nice AAR, good luck with your WC...
I see that Byzantium survived, I've never seen it in any of, my game, except when I played them!
I see that Byzantium survived, I've never seen it in any of, my game, except when I played them!
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Chapter 5
Volker could not expand any further in Europe without attracted the ire of all his neighbours, so he resolved to expand elsewhere. Lacking knowledge of most of North America and unable to get into wars with England or Spain despite his alliance with France, Volker decided to expand among the African pagan nations. 1555 saw the Empire declare war on the pagans in Benin. Ashanti declined to honour their alliance with Benin initially, but several months later joined the war against the Empire. The war was difficult and a draft was institued to help increase the number of troops. However the peasants were unhappy with this new draft decreasing the Empire's stability another two points to -1. The Empire fought on and in 1559 peace with Benin yielded Ivoria, Begho, Palanas, Accra and Nigeria to the Empire.
Volker spent the next few years improving the Empire's stability. In the meantime he denied a new tariff (mercantilism -1), dealt with a wave of obscuration, and dealt several scandals at the court. By 1564 the Empire's stability back to normal (+3), he declared war on Zulu. In 1566 the Zulu had been soundly defeated giving Transkei, Chibuene and military access to the Empire in return for peace. Volker did not live to see the capitulation of the Zulu as he died from consumption (ie. tuberculosis) in the spring of 1565. He was succeeded by his eldest son, Jochen.
Jochen was an average ruler, but fortunately had good military advisors and continued Volker's policies. He imprisoned an uncooperative philosopher in 1568 (narrowmindedness +1) and dealt with heretics in 1569. A state gift in 1570 improved his mood and he declared war on Zimbabwe (stability -2) in 1571. An exceptional year in 1572 improved his mood further.
The war in southern Africa progressed slowly, and in 1574 we were called on by our French allies to declare war on the rogue state of Flanders, that had just declared independance from France. We honoured our alliance. In exchange the French agreed to share their maps of North America with us.
Screenshot of North America - 1575
We force-vassalized Flanders in 1575, only to see them annexed by France in 1576. Peace with Zimbabwe was achieved in 1576 yielding the provinces of Sofala, Nembire and Rozwi to the Empire. Zimbabwe saw the light of our ways a short time later converting to the Catholic religion in 1580. In the meantime Jochen dealt with a plague (1576) and imprisoned another uncooperative philosopher (narrowmindedness +1 in 1577). The Council of Trent was convened in 1578.
Screenshot of Africa
Jochen decided it was some to expand on another continent and in 1578 declared war on Lenape. Shawnee and Huron were bright enough realize that honouring their alliance with Lenape would be suicidal and declined to join the war against us. Lenape desparate to get help got the Iroqouis to join them several months later and shamed the Huron into re-entering their alliance as well. The wars were a rousing success. By 1580 all three nations had been humbled and the Empire added the provinces of Manhattan, Delaware, Hochelaga, Ottawa, Oshawa, Tuscarora, Oswego, Onondaga, Irondekoit and Shenandoah, reducing all three nations to one province size.
Screenshot of North America - 1580
The 1580s were spent converting all the newly acquired natives, building new colonies and trading posts and improving the nation's technology. Jochen dealt with the assasination of several nobles (1584, 1588), had Zimbabwe join our alliance (1589) and diplo-vassalized Zimbabwe (1590). The later half of the 1580s saw Jochen yearning for new explorations and knowing that England knew of 72 provinces and Spain 43 provinces unknown to the Empire, he sent many insults and warnings to both countries. Spain finally attacked Navaho in 1591 giving Jochen the Casus Belli he needed. However before Jochen could act on this Casus Belli he succumbed to injuries that he had sustained falling off a horse during a ride in the country a mere month earlier.
Jochen's son Samuel took over at young age of 16. He was an excellent monarch in all respects (8,8,8). The preparations for the upcoming war well underway, Samuel declared war on Spain in the spring of 1592. Spain was joined by their allies England, Portugal, Bohemia, Savoy and Navarra. We were joined by the incompetent French, led by Henri IV. The cowards in Zimbabwe chose to dishonour our alliance, but after several reaasuring letters from Samuel agreed to rejoin. Navarra was easily bought off later in 1592 for 24 ducats leaving what seemed to be a rather easy war. The Empire's troops fought well, however the French troops fought abysmally.
By early 1594 our combined war score was at -60%. Fortunately the French settled for peace separately giving Asturias, Cantabria and Galicia to Spain and Wessex to England. Overnight our war score shot up 100% to +40%. Despite needing to eradicate corruption later in 1594 (-1 stability, -100 ducats) from this point on the war was a foregone conclusion. Anglia and the English map library (which mainly revealed the West Coast of North America) was captured in the spring of 1595 and the English settled for peace soon after, paying the Empire 258 ducats. Castile and the Spanish map libraries were taken in May 1595 revealing mainly the west coast of South America and the Inca capital, but no access points to the Inca. The Spanish realizing they had lost, settled for peace several month later giving Andulasia (one center of trade), San Bernardino (a second center of trade) and seven North American trading posts to
Empire.
Screenshot of Recent North American Conquests
As gesture of goodwill (following their horrible performance in the previous war), Henri IV offered the hand of his 16 year old daughter, Marie, to Samuel, who being diplomatically astute and enanmored with her beauty, chose to accept. They were married in the spring of 1596 further linking France to the Kirstein Empire. Henri IV spent the next few years at war, alternating between wars with Cherokee and wars with Creek.
Spain declared war on the Empire in 1601 and were joined by England, Portugal, Bohemia, Navarra and Savoy. The Empire chose not to ask their allies to join them. The Empire's opponents were crushed and the Empire accepted Toledo as an offer of peace in July 1603. Zimbabwe was diplo-annexed in November 1603.
Henri IV died peacefully of old age in 1606 leaving Marie as his only heir, his other sons and daughters having met rather untimely deaths over the previous few years. Samuel arranged for France to be absorbed into the Empire. It came as no great surprise that the rest of the world objected to Empire's newly dominant position in the world. Within a month, 24 different alliances, comprised of 33 countries, foolishly declared war on the Empire. Samuel decided these warmongers would have to be punished....
Screenshot of Europe - 1606 (450kB)
Screenshot of Europe - 1606 (200kB)
Screenshot of North America - 1606
1606 Summary
Provinces
Total 179
Cities 122
European Cities 86
Colonies 28
Trading Posts 29
Support Limit 325000
Bad Boy Points - Hated Throughout the World
Monthly Income 356
Census Taxes 847
Inflation 49%
Technology
Land 18
Naval 12
Trade 5
Infrastructure 3
Volker could not expand any further in Europe without attracted the ire of all his neighbours, so he resolved to expand elsewhere. Lacking knowledge of most of North America and unable to get into wars with England or Spain despite his alliance with France, Volker decided to expand among the African pagan nations. 1555 saw the Empire declare war on the pagans in Benin. Ashanti declined to honour their alliance with Benin initially, but several months later joined the war against the Empire. The war was difficult and a draft was institued to help increase the number of troops. However the peasants were unhappy with this new draft decreasing the Empire's stability another two points to -1. The Empire fought on and in 1559 peace with Benin yielded Ivoria, Begho, Palanas, Accra and Nigeria to the Empire.
Volker spent the next few years improving the Empire's stability. In the meantime he denied a new tariff (mercantilism -1), dealt with a wave of obscuration, and dealt several scandals at the court. By 1564 the Empire's stability back to normal (+3), he declared war on Zulu. In 1566 the Zulu had been soundly defeated giving Transkei, Chibuene and military access to the Empire in return for peace. Volker did not live to see the capitulation of the Zulu as he died from consumption (ie. tuberculosis) in the spring of 1565. He was succeeded by his eldest son, Jochen.
Jochen was an average ruler, but fortunately had good military advisors and continued Volker's policies. He imprisoned an uncooperative philosopher in 1568 (narrowmindedness +1) and dealt with heretics in 1569. A state gift in 1570 improved his mood and he declared war on Zimbabwe (stability -2) in 1571. An exceptional year in 1572 improved his mood further.
The war in southern Africa progressed slowly, and in 1574 we were called on by our French allies to declare war on the rogue state of Flanders, that had just declared independance from France. We honoured our alliance. In exchange the French agreed to share their maps of North America with us.
Screenshot of North America - 1575
We force-vassalized Flanders in 1575, only to see them annexed by France in 1576. Peace with Zimbabwe was achieved in 1576 yielding the provinces of Sofala, Nembire and Rozwi to the Empire. Zimbabwe saw the light of our ways a short time later converting to the Catholic religion in 1580. In the meantime Jochen dealt with a plague (1576) and imprisoned another uncooperative philosopher (narrowmindedness +1 in 1577). The Council of Trent was convened in 1578.
Screenshot of Africa
Jochen decided it was some to expand on another continent and in 1578 declared war on Lenape. Shawnee and Huron were bright enough realize that honouring their alliance with Lenape would be suicidal and declined to join the war against us. Lenape desparate to get help got the Iroqouis to join them several months later and shamed the Huron into re-entering their alliance as well. The wars were a rousing success. By 1580 all three nations had been humbled and the Empire added the provinces of Manhattan, Delaware, Hochelaga, Ottawa, Oshawa, Tuscarora, Oswego, Onondaga, Irondekoit and Shenandoah, reducing all three nations to one province size.
Screenshot of North America - 1580
The 1580s were spent converting all the newly acquired natives, building new colonies and trading posts and improving the nation's technology. Jochen dealt with the assasination of several nobles (1584, 1588), had Zimbabwe join our alliance (1589) and diplo-vassalized Zimbabwe (1590). The later half of the 1580s saw Jochen yearning for new explorations and knowing that England knew of 72 provinces and Spain 43 provinces unknown to the Empire, he sent many insults and warnings to both countries. Spain finally attacked Navaho in 1591 giving Jochen the Casus Belli he needed. However before Jochen could act on this Casus Belli he succumbed to injuries that he had sustained falling off a horse during a ride in the country a mere month earlier.
Jochen's son Samuel took over at young age of 16. He was an excellent monarch in all respects (8,8,8). The preparations for the upcoming war well underway, Samuel declared war on Spain in the spring of 1592. Spain was joined by their allies England, Portugal, Bohemia, Savoy and Navarra. We were joined by the incompetent French, led by Henri IV. The cowards in Zimbabwe chose to dishonour our alliance, but after several reaasuring letters from Samuel agreed to rejoin. Navarra was easily bought off later in 1592 for 24 ducats leaving what seemed to be a rather easy war. The Empire's troops fought well, however the French troops fought abysmally.
By early 1594 our combined war score was at -60%. Fortunately the French settled for peace separately giving Asturias, Cantabria and Galicia to Spain and Wessex to England. Overnight our war score shot up 100% to +40%. Despite needing to eradicate corruption later in 1594 (-1 stability, -100 ducats) from this point on the war was a foregone conclusion. Anglia and the English map library (which mainly revealed the West Coast of North America) was captured in the spring of 1595 and the English settled for peace soon after, paying the Empire 258 ducats. Castile and the Spanish map libraries were taken in May 1595 revealing mainly the west coast of South America and the Inca capital, but no access points to the Inca. The Spanish realizing they had lost, settled for peace several month later giving Andulasia (one center of trade), San Bernardino (a second center of trade) and seven North American trading posts to
Empire.
Screenshot of Recent North American Conquests
As gesture of goodwill (following their horrible performance in the previous war), Henri IV offered the hand of his 16 year old daughter, Marie, to Samuel, who being diplomatically astute and enanmored with her beauty, chose to accept. They were married in the spring of 1596 further linking France to the Kirstein Empire. Henri IV spent the next few years at war, alternating between wars with Cherokee and wars with Creek.
Spain declared war on the Empire in 1601 and were joined by England, Portugal, Bohemia, Navarra and Savoy. The Empire chose not to ask their allies to join them. The Empire's opponents were crushed and the Empire accepted Toledo as an offer of peace in July 1603. Zimbabwe was diplo-annexed in November 1603.
Henri IV died peacefully of old age in 1606 leaving Marie as his only heir, his other sons and daughters having met rather untimely deaths over the previous few years. Samuel arranged for France to be absorbed into the Empire. It came as no great surprise that the rest of the world objected to Empire's newly dominant position in the world. Within a month, 24 different alliances, comprised of 33 countries, foolishly declared war on the Empire. Samuel decided these warmongers would have to be punished....
Screenshot of Europe - 1606 (450kB)
Screenshot of Europe - 1606 (200kB)
Screenshot of North America - 1606
1606 Summary
Provinces
Total 179
Cities 122
European Cities 86
Colonies 28
Trading Posts 29
Support Limit 325000
Bad Boy Points - Hated Throughout the World
Monthly Income 356
Census Taxes 847
Inflation 49%
Technology
Land 18
Naval 12
Trade 5
Infrastructure 3
Nice going there... it looks like you are expanding fairly quickly... i didnt check but are you using the SSREM?
finally
I've conquered the world a couple times with Mecklemburg... with 1.06 all I had left was China and Myself and they had 10 provinces left by 1819... would of had conquered the world, but civil war came, and freed 40 nations... blech.. good start though, France gave me more troubles then it did with you, and your a bit ahead of in terms of conquests in Europe, so your on your way...
Although I do wish that Mecklemburg had its real capital of Schwerin in the game, and have Lubeck where it belongs, as a city state =)
Best of Luck
AvA
I've conquered the world a couple times with Mecklemburg... with 1.06 all I had left was China and Myself and they had 10 provinces left by 1819... would of had conquered the world, but civil war came, and freed 40 nations... blech.. good start though, France gave me more troubles then it did with you, and your a bit ahead of in terms of conquests in Europe, so your on your way...
Although I do wish that Mecklemburg had its real capital of Schwerin in the game, and have Lubeck where it belongs, as a city state =)
Best of Luck
AvA
Chapter 6
Samuel was annoyed. He had peacefully annexed France. He should be basking in the glory of his achievements. Instead here was was sitting on New Year's Day 1607 having to deal with 24 separate wars against 33 countries. He would have to make them pay! Although he would have to deal with an additional three wars against alliances consisting of another ten countries, Samuel went on an annexation spree. By 1610 there were sixteen fewer countries to deal with, the following having been annexed: Ashanti (2 provinces), Benin (3 provinces), Zulu, Lenape, Iroqouis, Huron, Shawnee (4 provinces), Cherokee (3 provinces), Creek (2 provinces), Navaho (5 provinces), Aztec Empire, Zapotec, Brittainy, Strassburg, Siena and the Papal States.
Believing he had control of the papacy with the annexation of the Papal States, Samuel attempted to get Treaty of Torsedillas repealed, but the Pope was uncooperative, "You may have conquered my lands, but you cannot control my decisions. The Treaty of Torsedillas will stand as long as I live." Samuel was tempted to have the Pope replaced, but was worried about the consequences. Not really wanting to risk eternal damnation, Samuel decided he could afford to wait for the Pope's natural decline. Meanwhile the wars dragged on. Finally in May 1612 the Ottoman Empire accepted 1000 ducats for peace and the Empire was at complete peace (with the exception of various revolts) for the first time in six years.
Europe - 1612 (363 kB)
Europe - 1612 (162 kB)
North America - 1612
Africa - 1612
Samuel was playing checkers with his eight year son, Olaf, in front of a roaring fire early in January 1613, when there was a knock at the door.
"What now?" Samuel fumed, "Come in, but it had better be important!"
General Ashberg opened the door, "I have grave news, your Majesty."
"Another revolt?" Samuel sighed. "Why can't people just accept me as their lawful ruler?"
"Much worse. Ragusa has declared war on us," General Ashberg replied.
"Didn't we just make peace with them? They wouldn't dare dishonour a peace treaty."
"Actually Ragusa declared their independance from Hungary in 1610, and made peace with them just last month. They're obviously suffering from delusions of grandeur," stated the General.
"We can't afford a war right now. Make them a offer of 1000 ducats. If they're stupid enough to refuse this, send all the troops we have in Italy to Ragusa and end this quickly," declared Samuel with a grim expression on his face.
Predictably the morons in Ragusa declined the Empire's offer of 1000 ducats. The Empire (while coping with an increased revolt risk due to war exhaustion of +8) sent the 150000 infantry and 200 artillary stationed in Italy to Ragusa. The level 2 fortress in Ragusa crumbled and Ragusa was annexed in May 1613, thereby avoiding a major war exhaustion crisis. However while Samuel was dealing with the Ragusan crisis, nobles allied themselves with Spain destabilizing the Empire (-2 stability to +1), and further increasing the revolts the Empire would have to deal with.
Deflation (inflation -10%) in 1614 helped to decrease the cost of dealing with the various revolts, but another set of wars started in the autumn of 1614. Samuel fought a mainly defensive war the next few years in an attempt to consolidate his gains from the previous wars. A conquistador appeared in 1615 (the Empire's first conquistador or explorer), and spent the next twelve years exploring the unknown areas of North America. The peasants revolted in 1616 (unhappiness among the peasantry) further decreasing the Empire's stability (to -1). Dakota (4 provinces), Tuscany, and Savoy were annexed in 1617 improving the Empire's stability (back to +2). Spain was forced to give up Asturias and Cantabria as revenge for interfering with the Empire's nobles. Several other provinces were taken, but the gains were minimal. The wars ended in 1618. By 1621 the Empire's stability had been restored and the Empire was ready to for new conquest.
The next series of wars (1622-1628) saw the beginnings of a South American empire, with the annexations of the Inca (18 provinces) and the Chimu (4 provinces), and expansion into the British Isles (Northumberland, Lancashire and Midlands). Attempts were made to eradicate corruption in 1629 (-1 stability). Some of the new British nobles proved to be troublesome in 1630 (-2 stability to 0). Stability was improved later in 1630 (+1 stability to 1) through judicious use of the state treasury (ie. research), and again in 1631 (+1 stability to 2).
South America - 1631
War broke out in 1631. Meanwhile the Empire had to deal with more unhappy peasants (-2 stability to 0) in 1632 and more disloyal nobles in 1633 (-2 stability to -2). Stability was partially restored by the annexations of Navarre, Norway and Bohemia (+3 stability to +1). When the wars ended in 1636 five Swedish provinces (Trondelag, Gaestrikland, Oasterbotten, Vaasterbotten, and Smaland), six Hungarian provinces (Kosovo, Serbia, Banat, Maros, Croatia, and Carpathia), various English colonies and scattered other provinces were in our possession. Several excellent years helped to keep the Empire's level of inflation reasonable (-5% inflation in 1636 and -10% inflation in 1638). Stability was gradually restored and by 1639 was back to normal (+3).
The wars of 1639-1644 were relatively successful. The Empire acquired six provinces from England (Wessex, Lincoln, Cornwall, Acadie, Micmac and Ciskei), three provinces each from the Teutonic Order (Estland, Livland, Polotsk) and Sweden (Tavastland, Jaemtland, Lappland), two provinces from Spain (Granada, Baja), and the single provinces of Gerona (from Catalunya), Nampuia (from Portugal), Ruthenia (from Hungary), and Siebenburgen (annexed).
Although not apparent at the time, in the process of acquiring these various conquests the Empire had slightly overextended itself. The revolters in the provinces of Champagne and Caux (both containing level 2 fortresses) called themselves France in May of 1646, and declared independance from the Empire. In the process the level 2 fort in Champagne was upgraded to a level 3 fortress, and the level 2 fortress in Caux became a level five fortress, a feat that was more than fifty years ahead of its time. The fortress in Caux was almost impregnable. It took four years, 250000 infantry (of which 200000 became casualities) and numerous assaults before Caux fell to the Empire in 1650. While dealing with the French the Empire was exposed to numerous other declarations of war.
The situation of the revolters in Flanders was even more surprising. On May 30, 1646 the situation looked dire for the revolters. They were down to 69 infantry, had no artillery left, their walls were breached, they were under assault and their morale was failing (-5). To the Samuel's shock the morning of June 1, 1646 saw the level 3 fortress of the new country of Flanders rebuilt, 30 artillery and 15000 infantry lining the walls, their morale restored (to +5).
Flanders was annexed in 1649. Caux (and its level 5 fortress) was obtained from France in exchange for peace in 1650. In addition the wars of 1646-1651 yielded Kurland (Teutonic Order annexed), Geldre and Macedonia (from Venice), Ngoyo (from the Kongo), several English provinces (Bristol, Ulster, Leinster, Stadacone, and Gander),and several Polish provinces (Lithuania, Welikia, and Galizien in 1651).
Samuel was devastated by the "miracle of Flanders". Already suffering from dysthymia, he took it as a sign of God's displeasure with him and fell into a deep depression from which he never really recovered. He was incapacitated (Temporary Insanity of the Monarch) for most of 1647 and passed away in the spring of 1648 at the advanced age of 72. He was succeeded by his oldest son, Olaf, whose interest military affairs was lacking. Olaf preferred numbers, but in time this too would prove useful to the Empire...
Europe - 1650 (381 kB)
Europe - 1650 (170 kB)
North America - 1650
1650 Summary
Provinces
Total 334
Cities 257
European Cities 140
Colonies 67
Trading Posts 16
Support Limit 611000
Monthly Income 623
Census Taxes 1093
Inflation 65%
Technology
Land 20
Naval 12
Trade 5
Infrastructure 4
Domestic Settings
Aristocracy 10
Centralization 0
Innovativeness 0
Mercantilism 4
Offensive 5
Land 7
Quality 7
Serfdom 8
Samuel was annoyed. He had peacefully annexed France. He should be basking in the glory of his achievements. Instead here was was sitting on New Year's Day 1607 having to deal with 24 separate wars against 33 countries. He would have to make them pay! Although he would have to deal with an additional three wars against alliances consisting of another ten countries, Samuel went on an annexation spree. By 1610 there were sixteen fewer countries to deal with, the following having been annexed: Ashanti (2 provinces), Benin (3 provinces), Zulu, Lenape, Iroqouis, Huron, Shawnee (4 provinces), Cherokee (3 provinces), Creek (2 provinces), Navaho (5 provinces), Aztec Empire, Zapotec, Brittainy, Strassburg, Siena and the Papal States.
Believing he had control of the papacy with the annexation of the Papal States, Samuel attempted to get Treaty of Torsedillas repealed, but the Pope was uncooperative, "You may have conquered my lands, but you cannot control my decisions. The Treaty of Torsedillas will stand as long as I live." Samuel was tempted to have the Pope replaced, but was worried about the consequences. Not really wanting to risk eternal damnation, Samuel decided he could afford to wait for the Pope's natural decline. Meanwhile the wars dragged on. Finally in May 1612 the Ottoman Empire accepted 1000 ducats for peace and the Empire was at complete peace (with the exception of various revolts) for the first time in six years.
Europe - 1612 (363 kB)
Europe - 1612 (162 kB)
North America - 1612
Africa - 1612
Samuel was playing checkers with his eight year son, Olaf, in front of a roaring fire early in January 1613, when there was a knock at the door.
"What now?" Samuel fumed, "Come in, but it had better be important!"
General Ashberg opened the door, "I have grave news, your Majesty."
"Another revolt?" Samuel sighed. "Why can't people just accept me as their lawful ruler?"
"Much worse. Ragusa has declared war on us," General Ashberg replied.
"Didn't we just make peace with them? They wouldn't dare dishonour a peace treaty."
"Actually Ragusa declared their independance from Hungary in 1610, and made peace with them just last month. They're obviously suffering from delusions of grandeur," stated the General.
"We can't afford a war right now. Make them a offer of 1000 ducats. If they're stupid enough to refuse this, send all the troops we have in Italy to Ragusa and end this quickly," declared Samuel with a grim expression on his face.
Predictably the morons in Ragusa declined the Empire's offer of 1000 ducats. The Empire (while coping with an increased revolt risk due to war exhaustion of +8) sent the 150000 infantry and 200 artillary stationed in Italy to Ragusa. The level 2 fortress in Ragusa crumbled and Ragusa was annexed in May 1613, thereby avoiding a major war exhaustion crisis. However while Samuel was dealing with the Ragusan crisis, nobles allied themselves with Spain destabilizing the Empire (-2 stability to +1), and further increasing the revolts the Empire would have to deal with.
Deflation (inflation -10%) in 1614 helped to decrease the cost of dealing with the various revolts, but another set of wars started in the autumn of 1614. Samuel fought a mainly defensive war the next few years in an attempt to consolidate his gains from the previous wars. A conquistador appeared in 1615 (the Empire's first conquistador or explorer), and spent the next twelve years exploring the unknown areas of North America. The peasants revolted in 1616 (unhappiness among the peasantry) further decreasing the Empire's stability (to -1). Dakota (4 provinces), Tuscany, and Savoy were annexed in 1617 improving the Empire's stability (back to +2). Spain was forced to give up Asturias and Cantabria as revenge for interfering with the Empire's nobles. Several other provinces were taken, but the gains were minimal. The wars ended in 1618. By 1621 the Empire's stability had been restored and the Empire was ready to for new conquest.
The next series of wars (1622-1628) saw the beginnings of a South American empire, with the annexations of the Inca (18 provinces) and the Chimu (4 provinces), and expansion into the British Isles (Northumberland, Lancashire and Midlands). Attempts were made to eradicate corruption in 1629 (-1 stability). Some of the new British nobles proved to be troublesome in 1630 (-2 stability to 0). Stability was improved later in 1630 (+1 stability to 1) through judicious use of the state treasury (ie. research), and again in 1631 (+1 stability to 2).
South America - 1631
War broke out in 1631. Meanwhile the Empire had to deal with more unhappy peasants (-2 stability to 0) in 1632 and more disloyal nobles in 1633 (-2 stability to -2). Stability was partially restored by the annexations of Navarre, Norway and Bohemia (+3 stability to +1). When the wars ended in 1636 five Swedish provinces (Trondelag, Gaestrikland, Oasterbotten, Vaasterbotten, and Smaland), six Hungarian provinces (Kosovo, Serbia, Banat, Maros, Croatia, and Carpathia), various English colonies and scattered other provinces were in our possession. Several excellent years helped to keep the Empire's level of inflation reasonable (-5% inflation in 1636 and -10% inflation in 1638). Stability was gradually restored and by 1639 was back to normal (+3).
The wars of 1639-1644 were relatively successful. The Empire acquired six provinces from England (Wessex, Lincoln, Cornwall, Acadie, Micmac and Ciskei), three provinces each from the Teutonic Order (Estland, Livland, Polotsk) and Sweden (Tavastland, Jaemtland, Lappland), two provinces from Spain (Granada, Baja), and the single provinces of Gerona (from Catalunya), Nampuia (from Portugal), Ruthenia (from Hungary), and Siebenburgen (annexed).
Although not apparent at the time, in the process of acquiring these various conquests the Empire had slightly overextended itself. The revolters in the provinces of Champagne and Caux (both containing level 2 fortresses) called themselves France in May of 1646, and declared independance from the Empire. In the process the level 2 fort in Champagne was upgraded to a level 3 fortress, and the level 2 fortress in Caux became a level five fortress, a feat that was more than fifty years ahead of its time. The fortress in Caux was almost impregnable. It took four years, 250000 infantry (of which 200000 became casualities) and numerous assaults before Caux fell to the Empire in 1650. While dealing with the French the Empire was exposed to numerous other declarations of war.
The situation of the revolters in Flanders was even more surprising. On May 30, 1646 the situation looked dire for the revolters. They were down to 69 infantry, had no artillery left, their walls were breached, they were under assault and their morale was failing (-5). To the Samuel's shock the morning of June 1, 1646 saw the level 3 fortress of the new country of Flanders rebuilt, 30 artillery and 15000 infantry lining the walls, their morale restored (to +5).
Flanders was annexed in 1649. Caux (and its level 5 fortress) was obtained from France in exchange for peace in 1650. In addition the wars of 1646-1651 yielded Kurland (Teutonic Order annexed), Geldre and Macedonia (from Venice), Ngoyo (from the Kongo), several English provinces (Bristol, Ulster, Leinster, Stadacone, and Gander),and several Polish provinces (Lithuania, Welikia, and Galizien in 1651).
Samuel was devastated by the "miracle of Flanders". Already suffering from dysthymia, he took it as a sign of God's displeasure with him and fell into a deep depression from which he never really recovered. He was incapacitated (Temporary Insanity of the Monarch) for most of 1647 and passed away in the spring of 1648 at the advanced age of 72. He was succeeded by his oldest son, Olaf, whose interest military affairs was lacking. Olaf preferred numbers, but in time this too would prove useful to the Empire...
Europe - 1650 (381 kB)
Europe - 1650 (170 kB)
North America - 1650
1650 Summary
Provinces
Total 334
Cities 257
European Cities 140
Colonies 67
Trading Posts 16
Support Limit 611000
Monthly Income 623
Census Taxes 1093
Inflation 65%
Technology
Land 20
Naval 12
Trade 5
Infrastructure 4
Domestic Settings
Aristocracy 10
Centralization 0
Innovativeness 0
Mercantilism 4
Offensive 5
Land 7
Quality 7
Serfdom 8
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Alwin von Arlt
Looks like I'm not the only one doing well with Mecklemburg
. My only real concern at this point is that a series of really nasty events hits and I end up with a civil war. I'm being quite cautious with my rate of expansion to avoid overextending myself and keeping a few one province minors around as stability insurance when possible.
On the other hand some really nasty events (or a civil war) would make things more interesting.
Looks like I'm not the only one doing well with Mecklemburg
. My only real concern at this point is that a series of really nasty events hits and I end up with a civil war. I'm being quite cautious with my rate of expansion to avoid overextending myself and keeping a few one province minors around as stability insurance when possible. On the other hand some really nasty events (or a civil war) would make things more interesting
.
The situation of the revolters in Flanders was even more surprising. On May 30, 1646 the situation looked dire for the revolters. They were down to 69 infantry, had no artillery left, their walls were breached, they were under assault and their morale was failing (-5). To the Samuel's shock the morning of June 1, 1646 saw the level 3 fortress of the new country of Flanders rebuilt, 30 artillery and 15000 infantry lining the walls, their morale restored (to +5).
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What happened I can see an enthusiasim for the army event giving them 15,000 infantry and 30 artillery, but rebuilding the fortress! What horrible luck.
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What happened
I can see an enthusiasim for the army event giving them 15,000 infantry and 30 artillery, but rebuilding the fortress! What horrible luck.
Timothy Ortiz
I'm not sure exactly what happened either. I've had some time to think about it since it happened and I'm wondering if the computer reset the statistics for the fortress in the province of Flanders when it went from just any revolting province to an actual country. If anyone can confirm my hypothesis or offer an alternate explanation for this occurence, I'd be happy to hear it.
I'm not sure exactly what happened either
. I've had some time to think about it since it happened and I'm wondering if the computer reset the statistics for the fortress in the province of Flanders when it went from just any revolting province to an actual country. If anyone can confirm my hypothesis or offer an alternate explanation for this occurence, I'd be happy to hear it.
Go, and win as Mecklemburg!
I will cheer you on for I play Mecklemburg in RPG 1515.
Good job and very interesting to read.
I will cheer you on for I play Mecklemburg in RPG 1515.
Good job and very interesting to read.
Sytass, Alwin von Arlt, Zhai
Thanks for the supportive comments. They are much appreciated.
Zhai
Good luck as Mecklemburg in the RPG! I'll be cheering for you.
Thanks for the supportive comments
. They are much appreciated.Zhai
Good luck as Mecklemburg in the RPG! I'll be cheering for you.
Chapter 7
Olaf loved numbers and games. As a child he would spend hours in the treasury playing with the gold coins, and even as a adult he found the treasury the ideal place for peaceful contemplation. Having ascended to the throne in 1648 at the age of 43, he spent hours pouring over the Empire's financial reports. He came to realize that inflation was hugely hampering the Empire's ability to finances its activities (military, missionary, colonies, trade, etc.). Olaf diverted huge sums of money from the Empire's treasury (and military) into infrastructure research and by 1656 the Empire had reached level 5 infrastructure. This allowed Olaf to start installing governors, which he did on a massive scale. Olaf was so successful that the Empire's inflation fell from a high of 72% in 1656 to 0% in 1662.
Olaf enjoyed games. Whether it be the checker game he used to play with his father or the games of diplomacy, Olaf loved the strategy and intrigue involved. Olaf turned his attention to the papacy. The Treaty of Torsedillas was an affront to the Empire! The Empire controlled all of North America, and large parts of South America, Africa and the Carribbean. Yet according the Treaty of Torsedillas, the papacy still claimed they belonged to Spain and Portugal. Olaf attempted to discuss the situation with the current Pope, who insulted Olaf, suggesting the affairs of the papacy, including the Treaty of Torsedillas were none of his concern. Olaf, lacking his father's strong religious convictions, arranged for the Pope to meet an untimely demise. The new Pope was understandably much more accomadating to the Empire's wishes, and the Treaty of Torsedillas was repealed in 1654.
The next series of wars started in 1655. Initially the wars went poorly as Olaf largely ignored the military's requests for money. Following another unpleasant meeting with the military in April 1657, Olaf was shot leaving the throne room (assassination of a noble, stability -1). When the assasin was found several minutes, he had a large knife sticking out of his chest and was obviously trying to speak, but only gurgling sounds emerged from his blood filled mouth. Olaf's oldest son Christian took the throne at the age of 32.
Christian, unlike his father, was a student of military history. Christian improved the military's funding and instituted a series of military reforms as well (foreign drill instructor hired, +1 offense, +1 quality and change of domestic policy ,+1 quality, -1 stability). Christian's reforms, combined with the restoration of funding to the military, were extremely successful. France and the Kongo were annexed (+2 stability). Scotland (Highlands, Grampians and Strathclyde to the Empire), England (Yorkshire, Kent, and Maroni to the Empire), Sweden (Friesen, Vastergoetland, Narvik and Finnmark to the Empire) and Spain (Cuyuni, Caribe, Amapa, Tocuvo, Pastaza, Yaraumal to the Empire) were overrun. A strong eastward expansion began. The Empire obtained Krakow, Mozyr, Smolensk, and Volyn from Poland. Pskov, Kursk and Belgorod were obtained from Russia and Bujak from Moldovia. Peace was achieved in 1659.
Europe 1660 (Large Map)
Europe 1660 (Small Map)
South/Central America 1660
Christian enjoyed running the country. He enjoyed the strategy of war, conquests and the occasional strange twists of fate that made life so interesting and unpredictable. It was with a sense of fascination that he watched the country of Mahrattis emerge from the revolting segments of Aragon's Indian possessions in May of 1658. The country of Mahrattis was fairly large consisting of the provinces of Goa and Bombay, but was sparsely populated. The country had a total population of twenty inhabitants. It consisted of two level 1 trading posts, with the capital in Goa. The alliance of England, Spain, Portugal and Poland must indeed have been getting desparate to think accepting Mahrattis into their alliance in 1661 would be helpful.
Christian realized that in order to successfully absorb the new eastern conquests into the Empire, it would have to become more tolerant of the Orthodox religion. He issued an Edict recognizing the Orthodox religion as one acceptable to the Empire in 1662 (religious slider to orthodox religion changed from maximally intolerant to average tolerance, decreasing tolerance to the Protestant religion to average from maximally tolerant at the same time; tolerance to Catholic religion remains maximally tolerant, to Reformed religions remains at average tolerance and tolerance to Islamic religion remains maximally intolerant). A meteor decreased the Empire's stability later in 1662 as certain religious leaders flamed the fears of the peasants by proclaiming the meteor was a sign that Judgement Day was imminent. Christian poured money into reassuring the peasantry and the Empire's stability was quickly restored (to +3).
As war came to the Empire again in 1663 Christian advisors became worried. They weren't worried about the war, but rather about rumours that had began to swirl about Christian. There had always rumours about Olaf's relationship with his wife, the Swedish princess Julia. Now Christian's uncle Gustav was causing problems. Gustav now publicly proclaimed that Christian's father was not Olaf, but a minor Swedish noble by the name of SVen (Political crisis in 1664, -3 stability to 0). Christian's mother Julia denied the accusations and Gustav was banned from the royal court and confined to his country estates, but the damage had been done.
Stability was partially regained by annexing Scotland and Moldovia (+2 stability to 2) later in 1664. Unfortunately the peasants again protested a draft early in 1666 (unhappiness among the peasants, stability -3 to -1). Catalunya was annexed a few months later (+1 stability to 0). The wars generally went well. The eastern expansion resumed and with the Treaty of Torsedillas repealed, expansion into the colonial empires of Spain and Portugal became easy. Spain (Jujay, Les Cayes, Leon, Estramadura, Valenicia) and Portugal (Douala, Minais Gervais, Curango, Ovambo, Noukachott, Algarve) suffered greatly from the Empire's attentions. The Empire obtained four provinces from Poland (Poltava, Ukraina, Podolia and Jedisan), five from Russia (Tula, Vorones, Savolaks, Tver and Ingermanland), one from Lithuania (Chernigov), and three from Wallachia (Dobrudja, Bulgaria and Romelia). Several other peace deals favourable to the Empire were struck before the end of the wars in 1668: two provinces from Eire (Connaught, Munster), three from England (Dominica, St. Martin, Barbados), three from Venice (Dalmatia, Istria, Senegal), two from Aragon (Malta, Sardinia), three from Sweden (Nyland, Ostlandet, Skane).
Christian was pleased with the Empire's gains, but was upset with his advisors. "Would they never stop worrying?" he wondered. "I'm still young," thought the 45 year old Christian, "I've got lots of time." Although he had been with many women (several of which claimed their children were Christian's), they never seemed to be able to hold his interest for more a single night. However somewhere deep recesses of his mind he knew the Empire needed an heir and he resolved to try harder to find a woman to be the mother of his children. Christian spent most of his time over the next several years putting down revolts, improving the Empire's stability (+1 stability researched to overall stability of 1), and planning for the upcoming wars, but never could to seem to find enough time to search for a wife.
When the next declaration of war came in 1671 he was ready issuing yet another Edict of Tolerance. Christian saw a large part of the world was Islamic, and only a few provinces (ten to be exact) in his Empire followed the Reformed religion. The best way to convince the Islamic peoples to peacefully live in his Empire was to at least stop persecuting them for their religion (tolerance for Islam changed from maximally intolerant to average tolerance and from average tolerance to maximally intolerant for the Reformed religions).
The wars went well. Stability was initially improved with the annexations of England and Lithuania (+2 stability to 3), but Christian's uncle Gustav was assassinated in 1673 (assassination of a noble, -1 stability), and Christian's instituted further military reforms (+1 Offensive Doctrine, stability -1). The annexations of Eire, Wallachia and Poland finally restored the Empire's stability to normal (+3). As Chrisitian had foreseen, Islam became part of the Empire. Four Islamic provinces were acquired from Mali (Awdaghost, Walata, Segu, Niani), three from Morocco (Muni, Tangiers, Fez), four from Songhai (Say, Zaria, Bambuk, Bure), one from the Golden Horde (Kalmuk). Several Islamic provinces were among the four provinces obtained from Russia (Lugansk, Kexholm, Bogutar, Saratow) and the four from Aragon (Azow, Copetonas, Martinique, Messina). Various provinces were also obtained the Ukraine (Krementjug), Portugal (Oporto), Venice (Hellas, Smyrna, Crete), the Suzdal (Vologda, Moscow, Ryazan), Sweden (Bergslagen), Oman (Damara and Curacao) and Spain (Aires, Puerto Rico, Honduras, Jamaica, St. Thomas, Neembucu, Rosario). A note of interest was the deceitfullness of the Ottoman sultan. After accepting 1000 ducats from the Empire in exchange for peace in mid-November 1675, he joined an alliance with Sibir and the Khazak Hordeon December 1, 1675 joining their war against us in the process. The Empire paid 800 ducats to Sibir and its alliance for peace in April 1676. Christian resolved that the Ottoman Empire would be punished if they ever declared war on the Empire again.
Christian spent the next few years building up the Empire's army and bedding various women. A explorer (the Empire's first) was commissioned to explore the Indian and Pacific oceans in 1677.
1677 and 1678 saw Christian increasingly suffering from joint aches, decreased appetite, weakness, and headaches. His thoughts became disordered and by 1679 Christian was hallucinating (Temporary Insanity of the Monarch). Unfortunately Christian never recovered (succumbing to tertiary syphilis). Christian dead body was found by his younger brother Phillip clutching a well-worn map of the Far East (map below). As Phillip ascended to the throne at the age of 44, he ruminated about what Christian had been planning.
Europe 1679 (Large Map)
Europe 1679 (Small Map)
South America 1679
Africa 1679
Asia 1679 - Note the Empire only has two cities on the southern tip of India (Trivanderum and Madurai); the rest of the dark blue in this map belongs to Oman
1679 Summary
Provinces
Total 492
Cities 356
European Cities 213
Colonies 124
Trading Posts 12
Support Limit 611000
Monthly Income 943
Census Taxes 2337
Inflation 0%
Technology
Land 24
Naval 13
Trade 6
Infrastructure 5
Domestic Settings
Aristocracy 10
Centralization 0
Innovativeness 0
Mercantilism 4
Offensive 7 (+2)
Land 7
Quality 9 (+2)
Serfdom 8
Olaf loved numbers and games. As a child he would spend hours in the treasury playing with the gold coins, and even as a adult he found the treasury the ideal place for peaceful contemplation. Having ascended to the throne in 1648 at the age of 43, he spent hours pouring over the Empire's financial reports. He came to realize that inflation was hugely hampering the Empire's ability to finances its activities (military, missionary, colonies, trade, etc.). Olaf diverted huge sums of money from the Empire's treasury (and military) into infrastructure research and by 1656 the Empire had reached level 5 infrastructure. This allowed Olaf to start installing governors, which he did on a massive scale. Olaf was so successful that the Empire's inflation fell from a high of 72% in 1656 to 0% in 1662.
Olaf enjoyed games. Whether it be the checker game he used to play with his father or the games of diplomacy, Olaf loved the strategy and intrigue involved. Olaf turned his attention to the papacy. The Treaty of Torsedillas was an affront to the Empire! The Empire controlled all of North America, and large parts of South America, Africa and the Carribbean. Yet according the Treaty of Torsedillas, the papacy still claimed they belonged to Spain and Portugal. Olaf attempted to discuss the situation with the current Pope, who insulted Olaf, suggesting the affairs of the papacy, including the Treaty of Torsedillas were none of his concern. Olaf, lacking his father's strong religious convictions, arranged for the Pope to meet an untimely demise. The new Pope was understandably much more accomadating to the Empire's wishes, and the Treaty of Torsedillas was repealed in 1654.
The next series of wars started in 1655. Initially the wars went poorly as Olaf largely ignored the military's requests for money. Following another unpleasant meeting with the military in April 1657, Olaf was shot leaving the throne room (assassination of a noble, stability -1). When the assasin was found several minutes, he had a large knife sticking out of his chest and was obviously trying to speak, but only gurgling sounds emerged from his blood filled mouth. Olaf's oldest son Christian took the throne at the age of 32.
Christian, unlike his father, was a student of military history. Christian improved the military's funding and instituted a series of military reforms as well (foreign drill instructor hired, +1 offense, +1 quality and change of domestic policy ,+1 quality, -1 stability). Christian's reforms, combined with the restoration of funding to the military, were extremely successful. France and the Kongo were annexed (+2 stability). Scotland (Highlands, Grampians and Strathclyde to the Empire), England (Yorkshire, Kent, and Maroni to the Empire), Sweden (Friesen, Vastergoetland, Narvik and Finnmark to the Empire) and Spain (Cuyuni, Caribe, Amapa, Tocuvo, Pastaza, Yaraumal to the Empire) were overrun. A strong eastward expansion began. The Empire obtained Krakow, Mozyr, Smolensk, and Volyn from Poland. Pskov, Kursk and Belgorod were obtained from Russia and Bujak from Moldovia. Peace was achieved in 1659.
Europe 1660 (Large Map)
Europe 1660 (Small Map)
South/Central America 1660
Christian enjoyed running the country. He enjoyed the strategy of war, conquests and the occasional strange twists of fate that made life so interesting and unpredictable. It was with a sense of fascination that he watched the country of Mahrattis emerge from the revolting segments of Aragon's Indian possessions in May of 1658. The country of Mahrattis was fairly large consisting of the provinces of Goa and Bombay, but was sparsely populated. The country had a total population of twenty inhabitants. It consisted of two level 1 trading posts, with the capital in Goa. The alliance of England, Spain, Portugal and Poland must indeed have been getting desparate to think accepting Mahrattis into their alliance in 1661 would be helpful.
Christian realized that in order to successfully absorb the new eastern conquests into the Empire, it would have to become more tolerant of the Orthodox religion. He issued an Edict recognizing the Orthodox religion as one acceptable to the Empire in 1662 (religious slider to orthodox religion changed from maximally intolerant to average tolerance, decreasing tolerance to the Protestant religion to average from maximally tolerant at the same time; tolerance to Catholic religion remains maximally tolerant, to Reformed religions remains at average tolerance and tolerance to Islamic religion remains maximally intolerant). A meteor decreased the Empire's stability later in 1662 as certain religious leaders flamed the fears of the peasants by proclaiming the meteor was a sign that Judgement Day was imminent. Christian poured money into reassuring the peasantry and the Empire's stability was quickly restored (to +3).
As war came to the Empire again in 1663 Christian advisors became worried. They weren't worried about the war, but rather about rumours that had began to swirl about Christian. There had always rumours about Olaf's relationship with his wife, the Swedish princess Julia. Now Christian's uncle Gustav was causing problems. Gustav now publicly proclaimed that Christian's father was not Olaf, but a minor Swedish noble by the name of SVen (Political crisis in 1664, -3 stability to 0). Christian's mother Julia denied the accusations and Gustav was banned from the royal court and confined to his country estates, but the damage had been done.
Stability was partially regained by annexing Scotland and Moldovia (+2 stability to 2) later in 1664. Unfortunately the peasants again protested a draft early in 1666 (unhappiness among the peasants, stability -3 to -1). Catalunya was annexed a few months later (+1 stability to 0). The wars generally went well. The eastern expansion resumed and with the Treaty of Torsedillas repealed, expansion into the colonial empires of Spain and Portugal became easy. Spain (Jujay, Les Cayes, Leon, Estramadura, Valenicia) and Portugal (Douala, Minais Gervais, Curango, Ovambo, Noukachott, Algarve) suffered greatly from the Empire's attentions. The Empire obtained four provinces from Poland (Poltava, Ukraina, Podolia and Jedisan), five from Russia (Tula, Vorones, Savolaks, Tver and Ingermanland), one from Lithuania (Chernigov), and three from Wallachia (Dobrudja, Bulgaria and Romelia). Several other peace deals favourable to the Empire were struck before the end of the wars in 1668: two provinces from Eire (Connaught, Munster), three from England (Dominica, St. Martin, Barbados), three from Venice (Dalmatia, Istria, Senegal), two from Aragon (Malta, Sardinia), three from Sweden (Nyland, Ostlandet, Skane).
Christian was pleased with the Empire's gains, but was upset with his advisors. "Would they never stop worrying?" he wondered. "I'm still young," thought the 45 year old Christian, "I've got lots of time." Although he had been with many women (several of which claimed their children were Christian's), they never seemed to be able to hold his interest for more a single night. However somewhere deep recesses of his mind he knew the Empire needed an heir and he resolved to try harder to find a woman to be the mother of his children. Christian spent most of his time over the next several years putting down revolts, improving the Empire's stability (+1 stability researched to overall stability of 1), and planning for the upcoming wars, but never could to seem to find enough time to search for a wife.
When the next declaration of war came in 1671 he was ready issuing yet another Edict of Tolerance. Christian saw a large part of the world was Islamic, and only a few provinces (ten to be exact) in his Empire followed the Reformed religion. The best way to convince the Islamic peoples to peacefully live in his Empire was to at least stop persecuting them for their religion (tolerance for Islam changed from maximally intolerant to average tolerance and from average tolerance to maximally intolerant for the Reformed religions).
The wars went well. Stability was initially improved with the annexations of England and Lithuania (+2 stability to 3), but Christian's uncle Gustav was assassinated in 1673 (assassination of a noble, -1 stability), and Christian's instituted further military reforms (+1 Offensive Doctrine, stability -1). The annexations of Eire, Wallachia and Poland finally restored the Empire's stability to normal (+3). As Chrisitian had foreseen, Islam became part of the Empire. Four Islamic provinces were acquired from Mali (Awdaghost, Walata, Segu, Niani), three from Morocco (Muni, Tangiers, Fez), four from Songhai (Say, Zaria, Bambuk, Bure), one from the Golden Horde (Kalmuk). Several Islamic provinces were among the four provinces obtained from Russia (Lugansk, Kexholm, Bogutar, Saratow) and the four from Aragon (Azow, Copetonas, Martinique, Messina). Various provinces were also obtained the Ukraine (Krementjug), Portugal (Oporto), Venice (Hellas, Smyrna, Crete), the Suzdal (Vologda, Moscow, Ryazan), Sweden (Bergslagen), Oman (Damara and Curacao) and Spain (Aires, Puerto Rico, Honduras, Jamaica, St. Thomas, Neembucu, Rosario). A note of interest was the deceitfullness of the Ottoman sultan. After accepting 1000 ducats from the Empire in exchange for peace in mid-November 1675, he joined an alliance with Sibir and the Khazak Hordeon December 1, 1675 joining their war against us in the process. The Empire paid 800 ducats to Sibir and its alliance for peace in April 1676. Christian resolved that the Ottoman Empire would be punished if they ever declared war on the Empire again.
Christian spent the next few years building up the Empire's army and bedding various women. A explorer (the Empire's first) was commissioned to explore the Indian and Pacific oceans in 1677.
1677 and 1678 saw Christian increasingly suffering from joint aches, decreased appetite, weakness, and headaches. His thoughts became disordered and by 1679 Christian was hallucinating (Temporary Insanity of the Monarch). Unfortunately Christian never recovered (succumbing to tertiary syphilis). Christian dead body was found by his younger brother Phillip clutching a well-worn map of the Far East (map below). As Phillip ascended to the throne at the age of 44, he ruminated about what Christian had been planning.
Europe 1679 (Large Map)
Europe 1679 (Small Map)
South America 1679
Africa 1679
Asia 1679 - Note the Empire only has two cities on the southern tip of India (Trivanderum and Madurai); the rest of the dark blue in this map belongs to Oman
1679 Summary
Provinces
Total 492
Cities 356
European Cities 213
Colonies 124
Trading Posts 12
Support Limit 611000
Monthly Income 943
Census Taxes 2337
Inflation 0%
Technology
Land 24
Naval 13
Trade 6
Infrastructure 5
Domestic Settings
Aristocracy 10
Centralization 0
Innovativeness 0
Mercantilism 4
Offensive 7 (+2)
Land 7
Quality 9 (+2)
Serfdom 8
Nice going Florian, it all looks plain sailing from here, providing you keep on eye on when your low diplomacy monarchs come.
Owen
Thanks. The game is going pretty well. Fortunately I don't think I have any terrible monarchs for the remainder of the game since I changed the monarch file from the standard Mecklemberg monarchs to the "House of Kirstein" monarchs. I believe the remaining monarchs all have a diplomacy rating in the 4 to 6 range. When the +2 diplomatic rating due to full aristocracy gets added in, none of the monarchs should pose any significant problems.
I should be done playing the game by the end of this week. I probably won't post any new chapters until I'm done.
Thanks. The game is going pretty well
. Fortunately I don't think I have any terrible monarchs for the remainder of the game since I changed the monarch file from the standard Mecklemberg monarchs to the "House of Kirstein" monarchs. I believe the remaining monarchs all have a diplomacy rating in the 4 to 6 range. When the +2 diplomatic rating due to full aristocracy gets added in, none of the monarchs should pose any significant problems.I should be done playing the game by the end of this week. I probably won't post any new chapters until I'm done.
What a violent family. Both Olof and Christian die but they did get some job done that is obvious when you look at those maps