Ozzy's Classical Eurodip: storythread

[Dylan Baker]

The Egyptian Question...

This trade was apparently simply a business deal, one of many made throughout our empire every day. The spanish government has since requisitioned the vessel into the Royal Spanish Navy for use unknown to us at this stage.

In reply to the Egyptian explanation....

Sir, you have supplied a band of terrorists with an instrument of war, and have done so within 500 miles of the coast of empires known to be at war with your benefactor. And you ask us to passively dismiss this?

It is very unsettling to have a neighbor with no apparent conscience. It is even more unsettling to see the effects on Egyptian Rectal Cocaine on your short-term memory.

Judge your next words carefully, sir, for they will determine your future, or lack thereof.

Pensively,

Grottencrotch

[deity]

Secret missive to Cart ally, Egypt

Originally posted by Makeo
Extract of letter from the Egyptian ambassador to Greece to Consul Makeo.

Sir, It appears that we are now, unknowingly, in the midst of an international storm in a tea cup. As you know our merchants are free to buy and sell goods at their discretion. It appears that one such merchant a Tanner Hall has traded one of his vessels for some kind of technological marvel with a spanish national. This trade was apparently simply a business deal, one of many made throughout our empire every day. The spanish government has since requisitioned the vessel into the Royal Spanish Navy for use unknown to us at this stage. Rumour has it that both the Greek and Babylonian governments have their pants in a twist believeing we are somehow linked with the Maveric Spanish government. Perhaps it would be a good idea for us to reassure our friends the Greeks and the Babylonians that the Egyptian government has no links whatsoever with the maveric Spaniards.

Take care my friend. Such an act can only encourage the aggressive colonisation plans of Spain. You do not need to do any deals with Spain, for they are our potential enemy. They had prepared to attack Girba in the last age but the swift building of city walls and vet defenders averted this action. We agreed to NOT use any city squares required by Spanish cities for our part of the deal to avoid a costly war on both sides:
"The Treaty of Girba"
But the world must take great care in all their actions with Spain and Gaul. This includes you my dear friend, our eternal ally who has never faltered in trust or conduct.

[OzzyKP]

An Open Letter to All Nations
Re: The Egyptian Question

I echo the remarks of our friend and ally, Grottencrotch of the Babylonians. The action undertaken by the Egyptians is a deliberate act of war at worst, and an act of extreme negligence and disregard at best. In either circumstance consequences must result.

We do find the claim of an innocent business transaction to be perposterous however. Spanish merchants did not purchase a ship from Egyptian shipbuilders off in an Egyptian shipyard. Quite the contrary, the Egyptian vessels were present at a sea battle between Greece and Spain. After the brave Greece sailors defeated the enemy Spanish vessel, their celebration was interupted not more than a few hours later to find the peaceful Egyptian vessel that just passed by, to be returning flying the colors of Spain. These weary sailors will find it very difficult to repel an attack by the fresh crew of these Egyptian/Spanish sea men.

Furthermore, it is believed the Spanish fleet was sent to Greek waters for the purpose of providing defensive cover to an additional, illegal settlement in Athenian territory. Due to the Egyptian role in making this settlement possible, irregardless of their intention behind it, Greece has no choice but to declare war.

If however, this is an honest mistake Greece will immediately declare a resumption of normal diplomatic relations and forget this entire situation happened on the condition the fleet of ships are returned immediately to Egyptian control and sailed peacefully back to Egyptian waters. If this condition is met, everything will be forgiven and forgotten. If however this condition is not met, a state of war will exist between our peoples.

[deity]

Session 4 save made by me...

Raz has played Rome for a few turns...

[Dylan Baker]

The Egyptian Question...

A portion of the transcript of an emergency meeting of Grottencrotch and Pericles

...indeed, pursuant to your recent proposal, that if met, will suffice. However, we cannot blindly accept that this will be an isolated incident. There are three possibilites:

1. The Egyptian government did saction the sale of a warship to renegades, or
2. The Egyptian government did sanction the free trade of warships in its coastal cities.
3. The Egyptian government lacks the power, or will, to discourage the free trade of warships among its private citizens.

None of these possibilites are acceptable.

Unless a complete overhaul of Egyptian military production and distribution methods, under the eyes of impartial foreign observers, is endeavored, I see little choice but to deny Egypt access to the sea. I hope this will not be a necessity.

But if it is, it can be accomplished in several ways. Your thoughts, Pericles?

[deity]

68.145.215.185

Makeo join!

[Makeo]

I guess my icq is done for the moment.

[Dylan Baker]

Hmm, these are obvously encrypted coordinates for a joint assault on Babylonian and Greek forces!

TREACHERY!

[deity]

LOL!

[Zylka]

Case Study: Gaul and her expansion

At the time thriving; bolstered by the recent acquisition of three Roman cities through an incredibly controversial war - greater Gaul easily stands as the most infrastructure heavy, rurally networked land on earth. Masses of crop, transportation and trade projects shyly suggest a strong base of institutional support within the relatively large urban hubs, as well.

Yet Gaul still stands in a certain controversy which seems to linger from the 100ad war. With mixed emotions, the world either called for just example upon expansive greed of the Romans – or condemned Gallic forces in a burning Pisae as pure aggressors. While the resulting coup-reformed Rome and most of the world do recognize eastern territorial annexation, recent military fortification in a gray region of the alps seems not to currently help the easing of tensions.

[Zylka]

Case Study: Greater Carthage – the Northern Ridge

The most densely populated land of all the known world – the relatively thin, Mediterranean hugging strip known as The Northern Ridge is Carthaginian testament to her own policy & culture. Quality, not quantity is the key here – emphasized by rural networking challenging that of Gaul, and a trade base that stands unrivaled.

Yet the near total abandonment of an expansive nature is argued to have its’ drawbacks. Analysts say that the middle Nile of Egypt is soon to take hold of standing in density – with an underdog Spain rumored to have surprise running of dominant growth in such category within the next few hundred years. Extending Carthaginian trade and a quick rise to the scientifically leading culture seem to be crucial concerns for their presumed hope in securing leading power.

[Zylka]

Case Study: Two sides of the Red Sea

Neighboring indifference marks this traditionally quiet, yet wondering region. On the east is a modest arm of great Babylonian extension – a desert structure of settlement only hinting at the underlying megapower of a fairly dense and resource rich Tigris/Euphrates homeland. West past an arid and empty peninsula lay the ultra crowded – Nile led Egypt. The near perfectly rounded Babylon finds itself largest empire in the world on near all accounts, while modest Egypt commands an impressive lead in scientific innovation.

Yet relations in the area are in outside question; particularly with observation of the seemingly paranoid and rapidly expanding fortification structures lining Red Sea banks - and even international waters (by the newly elite Egyptian navy). Whether it be isolationist stance(s), a souring of diplomatic relations between the two, or outright mutual fear – the world knows not what specifically prompts this potentially tense situation.

[Zylka]

Case Study: The Greco-Spanish War

Age old "conflict" which seems to garnish little mind of the international community - Greece and Spain stand at technical (yet quiet) war over two local settlements. While only one was illegally settled by Spanish forefathers centuries ago, both stand apparent aggravant to the Greek ego.

Although Efforts from regarding sides have recently come to a halt over the small "Mont Angeles" fort-turned-town atop of the Grecian claimed Mount Olympus, relative conflict seems to be limited to any available naval skirmish. Yet with the dishonored Royal Spanish Armada recently disbanded for other resource cause - there is wonder as to how the war of centuries can even go on.

[Frank Johnson]

Originally posted by Zylka
Case Study: Gaul and her expansion

At the time thriving; bolstered by the recent acquisition of three Roman cities through an incredibly controversial war - greater Gaul easily stands as the most infrastructure heavy, rurally networked land on earth. Masses of crop, transportation and trade projects shyly suggest a strong base of institutional support within the relatively large urban hubs, as well.

Yet Gaul still stands in a certain controversy which seems to linger from the 100ad war. With mixed emotions, the world either called for just example upon expansive greed of the Romans – or condemned Gallic forces in a burning Pisae as pure aggressors. While the resulting coup-reformed Rome and most of the world do recognize eastern territorial annexation, recent military fortification in a gray region of the alps seems not to currently help the easing of tensions.

The peace of Pisae must be up held. Gaul does not leave the words of far away leaders to be her only defense in time of crisis. Gaul ensures the peace with her own inpenatrable might. True, this leaves Gaul with the commanding position, determination of life and death, peace and war. Spurned by a hollow shell of an empire, a few enterprising young men kicked the rotten supports of the ignorant and assumptive Roman cancer. Now, the pathetic calls and whines of many nations signal a return to such misguided ways. Peace without defense. Trust and don't verify. Never call the bluff we make obvious with the lack of even basic defenses because we cannot stand the status quo. These are not the ways of Gaul, and no words can alter our views. Only actions. Those who fall are only those who deserve to. Any self-respecting nation would make better efforts to defend itself. We are far from a nation deiticated to merely efforts of war. We are a representative nation, committed to trade and science, but despite all these things, we were successful due to Rome's complete lack of responcibility to defend its people. Only a change in the attitude of the Roman government can correct this problem, because the world contains many villians, and not all of them are from Gaul.

[Zylka]

Case Study: Post-War Rome

Finally settled from the ensuing chaos of a disastrous treaty defeat, the Roman Empire has seemingly begun a new and prosperous era. The signs of competence and renewed confidence supporting such sparkle faintly across the mainland core. Near all cities in that area (and somewhat beyond) have filled out to a moderate, yet capable capacity. Industry and mining projects fully scatter a once sparse and baselessly expanding terrain. Trade has been revamped with a sizeable merchant fleet operating out of the Tyrrhenian - while three western neighbors offer comparatively lucrative export option. A more politically active Democracy has been exchanged for the old ways of the Republican elite.

Whether or not this sudden burst can provide enough momentum to carry Rome into greatness; is yet unknown. Significant in consideration is the state's limited room and resource for a commanding population. The equalizer may no doubt be - what deals Rome dreams up; and with whom.