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Captain Panda said:When the AAR is over we should make a thread releasing all the "confidential PMs"
It wouldn't surprise me if this is the the only Interactive AAR we will be allowed to be involved in. The release of 'Confidential papers' is not exactly going to inspire confidence or trust!
That is of course, unless you are the fine upstanding Foreign Minister, a model of tact diplomacy and discretion.
Captain Panda said:When the AAR is over we should make a thread releasing all the "confidential PMs"
Are you insane man? I've got like, 300 "PRIVATE" PM's already.
January 3rd, 1936. Sofia, Bulgaria
The Sofia Echo (Liberal democratic)Editorial:
Grim tidings from our northern neighbour?
Grim tidings from our northern neighbour?
News of the new Romanian governement has just reached us here in our beautiful capitol, it is obviously time for some careful reflection. The newly appointed Romanian primeminister Czar, must be seen as a blank page, but considering the cabinet he has surrounded himself with, it is indeed cause for consern. The cabinet seems almost exlusively composed of high ranking military leaders, many with experienses from the great war.
When adding the fact of the Rutainian practise of always seeking to expand its borders, and mainly at the expanse of our peacful nation - the future looks dark indeed.
Further the new Romainan foreign minister is none other than the infamous Lazlo Bareskeen, a career diplomat well known for his doubly barbed dealings with us Bulgarians. I seriously doubt our Bulgarian diplomatic corps is a match for that Gentleman.
Our position between our larger neighbour to the north, and the former Ottoman empire to the south, is since primeminister Czar came to power even more of a balance on a knife edge. The options for a future Bulgarian are rapidly diminishing, and even though distasteful, I would consider strenghtening our relationships with Greece and Yugoslavia. And I do urge our governement, considering these news, to vigourously pursue a closer relationship with France and England.
When adding the fact of the Rutainian practise of always seeking to expand its borders, and mainly at the expanse of our peacful nation - the future looks dark indeed.
Further the new Romainan foreign minister is none other than the infamous Lazlo Bareskeen, a career diplomat well known for his doubly barbed dealings with us Bulgarians. I seriously doubt our Bulgarian diplomatic corps is a match for that Gentleman.
Our position between our larger neighbour to the north, and the former Ottoman empire to the south, is since primeminister Czar came to power even more of a balance on a knife edge. The options for a future Bulgarian are rapidly diminishing, and even though distasteful, I would consider strenghtening our relationships with Greece and Yugoslavia. And I do urge our governement, considering these news, to vigourously pursue a closer relationship with France and England.
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Janos: Very clever. I did not see that coming - It is a shame to do this to you
Czar smiled at Lazlo as he sat... Lazlo was a good man.
Lazlo slid a Memoradum across the conference table toward czar with a Newspaper clipping attached.
Czar began to read, and as he did so the smile dropped from his face - by the time the next speaker was on his feet the Head of State had produced his gold inlayed fountain pen and was writing furiously...
TO INTELLIGENCE / SECURITY -
WHAT IS THIS??????
I WANT THIS SORT OF SLANDER STOPPPED B-E-F-O-R-E IT GOES TO PRINT!!!
USE MONEY IF YOU NEED IT - USE FORCE IF REQUIRED.
I WANT TO SEE THE "ECHO" PRO ROMANIAN OR OUT OF PRINT
DEAL WITH THIS! BE DISCRETE.
C-.
With an agravated grunt he pushed the memo to the left of the table -
He then capped his pen. Took a deep breath and composed himself. He sat back once again to listen to the next speaker.
Czar smiled at Lazlo as he sat... Lazlo was a good man.
Lazlo slid a Memoradum across the conference table toward czar with a Newspaper clipping attached.
Czar began to read, and as he did so the smile dropped from his face - by the time the next speaker was on his feet the Head of State had produced his gold inlayed fountain pen and was writing furiously...
TO INTELLIGENCE / SECURITY -
WHAT IS THIS??????
I WANT THIS SORT OF SLANDER STOPPPED B-E-F-O-R-E IT GOES TO PRINT!!!
USE MONEY IF YOU NEED IT - USE FORCE IF REQUIRED.
I WANT TO SEE THE "ECHO" PRO ROMANIAN OR OUT OF PRINT
DEAL WITH THIS! BE DISCRETE.
C-.
With an agravated grunt he pushed the memo to the left of the table -
He then capped his pen. Took a deep breath and composed himself. He sat back once again to listen to the next speaker.
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Chief of Army
Matiandos had listend to hes fellow cabinet members with his hand on hes cheek. The recent developments in the in the number of military branches had troubled him and know it seemed like there would be , under the new tight budget , no numerical expansion to the army ranks. But also another concenr , that he would present to the cabinet was on hes mind:
" Inlight of what I've heard today , the army , like other branches of our military are in for some harder times. Like my superior said , despite our numbers we still have a long way to go in equimpnet, tactics,weaponary and organization. Goals demand sacrifes, this is perhaps most true in the field of warfare. In other words the army is prepared cut down in its needs in order to serve our longer term plans."
He then paused to draw a paper out of hes portfolio , glanced it and then continued.
" Despite these cutbacks the army will remain vigilant at our borders and will be ready to jump to action to defend the freedom and intrests of romania. The army has been hard at work forming its part in our NATIONAL DEFENSE STRATEGY whitch will guarantee our safety and soverginty. The high command of the military has allready viewed early drafts of this plan and it is being tested,calculated and calibrated in the hands of our countrys top strategists , and I can say with confidence that the army , as always , will give its all to the service of our glorious nation and usher it into a new era of romanian military might."
Matiandos had listend to hes fellow cabinet members with his hand on hes cheek. The recent developments in the in the number of military branches had troubled him and know it seemed like there would be , under the new tight budget , no numerical expansion to the army ranks. But also another concenr , that he would present to the cabinet was on hes mind:
" Inlight of what I've heard today , the army , like other branches of our military are in for some harder times. Like my superior said , despite our numbers we still have a long way to go in equimpnet, tactics,weaponary and organization. Goals demand sacrifes, this is perhaps most true in the field of warfare. In other words the army is prepared cut down in its needs in order to serve our longer term plans."
He then paused to draw a paper out of hes portfolio , glanced it and then continued.
" Despite these cutbacks the army will remain vigilant at our borders and will be ready to jump to action to defend the freedom and intrests of romania. The army has been hard at work forming its part in our NATIONAL DEFENSE STRATEGY whitch will guarantee our safety and soverginty. The high command of the military has allready viewed early drafts of this plan and it is being tested,calculated and calibrated in the hands of our countrys top strategists , and I can say with confidence that the army , as always , will give its all to the service of our glorious nation and usher it into a new era of romanian military might."
A note about the military
El Basto woke up from his day dreaming (or was it day plotting?) after hearing all the other ministers.
He was expecting several questions and he had some of the answers ready, they were all in his red folder, among some *contingency* plans were he had all the what ifs.
“Field Marshall Henry V. Keiper and senior military staff, we at the ministry take into account other department’s need (the ministry said looking to all the members sitting in the table). That’s the main reason why I am in this meeting, to know your concerns.”
“Also, let me put something clear, the plan I introduced you was nothing but that, a plan. It still has to be approved (elbasto’s eyes rested upon czar1111 who seemed to be writing something).”
“Now, regarding the upgrade of military facilities, we could do upgrades in the two provinces that you’ve just mentioned with the same expending levels, but we would welcome 1937, should we act according to your needs, with only 67 IC. It is not a big difference, but further expansion of the economy is not foreseen as it would make us too dependant on the international market. So, waiting one more year would be very useful.”
“You did mention the AA.FF. supplies. Well, let me call your attention to the second graphic, there you can see the condition of our economy AFTER re-supplying all our forces. As you can see supplies aren’t our main concern, but manpower is. Still I believe that you and your staff are capable on waging war against Bulgaria with a stock of supplies for 18 months and 31 manpower.”
“In third place, when I said that supplies should be rationed, I meant that you could put in charge of some military districts member of that new school that I like to call the Logistics Magicians”.
“Finally, the R&D program was just a suggestion, it still has to be approved, that’s why we are here I believe.”
El Basto woke up from his day dreaming (or was it day plotting?) after hearing all the other ministers.
He was expecting several questions and he had some of the answers ready, they were all in his red folder, among some *contingency* plans were he had all the what ifs.
“Field Marshall Henry V. Keiper and senior military staff, we at the ministry take into account other department’s need (the ministry said looking to all the members sitting in the table). That’s the main reason why I am in this meeting, to know your concerns.”
“Also, let me put something clear, the plan I introduced you was nothing but that, a plan. It still has to be approved (elbasto’s eyes rested upon czar1111 who seemed to be writing something).”
“Now, regarding the upgrade of military facilities, we could do upgrades in the two provinces that you’ve just mentioned with the same expending levels, but we would welcome 1937, should we act according to your needs, with only 67 IC. It is not a big difference, but further expansion of the economy is not foreseen as it would make us too dependant on the international market. So, waiting one more year would be very useful.”
“You did mention the AA.FF. supplies. Well, let me call your attention to the second graphic, there you can see the condition of our economy AFTER re-supplying all our forces. As you can see supplies aren’t our main concern, but manpower is. Still I believe that you and your staff are capable on waging war against Bulgaria with a stock of supplies for 18 months and 31 manpower.”
“In third place, when I said that supplies should be rationed, I meant that you could put in charge of some military districts member of that new school that I like to call the Logistics Magicians”.
“Finally, the R&D program was just a suggestion, it still has to be approved, that’s why we are here I believe.”
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The Chief of the Superior Romanian AirForce looked cautously around the table following the passionate blast made by Chief of Army Gen. Matiandos. reguarding the segragation of the two forces and wanting to defend his title and accomplishment. Deciding to error on the side of silence and actual proof that the newly formed system was more efficient!
After perusing the budget document directly effecting the air force he decided that the time was ripe to push his Idea of proper and adequate funding to the Chief of Staff Henry V. Kieper..
"My esteemed Gen. Keiper, Arnaments Minister, and Head of State! I would like to propose to you a budget, that if you confirm in it's entirety, would grasp the future needs of the AirForce! Based upon my studies and observations, and compared to our balkan neighbors, at the bare minimum Romanian needs a basic but more advanced Short Range Fighter that can swiftly destroy the opposing air force allowing for a unhindered and undetected advance by our land forces. With a airforce a enemy will have eyes at all times on our ground movements and could likewise destroy them piecemeal with there bombers! I request Funding for a basic SR fighter at his time. I can testify that with 11 IC dedicated to it's prototype teste, and 10 IC devoted towards production Romanian could have the potential to produce them by fiscal year July, 1937. I would need atleast five squadrons of said fighters to fullfill the requirments of the airforce when in fact their duties are required. Meanwhile they can used for recon, training excerises, and defense.
Also, I would suggest that an advanced medium range bomber be immediately tested, it is it's prototype stage also. I feel 11 Ic would end in positive results with another 8 IC to finish it's production!
From here he notices that he has captured the imagination of the room and continues, "In posterity, when the high command deems nessacery, I would ask that the tactical bomber be placed into mass production until our factories can introduce 6 squadrons into action.
Knowing that the next item on the agenda will be very political with dissent and inquires, Gen. Reichswehr retreives from his brief case a 160 page heavily detailed air theory synopsis of what he has witnessed and documented while in Germany, 1935. He feels arbitrary knowing the dismal budget forecast but
he hopes he can lobby enough support to pursue his dream, 'ground soldiers being used in the airforce!'. Hark! He pauses a second to regain his dizzling thought and proceeds with purpose...........
"There is a theory being tried in concept. I feel it can greatly enhance the might and lighting effectiveness in combat. It can ensure surprise, create shock, dissrupt, and cut off the enemy from its supplies and reinforcements. This theory is being called airborne warfare! When perfected it can wield generous and astounding results. It will take commitment on the part of this government over the long run to create. I will need facilities to train and arm soldiers from the ARMY to be attached as a special force under the airforce to succeed. It will be costly from scratch, tentively speaking, 19 IC to get this program running. After theory it will require more IC to produce the nessacery equipment and evolve this process into reality!
Remember that the old administration neglected the Airforce and we are now paying the consequences for the absurd shape it is in. The effort was ever put into training and Technology. We are lagging behind others but this can be easily remedied with the proper recourse. As a very vocal abolistionist by the name of Fredrick Douglas of America said, "without struggle there is no progress"!
I will now pass this proposal to Chief of Staff Keiper for his revision and approval, thank you gentlemen for your time!
Slowly and respectfully Gen Reichswehr returns to his seat hoping for the best. As he lowers his-self he ensures the tidiness of his unique but impresssive Air Marshalls' attire that he had selected for his Chief of Airforce postion.
After perusing the budget document directly effecting the air force he decided that the time was ripe to push his Idea of proper and adequate funding to the Chief of Staff Henry V. Kieper..
"My esteemed Gen. Keiper, Arnaments Minister, and Head of State! I would like to propose to you a budget, that if you confirm in it's entirety, would grasp the future needs of the AirForce! Based upon my studies and observations, and compared to our balkan neighbors, at the bare minimum Romanian needs a basic but more advanced Short Range Fighter that can swiftly destroy the opposing air force allowing for a unhindered and undetected advance by our land forces. With a airforce a enemy will have eyes at all times on our ground movements and could likewise destroy them piecemeal with there bombers! I request Funding for a basic SR fighter at his time. I can testify that with 11 IC dedicated to it's prototype teste, and 10 IC devoted towards production Romanian could have the potential to produce them by fiscal year July, 1937. I would need atleast five squadrons of said fighters to fullfill the requirments of the airforce when in fact their duties are required. Meanwhile they can used for recon, training excerises, and defense.
Also, I would suggest that an advanced medium range bomber be immediately tested, it is it's prototype stage also. I feel 11 Ic would end in positive results with another 8 IC to finish it's production!
From here he notices that he has captured the imagination of the room and continues, "In posterity, when the high command deems nessacery, I would ask that the tactical bomber be placed into mass production until our factories can introduce 6 squadrons into action.
Knowing that the next item on the agenda will be very political with dissent and inquires, Gen. Reichswehr retreives from his brief case a 160 page heavily detailed air theory synopsis of what he has witnessed and documented while in Germany, 1935. He feels arbitrary knowing the dismal budget forecast but
he hopes he can lobby enough support to pursue his dream, 'ground soldiers being used in the airforce!'. Hark! He pauses a second to regain his dizzling thought and proceeds with purpose...........
"There is a theory being tried in concept. I feel it can greatly enhance the might and lighting effectiveness in combat. It can ensure surprise, create shock, dissrupt, and cut off the enemy from its supplies and reinforcements. This theory is being called airborne warfare! When perfected it can wield generous and astounding results. It will take commitment on the part of this government over the long run to create. I will need facilities to train and arm soldiers from the ARMY to be attached as a special force under the airforce to succeed. It will be costly from scratch, tentively speaking, 19 IC to get this program running. After theory it will require more IC to produce the nessacery equipment and evolve this process into reality!
Remember that the old administration neglected the Airforce and we are now paying the consequences for the absurd shape it is in. The effort was ever put into training and Technology. We are lagging behind others but this can be easily remedied with the proper recourse. As a very vocal abolistionist by the name of Fredrick Douglas of America said, "without struggle there is no progress"!
I will now pass this proposal to Chief of Staff Keiper for his revision and approval, thank you gentlemen for your time!
Slowly and respectfully Gen Reichswehr returns to his seat hoping for the best. As he lowers his-self he ensures the tidiness of his unique but impresssive Air Marshalls' attire that he had selected for his Chief of Airforce postion.
As usual, the Minister of Intelligence was a man of few words. He usually spent such meetings listening to both the spoken words and those, well, unspoken. He evaluated the pros and cons of proposed actions, as well as the loyalty of those proposing the actions.
When he spoke, though, the other men in the room, tended to listen, or else revealing photos, incriminating letters, and other skeletons in the closet tended to be revealed to wives, the newspaper, and, of course, other cabinet members. He chose this moment to weigh in on the issue of the slanderous newspaper article.
"I am not sure what the Minister of Security and his henchman have collected on this man, but my ministry has very little." His disdain for the brutish tactics that the Ministry of Security employed was evident in his voice. He believed that his spies [even though he despised that term as well] were above violence and physical coercion. That being said, he knew that cdat and his tactics were very useful to maintaining order. Without cdat, he knew that chaos would rein and he would most likely be forced from his coveted post. "I will have my intelligence operatives look into the matter. If the council so wishes, we could even go further and manufacture some sort of evidence tying this man to the Soviets, or some other foreign power, if such evidence does not exist. Then, the secret police could have this man arrested for treason. Once that is done, we can help the paper select the next editor in order to assure a more government friendly writing style."
With that, he yielded the floor back to the council, and began studying the men and their every fidget, facial expression, or eye movement, seated around the table once more.
When he spoke, though, the other men in the room, tended to listen, or else revealing photos, incriminating letters, and other skeletons in the closet tended to be revealed to wives, the newspaper, and, of course, other cabinet members. He chose this moment to weigh in on the issue of the slanderous newspaper article.
"I am not sure what the Minister of Security and his henchman have collected on this man, but my ministry has very little." His disdain for the brutish tactics that the Ministry of Security employed was evident in his voice. He believed that his spies [even though he despised that term as well] were above violence and physical coercion. That being said, he knew that cdat and his tactics were very useful to maintaining order. Without cdat, he knew that chaos would rein and he would most likely be forced from his coveted post. "I will have my intelligence operatives look into the matter. If the council so wishes, we could even go further and manufacture some sort of evidence tying this man to the Soviets, or some other foreign power, if such evidence does not exist. Then, the secret police could have this man arrested for treason. Once that is done, we can help the paper select the next editor in order to assure a more government friendly writing style."
With that, he yielded the floor back to the council, and began studying the men and their every fidget, facial expression, or eye movement, seated around the table once more.
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The navy telephone rings in the cabinetroom...
If you´ll excuse me gentleman
Captain Panda goes over to it and answers, after a short conversation he returns to the table and sits down. He lets his eyes look around the room at all the partcipants.
I´m sorry about that gentlemen, pressing business. If you recall what I said before I meant to discuss with my commanders what we would need to make the Romanian navy great. I remembered that I have already made such a document outlining recommendations for the evolution of the navy.
A runner enters the room and hands Captain Panda a navy blue folder containing a number of papers.
Well, here it is, i had it brought over here right away.
I will read it to you.
"We in the navy have a pressing need for more research and development to be carried out within our branch fo the armed services. Therefore we recommend and ask that research on Naval Pre War Field Testing be started as soon as possible."
Of course with the Armaments Ministers suggestions this can not be followed through at this time, while I regret this I support the minister in his plan and wish to see his idea of expanding the industrial base in Romania become a reality.
"If this is not possible then we ask for research to be conducted in the area of Basic Warship Design and also Cruiser Gun 180mm. This is so that we can upgrade our current destroyer flotilla. It will also give us the expertise needed to build a new model cruiser which has been on the drawing board of the naval ministry for quite some time. "
This research is much less IC intensive and it should be no problem researching at least one of these things.
I´m sure that especially the Chief of Staff and the Chief of Army understands that naval support can be essential for conducting succesful ground operations. We can accomplish this with these new vessels.
The new cruisers would also greatly enhance our seagoing capability, our power projection capability. They could be used as escorts for possible amphibious operations understaken in the future.
That is all I have to say for now gentlemen.
Captain Panda smiles his trademark smile and sits back down on his chair, his facial expression not able to hide his satisfaction from what he thought was a very good presentation of the Navy´s needs.
If you´ll excuse me gentleman
Captain Panda goes over to it and answers, after a short conversation he returns to the table and sits down. He lets his eyes look around the room at all the partcipants.
I´m sorry about that gentlemen, pressing business. If you recall what I said before I meant to discuss with my commanders what we would need to make the Romanian navy great. I remembered that I have already made such a document outlining recommendations for the evolution of the navy.
A runner enters the room and hands Captain Panda a navy blue folder containing a number of papers.
Well, here it is, i had it brought over here right away.
I will read it to you.
"We in the navy have a pressing need for more research and development to be carried out within our branch fo the armed services. Therefore we recommend and ask that research on Naval Pre War Field Testing be started as soon as possible."
Of course with the Armaments Ministers suggestions this can not be followed through at this time, while I regret this I support the minister in his plan and wish to see his idea of expanding the industrial base in Romania become a reality.
"If this is not possible then we ask for research to be conducted in the area of Basic Warship Design and also Cruiser Gun 180mm. This is so that we can upgrade our current destroyer flotilla. It will also give us the expertise needed to build a new model cruiser which has been on the drawing board of the naval ministry for quite some time. "
This research is much less IC intensive and it should be no problem researching at least one of these things.
I´m sure that especially the Chief of Staff and the Chief of Army understands that naval support can be essential for conducting succesful ground operations. We can accomplish this with these new vessels.
The new cruisers would also greatly enhance our seagoing capability, our power projection capability. They could be used as escorts for possible amphibious operations understaken in the future.
That is all I have to say for now gentlemen.
Captain Panda smiles his trademark smile and sits back down on his chair, his facial expression not able to hide his satisfaction from what he thought was a very good presentation of the Navy´s needs.
Keiper cleared his throat and began to speak in his same tone again:
"Yes, the needs of the navy are necessary, but how necessary as of yet? How much can we spend on IC's for a navy that might be defeated within days? I support the notion suggest by my Naval Minister that we should work on improving the stats of our navy before we begin to build boats at an alarming rate. Two ships can knock out eight if they are indeed formidable.
Now with regards to our air minister, I have to agree with him on improving our stats there as well, but as for airborne warfare, I see no real merit. We cannot waste a single IC, and especially for long term terms. Paratroop units are also considerably weak, and they will require we build the planes to transport them, which will take up supplies and IC as well. Our air force is currently suitable for an invasion of Bulgaria, however if we hope to go against the Germans one day we must then improve our models. I support the notion to improve our bombers and fighters, and I suggest the prototypes be a great priority."
He clears his throat again, shooting a rather icy glance at Kilgore, whom he has noticed is eyeballing him strangely.
"Yes, the needs of the navy are necessary, but how necessary as of yet? How much can we spend on IC's for a navy that might be defeated within days? I support the notion suggest by my Naval Minister that we should work on improving the stats of our navy before we begin to build boats at an alarming rate. Two ships can knock out eight if they are indeed formidable.
Now with regards to our air minister, I have to agree with him on improving our stats there as well, but as for airborne warfare, I see no real merit. We cannot waste a single IC, and especially for long term terms. Paratroop units are also considerably weak, and they will require we build the planes to transport them, which will take up supplies and IC as well. Our air force is currently suitable for an invasion of Bulgaria, however if we hope to go against the Germans one day we must then improve our models. I support the notion to improve our bombers and fighters, and I suggest the prototypes be a great priority."
He clears his throat again, shooting a rather icy glance at Kilgore, whom he has noticed is eyeballing him strangely.
Noticing the fervent looks and glares aimed at him, Minister Kilgore began wishing that he was not the only man in the room that was both hated and feared. Minister Cdat's presence in the meeting meant that someone had upset, or even angered, him, and heads would roll. The men in the room were far more afraid of Cdat than he. Even Kilgore himself had respect for the extent of Cdat's power and the will to use said power.
He made himself stop studying the men around him and began studying the documents in front of him and the maps and graphs set up around the room. He was sure that Cdat had dossiers thicker than his hand on all the men in the room, including himself, and knew their loyalty better than the men themselves. Kilgore studied the men and their actions more out of curiosity and boredom than out of malice intent.
He made himself stop studying the men around him and began studying the documents in front of him and the maps and graphs set up around the room. He was sure that Cdat had dossiers thicker than his hand on all the men in the room, including himself, and knew their loyalty better than the men themselves. Kilgore studied the men and their actions more out of curiosity and boredom than out of malice intent.
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Elbasto stood up roughly.
“Gentlemen, gentlemen please. I am well aware of our present limitations. That’s why the budget includes a chapter on air warfare. Planes are cheaper and faster to produce, move and repair than ships (should we ever need some).”
“Also our tight budget won’t allow us to build an air force as modern and as big as we might need to feel completely safe.”
“That’s the reason why we would be making a wise decision if investing on a multipurpose airplane. This model should be fast enough to face other planes, strong enough to deliver fire support to ground operations and accurate enough to give some air cover to our (otherwise) fragile navy.”
“Let me show you (at this point elbasto picked a page from his until now, unseen briefcase). Here you can see some blueprints of the to-be new prototype and its values. As you can see, it delivers more damage that any of our present ships, it is stronger that our fighters and it is more resistant to AA fire that our present or (should we choose to develop and produce) future tactical airplanes.”
Basic Dive Bomber
cost = 12 IC
buildtime = 145 days
defaultorganisation = 30
manpower cost = 1
maxspeed = 350
surfacedefence = 8
airdefence = 4
airattack = 2
strategicattack = 0
tacticalattack = 4
navalattack = 4
range = 300
supplyconsumption = 2
fuelconsumption = 2
"Needless to say, having a force of these babies would be much cheaper to maintain that having a navy and an airforce of both, bombers AND fighters"
“Do you think this would fit your needs?”
“Gentlemen, gentlemen please. I am well aware of our present limitations. That’s why the budget includes a chapter on air warfare. Planes are cheaper and faster to produce, move and repair than ships (should we ever need some).”
“Also our tight budget won’t allow us to build an air force as modern and as big as we might need to feel completely safe.”
“That’s the reason why we would be making a wise decision if investing on a multipurpose airplane. This model should be fast enough to face other planes, strong enough to deliver fire support to ground operations and accurate enough to give some air cover to our (otherwise) fragile navy.”
“Let me show you (at this point elbasto picked a page from his until now, unseen briefcase). Here you can see some blueprints of the to-be new prototype and its values. As you can see, it delivers more damage that any of our present ships, it is stronger that our fighters and it is more resistant to AA fire that our present or (should we choose to develop and produce) future tactical airplanes.”
Basic Dive Bomber
cost = 12 IC
buildtime = 145 days
defaultorganisation = 30
manpower cost = 1
maxspeed = 350
surfacedefence = 8
airdefence = 4
airattack = 2
strategicattack = 0
tacticalattack = 4
navalattack = 4
range = 300
supplyconsumption = 2
fuelconsumption = 2
"Needless to say, having a force of these babies would be much cheaper to maintain that having a navy and an airforce of both, bombers AND fighters"
“Do you think this would fit your needs?”
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Czar picked up his fountain pen and lightly drummed the stack of folios before him... he paused for a moment in thought.
He focused his eyes and looked up. He stopped drumming his pen.
"Gentlemen, thank you for your very complete assessments thus far...
I think we are all agreed on a few things:
Our nation must industrialise if we are to expand and survive, and this must be our immediate goal.
Our military requires modernisation both in equipment and in theoritical approch to war.
The Bolshevics present our greatest long term threat.
The Germans meanwhile provide the possibility of a valuable ally."
He scanned the faces at the table with a questioning look. No-one spoke yet, sensing he was not yet finished.
He turned to look at elbasto.
"To this end I propose the following:
An immediate programme of retooling and upgrading of all industrial facilities within the nation as suggested by elbasto with the exception of our two provinces boardering Russia... which should be fortified."
"The only question I have is when to begin this fortification? This year or next?" He glaced at the Chief of Staff as he asked the question.
"A focus on modernisation of the military with an emphasis on upgrading equipment and theories... I would suggest a distribution of resouces to this goal - with short term focus on the Army and Air Forces (for the next year) - beyond that... we'll see."
"I would however suggest that if the Navy has any long term projects that require attention these should be considered for study."
Czar looked to Captain Panda, "In the long term we could find ourselves very reliant on the Navy and I would prefer not to be caught short here."
Czar then paused to look squarely at the Chief of the Superior Romanian AirForce, Reichswehr.
"There was however one idea presented today which captured my imagination, gentlemen. These PARATROOPS? They are army who drop from the air? We can fly them directly to the enemy capital and deploy them there?
That, Gentlemen, is the sort of thinking we need!
Is there anything we can do in the short term to bring us closer to this goal while also advancing other goals?"
He now looked straight along the length of the table at Henry v. Keiper his Chief of Staff. "That was not the only good idea today gentlemen - but there is one issue I would like to discuss further in private..." Czar's voice trailed off and he looked away from Henry.
Czar looked around the table once more and unconsiously brushed at his comb over.
"Comments please gentlemen...then we will close the meeting for a late lunch."
He focused his eyes and looked up. He stopped drumming his pen.
"Gentlemen, thank you for your very complete assessments thus far...
I think we are all agreed on a few things:
Our nation must industrialise if we are to expand and survive, and this must be our immediate goal.
Our military requires modernisation both in equipment and in theoritical approch to war.
The Bolshevics present our greatest long term threat.
The Germans meanwhile provide the possibility of a valuable ally."
He scanned the faces at the table with a questioning look. No-one spoke yet, sensing he was not yet finished.
He turned to look at elbasto.
"To this end I propose the following:
An immediate programme of retooling and upgrading of all industrial facilities within the nation as suggested by elbasto with the exception of our two provinces boardering Russia... which should be fortified."
"The only question I have is when to begin this fortification? This year or next?" He glaced at the Chief of Staff as he asked the question.
"A focus on modernisation of the military with an emphasis on upgrading equipment and theories... I would suggest a distribution of resouces to this goal - with short term focus on the Army and Air Forces (for the next year) - beyond that... we'll see."
"I would however suggest that if the Navy has any long term projects that require attention these should be considered for study."
Czar looked to Captain Panda, "In the long term we could find ourselves very reliant on the Navy and I would prefer not to be caught short here."
Czar then paused to look squarely at the Chief of the Superior Romanian AirForce, Reichswehr.
"There was however one idea presented today which captured my imagination, gentlemen. These PARATROOPS? They are army who drop from the air? We can fly them directly to the enemy capital and deploy them there?
That, Gentlemen, is the sort of thinking we need!
Is there anything we can do in the short term to bring us closer to this goal while also advancing other goals?"
He now looked straight along the length of the table at Henry v. Keiper his Chief of Staff. "That was not the only good idea today gentlemen - but there is one issue I would like to discuss further in private..." Czar's voice trailed off and he looked away from Henry.
Czar looked around the table once more and unconsiously brushed at his comb over.
"Comments please gentlemen...then we will close the meeting for a late lunch."
Keiper drummed his fingers together, his cane now resting on his lap. He had not liked this contradiction of his statement - and by his superior, no less.
He sighed and leaned back in his chair, "I have a comment, sir...the idea of dropping men from the sky on our enemy's capital is a fancy idea yes...but so is major cities flying in the air dropping hellstorm upon our enemies. That is a fancy idea. Perhaps the Romanian government would like to finance that." He eyed elbasto and turned a sarcastic tone, "Perhaps our armaments minister would like to tells us what amount of IC's would it cost for that?"
Letting that statement sink in, he turned back to his ruler, "No. To finance paratroopers you must research it. Then you must build them - but they do not grow wings to fly, sir, they must be carried in planes. Not fighters or bombers but individual transports. We must finance IC to research and build those transports, and then we must build one for EACH DIVISION. I estimated - because I too thought paratroopers was a 'nice idea' - that at best by mid-term goals we could only build three paratrooper divisions and three transporters. Now, this might be all well and good in Bulgaria or even Greece, but against Yugoslavia, Russia, or even Germany...well, that would be suicide. If our men are to die, they will not die because of our stupidity."
He smiled and let that sink in again before finishing with, "Our industry cannot support every good idea that comes our way. I have tried to reveal what our military needs - a more resourceful army, a small but effecient navy, and a modern air force. If we wish to withdraw IC's from these endeavors to build troops that may die if an offensive meant to link up with them goes awry, then by all means. But our manpower cannot replenish every mistake. Keep that in mind." He pushed against the plush seat, nodding to show he was finished.
He sighed and leaned back in his chair, "I have a comment, sir...the idea of dropping men from the sky on our enemy's capital is a fancy idea yes...but so is major cities flying in the air dropping hellstorm upon our enemies. That is a fancy idea. Perhaps the Romanian government would like to finance that." He eyed elbasto and turned a sarcastic tone, "Perhaps our armaments minister would like to tells us what amount of IC's would it cost for that?"
Letting that statement sink in, he turned back to his ruler, "No. To finance paratroopers you must research it. Then you must build them - but they do not grow wings to fly, sir, they must be carried in planes. Not fighters or bombers but individual transports. We must finance IC to research and build those transports, and then we must build one for EACH DIVISION. I estimated - because I too thought paratroopers was a 'nice idea' - that at best by mid-term goals we could only build three paratrooper divisions and three transporters. Now, this might be all well and good in Bulgaria or even Greece, but against Yugoslavia, Russia, or even Germany...well, that would be suicide. If our men are to die, they will not die because of our stupidity."
He smiled and let that sink in again before finishing with, "Our industry cannot support every good idea that comes our way. I have tried to reveal what our military needs - a more resourceful army, a small but effecient navy, and a modern air force. If we wish to withdraw IC's from these endeavors to build troops that may die if an offensive meant to link up with them goes awry, then by all means. But our manpower cannot replenish every mistake. Keep that in mind." He pushed against the plush seat, nodding to show he was finished.
Mr Timmins walked into the room, the cabinets eyes rested opon him. A look of nervousness appeared on his face..."so much tension" he thought to himself, he walk over to Field Marshall Keiper. He slowly lifted his hand..........."tea anyone?"