The Age of Imperialism

[Midshipman]

Due to the fact that Napoleon has seen the light and backed down, all reserves are being demobilized in conjunction with France's demobilization. The 50,000 man Africa force is being split, with 25,000 returning home to join the rest of the regulars. The remaining 25,000 will stay. The Expeditionary Fleet is setting out for Cuba, along with 100,000 regulars, leaving 64,000 troops in SPain. The purpose of the Expeditionary Fleet is not yet announced.

[Napoleon Bonaparte]

OOC: Scott: Believe it or not Americans along with everyone else were Western Devils.

IC:

Explanations send Reserves home

After resolving that there was a misunderstanding between France and Spain and also possibly Germany, Napoleon has sent all the reserves home. He said to them:
Friends, you have served your nation well for the time you were needed, however, we are not threatened any longer. Spain misunderstood our movements as that of a cobra ready to strike, that was wrong. We were merely sending the Armies to our borders so we may build defense incase of a war. We have no interests to spread our borders by bloodshed, and I make that clear now. The defenses are being readied so we may have less men in our Armies. So now I return to the tables to solve this problem, thank God it went no further.



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Almighty ruler and Resident God!!

[Scott F]

To Spain:
We stand ready to assist you. The German Empire has issued a statement of full support of your noble actions to stop the belligerent and warmongering French.

To the United States:
We see great promise in your efforts at arms limitation talks. Our Navy Secretary has emphasized, however, that Germany will need more than ten armored cruisers to defend its colonies. We also note, much in the same way, that Britain will need more than fifteen armored cruisers to adequately defend its colonial empire.

To Italy:
Where do you stand on the unfortunate matter of French aggression and militarism?

To France:
You have been warned. Cease your military buildup and your threatening of Spain or we will take action. We will not allow another Napoleon to conquer most of the European continent.

OOC: The United States lies to the EAST of Japan, gscott. So the Americans would be eastern devils. Both destroyers and battlecruisers do not exist yet.

[Midshipman]

To France:
You move 125,000 troops to our border, and expect us not to take this as a threatening event. We moved our army to our border to counter yours. You made the first mopve, we matched, and then you escalated once again. If anyone is to be found as the instigator of any conflict, it will be France.

[Napoleon Bonaparte]

*Secret*
Sweden: What would the terms of such an alliance be?*/Secret*

To: Spain

We do not see the need for the mass troops you have put on the border. We have only sent our First Army which numbers only some 125,000 men, hardly enough to do any damage.



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Almighty ruler and Resident God!!

[Bolo]

To Japan:
We would be very interested in an Alliance however we would require something extra to make it so, perhaps a naval base in the Kuriles? If you agree then we will have our alliance.
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The Russian Naval base at Anatalya was proceeding along nicely as more supplies were shipped to the Turkish town. The base the cornerstone of Russian strategic interests in the Med would be the homeport of the new Russian Mediterranean Sea fleet. As well it would be a valuable jumping point for further in roads in the Middle Sea.

Mobilization!

Russian War Minister Alexander Zadan has announced that Russia will mobilize to increase her Armed Forces to its full 1.5 million man size over the next few weeks. Industrialization plans that the Bolo government has been following have paid off handsomely in that each soldier will get a rifle and be supplied. This is truly a coup in that before the Czar's army barely had a rifle to five men. This comnined with the fact that all divisions of the Union army will now be adequetly supplied is a great positive for the policies of the President.

[gscott23x3]

To Our Dear Russian Friends
From His Majesty Emperor Sukoto

We wholeheartedly thank you for accepting our trade pact! May we establish that the cities of Vladivostok and Sovetskaya Gavan are to be the main ports of trade? Not only will this enable the far east of your nation to grow but also it will allow us to send troops and equipment should your nation ever come under attack!! Would you be interested in signing an alliance agreement with our nation? We hope our nations prosper with the new cooperation!

[Bolo]

OOC: Battlecruisers weren't invented until 1905.
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To Japan: We agree to the trade deal. On your Chinese proposal we are not interested, Russia has much land and does not desire more in the east.

To Turkey: Your fleet plans are much to extravegant, we don't see how a crumbling empire like yourself can afford such a fleet. Concentrate on your army it is your best defence and allow Russia to defend you from at Sea.
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Russia also disagrees with the American arms limitation proposals, we see this is as a ploy to handicap other nations while you catch up and we will not fall for it.
[This message has been edited by Bolo (edited April 25, 2000).]

[Napoleon Bonaparte]

OOC: See Scott! I predicted a coalition!

IC:

Napoleon ups war status

Due to recent threats and the Spainish movement Napoleon has announced that France shall go into threat-status. Drafting will take place to fill the reserves as they are being called up for active duty. He has sent this message:
We do not wish for war, we merely wish to make defenses that will allow us to decrease our numbers. The reason we build defenses is for just that, defense.

[gscott23x3]

The Emperor spits in disgust at the USA proposal to limit military growth. He sees it as an attempt by greedy men to limit the growth and potential of divine men like those of Japan and Orania. In response to the proposal, Emperor Sukoto ordered more ships to be built in larger quantities to protect our home and our interests at sea.

Japanese Fleet Under Construction:
8 Battleships
24 Armored Cruisers
24 Ironclads (Coastal Defense)

The fleet will be completed in a few years as the Japanese industry expands and the shipyards multiply. It will complement the small navy already in service, mainly small light vessels.

Furthermore, his majesty Emperor Sukoto has declared war on China. Imperial troops have come ashore in Korea with the intention of liberating the long occupied Korean peoples. The cities of Pusan, Pohang and Yosu have been occupied and 4 corps are preparing to move into mainland Korea.

Japanese Military Disposition
1 Corps has 25,000 troops

I Corps Defending Tokyo
II Corps Fighting north of Taegu
III Corps Fighting north of Taegu
IV Corps Fighting north of Pohang
V Corps Fighting north of Pohang
VI Corps Fighting outside of Iri
VII Corps Fighting ourside of Iri
VIII Corps Fighting south of Kunsan
IX Corps Fighting south of Kunsan
X Corps Policing occupied cities and towns

To Orania: Emperor Sukoto wishes to express his thanks and bestows good luck on your empire with the gift of 50 Cherry Trees to place in your Capital City as a symbol of our lasting relationship and cooperation.

To USA: How dare you seek to impose limitations upon our nation!! The emperor spits on the graves of your presidents!! Your nation is nothing but a land of bandits and brigands that exploit the dreams and labors of the masses for their gold pinky rings!! You are nothing to us and we ignore you as a nation. We are withdrawing all embassies and trade pacts with you western devils!!

To Russia: We wish to become trade partners with your nation. Perhaps through increased cooperation and trade, we can prosper and challenge those who seek to dominate us.

++ Top Secret for Russian Eyes only++
Would you be willing to participate in our Chinese Venture? Whatever land you sieze you may keep, we only ask that you attack China itself, we greatly desire Manchuria and Korea as colonies!!
[This message has been edited by gscott23x3 (edited April 26, 2000).]

[Midshipman]

TOP SECRET
To US
That would be partly acceptable is a slice of Brazil were perhaps included. Also, we can help in your conquest of those areas if you will halp with Argentina. Perhaps a military alliance might be in order? Also, our earlier offer on helping to build a canal is still on the table, due to the increase in trade it would bring us. And perhaps a piece of the Dutch East Indies
TOP SECRET

Open:
To US
From Spain
We will agree to your suggested arms limitations on naval vessel, but request a slight change. As we have the keels laid for three battleships and six cruisers, may we continue development on this?

TOP SECRET

To Spain:

That deal is not acceptable, as both of those lands are areas in our planned expansion area. What has been talked about however- is an international expedition. Perhaps a cut of Argentina for you could be discussed in exchange for Cuba?

[Scott F]

To Orania:

Arms Control treaty or not Our Navy and most people's navy will be superior to yours. The Question is if you want to go poor staying inferior to our navies.

[Midshipman]

****TOP SECRET****
To US
From Spain
Perhaps in exchange for Cuba, we could take northern South America. If that happens, we would also be in a position to help you in Mexico. After that conquest is complete, maybe we could work together on a great prject, one to build a canal linking the great oceans of Earth.
****TOP SECRET****

To France
From Spain
Your exorbitant troop increases have made it impossible for us not to respond with increases of our own. However, as a sign of good faith, and a prelude to further talks, we will demobilize a hundred thousand reserves, and we would like to open negotiations to come to a stable number of troops to be stationed on our borders. Perhaps a neutral country would be a good site for these negotiations?

To All Nations
From Spain
We want to attempt to defuse the powder keg that the Franco-Spanish border has become. Any nation that would be willing to host the negotiations, and is to the agreement of Napoleon and France, would be welcome to do so. We would be indebted to you for providing such a service.
[This message has been edited by Midshipman (edited April 25, 2000).]