OOC: That's not going to go well with most Italians... the whole concept of irredentism was directed at Austria.
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OOC: That's not going to go well with most Italians... the whole concept of irredentism was directed at Austria.
OOC: I already said that I will deal with Austria laterz. And tirol is a useless piece of land that is Austrian anyways.
OOC: Fireworks? The med will be a bonfire by the time I claim my real title.
OOC: Eh, not really useless. Trentino's majority Italian, and Alto Adige/Sudtirol has a significant Italian minority. More importantly, though, Sudtirol also commands the Brenner Pass, which makes it strategically invaluable to protect eastern Italy. That is part of the reason why Italy was given the Sudtirol originally, in the historical post-war settlements. It's big, it's (relatively) low-altitude, and it's also one of the very few passes in that area.
I can actually see irredentists accepting going against France instead of Austria-Hungary, but the terrain's actually even harder going west than going east, where you can at least punch into Dalmatia and Istria by following the smoother coast. Austria-Hungary was also a three-time foe, but even that isn't completely impossible to justify, judging by how Austria-Hungary is presently working alongside Germany, or how Bulgaria and the Ottomans historically came together against historical Bulgarian friend Russia, and especially since you can still spin the Triple Alliance as defensive in nature (after all, Serbia shot first in Sarajevo, right?). Just don't let the war go poorly, or you'll be looking at what historically happened to Bulgaria, where the peace movement unites with the nationalists upset with your choice of allies to topple the government. Given that you're fighting through the French Alps with an army that couldn't outfight Austria-Hungary...
So be it! If to die is what you want, then you shall, you have chosen your destiny. We used all diplomatic means to ensure Italy safety and integrity, but yet, you chose the ways of Mars. Know that when Italy crumbles under the Entente might; we offered you before an easy way out of this madness and you refuse it. Italians will curse the name of Victor Emmanuel III who sided with the historical enemy of the Italian unification, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and before you try, it was of public knowledge that the Triple Alliance was of defensive nature, and here the Central Powers are the aggressors. Italy could have stayed neutral and keep their honour.
Russia has been generous and kind to Italy to avoid all the disaster that will come with this war, don't expect the same treatment by the United Kingdom and France once the guns fire.
If declaring war against a nation which provoked you is considered aggressive, then I do not know what is.
Declaring a war without being this the last resort, being diplomacy a better way, is considered aggressive by all civilized people. Again we repeat, Italy, know for it's culture and arts, siding with the wargoming Germans and the trechorus Austrians will be it's doom. Remember our words when the country collapses under the combined armies of Entente march over Rome, and it shall be all your government fault.
OOC: What are the rules on a nation that loses a war btw? Do they swap players or are they allowed to try and rebuild?
OOC: If they stay in power and just lose the war, I think the player stays. I think players only go if their government is toppled. Not sure what would happen if a nation was forced to change government.
OOC: Depends, at a guess. Did you invite him in to form the new government as King Victor Emmanuel historically did, or did you get overthrown in a coup and introduced to le guillotine? Furthermore, how well do you actually shift your behavior to suit his platform and stated goals, or does he have reason to go for the coup because you keep tying his hands?
OOC: Which one, God Emperor of Neo-Bizantuim?
Also, is there an estimate for the stats of the rest of us? I could really use them now...
Austro-Hungarian Empire
The Austro-Hungarian Empire would like to affirm to Italy that any territorial changes between our nations may be done after this war is over, and a peaceful solution to these problems could be found. Furthermore, we will never let the armies of the Russian Empire to reach Rome, or even Vienna! They shall die on the fields of their own lands! Never shall the Russians invade the great Austrian Empire, the true heir to the old Holy Roman Empire, the grandest Empire Europe has ever witnessed!
Indivisibiliter ac Inseparabiliter
Even the words of the Austro-Hungarian diplomat show their true intentions with the "and a peaceful solution to these problems could be found", showing they don't discard a possible war with Italy and, knowing their belligerence when treating the Serbia problem, could in fact been plotting right now a future war. Opportunism and treachery, those are the elements of the Austro-Hungarian Empire
Here's the deal guys. Some of your orders, are waaaay too long. I won't be able to efficiently write an update if you send me two whole pages for 4 orders.
OOC: On the note of orders, are you going to have all the stats up before the update or do you want us to send them in now regardless?
The stats will be finished tonight, hopefully. You can wait to send them in until til then.
You don't have to King, but from now on, I'd prefer them to be shorter.
You don't have to King, but from now on, I'd prefer them to be shorter.
The German Empire must sadly announce the refusal of the Japanese ultimatum in regards to our Asian colonies. It seems a diplomatic route through transfering of these colonies was thwarted by agressive Japanese pressure towards the neutral Dutch. No matter, Germany shall do what she can to protect the lives within her colonies from the barbarity of Japanese attacks.
We are also glad to see that the Kingdom of Italy shall be upholding her obligations within the Triple Alliance. The Russian Empire states nothing but lies when it claims the Austro-Hungarians secretly plot to betray our good allies in Italy, as it would be foolish and the act of a mad man to wish to fight on 3 fronts, as Austria-Hungary would find herself if they betrayed Italy. The German and Austro-Hungarian Empire did not ask for this war, nor do we wish to fight it, but we shall fight anyway and persevere against the barbatiry of the Russians and their traitorous allies in France and Britain.
Gott mit uns!!