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**Exile** · April 16, 2001, 20:01

Negroponte has fallen! Its Italian garrison succumbed to the pounding given it by the Turkish fleet. Now only Modon in the far west of the Peloponessus holds out against the overwhelming might of the admirals of the Porte. Even so, this town has been closely invested by Turkish guard units which had been marching overland through the morea. The threats of Pope Leo X have been brushed aside by emissaries of the Sultan. Near Pressburg, the Imperial dogs were lured out of their defenses long enough for Janizzary forces to inflict a sharp defeat, though fighting continues. The Grand Vizier's successful ploy has earned him a new cognomen. He is now surnamed the Vulture. More ships are daily joining the swelling Turkish fleets.

Inshallah!
(Exile)
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**Chris 62** · April 16, 2001, 21:13

HRH Charles reports that their has been mutiny in the ranks! Hotheads took it upon themselves to chase the defeated infidels, and have paid the price for their rashness. We still hold the town and the citidel of Pressburg, and it shall not fall. His Majesty is delighted that Holy Spain has promised to destroy the godless turks at sea. "The fine men of Iberia will deal with these devils, and give them the fate that all heathen deserve", his Majesty has said. In other news of the empire, the moderization of the military is nearly complete, and more merchants look to open trade routes with the crowned heads of Europe. <> I forgot to hit ctrl N last turn, so the AI took it upon itself to move my units outside of Pressburg, Exile. File sent to Fiera(Spain).

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**Henrik** · April 17, 2001, 00:25

All is well in the kingdom of France!
Some Spanish mercenaries had dared to thread French territory, but when after threats of war the Spanish king quickly whitdrew his vile minions.
(Oh and I also renamed my king so that he now fits the timeline, I will continue doing this as the kings changed in reallity, I will ofcourse live forever )
Salut
Henri (Henrik)
*File sent to Hogfather*
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**Fiera** · April 17, 2001, 17:27

Rumours have it that a large punishment expedition against the Berberian pirates is being planned by His Majesty Don Juan. A new kind of ship, a mighty Galeasse, has been built in the Naples shipyard. The King has already stated that he won't tolerate Muslim ships in the Mediterranean...

Santiago y España!

*Game sent to Henrik*

**Chris 62** · April 20, 2001, 11:14

Henrik, have you played your turn? Your friends are waiting!

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**Henrik** · April 20, 2001, 14:22

All is well in the kingdom of France, although omens in the form of people noticing the entire world freezing up all around them have been reported from all around the nation. Possibly time entered a large standstill nobody knows for how long.
*Files sent to Hogfather*
I am very sorry that I havent sent the file earlier, I thought I allready had played my turn and sent it away, but I was wrong.
I hope you arent too angry at me

**Chris 62** · April 20, 2001, 15:42

Not at all.

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**Exile** · April 21, 2001, 18:48

The Turkish commander in the Morea has delivered an ultimatum to the defenders of the Venetian port of Modon; Surrender or be destroyed! Ottoman fleets are massing in the waters south of the Peloponese. Swift scouting vessels based on the Ionian coast have been seen cruising in the waters north of Candia. Word has it that the Knights of Saint John on Rhodes, last remnant of Outremer in the Levant, is preparing for the inevitable assault by the troops and ships of the Sublime Porte.

Inshallah!
(Exile)

**Chris 62** · April 21, 2001, 20:25

HRH Charles is pleased to annouce that the hated Turks have moved away from Pressburg! "We will kill all those devils that come near our domains" his Majesty has said. In other Imperial news, bandit turkish horsemen continue to terrorize the countryside, but refuse to engage our armed forces. Long live the Hapsburgs! By order, HRH Charles, Holy Roman Emperor.<>File sent to Fiera(Spain).

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**Fiera** · April 21, 2001, 21:53

Pope Leo X has agreed to support our Holy Crusade project against the Berberian States with a 75 gold tribute. It is been said that His Majesty expected a more entusiasthical support, but King Don Juan is a good catholic and won't complain about the crazy sums that the Holy See expends in art and other mundane activities...

*game sent to Henrik*

**Henrik** · April 22, 2001, 03:54

Whit generous cash subsidies from the Berbers and the Ottomans (dont worry Exile it was just 25 gold ) the buildup of French infrastructure is entering a new phase.
(I am also pleased to report that France has the highest aproval, Literacy and Bmp rating )
Caravans are constantly forming and leaving for the great and whealthy cities of Europe; Gold to Holland, Leather to the Berbers, etc, etc.
Salut
Henri (Henrik)
*Files sent to Hogfather*

**Exile** · April 22, 2001, 13:03

The Porte has landed Turkish troops on Crete and invested the town of Candia by land and sea. Turkish auxiliaries have denied the hinterland of the Morea to the defenders of Modon, now under a rigorous siege. Throughout the lands subject to the Sultan of all the Turks, forges ring and the smiths and armorers are hard at work. Ghazis loyal to Stamboul have cut off and are ravaging the outlying districts of Bucharesti, while similar ghazi-raids have successfully cut off the Imperial city of Pressburg, preventing the flow of reinforcements and supplies to the surrounded town. Turkish trade with the Barbary kingdoms has been stepped up, and is now rendering enhanced revenues to the coffers of the Porte.

Inshallah!
(Exile)

edit; good luck trying to get any more money out of me, Henrik. I've spent it all!
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**Chris 62** · April 22, 2001, 13:22

HRH Charles annouces a state of siege in Hungary! "The followers of the devil have attacked our lines of comunication, but they shall feel God's wraith!" his Majesty has said. In other Imperial news, the flow of learning seems to be curtailed, and scribes throughout the land have been called upon to redouble their efforts, in order to keep pace with the world. Long live the Hapsburgs! By order, HRH CHarles, Holy Roman Emperor.<>File sent to Fiera(Spain).

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**Fiera** · April 22, 2001, 18:32

Rumours about war against the Infidels increase, as people place their bets on which will be the first target of the Christian troops, Granada or the African pirate Kingdoms? The Pontificial Tribute has arrived to Spain with no delay.

*game sent to Henrik*

**Chris 62** · April 24, 2001, 02:02

HRH Charles, is confused by the lack of news from foriegn lands. It seems that apart from the great Spanish empire, the other powers don't seem to have anything to report. Of great import, his Majesty annouces yet another victory for our armed forces! The Turkish calvery was crushed along the banks of the Danube by our brave Musketeers! "We have dispatched a great many heathens to meet their maker, and let the almighty have mercy on their wicked souls" his Majesty has said. In other Imperial news, our merchants continue to seek out new markets for our fine trade goods. Long live the Hapsburgs! By order, HRH Charles, Holy Roman Emperor.<>File sent to Fiera(Spain).

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