APQS part 2

[slamp]

Welcome in this new thread, I hope the game will continue at this speed.

Turn 38 to Tilemacho

[Tilemacho]

Turn 38 -> Jon, Germans
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Damn, I completly forgott that you can speed up the consrtuction of a wonder by disbanding units...

[This message has been edited by Tilemacho (edited March 02, 2000).]

[Don Everitt]

Turn 38 to Swissy

[Swissy]

Turn 39 -> Slamp

"First Citizen, I bring news from Xoloc, the Exchange is ready to open!" Such news was almost to much for Swisazuma, the risk and sacrifice was about to be rewarded. But what of the Greeks? There have been many rumours, they to are nearing completion of an Exchange, could we be to late. He turned to the Foreign Minister, " What news of our mission to the Greeks?"

"It has been delayed by the Assyrians," replied the Minister, "I am sure just a misunderstanding."

"Sure, just a misunderstanding," interjected the Comander of the National Guard, " a misunderstanding on your part of the real intentions of our neighbors."

To be continued

[Don Everitt]

"Misunderstanding," the Assyrian foreign minister quips to one of his advisors, aftering learning of the Aztec statements.

"We didnt realize there was an understanding" he stammers.

"We discover this unannouced Aztec dignatary travelling through our lands." "We feel they owe us an explanation," he states.

"Did we agree to this?," he taps his head thoughtfully.

"We are not certain" the puzzled advisor stutters.

"Very well then" says the Minister.

"We wish no further strain to Assyrian/Aztec relations."
" We will allow this Aztec citizen to pass through Assyrian territory without further delay."

[slamp]

turn 39 to Tilemacho,

Whaou, that'a a big wonder race...
Clets are building some temples, theaters or colisees

Slamp

[Tilemacho]

Turn 39 -> Jon, Germans

Damn, Damn, Damn I hate you Swisazuma!!! This wonder should be mine!!!

Don can my Diplomat pass thought your land, please?

[Swissy]

"Commander, I do not agree with your well known opinions on our neighbors."" I would thank you to keep..." the Minister paused as a messenger approached him. "Hmmm, it seems we have been at fault here, or shall I say The Commander's brother-in-law has caused the problem, he is leading the Greek mission," as a smile appeared on the Ministers face. " It seems he neglected to inform the Assyrians of his plans to cross to Greek lands, the Assyrian Foreign Minister has approved of his crossing." "Lucky for you your sister Commander, she almost became a widow," the Minister added with a wry smile.

[Jon]

Turn to Don, under escort from trustworthy Aztec guides.

[Don Everitt]

We grant the Greeks permission to enter Assyrian territory with their diplomat.

Turn 39 to Swissy

[Swissy]

Turn 40 -> Slamp

[slamp]

turn to tilemacho

[Tilemacho]

Turn 40 -> Jon, Germans
...
Can we speed up this weekend? I want to go past the shock of loosing London Exchange...

[Swissy]

Turn 40 relayed to Don

Southlands Military District HQ, outside of Milita.

"The assmbled crowd numbered into the the thousands. The opening of the Xoloc Exchange is already being hailed as the most important event in Aztec history. First Citizen Swisazuma addressed the workers, thanking them for all their hard work. He also announced the end of mandatory overtime, commenting on his hope the workers wives don't find out about their shortened workday, at least not right away. This brought an ovation of applause and laughter," The aide read from the Milita Chronicle.

The Commander gestured for the aide to stop reading, "yes, one more big triumph for the First Citizen. And while he parties in Xoloc , he seems blind to world events."" He still has not responded to my report on the possibility of a greek settlement appearing south of German lands, on this very continent.," he spoke as he examined the new weapons about to be tested. " Is everything prepared as I asked," he queried the young captain in charge of the test, one of the few dynamic officers Swisazuma had not managed to steal from the Guard.

"Yes Commander, the swine have been herded into the defensive works," the capatin responded.

"Very well, proceed."

"Gunners, load!"

The men leaped to action. The Commander was impressed by the sense of purpose displayed by the unit. The Southlands were the best recruiting grounds for the Guard, so close to the Assyrians and Germans.

"Set aim!"

"Fire"

A thunderous roars jolted the Commander. As the smoke cleared the party approached the smoldering bunker. As they enterd, the silence spoke volumes on the success of the test. Thirty swine were in the bunker, walls a foot thick. Two gaping holes were in the works. And no movement or sound came from within. The Commander smiled.

[This message has been edited by Swissy (edited March 04, 2000).]
[This message has been edited by Swissy (edited March 04, 2000).]

[Don Everitt]

Turn 40 to Swissy