to rolling low in the last turn.
Enjoy and vote in plan format.
There is a moratorium for 8 hours.
April 5th, 1796
You had felt the kicking of the children wake you up right before dawn. You sighed and rolled over onto your side for a minute, trying to fall back asleep.It was… not to be, and you rolled out of bed and into the boots you kept by your bed and walked down the halls of the Tuileries.
It was long, sterile even in the fact that there was no one here in the early morning, save for the guards and the clerks that worked at night, to be relieved by the staff of the morning, and the ministers themselves.
You thought for a moment, to call the guard together for an inspection, to make them drill in the morning as you had done on the Rhine and in Tulon.
But your mind drifted again to the reports from the front.
There were thousands of casualties in the French Army. But the collapse of the Austrian Army in Italy, along with the Prussian Retreat back through Hanover to Prussia proper meant that the possibility of the War coming to an end, you could hope to see a world where your children could grow up in peace.
Hopefully in a world where a burden would not need to be held by them.
You took a deep breath and walked down the hall, as you found yourself facing Kellerman. The old General seemed ageless, even with the faint candlelight and the rising sun breaking the darkness of night.
"Can't sleep?" He asked as he walked beside you, offering an arm to help you walk.
"The little ones aren't making it any easier." You replied, taking it. "But I worry."
"About what?" You both began to walk as the old man asked.
"That I've lost my way. I have taken the easy road, and allowed my feelings to cloud my judgment." You replied You looked at the candle, burning away. "What if everything we have done only leads us back to where we began. An autocracy, a reactionary autocracy, where the Emperor only cares about his ambitions, his glory, more than that of the people? And I am enabling it by staying at his side."
Kellerman chewed on something, perhaps nothing, before he spoke again, and his arm seemed to slacken. "If you think such things, then you haven't. You still have an understanding of the world around you, about your own place in it. That you still hold that spark of hope in the Revolution that hasn't been tainted by thoughts of power over people."
The old man smiled at you. "You give this old man hope. And that is something even your brother could not do. As long as you never forget yourself, liberty will not die in France. That is my hope my dear."
You leaned in a little closer. "Thank you François."
"No my dear, thank you for listening to this old man." He said.
And while the grandfather figure in your life was a quiet, capable man in battle… he was also something better.
He was there for you.
And that was enough. It was nice to know you had an ally you could trust.
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Napoleon returns to Paris in one turn.
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You have 20 Wealth
You have 4 Actions:
Political Actions:
[]Negotiations: You are going to request to join Minister Talleyrand in his negotiations with the Coalition, to make lasting peace on the continent. Perhaps a woman's touch… or rather, your touch would be perfect for the job. Cost 1 Wealth DC: 70 Reward: You join the negotiations.
[]Speak to the People (Women's Society): Long ago, before your life became that of an adventure Heroine, you met a society of women, who wished for suffrage, education and many things that they feel that they deserve just as much as men do. Cost 1 Wealth. DC: 25 Reward: You speak to the women's society, and will gain information of what they want from this new government…Or maybe you just have some coffee, you don't know?
[]Discredit Robespierre: What the former Consul of France has done was cause needless bloodshed on the French People. History will not be kind to him… and neither will you. Cost 2 Wealth. DC: ??? Reward: You spend a significant amount of time and money interviewing survivors, and collaborating their stories of horror for all of France to hear.
[]A Home for an Empire: You have heard that Napoleon is setting up his home in the Tuileries Palace. You need to see it for yourself... and hope to not be blown away by... Other things. DC 30 Reward: You go to the Palace and try to... be Regal.
[]The Royalists: There are many Royalists in the city who wish to meet the Heroine who has protected the French King... And by King, they Mean Louis... That is not going to sit very well. You will explain to them... that he does not wish for a crown. Cost 3 Wealth, DC??? Reward: You make your will and Louis Choices known.
[]Of Democracy, and Liberty: You wish to read through many of the Laws that Napoleon passed before you arrived, and the ones by his ministers. Cost 0 Wealth. DC 10, ??? Reward: You find out what Napoleon has done to the nation and the Revolutionary laws that were needed.
Personal Actions:
[]A Most Loyal Knight: Marmont is... Complicated. You want to see how Complicated he actually is, once the Decorum has left and vanished, and there were only two generals. DC:??? Reward: Who is the man who wishes to be your loyal Knight?
[]Recall Louis to Paris: You are going to send for Louis to come back Home. You have a feeling you may need him here in Paris, then being a Hero in Italy. That he needs to speak to you may also help. Cost 2 Wealth DC 35 Reward: Louis Returns to Paris.
[]The Old Man, The Old Friend…: General Kellerman is settling into his role as the New Governor of the Paris Military District, at least the Acting Governor. He is still the same active, friendly teacher you know him as. DC: 40 Reward: You meet with your… Grandfather Figure, and Reminisce… along with maybe getting some wisdom from your old Superior.
[]Conduct an Interview (Biographer): Some Writer wishes to Write a Biography about your early life and wishes to interview you. You'll Humor him. DC 10 Reward: You interview with a Biographer.
[]The In-Laws: You have never met the rest of Napoleon's Family. They are a colorful bunch so you've heard… However, those are just what you have heard. Might as well see if any of them are True. DC 20 Reward: You meet the Rest of the Bonapartes.
[]To Unwind and Destress: You want to find out what you truly enjoy doing in your free time. DC??? Note: Linetail what type of Hobby you want to Try.
[]A Novel idea: You want to take up writing... Perhaps it's a good thing for you to do. DC:20
[]Propaganda for Dummies: You are going to churn out your own stories, and propaganda, making you look like the hero that France needs in her time of need... Hopefully without making yourself look stupid. DC 65
AN: You may notice many options have been trimmed for this turn.
Because you are about to give birth, and many options are locked due to rolling low in the last turn.
Enjoy and vote in plan format.
There is a moratorium for 8 hours.
Okay...I'd say we do two political and two personal Actions. I lean to joining the Negotiations, reading Nappy's new Laws, meeting Nappy's Family and talking to Marmont.
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[]Negotiations: You are going to request to join Minister Talleyrand in his negotiations with the Coalition, to make lasting peace on the continent. Perhaps a woman's touch… or rather, your touch would be perfect for the job. Cost 1 Wealth DC: 70 Reward: You join the negotiations.
[]Speak to the People (Women's Society): Long ago, before your life became that of an adventure Heroine, you met a society of women, who wished for suffrage, education and many things that they feel that they deserve just as much as men do. Cost 1 Wealth. DC: 25 Reward: You speak to the women's society, and will gain information of what they want from this new government…Or maybe you just have some coffee, you don't know?
[]Of Democracy, and Liberty: You wish to read through many of the Laws that Napoleon passed before you arrived, and the ones by his ministers. Cost 0 Wealth. DC 10, ??? Reward: You find out what Napoleon has done to the nation and the Revolutionary laws that were needed.
I like these ones.
[]Speak to the People (Women's Society): Long ago, before your life became that of an adventure Heroine, you met a society of women, who wished for suffrage, education and many things that they feel that they deserve just as much as men do. Cost 1 Wealth. DC: 25 Reward: You speak to the women's society, and will gain information of what they want from this new government…Or maybe you just have some coffee, you don't know?
[]Of Democracy, and Liberty: You wish to read through many of the Laws that Napoleon passed before you arrived, and the ones by his ministers. Cost 0 Wealth. DC 10, ??? Reward: You find out what Napoleon has done to the nation and the Revolutionary laws that were needed.
I like these ones.
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Same, though i would add Napy's family here, we need to meet new in-laws, both because it's nice thing to do and also because we want to avoid potential misunderstandings/anonymity.
Last thing we want is matriarch of the family feeling offended and Napoleons family is probably other faction with most influence over him beside us. So let's make it clear that we are all one big happy family 😊.
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- alphen aan den rijn
uhm.. do not think its a good idea for us to go too the table.
other then that i am very unsure what too do.
other then that i am very unsure what too do.
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Ah yes, the pregnancy. On second hand maybe it's better to trust Napoleon and Brian with this while we focus internally. Maybe once again try and discredit Rob.
Really think we should do this this turn
[]Discredit Robespierre: What the former Consul of France has done was cause needless bloodshed on the French People. History will not be kind to him… and neither will you. Cost 2 Wealth. DC: ??? Reward: You spend a significant amount of time and money interviewing survivors, and collaborating their stories of horror for all of France to hear.
[]Discredit Robespierre: What the former Consul of France has done was cause needless bloodshed on the French People. History will not be kind to him… and neither will you. Cost 2 Wealth. DC: ??? Reward: You spend a significant amount of time and money interviewing survivors, and collaborating their stories of horror for all of France to hear.