Midway part II

[Steve5304]

Turn 45 to KelvinC

Statement from The Throne ...
"The Reforms are yielding some Fruitful Results.....2 Settlers were just created and relations with the french have improved , the Russian Economic machine is begining to churn its rusty wheels. However Scientifically we still lack knowledge. My Thinkers in Moscow Continue Scratching there Heads , Trying to figure out this "engineering". The only answer they have given me is to Kidnapp a foriegn Scientist and ask! Of course i wont do this, but i once again ask the World (my Indian allies in particular) to help us in the field of science bye providing Knowledge. and In the future when russia becomes a strong Nation , We will surely aid those who help us now....
The situtian in russia is still a grim one , People still cant afford shoes , Rats are a big problem in Most of the citys,Work is reffered to as "slavelabor" bye the urban people , There is no Infrasture (other than roads). And a ageing army consisting of Phalanx,Archers and horsemen , I have suggested downsizing this ...but the Politicians insist on keeping them for the sake of pride to remind the people when times were good. Anyway Enough of Russias Problems....... Yes about that Vodka....Theres nothing it cant do..We once fooled the indian Trade Minister into swaping maps (he thought it was water).

Too Wiagra> Your Diplomats are always welcome , you are free to move unharrassed through Russia , as well as setup Embassy and tour the countryside...no notification is required if your intent is peaceful.We also have sent a suggestion to Calcutta.
Since Our people Are Renown for there Frienship.It is only fitting that i Propose an Alliance.My Emissarys Say that they have always been treated with the utmost Courtesy on there visits to Calcutta. And that the indian People Refer to the Russians as there "brothers to the north".Russians feel the same way. It is Said that if we allie with a Powerful Nation Such as yours , we would benefit Greatly. Also it is every Philophers opinion that One Day India will undoubtably be Isolated bye the world ..Prophets tell me this is Because The Indian Nation will Grow Very Powerful and that Jeoulosy among other Nations will force a War. Whether this will happen i dont know , but i will state this.... That Russia will Never Raise its Hand against India as long as im Leader. And if that an Alliance is signed we believe the Indians will benefit Greatly. However it is up to Comrade Wiagra. For now i await the answer ."

Also - statements will be shorter from this point , Unless an important event has occured or negotians are taking place"

-Steve the holy

Official Letter from the Holy one



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[Franses]

What is wrong with slavelabor? As far as I know Egyptian slaves loved their work. In the old world,known as Earth, that is. In this world slaves are hard to come by, but we keep trying.

Pharao Franses

[Steve5304]

I have built a home for my 1 Barbarian slave in Kiev.... a Deep Mine Shaft... .Occasionally I Enslave Lonely Barbs . i h8 garrisoning Slaved Citys tho, I have a tendency to "forget" these Slaves are in the city (even tho the chains above the city Clearly indicate there slaves Therein) and move troops out,Of course i pay a price for having a bad memory ...Damn Concussions

P.S. Waiting on Turn..
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The Russian people Eagerly await Birdmans Response
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[Franses]

Thanks, played it and sent it on to Fraze.

[TheBirdMan]

Turn to Blackice


The great indian king Wiagra had lessons with new diplomats:

"
Now. 1st rule. Do not give what other request - at least not before you have demanded something from them. AND do not give it before you have my accept!

Take a look on this case:

You all know about the russians. Rude. Taxes all merchants - well, they did anyway. Can not read a decent book, but do read every other papers - invoices, I-owe-you and similar papers more than very well.

Now they have "asked" to be our ally!

What would be your answer?
"


"I think I know what I would answer"

"Speak out freely. You are the little brother of my most trusted diplomat, Singh"

"Thank you, sir.

See - you have not yet made an official alliance with the egyptians. And this even you have married your sister Lovebird to their ruler.

So how could you - just because of a simple asking - make an alliance with the russians?

We all know, that only a few years ago, a russian command was landed just beside our capitol and only a massive mobilisation "persuaded" them to leave
"

"Well Singh. You are right for most of your points.

But remember:

An potentional enemy is NOT actual you enemy.

And as for Lovebird - well I do love her. She is my sister afterall.

And I will support her people. An alliance will probalbly be made in the future. But that is not your business.
"

[blackice]

Turn 45 sent to Franses

[Franses]

Lovebird sometimes longs for her country of birth. So I, Pharao Franses and my beautifull wife Lovebird paid a visit to my brother in law, the wise Wiagra.

As always the visit resulted in a great time. Wiagra showed us around in the extensive laborities of India. On the fly I learned some nice ways of making more money. The long overdue embassy was erected and of course their were nice banquets and feasts.

But especially the wisdom of the great Indian leader impressed me again. Wiagra is able to make friends and assure prosperity for his people at the same time. I regard myself lucky to have married Lovebird, my favorite wife, and get to know Wiagra better as a nice bonus. The world therefore should know that the impressive armies of Egypt will fight side by side with the Indians if ever called upon.

Franses, pharao of Egypt

Egyptian newsflash
Pharao Franses has sent General Quickinf to prison. The official statement by the Egyptian government is that that General Quickinf, while Franses was away to India, had prepared secret plans to invade India. Although tempting because of the difference in fighting power and the furtile cities and land of India, this was indeed a stupid action. He should have known that Franses would never allow an action of this kind against his brother in law. The Egyptian people, although always in for a good fight, showed full support to Franses. On his way to prison General Quickinf was almost lynched by the crowd along the road.

Informal rumours have it that General Quickinf did not make any plans against India at all but fell in love to Doita, one of Franses's harem girls. This version seems more likely since General Quickinf is not known to be stupid. The real truth about the reasons for his imprissonement will probably never surface.

[Franses]

Egyptian newsflash:
Finally the Egyptians found a way to use the ice and snow surrounding them. They discovered new ways to enjoy themselves. They invented new sports whicht they call skiing, skating etc. Skiing has become very popular among the Egyptians. Large numbers of them take some time of to enjoy this new sport. This even though the Egyptians hate the coldness of the wintertime.
Pharao Franses and his queen Lovebird are among those skienthousiasts. They will leave for a week of skiing in a couple of hours. Since Franses is known to hate the cold as no other Egyptian, he takes his whole harem with him. This to ensure that he keeps warm during the cold winternights :-)

Pharao appointed Ronses as his sub during his absence. Ronses is known to be an agressive leader so there may be no other civilizations left when Franses returns.

Ronses can be reached at r.middelkoop@stud.tue.nl

PS: For those who did not get it. I will be gone untill Friday evening March 3. Please send my turns to my sub who's mail address is provided above.

[Steve5304]

sorry for delay....

Chatting with his foreign advisor steve asked "Perhaps we stepped over our bounds with the Indians" then said "how was my first Envoy?" Brezhov his Foriegn Advisor replied "I think Your First Diplomatic Attempt was a little bit to eager"."Im still new at this " replied the King." I know , Better luck next time " Brezhov said.


Btw Movement of a Warrior has alerted us to an Army Near Rouen. We Kindly Ask the French Government to Explain themselves

[TheBirdMan]

Turn to Krash and cc to Blackice (it must just around these days Krash is back).

A huge ship has left the harbour of Bombay. Destination unknown. Se shall see what is hiding in the deep unknown sea.
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[blackice]

Hi Birdman, yes I think Krash said the 28th.

Turn 46 sent to Franses sub.

[Franses]

Hi guys,

I am back again so please sent my turn to me again. My sub has played turn 46 some days ago. I will check by mail whether Kelvin received it.

Franses

[Steve5304]

well I opt out of this game....sorry but russia is literally in ruins and too poor. Its scattered Desert / Swamp settlements cant compete against the world,hell, We just Learned Domestication ! Plz attack the AI to this one, Or conquer it all together.. sorry , no hope for russia....tho im happy now that i am involved in PBEM games all over

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"If an orange is called an Orange ,Why isnt a banana Called a Yellow?"



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[TheBirdMan]

Franses: What was the reply from Kelvin?

Steve5304 is out of this game - should we "take" russia or seek a new substitute?

[Franses]

My post did not go about that subject, Birdman. I suppose the current status is: Turn played by Fraze who sent it to Stevexxx who bailed out and that is it. I used to love this game but without someone looking after it is going to die, I'm afraid.

Is somebody willing to look after this one? I have my hands full at the moment. Looking after means to me:
Know at every moment where the turn is. Take action if a turn is not played within 24 hours. I learned from Teamhorses that this is more work then you would expect but it is rewarding. You at least get a game that comes around at least twice a week!!!