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We've already discussed the possibility of using MPPs to our favor in the German campaign, but since D-turn is approaching I think it's time to reanalyze this possible (and very favorable, IMHO) course of action.
The plan: it's quite simple. We sign a Mutual Protection Pact with Aztecs and Greece. The purpose of this plan is to give Germany a multi-front war which will make it harder for them to block us off. Additionally, the MPPs will serve as an insurance policy in case Germany decides to join allies on their side. I expect that no leader will dare move to Germany's side and declare war against a pact such as this.
Why Aztecs? Aztecs have a lot of forces locked off in the American conquered territories, which are adjacent to our border, as well as Germany's. Though these units are somewhat outdated (we're talking knights and longbowmen here), they'll be very useful in keeping a significant portion of Germany's defenses busy while we attack from our front (near Napoleton). Furthermore, their main forces will keep the Germans busy in the north, which makes a pact with Aztecs especially worthwhile - they'll add two fronts for Germany to fight.
Additionally, we don't want Germany to recruit the Aztecs to their side instead for the same reason - they'll attack us with their forces from the ex-American cities, and while they can't cause us substantial damage, they will stall our campaign against Germany.
Why Greece? Greece is a powerful ally that can deter any AI civ from attacking us. Additionally, they have Ivory, and since the war with Germany will last for 20 turns because of the MPP (see sacrifices), we may want to beef-up our happiness with Ivory. Anyway, the last issue is debatable.
The chances and sacrifices: first of all, when we sign a pact with another AI and drag them into war, we must consider the possibility that they will drag us into a war as well. However, the chance of that will be greatly reduced by the fact that both our allies will be very busy with dividing and conquering Germany and will most likely prefer not to start any more wars while they're already fighting Germany.
Second, in a pact such as this we are not allowed to sign peace with Germany in less than 20 turns after the pact has begun, or take a rep hit. This is probably the major sacrifice that this plan requires.
The pros: this plan will make the war with Germany much easier. We will suffer less casualties and make swifter victories. Additionally, we'll get an insurance policy against Germany bringing allies to its side. Other than that, I believe that signing a pact with an AI improves your relations with that AI, and if I'm right we'll improve our relations with Greece and Aztecs.
Summary: for making the sacrifice of not ending the war with Germany until the MPPs end and taking certain calculated risks, we can make the war much easier for us and decrease the risk that we'll have to fight against another AI in the process to a minimum.
Please note: I'm not a member of the government and this plan isn't official, plus we're still several turnchats away from D-turn, so the details aren't set in stone. In fact, the reason I have started this thread is so that we can discuss the specifics of this plan and refine it, or choose to scrap it altogether if the public shows overwhelming disapproval.
The plan: it's quite simple. We sign a Mutual Protection Pact with Aztecs and Greece. The purpose of this plan is to give Germany a multi-front war which will make it harder for them to block us off. Additionally, the MPPs will serve as an insurance policy in case Germany decides to join allies on their side. I expect that no leader will dare move to Germany's side and declare war against a pact such as this.
Why Aztecs? Aztecs have a lot of forces locked off in the American conquered territories, which are adjacent to our border, as well as Germany's. Though these units are somewhat outdated (we're talking knights and longbowmen here), they'll be very useful in keeping a significant portion of Germany's defenses busy while we attack from our front (near Napoleton). Furthermore, their main forces will keep the Germans busy in the north, which makes a pact with Aztecs especially worthwhile - they'll add two fronts for Germany to fight.
Additionally, we don't want Germany to recruit the Aztecs to their side instead for the same reason - they'll attack us with their forces from the ex-American cities, and while they can't cause us substantial damage, they will stall our campaign against Germany.
Why Greece? Greece is a powerful ally that can deter any AI civ from attacking us. Additionally, they have Ivory, and since the war with Germany will last for 20 turns because of the MPP (see sacrifices), we may want to beef-up our happiness with Ivory. Anyway, the last issue is debatable.
The chances and sacrifices: first of all, when we sign a pact with another AI and drag them into war, we must consider the possibility that they will drag us into a war as well. However, the chance of that will be greatly reduced by the fact that both our allies will be very busy with dividing and conquering Germany and will most likely prefer not to start any more wars while they're already fighting Germany.
Second, in a pact such as this we are not allowed to sign peace with Germany in less than 20 turns after the pact has begun, or take a rep hit. This is probably the major sacrifice that this plan requires.
The pros: this plan will make the war with Germany much easier. We will suffer less casualties and make swifter victories. Additionally, we'll get an insurance policy against Germany bringing allies to its side. Other than that, I believe that signing a pact with an AI improves your relations with that AI, and if I'm right we'll improve our relations with Greece and Aztecs.
Summary: for making the sacrifice of not ending the war with Germany until the MPPs end and taking certain calculated risks, we can make the war much easier for us and decrease the risk that we'll have to fight against another AI in the process to a minimum.
Please note: I'm not a member of the government and this plan isn't official, plus we're still several turnchats away from D-turn, so the details aren't set in stone. In fact, the reason I have started this thread is so that we can discuss the specifics of this plan and refine it, or choose to scrap it altogether if the public shows overwhelming disapproval.
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