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| 05 Jun 2013 01:55 AM |
(This is a private thread for pokemonkid66.)
Today is a very bright day indeed! As the sun rises in a land that will soon be your's you turn over in a velvet bed with silk drapes aligning various beams around it. Your room is filled with riches from militaristic (or possibly just a result of your nation's rich economy) campaigns. With a quite knock on your door you look over to the small flag above it, the flag representing the land of;
Austria-Hungary!
The grand Austro-Hungarian flag waves proud over the doorway. it fluttering when the door opens as your assistant steps in, walking in with a bow. You stand up and return it with a;
A) Bow B) Curtsy
(For the beginning I'll do A, B, C, and D's but once we get all the character information done you'll be able to do more free choices. General agreed to have an intertwined thread. Still waiting on American.)
"Sir, w-w-we need 50% of the 99% a-and the support o-of at least 1% of the 1% if you're gonna have 42% of the 100% to get 50%." |
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| 05 Jun 2013 01:56 AM |
(It's actually the Austrian Empire since it's the start of the 1800s. But is ok)
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| 05 Jun 2013 02:02 AM |
(oh, my bad. imagine i didn't do that.)
You greet your assistant and right away he gets down to business, "My king, the Austrian empire is waiting to thrive unto this world! Various other kingdoms of plans to conquer although first off we need to address a few issues.." Your assistant pauses for a moment, walking inside and then talking with a hushed tone, "Your brother is still remaining in line of the throne but since you are the eldest you inherited the kingdom first. There is a chance that he may disagree with you which could lead into him wanting the crown for his own! He could plot assassination or even revolt! What do you say we should do with him?"
"Sir, w-w-we need 50% of the 99% a-and the support o-of at least 1% of the 1% if you're gonna have 42% of the 100% to get 50%." |
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| 05 Jun 2013 02:06 AM |
| Why, I trust my brother... But I'll send a spy to make sure he doesn't try anything.. and perhaps get more guards. But we shouldn't go accusing him before he does anything. |
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| 05 Jun 2013 02:21 AM |
He bows to you, "Of course sire. This will be done at once." Before walking away, he turns to you, "Do you have any requests for improvements upon our empire? The educational system is going along well but could be doing better and most of our soldiers are simpleton infantrymen."
"Sir, w-w-we need 50% of the 99% a-and the support o-of at least 1% of the 1% if you're gonna have 42% of the 100% to get 50%." |
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| 05 Jun 2013 02:23 AM |
| Hmm.. I wish for the people to know that the agricultural industry will be fantastic, and encourage people to contribute. Also, I would like to gather the greatest military minds in the empire to come up with no training methods and perhaps weapons for our troops. |
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| 05 Jun 2013 02:42 AM |
Your assistant nods and turns to leave.
A few days later you're sitting inside your castle's meeting room with four military generals sitting around. Before you start your assistant runs in to quickly whisper something in your ear, "The citizens really took your advice to heart! Some people are digging canals for irrigation to their crops to improve fertile land!" Before you can respond he runs out. Your brother steps in and takes the other end of the table, his name Burstile.
"Sir, w-w-we need 50% of the 99% a-and the support o-of at least 1% of the 1% if you're gonna have 42% of the 100% to get 50%." |
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| 05 Jun 2013 02:50 AM |
| "Burstile, my brother, I am glad you have made it. Now. I called all of you here to so we can discuss military modernization. The Austrian military is currently rather.. underdeveloped. If we do not hurry, the army may be the weakest of all empires. I want to hear all of your suggestions for how to make our military stronger." |
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| 05 Jun 2013 02:59 AM |
"More land!" One of your general bellows, his eyes nearly bloodshot and hat lopsided, "I, Celcius, say what Austria needs is more provinces under our wing! We can just pillage off all the tech we need on our conquests so we get richer, bigger, and better faster!" One of your more gentlemanly generals looks at him distastefully, "I've heard that the Americas have begun to innovate the musket. Although I still think I troops should be dressed lightly in chain mail we also need to arm them with flintlocks and maybe even an innovated musket." Burstile sits quietly before suggesting, "We need more cavalry. These days it's all about who strikes the first and the quickest. Breeding our own Austrian steed and training our cavalrymen could flourish our campaigns."
"Sir, w-w-we need 50% of the 99% a-and the support o-of at least 1% of the 1% if you're gonna have 42% of the 100% to get 50%." |
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| 05 Jun 2013 03:07 AM |
| "Well.. You know, if we were to take more land, we would need a better military I would think.. I do think we should begin innovations with the musket and flintlock.. and I also think we need a strong cavalry. Perhaps we could have cavalry carry flintlocks as well, while our infantry will carry muskets, flintlocks, and swords. Any more suggestions, my friends?" |
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| 05 Jun 2013 03:23 PM |
"Maybe more cannons?" One of your quieter generals say, his name Territ, "If we can have a few cannon units occupying each army we could hit our attackers, or defenders, hard before we even give them any chance to respond."
"Sir, w-w-we need 50% of the 99% a-and the support o-of at least 1% of the 1% if you're gonna have 42% of the 100% to get 50%." |
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| 05 Jun 2013 03:26 PM |
| "Another idea. I think if we incorporate most of these ideas the army will be... much more properly equipped. I think we are done here, unless anyone has something to bring up..." |
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| 05 Jun 2013 03:30 PM |
"Well, there is something that we need to address." Your brother says, speaking to you, "If Austria were to go to war there is a chance that they would want a.. inspiring figure. What would be more inspiring then you?" He stops for a moment and then continues, "You could follow the armies around and raise the morale tremendously while I manage the political affairs here."
"Sir, w-w-we need 50% of the 99% a-and the support o-of at least 1% of the 1% if you're gonna have 42% of the 100% to get 50%." |
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| 05 Jun 2013 03:44 PM |
| "Perhaps. Why, you could even come along and boost the morale of the troops as well, brother. I trust my faithful adviser would watch the kingdom while we are out fighting for our glorious nation. Any other matters to address?" |
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| 05 Jun 2013 04:13 PM |
He says slowly, "Yes, of course." No one else says anything so the meeting is obviously dismissed.
There's news of deception taking place in Sweden. Your assistant approaches you about it as you are sitting out on your balcony, reading through some cultured piece of literature, "There's word that the king of Sweden is trying to secure the throne. His brother despises him and will in time do some evasive action. I advise you publicly support one of them.."
"Sir, w-w-we need 50% of the 99% a-and the support o-of at least 1% of the 1% if you're gonna have 42% of the 100% to get 50%." |
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| 05 Jun 2013 04:23 PM |
| "Well.. I think for now it would be wise to stay neutral. However, if the king or his brother comes running to us for refuge. I think we should accept them." I say as I turn a page in the fancy book. "So. Give me the report of what is currently going on in the kingdom." |
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| 05 Jun 2013 04:36 PM |
"We're limited to only world news although we could send some spies over to infiltrate the government and get.. pristine news."
"Sir, w-w-we need 50% of the 99% a-and the support o-of at least 1% of the 1% if you're gonna have 42% of the 100% to get 50%." |
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| 05 Jun 2013 04:39 PM |
| "Not Sweden... What is going on in OUR kingdom?" |
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| 05 Jun 2013 04:52 PM |
"Oh, I'm sorry sire." He stops for a moment to run out and grab some papers, before running back, "Agriculture is starting to rise as more and more canals are springing up, many of them replicating what would be seen in Egypt and Rome. The citizens are living a monotone life with no real luxury which brings some slight frowns to their faces. The treasury is hearty and no signs of debt are inbound. Our military is still under development with all the request but one of our engineers is working on what he calls the 'Austrian Cannon', though it will take a mild amount of time without government funding."
"Sir, w-w-we need 50% of the 99% a-and the support o-of at least 1% of the 1% if you're gonna have 42% of the 100% to get 50%." |
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| 05 Jun 2013 05:01 PM |
| "Hmm. Interesting... Since this scientist can do that much without government funding, perhaps we can fund hi just a bit and the Austrian cannon will be developed faster. Also, I have a good idea. Perhaps we could take a census, to record our citizens heritage and such." I proceed to flip a page in the book, and then put a book mark in. I then close it and set it aside. |
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| 05 Jun 2013 05:33 PM |
"We'll begin sending a bit of money at once. As for the census we'll try our best but it'll be difficult to get in contact with all the rural farmers that are devoted to agriculture."
"Sir, w-w-we need 50% of the 99% a-and the support o-of at least 1% of the 1% if you're gonna have 42% of the 100% to get 50%." |
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| 05 Jun 2013 08:55 PM |
| "Hmm. A good point. Perhaps we can set up areas in important towns. One last thing. I see that many new religions are coming into the empire. I want to somehow find a way to promote equality and peace between them. Perhaps building at least one or more places of worship in important cities. That is all." |
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| 05 Jun 2013 11:41 PM |
When you're sitting in your personal garden one of your generals, Territ, encounters you with a salute. "Sire, I have grim news. The Ottomans have been picking off Austrian trading ships going down the Danube river. Most of the ships were going to to ports along the Black Sea."
"Sir, w-w-we need 50% of the 99% a-and the support o-of at least 1% of the 1% if you're gonna have 42% of the 100% to get 50%." |
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