History of the World (part two)

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"...and now we compare the 300's style New Gao native art as to the more contemporary work coming from Cairo"

Lieutenant Urbania bursts through the door, then stops realizing his own rudeness.

...A pause...

"Well Lieutenant, you've already interrupted us with your rudeness, dont worsen your plight further by boring us with silence."

"Er, yes my Soverign King, I apologize. I have urgent news"

"Yes yes, ive already deduced that, come now man, if its urgent lets have out with it."

"Soverign King, King Medici has invaded Mongolia, China has declared also, the Asian Alliance is now unitied"

Silence

"Soverign King, The Adriatic League has declared war and attacked Mongolia!"

"Lieutenant, if you do not cease insulting my intelligence ill remove you, permenantly, now I heard you, and yes I managed to comprehend the first time, what is their progress?"

"I am so sorry Soverign King.
They have pushed all along the front, heavy causalties on the Mongolian side. They appear to be headed to Samarkand, or maybe Kabul, or India...

"Stop stop Lieutenant, your hurting me. Honestly. Convine my Council immediatly"

"Yes Soverign King"

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Foreign and Military Affairs briefing

Situational actions

Adriatic Declaration of War upon Mongolia
Offensive undergone, much progress made
Heavy Mongolian Causaulties, full 7 Divisions expected lost, European losses, minimal. Pushing on Kabul and Karakorum. Expected objective, Samarkand. Chance for success, predicted at 70%.

Chinese entry into the war. Not predicted, but not unexpected. Possible effect, minimal. Some strong forces in North America. Possible intervention into Mexico. Not much assistance in Asia.

Situation in Panama, tenuous. City encircled, though pockets of resistance outside the city remain. Australian siege effective. Attributed to quality of troops. Chances for succesful assault on Panama, predicted at 50%.

Cuba, secured by Australia.

Overall impressions

Adriatic League, grossly outnumbered. Losing in America due to low preperadness level and quality of Australian troops. Chances for recouping losses, minimal without a stronger commitment. Success in Asia due to high preperadness level and suprise quality. Chances for continued success, fairly high. Capably lead military, questionable decsions in the Carribeanean, but obvious commitment to Asia.

Mongolia, outnumbered. Losing in Asia due to low preperadness levels and outnumbered. Will have to give more ground before stablizing things. Strong gold reserves but not prepared to react. Serious situation at Samarkand, where Michelangelo's Chapel resides. Loss could be serious for the Republic. Chances for survival are high, but chances for success are marginal.

China, outnumbered. Expected to have no forces in Asia. None factor production-wise. Force in North America of marginal quality. Incapable of responding or even sustaining a war. Entry was totally based on loyalty, as it serves not practical purpose.

Australia, outnumbered, but quality. Leadership is highly competent. Outnumber Europe in America, and are of better training and leadership. Overrunning of Mexico a possibility. Incapable and impotent in assisting Mongolia or China however. Reports of continued large scale domestic projects show they are unconcerned with allies well-being. Chances for success predicted to be high.

The Asian Alliance, as a whole appear stronger then Europe. Threat to be taken serious. Australia however seems uncommitted to preservation of Mongolia and China. Mongolia faced with a serious threat, but possibly capable of turning back.

Recommendation by the Chief Generals.
War

If Europe is defeated, Mali is faced with a triple Entente of loyal allies. Cannot allow Mali colonies to be surrounded by Asian colonies. Further, must force Australia to somehow intervene to assist their allies.

Therefore, a declaration of War upon China and Mongolia is recommended. invasion of Chinese North America should commence immediatly. Assistance in Mexico should be offered should Panama fall. Further, the allowing of arms and naval sells should be proffered to Europe.

Chances for success
Unknown

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Order of Battle

Overall Colonial Commander
Dubber Ingania

Army Group South
Abdur Rommel
2 divisions of Legionairee's
30,000 men
2 mounted divisions
20,000 men

Commence assault along south flank. 1 Chinese mounted divisions deployed along the Hatter River. A Chinese fort, refered to as Fort #3 covering the River, manned by some 15,000 pikemen. A division of Chinese Skirmishers cover their Southern most flank in the Mexican desert.

Army Group North
Yasser Nawin
3 mounted divisions
30,000 men
1 divisions of skirmishers
5,000 men

Commence assault along northern flank. 1 Mongolian mounted division deployed north of Fort #3 in support of it. A suspected Chinese outpost somewhere along the fringe of the Great Forest, must be located and destroyed with all possible speed.

Both Army Groups should press West towards Prometheus City.

Reserves
5 mounted divisions
50,000 men

Total Mali deployment
10 mounted divisions
100,000 men
2 legionairee divisions
30,000 men
1 division of skirmishers
5,000 men

Total expected Chinese deployment
1 mounted division
10,000 men
1 Fortified outpost (w/ Pikemen)
15,000 men
1 division of skirmishers
5,000 men

Total expected Mongolian deployment
1 mounted division
10,000 men

*Not including city garrisons.

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DECLARATION OF WAR

Tragically, the inevitable has happened. As we speak, Europe has embarked on a death struggle with the Mongol empire. As they hasten towards Samarkand, the Chinese Empire declares in favor of their asian brethern.

With the Asian Empires aligned against a European Empire, beleaguered in America, Mali must take stock. Do we allow Europe to be locked out of America, and see it dominated by Asians? An America that is the lifeblood and future of Mali? Can we allow Central Asia to fall to the Asians also?

The Europeans have been aggressive yes, but they are meerly one nation. The Triple Entente of China, Mongolia, and Australia, pose the single greatest threat to national self-determination.

Let you not forget, Mali remains at war with Australia. Though their obvious intrest is in Europe rather then us, this only adds to the urgency of this. We cannot let Europe fall. Despite where fault may lay, despite who may be wrong or right, it cannot be allowed for the Asians to reign supreme.

Mali, therefore, and most regretfully, announces a declaration of War upon belligerents China and Mongolia, allies of Australia.

May the gods have mercy on all our souls.

Shareef Ingania X

[drake]

Shakeem sat comfortably in his palace, looking out upon the Indian Ocean. Things in the Zulu Nation were going very well, to say the least. He and his people slept soundly at night, safely within their well guarded cities. There was no threat of war or aggression.

Shakeem had to give it to the other countries of the globe, for they have been demonstrating their intelligence. No country to this point has been foolish enough to defy King Shakeem and the supreme Zulu Nation guard. King Shakeem has done what he wants and will continue to do so. He is a most reasonable man and asks for only very modest things for his people. But do not be fooled by this fair leaders. Shakeem has the heart of a warrior and an ill temper to boot. He will not tolerate insolence from any man, as no man is truly his equal.

As war rages thousands of miles away across land and sea, Shakeem and his people are celebrating life and the prosperity that it brings them. As other nations trip over themselves to assemble their armies for war, the Zulus are using their production for much greater things. As the squabbling between nations continue, the Zulus are kicking back and growing more and more powerful. "Let them fight, their fighting will only make us stronger." says Shakeem.

As the sun began to set, Shakeem smiled. His beautiful Zulu wife extinguished the candles that were burning and joined Shakeem in his bed.....Shakeem laughed.........

[easthaven]

what is this I hear? We're starting at 7Est? I can't make it at 7est.
Thats why I joined the game because it was at 8est which I can make.

[easthaven]

I have bad news guys. I might not even make this weeks session. One of my friends have borrowed the CD of civ andhe hasn't brought it back yet. I have been trying to get a hold of him but i don't know where he is.i was hoping the game would run without the CD but it doesn't. I am pist off, i hope to god he brings my game before tomorrow. I'm even considering buying a new MP Civ.

[GNGSpam]

You can play multiplayer off the regular civ cd. Just start up multiplayer like you normally would. Apparently it just checks for "Civ" not which Civ.

[Guest]

Even ToT CD works but hopefully East got the crack.

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(the story continues...)

Paul is bewildered by the need of other nations to attack innocent nations they are at peace with and who have done them little harm.

After much consideration, Paul believes the fate of the Chinese can follow one of two courses.

1) Mali carry out their threat to attack. Probability 100% - LOL
Chinese are believed to be quite vulnerable militarilty but may pull off some surprisingly good defence that will diminish the Mali strength in North America quite considerably. This would be usefull to the Aussies and the Pacific Pact but the price paid and the suffering of the Chinese people needs to be reconciled.
Aussie help will arrive too late to assist the Chinese but if the Mali follow this course they too, like the AL, will be in a state of perpetual war with Australia.

2) It is understood that the Mali really wish no harm to the Chinese and are seeing it as an exercise in limiting the power of the Pacific Pact.

Paul can see the Mali's point on this.

Thus, Foreign Policy shift by Aussie Republic:

"IF the Chinese BELIEVE it is in their own best interests to leave the Pacific Pact alliance Australia will bear no malice or grudge against the Chinese in such an event. We believe our nations will always be friendly and grow to become great trading nations, regardless."

This is Aussie policy, NOT Pacific Alliance policy. Our allies may have other views on the matter.

[the Aussie Chinese diplomat was found to be drunk on Fosters in a Chinese hotel and was incapable of functioning under the affluence of incahol....
Thus a direct dialog with China on this matter has not yet been established]


No specific deals have been struck with the Mali but it is believed they will call off the attack if the Chinese exit the Pacific Alliance.
This does not necesarily mean that war has ceased between our two nations but clearly some of the tensions between Mali and Australia would ease a little under these circumstances.... prompting more dialog.




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*deity of THE DEITIANS*
aka: half-assed dieticians
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[drake]

You let someone borrow your civ cd?! What, are you nuts?!

[Prometheus]

Chinese Statement:

After consultation with its allies and the Mali Government, the Chinese Empire announces its full withdrawal from the Pacific Pact. Henceforth all allied activities have been cancelled with a heavy heart. While the Pacific Pact have been good friends and are expected to remain good friends, we no longer believe the Pacific Pact is in the interest of either party. We thank the Pacific Pact for its helpful hand in the Chinese formative years to catch up with the rest of the world but as the Chinese Empire developed we became have started to become more of an American Power than an Asian Power.

With this in mind the Chinese have formed an Alliance with the great Mali Nation. The Mali Nation being the other great power of North America has led the Chinese empire to believe that they are the obvious choice for the greater security of the Chinese Empire.

With this policy shift the Chinese Empire will not be declaring war on the Adriatic Empire and while we are not happy about the Adriatic’s settling of Hawaii we understand that they meant no transgression and our fleet will stop its build up and sail from its territorial waters.

Also we realize the special territorial relation with the Mongol Empire and propose a non-aggression pact that entitles neither power will build up forces or fortify forces on each other’s border.

[drake]

"Those Mali are growing quite strong, are they not Molefi?" Shakeem asked his general.

"Yes sir, their diplomats are sheer genuises. Their foreign relation skills are something we should take note of. They are the country I think we may have been looking for" says the General.

"Yes Molefi, and all the while, they were always right under our noses. The Adriatics lack patience. The Mongolians lack the right attitude. The Chinese and Aussies are too far away and *laughing* the Israelis are just too damn pathetic."

"So what is our next step King? How do we make our proposition?" asks the General.

"Let me handle it Molefi"


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[GNGSpam]

From the diary of Duke Livan Abdur of New Gao
Ambassador to his High King Prometheus
From Prometheus City

Late this night, soon after Mali's declaration of war was received by the embassies at Mongolia and China, that the Ambassador of Australia paid a call to the Mali Embassy. Quite surprised I was unable to adequately entertain him as a proper host, a serious failing for a Mali man of my stature, but quite unavoidable.

There was much discussion about the war, how it was going, every ones prospects, particularly the fate of the Asian Nation of China. Mongolia and Australia were quite aware of the fact that they proved to be totally incapable of defending Chinas most treasured possession, West North America, and that the fate of that land laid in Mali’s hands. The prospect of Mali dominating North America and being hostile to the Asians, and being driven closer to Europe, apparently deeply disturbed him. He was also surprisingly sensitive to Mali's fears of the powerful Asian Alliance.

Though I had always had respect for the Australians, their keen grasp of the realities of the situation was impressive. There is much work to be done tomorrow.

[GNGSpam]

Announcement:
To all Embassies
To all Nations

The world has changed since the olden days, before our ancestors first set out to sail the great oceans of our World to discover the New World. At the time, the Chinese Empire was sheltered by the powerful Asian Alliance, and Australia and Mongolia shielded it from danger.

Since the discovery of the New World however, circumstance has changed. The Chinese Empire, having secured an enormous portion of the New World for themselves, exploded along the virgin continent. Now they stand ready to grasp a destiny of greatness, a position among the great nations of the world of Australia, Mongolia, Zulu, Adriatic, and Mali.

As they were preparing to take this mantel of power, though, they remained one with their Asian Brethern. Though Noble in its own right, it proved to be very threatening to the Nation of Mali, which considers the New World the New Future.

Circumstance had brought Mali to war with Australia. And now as the Asian Alliance unitied to face the Adriatic League, there was extreme concern that Mali would soon also be encircled in America. Forced into action, Mali declared war.

But all great men find a way, and find a way Mali has, with the help of Australia and China. Australia, and Mongolia, quickly realized they were no longer able to help China, not in America, where China's great future lay. So the offer was made. China need not fight Mali. Mali was concerned with her secruity, specifically the enormous border it shared with an Asian China. Mali had no choice but strengthen itself for what it felt was the oncoming onslaught. However, if China were Mali's ally...

And so the thought brings us here. China is now quickly becoming not an Asian country with American colonies, but an American country with Asian colonies. Her need for secruity is in America, where Mali can provide it, not in Asia. With forsight that is a signal of great leadership, King Prometheus saw the shift, and made the change.

Mali hearby announces the acceptance of the Chinese proposal for an alliance. The Chinese, with the permission and best wishes of Australia and Mongolia, will withdraw FULLY from the Asian Alliance, and cast its lot in with the Mali.

The Alliance will be a strong binding between the two nations. We will fully demilitarize our borders, we will cooperate in the building of infastructure, we will ensure the sharing of technological research, and the investments of our nations. Our nations shall stand together in defense of each other, and nethier shall allow the other to fail.

This of course, includes the Chinese withdrawl from the war with the Adriatic League, and the Mali withdrawl from the war with Mongolia and Australia. Though some points still remain to be decided between Mali and Australia, there WILL be peace.

[SunTzu]

Inside the Sky Palace of Gideon

Inside the War Room Counsel SunTzu VI and his Military Generals are discussing the recent tensions in the world.

"General Rahif report!"

"Sire, the AL Asian Army has invaded Mongolia and we think they are driving towards the Capital Samarkand. Mali has declared war on Mongolia but we are uncertain on where they will be fighting wether on the Asian Front or the North American Front.
Sire this is Major General Shadam Hakim of the Intelligence Agency of Jerusalem"

"Sire it is great to finally meet you! Our intelligence reports a strong concentration of AL Forces fighting in Central Mongolia.
Mongolia has an outdated army but has the finances to build a modern army.
The recent declaration of war by Mali and the withdrawal of the Chinese from the Pacific Pact will most likely make the task of mongolia and the Pacific Pact of winning the Ancient World War difficult"

"Good Hakim, that's good. Rahif get the army mobilized!"

"Yes Sire!"