Playtest; IMPERIALISM 1870

[Henrik]

JamesJkirk, my email is Henrik.lohmander@telia.com

Furthermore Germany is baffled by the Russian behaviour, unparralled in his disrespect for other nations armies and territorial waters, the new Russian monarch has sure started his reign by alianating all of her friends or would be friends!

France might not be able to take on russia on her own, but should this behaviour continue Russia will face a French-German-(Brittish?) coalition, something that shouldn't be taken quite as lightely as the Russian Monarch seem to think.

[Grothgar]

Russia not only shows a blantant disregard for national waters, but also a blatant disregard for historical facts in their latest press release. Please would you mention one point in the 19th century, up to 1870 of course that Britian has been 'evil' to the US. Because it would be news to me. Also if russia doesnt pay the british empire 300 gold they will be unable to cross the british channel. Any which try to run the blockade will be sunk and this will be seen as a decleration of war. The Britain will procede to strangle all trade leaving russia and will systematically bombard their coastal cities. You have been warned.

Also Britain wishes to state that they would be the first in line to join a coalition against aggressive Russian actions, whoever the other members would be.

Again you have been warned, this is the last one. If you make anymore aggressive moves then we will be forced to blockade you, let your people starve. Britains patience is exhausted, once again you have been warned

[Exile]

Um, Groth . . .

War of 1812.

[JamesJKirk]

Not to mention...

The Alabama claims from the US Civil War, and just an all around mutual feeling of mistrust between Britain and the USA, but that's all water under the bridge now

The United States are boggled by the incomprehensible saber-rattling by the Russian Empire, in trying to provoke a war and play the western European powers off one another, she appears to have sealed her own fate. The United States wish to continue trading with all powers, and hope the commercial routes aren't disrupted by a horrible war in Europe. We express our hope that Russia has learn its lesson, and that a diplomatic solution can be reached.

[Ecthy]

After the leadership of Britain proving its inability, Russia realizes it's the only true great power in Europe.

Since Russia has already agreed on a way to handle the Suez matter, she does not see the needs for the behaviour of the other great powers, especially not the alienating attitude that shines through. The other great powers are obviously racist and anti-slav, but Russia will cope with that for now and rather go on some turkhunt.

[Grothgar]

Yeah but you will remember that the War of 1812 was actually started by the US in an attempt to take canadian lands from the british crown while britain was engaged in beating off Napoleon, so i cant see how in that case britain was 'evil' to the US, more the other way round

[Ecthy]

Burning down the white house is not particularly an act of being gentle.

[Ecthy]

BTW, Russia didn't know the Suez canal was French territory.

[Ecthy]

Is it not time someone would download that savegame and proceed?

[JMarks]

Yeah, its Winterfritz' turn. Glad you backed down, I don't want a war now.

[Ecthy]

PRESS CONFERENCE IN ST. PETERSBURG

Ladies and Gentleman, the Czar of the Russian Empire.

*frenetic applause*

Russian Czar: Ladies and Gentleman, I welcome you to these halls. Tonight we greet journalists from Great Britain, the United States of America, Germany and France, as well as independant countries around the world.

I want to express my feelings about the diplomatic developments of the past 2 months. After all we have been driven into a situation that none of us wants.
When in january Russian ships began heading towards the Suez straight, they were originally meant to be escort ships for traders; traders that carried the fienst goods of Russian luxury production around the world, as well as fine Caucasian resources, such as the widely-famed black gold. The escorts were necessary because the egean sea has been known to be a dangerous zone for our traders, due to Oriental raiders. At one point, our fleet admirals decided that it would be in the best interests of Russia if we gained control not only over the bosporus, which we will hold as a stronghold against Turkish raiders which are not wanted in the Black Sea, but also over the by now infamous Suez straight, which was thought to be neutral territory at that point.

By now we regret the diplomatic developments that resulted of that mistake of ours. To Germany and France we have to give the most sincere of apologies. Not only for violating sovereign territory, but also for the diplomatic faux-pas that occured. We know both countries face their own economic problems and are willing to forgive that step.

As for Great Britain, we seek a neutral ending of the situation. Surely, Russia has at no poitn violated British interests, and therefore Britain was absolutely wrong in demanding a pay for Russian ships passing the Channel. Russia is willing to forget the cheeky tribute claims.

To the United States, we express deep gratitude for advertising a diplomatic solution, as well as the will to free trade between the nations from all over the world.

We are now willing to discuss territorial matters with each power on a positive basis. It is to each of those powers whether or not to accept the kind offer. War betwene powers, or any other negative diplomaic development can't be in the interests of any nation at this point. Let us have peace in our time.

*frenetic applause*

Foreign jouranlists are now allowed to ask questions

[Ecthy]

JamesJKirk, you can add my email to that list

[winterfritz]

Nippon Times

Business Section
Japanese trade goods continue to ply their way to Europe. The Imperial government would like to request the British for free passage for these goods through the straights of Malacca and around Singapore, so that they do not have to detour around the large island of Sumatra.

[Ecthy]

at last

[winterfritz]

Originally posted by Ecthelion
at last

I missed the saved game post because it was buried under the furore about your blockade of the Suez Canal. So you sit quiet, you