Co-operative Empire. An interactive AAR

[Ksim3000]

To the respectful Sir Dorian Russell
Chief Executive of the East India Company

Dear Sir Russell,

I would like to apologise to you for the misunderstanding of my words in regards to the recent war with Portugal. I was referring that it would have been more beneficial to have "made our point" by just demanding Timor island instead of robbing Portugal of it's empire. Even Goa could have been added but I do feel the Portuguese make better allies than enemies, allies we do have few of these days, considering the majority of European powers seek to steal Britain's glory.

However, with that aside, I do hope that we can continue to work closely as we have been doing, Sir Russell, both the Australasia colonial administration and the East India Company. I do feel though that Timor island, instead of being governed directly by the crown would be better under Australasia's administration due to the closeness in distance. It is a suggestion and by no means, a demand.

In regards to Sir O'Connell's foot, do you not recall sir that the cries for war was primarily to avenge Sir O'Connell's injury in his honour? That is why I refer to the man's foot. Nothing against him but history will look back and see no valid excuse for our declaration of war other than the foot and honour of Sir O'Connell.

I wish you the best, Sir Russell. I hope this little misunderstanding can be laid to rest.

Yours Sincerely,

Sir James Kensington
Governor General for Australasia

 

[Dearnen]

If only I had Victoria! This sounds like a lot of fun and if there's a way I could still participate, I'd like to. I have a character idea, even.

 

[Terraferma]

Lack of interest in serving the King's army? Tsk tsk tsk...this is too good to be true. I would like to apply for General in the King's Royal Army. I want to be more than a mere servant for the empire... more like an enforcer of the crown. If you'd like you can determine the size of the force assigned to me and my post for I shall work my way up to greatness. For King and Country!

 

[robou]

If only I had Victoria! This sounds like a lot of fun and if there's a way I could still participate, I'd like to. I have a character idea, even.

As long as you can get the jist of what is being said,and what the sceenshots mean, then it dosent really matter. Post on which post (no pun intended) you wish to be.

 

[robou]

Lack of interest in serving the King's army? Tsk tsk tsk...this is too good to be true. I would like to apply for General in the King's Royal Army. I want to be more than a mere servant for the empire... more like an enforcer of the crown. If you'd like you can determine the size of the force assigned to me and my post for I shall work my way up to greatness. For King and Country!

Sure, Generals are alwyas welcome. I dont quite follow you when you say enforcer of the crown, perhaps you could explain that in slightly more detail.

 

[Novare_Res]

OOC: Awesome, Dearnen, Terraferma, welcome! We will be glad to help you out in explaining any intricacies about Victoria any time you have any questions, Dearnen - and we definitely welcome a General of some sorts, or Minister of Defense or whatever you decide upon, Terraferma, the army has definitely been underrepresented this far.

 

[Dearnen]

Ok, here's my character idea:

Jedediah (Jed) Andrews, an American man, born in Kentucky about 1800, similar to Davy Crockett and Allan Quatermain, with an interest in the sciences. Well educated former US Army officer (Captain), but with a fair deal of "crudeness" one would expect of an American adventurer. He is currently working with the British in Africa (was involved in both the Xhosa and Portuguese campaigns) as a scout, translator and explorer. He caught the eye of the Queen before she ascended the throne, and she admires his intelligence and skill - to the incredulity of the aristocracy. He has also befriended the Governor-General Thesiger and is an acquaintance of both Governor-General Grant and Admiral Holland.

 

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OOC: Dearnen- just to say I really like your character idea! I think I can feel the East India Company starting to resent him already ... Good luck!

And I'd say don't worry about not having the game, I haven't got (and can't get) Revolutions so I can't play the saved games- as long as you look at enough screenshots and keep up well it shouldn't do any harm. It sounds like you'll be concentrating more on storytelling than gameplay anyway, which is always a good thing!

 

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To John Hanlon, First Lord of the Treasury, Chancellor of the Exchequer,

Sir, I have been asked to write to you again by the Board of Control, regarding an event some time ago that we still feel needs Her Majesty's (and your) attention. The Company was gravely, unforgivably, insulted by the Foreign Secretary- Viscount Palmerston- to the extent that we felt it necessary to ask that a full and official apology be ordered by Her Majesty. If the communications we sent you regarding this affair have gone missing (they were sent to the late King just before his regrettable death- may he rest in peace), I would be happy to send you another copy of the offending passages of the Foreign Secretary's letters, and to state our case again.

God Save the Queen,

Sir Dorian Russell, Chief Executive of the East India Company

 

[robou]

Ok, here's my character idea:

Jedediah (Jed) Andrews, an American man, born in Kentucky about 1800, similar to Davy Crockett and Allan Quatermain, with an interest in the sciences. Well educated former US Army officer (Captain), but with a fair deal of "crudeness" one would expect of an American adventurer. He is currently working with the British in Africa (was involved in both the Xhosa and Portuguese campaigns) as a scout, translator and explorer. He caught the eye of the Queen before she ascended the throne, and she admires his intelligence and skill - to the incredulity of the aristocracy. He has also befriended the Governor-General Thesiger and is an acquaintance of both Governor-General Grant and Admiral Holland.

I like the idea. You will fit well into my story line (when it eventually comes) and you will be key to it.

 

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OOC: Ksim, man i gotta say, you're good for an argument, nothing like a bit of disagreement eh? lol

Oh, and Dearnen, dont worry about not having the game, I havent got Victoria at all and im still making do, so it can be done man

 

[Terraferma]

Sure, Generals are alwyas welcome. I dont quite follow you when you say enforcer of the crown, perhaps you could explain that in slightly more detail.

Heh simply, crush all those who oppose the British Empire.

 

[Freddan]

OOC:

Welcome Terraferma and Dearnen! Always nice to have more people on board.

 

[General_Grant]

OOC:

Welcome Terraferma and Dearnen! Always nice to have more people on board.

Seconded.

 

[Ksim3000]

To His Majesty's Government,

Esteemed gentlemen of parliament,

I would like to announce that I shall be "throwing in my hat", so to speak, in contest for the leadership of the Conservative and Unionist Party. I do feel that the time of the Whig Party is declining and with the founding of the working man's Labour Party, already the cracks in the Whig's traditional stronghold are now showing.

However, we do not want the future to be a Labour one. We need to support all of Her Majesty's subjects but giving the factory worker *power*!? I daresay, that would be folly!

Gentlemen, the past is Whig. The present is Whig. The future is not Labour. The future is Tory!

I hope that I can gather the support necessary to win the leadership and continue to serve Her Majesty to the best of my abilities. My merits include running a hard fought campaign against the recently elected John Hanlon, an election I only lost by a few votes, I would like to add.

My experiance in dealing with both colonial and foreign affairs in British North America and my present governorship of Australasia, which has now merited the Melbourne colony into a city!

So I have the experiance in both colonial, administrative and foreign affairs, not to mention some aspects of the military. In my youth, I did see action in the War of 1812, although it was more observatory than participant.

I shall stand by my pledge that London has "not heard the last from me" and I do intend this move to be part of my pledge. I will also be standing not for a county but for the territory of Australasia, considering that I do not intend to give up my governorship just yet.

Thankyou and remember, God save Her Majesty! God save the Empire! And God save the Tory Party!

Yours Sincerely,

Sir James Kensington
Governor General for Australasia

OOC: Sorry I'm late to comment but very nice newspaper article Novare! I hope you do more, I am looking forward to continuing our little "rivalry" in the press.

Also, thanks Nightwing, perhaps Sir Dermot O'Connell is not a fan of Sir Kensington after the recent remark about his foot?

And last but not least, welcome new folks! Always nice to have some extra flesh join us! *AHEM* "Esteemed Gentlemen", of course. This is the Victorian Era, my apologies.

Say naraiC, could you have the the Tory Party announce if they decide to accept Sir Kensington as head of the Tory Party? If it's not too much trouble, I want to keep it nice and proper.

 

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OOC I was away for the weekend to a festival in Donegal with extremely short notice and no internet access due to every internet cafe closing for the festival.

Ive just caught up and will formally respond to whatever needs to be adressed tommorrow

 

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If it is not too late, may I join as a Irish Catholic Speratist who runs a printing press. If I can join as this person, may I see the current info screens for Ireland to see if it is industry, the divide between catholics and the English etc.

If a job is only open for someone loyal to the king than perhaps a diplomat would do.

A job that doesnt need me to post every day would be best.

Name would be Michael O'Hara for the Irishmen and Michael Johnson for the diplomat.
Great AAR by the way.

 

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OOC your welcome Iceman. I understand you want to run an early Irish press or something along those lines. A very nice idea. I posted similar screens to what you request at the start of the game and nothing major has occurred in game to Ireland out of game our governor general for Ireland has been shot in the foot.

The relevant screens are on a page before 6. Although you can post or pm me your e-mail and I'll send you the save and you can take your own screenies.

 

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OOC: Thank you.

Irish Brotherhood Times​

Written by Michael O'Hara​

To All Irish Free Spirits​

I feel the english beating are faith and nation into the ground. It has been so long since we as a people were are own country. We are submitted to the english crown as many others across the world.

Perhaps soon this will all end soon, But will freedom cost us good Irish blood or will the Queen cure the deaf ear we were talking to. Taxes and lack of industry make us poor and feeble. Feeble enough for the englanders to turn are boys into cannon fodder and are girls into none catholic whores.

The Royalists must see are struggle. Wether through words of dipolmats or through the barrel of a cannon. They are attempting to destroy are faith in the holy see and giving are lands to the rich landowners.

The Royalists must grant us freedom, even a limited freedom would give my soul some rest for the remander of my days.

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To: The Royal Governer of Ireland
From: Irish Brotherhood Leader Michael O'Hara

The people of Ireland will not stand by as we are submissive to the english.
Rebellion I promise you kind sir if no action is taken to broken the chains of slavery. Certain Actions such as lower taxes and moving away from farming to industry will gain you the trust of the Irish People.

Best of luck
Michael O'Hara

 

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OOC: Ah, lovely, an Irish newspaper! Im the GG of Ireland, nice to have you on board Iceman!