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I, Isabely Fernando, leader of the mighty nation of Spain, first came in contact with Baron Yin several months ago. He came begging for a job but after hardly a few days work, he stormed out of court muttering something about 'deleting Europa Universalis from the hard-drive.' I assume he was off to try to unite Europe under Spain's flag.
Well, it didn't take me long to figure out he was being a bit quiet about his efforts, as nothing changed. And just as I had given up on him, he showed up again muttering this time that 'Europa Universalis had been re-installed.' Although I wanted, really, to just have him hanged, something about his words 're-installed' made me think perhaps he had learned of a new leader put in place to attack mighty Spain.
So, what the hell. I gave him a job.
As luck would have it for Yin, Columbus was just ready to depart as I made Yin Baron of Catalonia. Thinking I'd test him out a bit, I told him: "Set some courses for Columbus. Maybe discover a New World or something." I will say this for Yin: He at least told Columbus to sail West. This gave me some hope.
While I awaited news from Columbus, Yin's actions in Spain seemed, well, 'cautious.' He improved the fortresses bordering our enemy France. He even looked intent upon attacking Navarra, which sticks out as a sore spot between Spain and France. Luckily, he somehow managed to remember that we actually keep records on alliances and stuff, otherwise he would have entered us in a war with France. Mind you...I think France is a weak, snivelling nation. But let's just say Spain is not, well, 'committed' to such a war. So for that past few years, it seems Yin has almost ignored the continent as he is off fooling around abroad.
Columbus, meanwhile, discovered Savannah, a lush landscape in the New World. Ah, Glory to Spain! Sure, Yin had ordered a few colonists to some islands near Spain (The Cannary Islands, Sardinia, and the Baleares)...but let's face it: Spain could do better, eh?
For some odd reason, however, Yin paid no attention to Columbus' attrition rate. I mean, for the Lord's sake! The last thing I told Yin before putting him in command of the fleet was: "Yin, don't forget about attrition. We have manuals on that stuff. Read up." He said: "Okie, dokie!"
What foul words are those?! That should have been my first clue.
Long story short: Even though Columbus had made our first port possible in the New World, Baron Yin never thought to have his ship repaired there. Yes, ladies and gentlemen. The fearless Columbus now sits at the bottom of the Coast of Carolina because Yin let his ship rot.
I probably should have fired him right then and there, but the colonists he ordered abroad seemed quite taken by him. And his fortress upgrades along our border with France did seem moderately prudent. So I kept him around...even though Portugal seemed to be closing the gap on us. I can't be sure, but is Portugal out-colonizing Spain?! For Yin's sake, I pray I never hear such news.
The date is now January 1, 1507, and we have 10 territories abroad, a mix of mainland and island holdings. This, of course, because it appears Yin learned his lesson and ordered the next round of explorers to fix their ships every so often. I can't complain too much as the royals just last year presented me a gift of 400 gold for the 'Good Progress of Spain under Yin's Leadership.'
Pah! I happen to know for a fact Yin hardly knows what he's doing. He has basically been on a pleasure cruise in the New World. Hardly work, I'd say. He has a pitiful understanding of the politics in Europe. Frankly, I'm pretty sure he'll commit us to some idiotic treaty at any moment. Most likely Spain will be burnt down and swallowed whole soon enough under his influence.
But he has the nobles and peasantry under his spell, so all I can do is enjoy the ride...
Well, it didn't take me long to figure out he was being a bit quiet about his efforts, as nothing changed. And just as I had given up on him, he showed up again muttering this time that 'Europa Universalis had been re-installed.' Although I wanted, really, to just have him hanged, something about his words 're-installed' made me think perhaps he had learned of a new leader put in place to attack mighty Spain.
So, what the hell. I gave him a job.
As luck would have it for Yin, Columbus was just ready to depart as I made Yin Baron of Catalonia. Thinking I'd test him out a bit, I told him: "Set some courses for Columbus. Maybe discover a New World or something." I will say this for Yin: He at least told Columbus to sail West. This gave me some hope.
While I awaited news from Columbus, Yin's actions in Spain seemed, well, 'cautious.' He improved the fortresses bordering our enemy France. He even looked intent upon attacking Navarra, which sticks out as a sore spot between Spain and France. Luckily, he somehow managed to remember that we actually keep records on alliances and stuff, otherwise he would have entered us in a war with France. Mind you...I think France is a weak, snivelling nation. But let's just say Spain is not, well, 'committed' to such a war. So for that past few years, it seems Yin has almost ignored the continent as he is off fooling around abroad.
Columbus, meanwhile, discovered Savannah, a lush landscape in the New World. Ah, Glory to Spain! Sure, Yin had ordered a few colonists to some islands near Spain (The Cannary Islands, Sardinia, and the Baleares)...but let's face it: Spain could do better, eh?
For some odd reason, however, Yin paid no attention to Columbus' attrition rate. I mean, for the Lord's sake! The last thing I told Yin before putting him in command of the fleet was: "Yin, don't forget about attrition. We have manuals on that stuff. Read up." He said: "Okie, dokie!"
What foul words are those?! That should have been my first clue.
Long story short: Even though Columbus had made our first port possible in the New World, Baron Yin never thought to have his ship repaired there. Yes, ladies and gentlemen. The fearless Columbus now sits at the bottom of the Coast of Carolina because Yin let his ship rot.
I probably should have fired him right then and there, but the colonists he ordered abroad seemed quite taken by him. And his fortress upgrades along our border with France did seem moderately prudent. So I kept him around...even though Portugal seemed to be closing the gap on us. I can't be sure, but is Portugal out-colonizing Spain?! For Yin's sake, I pray I never hear such news.
The date is now January 1, 1507, and we have 10 territories abroad, a mix of mainland and island holdings. This, of course, because it appears Yin learned his lesson and ordered the next round of explorers to fix their ships every so often. I can't complain too much as the royals just last year presented me a gift of 400 gold for the 'Good Progress of Spain under Yin's Leadership.'
Pah! I happen to know for a fact Yin hardly knows what he's doing. He has basically been on a pleasure cruise in the New World. Hardly work, I'd say. He has a pitiful understanding of the politics in Europe. Frankly, I'm pretty sure he'll commit us to some idiotic treaty at any moment. Most likely Spain will be burnt down and swallowed whole soon enough under his influence.
But he has the nobles and peasantry under his spell, so all I can do is enjoy the ride...
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