World Scenario Part V

[King Thor]

Turn (as you can see) to Keygen
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The German Republic continues on the slow but steady path to economic recovery. Urban development has been given a top priority and the LBDP is progressing as planned.

The hostilities being exchanged by the Zulus and the Americans continue to trouble us. However, we will stay out of this matter entirely.

[Swissy]

Turn to The Bird Man

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The Assyrian Commerce Directorate announced a trade tarriff for all foreign trade passing thru Greater Assyria. The amount will be 100 for upto gold every five turns for upto three trade routes, 200 gold every 5 turns for unlimited trade routes. Any nation not wishing to pay will be advised to re-route their trade, as their convoys will be stopped at the first Assyrian city they pass thru.

[TheBirdMan]

turn to Saddam.

The Zulu ministers were somewhat confused, first they read the assyrian demand.

Tax for what??

Until we find out why, we have accepted the demand for 100 Golds.

On the other hand, we have informed the assyrians, that those traderoute could easily be changed, therefore a differented tax would be appriciated.

Who earns nothing is not able to pay tax.

As for our australian dispute!

We, the Zulu HighPriests have already discussed the matter and said to our govenor of Australia:

Orders are unchanged. Cities (both Zulu and American) can be established all over the island. We will not prevent any settlements nor do we expect our settlements to be forced out.

If the actual moves of americans troops support this, then do not make any noice. The other possibility has not been discussed.

[faded glory]

Japan has no trade going through Assyria. But we thinks that the Zulu does.

Please keep your voices down over australia. The OJSS has confirmed that one of the partys involved in the australian dispute appears to be attempting to ferry over troops. Tho the OJSS will not comment on which party. They know who they are, and Toku Nugimikada head of the OJSS, has warned of the consequences of war on the island.

[Keygen]

" So the Zulus are sending troops to the island...
What for? To enforce their interests?

And it seems that you will not honor (again) your recently and publicly commitment that you would respect existing settlements. Then why are you trying to build a new city 2 tiles away from Cairns?"

High Priest Constantine

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Turn 114 to Swissy.

[Swissy]

Turn to The Bird Man

[TheBirdMan]

Turn to Saddamoto.

At this time, we will not reveal to the world, what those ships heading for Australia have in their cargo.

But the americans can be assured, it is nothing offensive.

As for that settler, that the americans worries so much about - your diplomat will notice, that he had another destination than the sugarplantage you surely consider as yours.

As for soldiers - I think (hope) that the americans - as usual - are the only ones bearing weapons. It has something to do with their constitution, they keep telling.

That is - we have to disregard the SOTH, that sailed over our settlers . Of course it has cannons.

[faded glory]

urn to stavros

nothing new to report. Diplomat overtures were launched to the brazillians.

[King Thor]

turn has stopped AGAIN!.

[faded glory]

Stavros the slow poke, nexted

I wish he would post more often. But I understand.....


Turn to Mustansir

[King Thor]

Played the turn Stavros sent me.

Turn -> Americans
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We request the Brazilians to please move thier ship so that it does not block the passage of ships German ships from the mediterranean to the Atlantic.

[Keygen]

Turn 115 to Swissy, yesterday.

[TheBirdMan]

Turn 115 to Saddamoto.

HighPriest Aegnor is again in charge of the Zulu nation.

One of his first orders was to send many of the old fashions garrisions to work on the fields or go to the academies and universities.

We need food and we need science. The production is following schedule, no need yet to increase that.

The 4th settlement have been made in Australia and more are to follow very soon.

As no babarians have been spotted as long as any old wise man can remember, the normal procedure for small cities is followed. Focus on food and other peaceful activities.

[faded glory]

Turn to stavros.



No news from australia, Japanese naval ships are currently escorting all Zulu trade routes, until Zulu ships take over. To gaurd for any marauding pirateer who might want to ignite tension between my American Zulu friends.

Also, Is the Australia conflict settled? As I mentioned above, no news from the either party. We hope the dispute is indeed, settled!

[Keygen]

"No, it is not settled. As long as the following points are not satisfied the Zulu-American dispute will not end and our relations will not return to the old status:

a) No Zulu settlements in East Australia, including AusUlundi.

b) One Zulu technology granted to us for the American knowledge of Chemistry.


According the newly founded Zulu city near Cairns we hope they keep their promise to respect existing settlements and won't exploit any tile within Cairn's radius in the future!"

High Priest Constantine

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Turn 116 to Swissy.