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  • #46
    Paddy

    Our boys are finally ashore in Turkey, yes Jonny Turk will have something else to think about now, and to my amazement he has sent over 20 units out of the city heading north to fight with you Sire.

    I just deposited 64 units outside his city which if it falls to me next turn will efectively cut his empire in half, and he blindly sends troops out into the countryside instead of defending his most strategically required city Duh stupid AI.

    In other news Venice crumbled before our guns, we did take casualties to the tune of 10 or 11 Lifeguards regiments who were destroyed by the Austrians brave attempts to defend this city. Our number was too great for them though, as we had 56 lifeguards available for the assault after pounding the city with 40 Grand Batts

    There are an estimated 27 fewer Austrian units living this evening, we think a sizable force moved out last turn and are heading towards your troops.

    From the troop movements we witnessed at the save from both of our enemies we reckon they are both focusing their counter attacks on your troops and would suggest that you hunker down as many as you can into your newly aquired fort. We will send a relief stack from Venice next turn though will lose one turn because of cut roads.

    I believe that the Turk will rethink his counter attack when he sees the Red Ensign flying over the city of Istanbul

    Maximus
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    • #47
      Congratulations on the battle of Venice. This city can only further add greatness to your empire.

      Your trrops around Istanbul will really set Jonny Turk back.

      Napoleon and the Guard are moving on another city.

      Chopping block fort will hold. Many troops have converged from many directions. It is all very messy, but we will avail. Your columns will be a welcome relief.

      Marechal U. Scratched Foot XII Corp have continued to attack Vienna, with massive losses on both sides.
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      • #48
        Paddy

        Istanbul tonight lies in our control, we have suceeded in our efforts, though the Battle was hard fought with many losses. estimates are 12 lifeguards regiments and 7 Household cavalry brigades!!

        Their is a small counter force arrived but our cannon will make short work of these next turn. We have destroyed the roads to the north to slow down any Turk counter from that direction and will do the same in the south next turn.

        We have spotted a large force of Sipahis heading north from Mostar towards Zagreb, we feel they will either attack Venice or intend to strike into France so be on your guard Sire!!

        Maximus
        Gurka 17, People of the Valley
        I am of the Horde.

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        • #49
          Congraulations yet again

          Thank you for your warnings. My country is alive with troop movements, and I have a two ready forces in reserve for any incursions into my homelands.

          My scouts at Chopping Block Fort can see a stack of Sipahi. Marechal Harvard and XXX Corp Cav have been dispatched. One stack of 7 have been destroyed, just to highlight a further stack of 12 more. I have thus dispatched Marechal Davout's Cuirasiers. Unfortuanately the Ottomen may escape into the heartlands of Austria.

          These may make it into France, but the cost for the Ottoman will be high.

          Closer to Mostar, two smaller stacks of Sipahi have been spotted. These have been planted back into the soil, expect good crops here in the coming years.

          With these victories came further insight onlong the coast near Mostar. Five stacks of Janissary have been spotted. One of 12, one of 8, others of 3 and 2...

          I do believe that they are bypassing Chopping Block Fort, heading for our Homelands, the Ottoman will pay, as my units have been able to manouvre out very comfortably.

          The battle of Dnepropetrovsk has begun. I will bombard this city for a few turns before moving my men in.

          The Battle of Chisinau has begun. The battaries of the Guard have opened up like that sound of thunder. This battle raged for most of the day, before the city lay in ruins.

          Here Napoleon swung the Old Guard on to Odessa. Marechal Ney took this challenge and leapt at Odessa. With the help of the Old Guard Cuirassiers Odessa is also a smoking pile of rubble.

          With these two cities smashed, Napoleon is turning his two stacks towards Chopping Block Fort. This will leave Kriyvyyth Rith standing. But brings a consolidation of French forces.

          Vienna stands strong, like a pillar in a mist of blood. Although I have sustained massive losses in this endeavour, I would do it again. For I believe that this battle has drawn many of the Austrian forces to this one point. Thus allowing my troops in other quadrants greater flexibility.

          Some trajic news. The Swedes have left St Petersburg in ruins. It must have been a wild battle.

          Further Battles with the Swede are taking place in Oslo, and in the Baltic.

          Along with the riots in these Northern Towns, I have some tough decisions ahead.
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          • #50
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            Originally posted by unscratchedfoot
            With Scratched Foot leading a battle group, there's no way you can lose now.

            Nice Maginot Line you got shaping up there.

            By the way Pad, what skill level do you play on? You always seem to outnumber your opponents by about twenty to one. I wanna see a closer fight with a mutual slaughter being imposed. Only then can Marshal Scratched Foot really become a hero by saving Napolean and his Grand Army.
            Glad you are enjoying it Scratch.

            I have provided the armed forces list for France and the Ottoland.

            Hope you are enjoying the battle of Vienna


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            Gurka 17, People of the Valley
            I am of the Horde.

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            • #51
              Congraulations yet again. Istanbul, the great cross roads of the world.

              Good luck with Venice. And may your battle in Zagreb be quick.

              The battle of Dnepropetrovsk continues. the bombardment must be causing trouble for those locked within. A few more turns yet before moving my men in. 5 cannon and 2 Grand batteries can do a fair amount of damage.

              Napoleon and the Old Guard are heading back to Chopping Block Fort. On this journey the came across 11 Sekan in the mountains. Here the Old Guard Grand batteries opened up and reduced these numbers quite severely.

              Then Marechal Lauriston and The Old Guard took to that Mountain bastion.

              Next Marechal Victors IX Corp Cav stormed the mountain.
              The Sekan had little hope really.

              In an unlikely move, Napoleon and the Old Guard Cuirassiers rode off to deal with a stack of Janissary.

              Marechal Ney, every the rash one, seeing his Emperor on the hunt, let loose his Cavalry Corp, and they too joined the hunt in the fields east of Chopping Block Fort.

              Not to be out done, and ever knowing his Emperors heart, Marechal Macdonald and his mighty Carabiniers charged into the melle on the fields.

              Long would the Ottoman rue the day the Grand Armee of France marched into his lands.

              To the North of the Fort, Marechal Davout is throughing units against the Janissary stacks.

              Marechal Harvard and XXX Corps are in a dangerous position. They are surround by three stacks of 21 Jannisary. Now would be the time for Marechal U.Scratched Foot XII Corp to come over the mountain... The blood lust of the cavalry can be an amazing thing, and once again it shows that cavalry should not operate far from the reaches of infantry.

              Marechal Davout could march up into to these hils, but will that be enough, or will we lose two of Frances Marechals in this manner. One for all and all for one. The live or die together.

              Vienna is once again a blood bath.
              Gurka 17, People of the Valley
              I am of the Horde.

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              • #52
                The battle of Dnepropetrovsk continues. the bombardment must be causing trouble for those locked within. A few more turns yet before moving my men in. 5 cannon and 2 Grand batteries can do a fair amount of damage.

                Napoleon and the Old Guard Cuirassiers have entered Chopping Block Fort to great applause.

                Then Marechal Lauriston and The Old Guard, along with The Old Guard are heading for Varna.

                Next Marechal Victors IX Corp Cav are running a rear guard action against a further stack of Sekan.

                Marechal Ney, has also entered Chopping Block Fort to great applause.

                Marechal Macdonald and his mighty Carabiniers are rummaging again in the mountains around Sibiu, clearing Austria units.

                Marechal Harvard and XXX Corps has made it safely into the fort.

                Losses of our troops have been massive, yet to this date, only St Petersburg has been taken and destroyed.

                Vienna is once again a blood bath.
                Gurka 17, People of the Valley
                I am of the Horde.

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                • #53
                  My lads are gathering in the Fort.

                  The Guard continue on the march down the Black sea.

                  The Battle of Vienna is messy, but Marechal U.Scratched Foot and XII corp, along with reienforcements are holding down many many units of the Austrian Army.
                  Gurka 17, People of the Valley
                  I am of the Horde.

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                  • #54
                    Marshall UnScratchedFoot is enjoying the Vienna slaughter very much. He particularly likes battles which are long grim meat grinders with both sides being bludgeoned. Foot would like to hear more about the numbers of great casualties being incurred by both sides to add to the delight.

                    I like the name "Chopping Block Fort". That shows real class to come up with that kind of material.

                    Did Foot go over the mountain to help the other marshall in a big fight or just wave him off as expendable and inconsequential?

                    The whole deal is a lot of fun.

                    More material please.
                    Here is an interesting scenario to check out. The Vietnam war is cool.

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                    • #55
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                      a lot of information yet to come

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                      Gurka 17, People of the Valley
                      I am of the Horde.

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                      • #56
                        Paddy the Pot, it seems we're the only people visiting the forum now. But no worries, I'm looking forward to more after action reports and slaughters. Did you ever read my Royal Service story? You never commented on it but you are a character in the story. I got the whole story worked out but never finished yet. I'm concerned about no one reading it if I write more on it considering you're the only one reading my the hit story now. Let me know if you are interested. The ending is a real wingdinger involving chrisius and Lord Cornwallis and vovan is also in there and you too.
                        Here is an interesting scenario to check out. The Vietnam war is cool.

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                        • #57
                          Im still here Scratchy but my time is spread much more over other sections of the forums now, sorry if you thought I was missing in action
                          A proud member of the "Apolyton Story Writers Guild".There are many great stories at the Civ 3 stories forum, do yourself a favour and visit the forum. Lose yourself in one of many epic tales and be inspired to write yourself, as I was.

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                          • #58
                            Still here... but veeery busy.
                            Read Blessed be the Peacemakers | Read Political Freedom | Read Pax Germania: A Story of Redemption | Read Unrelated Matters | Read Stains of Blood and Ash | Read Ripper: A Glimpse into the Life of Gen. Jack Sterling | Read Deutschland Erwachte! | Read The Best Friend | Read A Mothers Day Poem | Read Deliver us From Evil | Read The Promised Land

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                            • #59
                              Scratch, I remember starting to read it, then seem to have lost my path.

                              So I printed it out last night, and enjoyed it this morning - all 64 pages.

                              Thanks for the reminder.
                              Gurka 17, People of the Valley
                              I am of the Horde.

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                              • #60
                                Wowsers, that's a lot of pages.

                                Pad, this exciting story actually motivated me to shake the dust off my conquests box and reinstall civ3 just to play this scenario. Of course I couldn't resist modding it a fair bit with new troops and ships with a badly needed full naval overhaul, but this is definitely one of the best games of civ I've ever had and nicely designed. I find its a good fight on diety or sid for a nice mutual slaughter. You should try it. Thanks for your story so I could discover it.

                                Here's a special beer to celebrate with:

                                Here is an interesting scenario to check out. The Vietnam war is cool.

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