some ideas for Iraq
Hi everybody, I’ve not read everything that has been written, because of a very slow modem. I’ll propose different things for this great game, sorry in advance if already said/discussed. I don’t have the software and the knowledge to propose more than text.
IRAQ:
Iraq was independent but basically under strong British control. There was a defence treaty between the two countries, UK could base planes in Iraq, also move troops through the country but only in case of war. An important point was also the petrol agreement. Iraq was obliged to give 75% of it to UK by using the pipeline ending in Haifa (Palestine). The 25% left were given to France with another pipeline ending in Tripoli (Lebanon).
The changes that could be done about Iraq:
Iraq is not a British puppet anymore, but it still grants military access to UK at the beginning of the game.
The actual Trade on world market for Iraq should be cancelled.
The petrol produced by Iraq could be delivered by two events or by any other mean (convoys) whatever the easier.
IF: Iraq not an Axis member or puppet. Palestine, Jordania and Gibraltar not axis controlled. UK not puppet or conquered. This event could happen every 6 months. The delivery goes to British capital.
EVENT 1 : “Iraq delivers 75% of its petrol production to UK” – 12000 OIL
IF: Iraq, Syria and Lebanon not an Axis member or puppet. France not puppet (or Vichy) or conquered. This event could happen every 6 months. The delivery goes to French capital.
EVENT 2: “Iraq delivers 25% of its petrol production to France” – 4000 OIL
IF: France conquered or puppet or Vichy created, UK not puppet or conquered by axis, Iraq not axis member or puppet.
EVENT 3: “United Kingdom ordered Iraq to close the Tripoli pipeline”.
In event 1, 75% is changed by 100% and event 2 is cancelled. 16000 OIL is delivered to UK.
On the 1st April 1941 Rachid Ali (a pro German Iraqi) tried and succeeded in his coup. He decided to stop deliveries to UK and instead sent everything to Vichy. He also declared some kind of neutrality, waiting for German help and some gold for himself.
IF: Germany and UK at war, date 1st April 1941 or more, tested once every 30 days, Iraq not an axis member or puppet then :
EVENT 4: “Sir Kinahan Conwallis, the British ambassador in Iraq, has announced that Rachid Ali has taken the power in Baghdad. Discussions have started between the two men.”
Effects: Iraq’s alignement moved to fascism +50. Rachid Ali Head of State.
EVENT 5: “Sending planes and supplies to Iraq”
This event is immediately triggered by event 4 for Germany.
YES : Germany : Supplies –500. Iraq : Supplies +250 / One fighter is added to Iraq in Kirkuk with strength 50. This fighter should be a German MR model .
NO : No effect.
EVENT 6 : “Intervene immediately in Iraq”
This event is immediately triggered by event 4 for UK.
YES : UK DoWs Iraq without any dissent penalty.
NO : Let Cornwallis discuss for a few weeks until we are ready to attack.
IF: Event 4 happened, UK decided NO for event 6, Iraq not Axis member or puppet or at war with UK, test event 7 every 7 days. This event should also be triggered immediately if any Allies unit moves in Iraq.
EVENT 7: “Iraqi troops have taken control of the Iraq Petroleum Company and closed the Haifa pipeline. British engineers killed or interned. War has started.”
Effects: Iraq at war with UK. No dissent penalty.
IF : UK and Iraq at war after event 6 or 7, and 2 or more Iraqi territories under Allies control the event 8 is triggered. Test every 14 days.
EVENT 8: “Rachid Ali is defeated”
Effects: Iraq becomes British puppet.
The last event could also be triggered if UK and Iraq at war by normal means. This simulates the fact that this country wasn’t ready for a total war like some others. You just had to put a military pressure on the leaders to ensure a victory.
IF : UK and Iraq at war after event 6 or 7 and Transjordania under Allies control there could be the following special event to speed up the event 8.
EVENT 9: “The Arab Legion in Iraq”
YES : UK supplies –25 / At Turayf becomes UK controlled.
NO : No need to send the Arab Legion
The Arab Legion was historically a very effective unit that helped the British beating Rachid Ali troops. As it’s not very historical to build an under strengthen Cavalry Division, the control of At Turayf is helpful for the event 8.
I hope that all this will be helpful for the people that work on the next CORE version.
Bye. Speed.
