1914 AH RP - The Great War (IC/Open)

[UED]

Emperor Franz was worried about the Albanian expansion, he had hundreds of thousands of Austrian troops securing the regions where the Albanians claimed they were taking. The Austro-Hungarian Empire was in a tense situation, as its navy mobilized and it started sending in observation balloons. The Austro-Hungarian army planned to mobilize some 800,000 men if it had to happen, and it was ready to crush opposition if needed. In desperation however, Franz sent a letter to Serbia, reading

To the Kingdom of Serbia

Albanians has been claiming multiple territories in Austro-Hungary, Serbia and the Byzantine Empire. The Austro-Hungarian Empire proposes an alliance against Albania to stop any attempts to overthrow our respective kingdoms. If successful in subduing the rebellions, then the Austro-Hungarian Empire is willing to help Serbia gain Albania in a future invasion to end the Albanian threat once and for all.

From The Austro-Hungarian Empire

[Ptolemais]

Great Shogunate of Japan

January 20, 1914
Choshi, Japan

News from Europe made out the situation of Russia to be dire. It was even reported that China was making an expedition into the Tsar's territory and aiding the Communists. Communism... a loathsome ideology. It did not matter, there was a chance for Japan to reclaim lost territory and make valuable allies in the years ahead. The task force heading for Guinea was ready for departure, but at the last moment a small force was split off to head north into the Russian territory of Sakhalin. The appropriate parties would be notified of course.

2500 Regulars
500 Ashigaru Irregulars
2 Armoured Cruisers
Assorted supplies and field equipment

This segment would march on the former Japanese coastal city of Korsakov and once occupied would fortify their position.

7000 Regulars
750 Ashigaru Irregulars
3 Armoured Cruisers
2 Dreadnoughts
Assorted supplies and field equipment

This expedition would sail to Manokwari in the unnocupied West Guinea and immediately seize the town and fortify their position until further orders.

To: Republic of China
From: Great Shogunate of Japan

ENCRYPTED Communication

Hail great leader, may the spirits bless you in all the days of your life.

The Great Shogunate of Japan has heard word of your courageous actions to liberate the Russian Far East. Japan would be much dishonoured if it did not also take up such a worthy cause. For this reason we have begun liberating Sakhalin which is of former Japanese holdings. We look forward to fighting alongside our Asian brothers. Perhaps this could be the start of a great friendship? The battlefield awaits.

To: Communist Party of Russia
From: Great Shogunate of Japan

ENCRYPTED Communication

Great leader, the Japanese have heard of your plight! At this very moment we sail to crush the forces of the Tsar in the Far East. We do this not only for your sake, but for ours as well. The Tsar has oppressed the Japanese population in Sakhalin for too long. We will see to it that this region is liberated and returned to its rightful people. The praises of heaven be upon you and we wish you luck in your struggle.

[Trotskyivarian Neo Russia]

To, the Communist Russian Forces
Encryption: High
Importance: Critical
Date sent: 1/17/14

We, The Palestinian People's Forces are interested in helping your nation modernise and wipe out loyalist forces STOP 3,000 well trained and armed men and women are available to be spared for a campaign in Russia STOP In return we ask for a few thousand troops to be sent to the West Bank to help us overthrow the Roman Government STOP

Signed, Comrade Faisal Hejaz Colonel of the Palestinian People's Forces.

To: Palestine Military Forces
From: Josef Stalin, General of the Russian Communist Army
Encryption: High

Greetings: We welcome your aid! We are in much need of well trained troops. Also, we shall send, if it is possible, 5,000 Communist Militia troops. They have lower quality weapons, but are high in morale. They will provide support for your forces.

Thank you.

[Marsisian]

To the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Persian Empire, and Great Shogunate of Japan
From the Kingdom of Southern Germany

Greetings. We have sent this telegram to you because we wish to buy ports in your respective nations. For the Austro-Hungarian Empire, we wish to buy the port of Split, and possibly the entire city if possible. For the Persian Empire, we wish to buy the city and/or Port of Bandar e Abbas for a port in the Persian Gulf, and for Japan, we wish to buy the city and/or Port of Monbetsu.

Signed, Ludwig II, King of Southern Germany

[Ruridova]

To the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Persian Empire, and Great Shogunate of Japan
From the Kingdom of Southern Germany

Greetings. We have sent this telegram to you because we wish to buy ports in your respective nations. For the Austro-Hungarian Empire, we wish to buy the port of Split, and possibly the entire city if possible. For the Persian Empire, we wish to buy the city and/or Port of Bandar e Abbas for a port in the Persian Gulf, and for Japan, we wish to buy the city and/or Port of Monbetsu.

Signed, Ludwig II, King of Southern Germany

A Message from His Imperial Majesty, Shahanashah Mohammad Ahmad Shah
Tehran, Imperial State of Persia
To King Ludwig II of Southern Germany
Munich, Southern Germany

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Peace be upon you.

While Persia will not sell a major port city at this time, we are willing to sell you any goods you would ship through said port, particularly if said goods are oil, crude steel, and iron ore.

Signed,
Mohammad Ahmad Shah, Shahanashah of Persia and Head of House Barazi

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[Marsisian]

From King Ludwig II of the people of Southern Germany
To Mohammad Ahmad Shah

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We agree with your proposal, but would like to know if a non-major port city near the Strait of Hormuz is available for purchase.

Signed, Ludwig II, King of Southern Germany

[Ruridova]

(Image)

From King Ludwig II of the people of Southern Germany
To Mohammad Ahmad Shah

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We agree with your proposal, but would like to know if a non-major port city near the Strait of Hormuz is available for purchase.

Signed, Ludwig II, King of Southern Germany

A Message from His Imperial Majesty, Shahanashah Mohammad Ahmad Shah
Tehran, Imperial State of Persia
To King Ludwig II of Southern Germany
Munich, Southern Germany

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Peace be upon you.

In my knowledge there are none at this time. Should this change, however, I will inform you.

Signed,
Mohammad Ahmad Shah, Shahanashah of Persia and Head of House Barazi

[Karelli]

To, the Communist Russian Forces
Encryption: High
Importance: Critical
Date sent: 1/17/14

We, The Palestinian People's Forces are interested in helping your nation modernise and wipe out loyalist forces STOP 3,000 well trained and armed men and women are available to be spared for a campaign in Russia STOP In return we ask for a few thousand troops to be sent to the West Bank to help us overthrow the Roman Government STOP

Signed, Comrade Faisal Hejaz Colonel of the Palestinian People's Forces.

To: Palestine Military Forces
From: Josef Stalin, General of the Russian Communist Army
Encryption: High

Greetings: We welcome your aid! We are in much need of well trained troops. Also, we shall send, if it is possible, 5,000 Communist Militia troops. They have lower quality weapons, but are high in morale. They will provide support for your forces.

Thank you.

Gaza Strip

A large cargo ship, packed with ammunition, soldiers and weapons left the port and headed West. It would sail around Spain until it reached Archangelsk in the very north of Russia, many of the men and women were nervous and suffering seasickness. The voyage would take about 16 days, the soldiers wore thick olive coloured uniforms with red, white, black and green flag patches.


West Bank Compound

By this point, over 9,000 troops had been trained by over a hundred drill instructors. With 71,382 raw recruits to train, they would have quite the task on their hands. Many small workshops had been built in a series of tunnels under the compound, which dealt in clothes, weapons and various ammunition types.

[Marsisian]

From King Ludwig II of the people of Southern Germany
To Mohammad Ahmad Shah

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We are glad that you shall inform us, and peace be upon you as well.

Signed, Ludwig II, King of Southern Germany

[UED]

To the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Persian Empire, and Great Shogunate of Japan
From the Kingdom of Southern Germany

Greetings. We have sent this telegram to you because we wish to buy ports in your respective nations. For the Austro-Hungarian Empire, we wish to buy the port of Split, and possibly the entire city if possible. For the Persian Empire, we wish to buy the city and/or Port of Bandar e Abbas for a port in the Persian Gulf, and for Japan, we wish to buy the city and/or Port of Monbetsu.

Signed, Ludwig II, King of Southern Germany

Greetings, the Austro-Hungarian Empire is willing to let the Southern German Kingdom leash the city. We are not willing to sell it but we are willing to give a contract so that the Germans can build a fleet there and hold the port. The Austro-Hungarian Empire needs the city for future operations,

[Marsisian]

To the Austro-Hungarian Empire
From the Kingdom of Southern Germany

Greetings. We are glad that you have agreed with our proposal, and we shall send fleet builders to the port immediately to build a Fleet for the new Royal German Navy.

Signed, Ludwig II, King of Southern Germany

[UED]

To the Austro-Hungarian Empire
From the Kingdom of Southern Germany

Greetings. We are glad that you have agreed with our proposal, and we shall send fleet builders to the port immediately to build a Fleet for the new Royal German Navy.

Signed, Ludwig II, King of Southern Germany

T the Kingdom of Southern Germany

Good, we must warn you that the Albanians of the region are quite hostile and they have threatened with secession, we suggest you have a suitable defense to protect your harbors.

From the Austro-Hungarian Empire

[Marsisian]

To the Austro-Hungarian Empire
From the Kingdom of Southern Germany

If that is true, then we shall send 500 members of the Royal German Army to guard the harbor.

Signed, Ludwig II, King of Southern Germany

[Serbian Kosovo]

King Peter I, current leader of the Kingdom of Serbia, has decided to rise against Albania on claiming multiply Serbian, Austria-Hungarian and Greek territories. A declaration of war has been set up onto Albania, plus, a Rebel Group has been made in Serbia, called the Serbian Rebellion Organization or SRO for short. Serbia will accept Austria-Hungary's alliance request. Albania has now done many claims, that are truly illegal. The SRO together with the Austria-Hungarian Army might strike onto Albania now for their territory claiming on Serbia, Austria-Hungary and Greece.

TO: Emperor Franz of the Empire of Austria-Hungary
FROM: King Peter I of the Kingdom of Serbia

Dear Emperor Franz,

Serbia will be in a Alliance with you against Albania for claiming that our territories are their. Serbia has to get Kosovo, and has to free the Southern part of Montenegro. Albania has messed with the wrong Countries now.

Signed,
King Peter I of the Kingdom of Serbia

[UED]

King Peter I, current leader of the Kingdom of Serbia, has decided to rise against Albania on claiming multiply Serbian, Austria-Hungarian and Greek territories. A declaration of war has been set up onto Albania, plus, a Rebel Group has been made in Serbia, called the Serbian Rebellion Organization or SRO for short. Serbia will accept Austria-Hungary's alliance request. Albania has now done many claims, that are truly illegal. The SRO together with the Austria-Hungarian Army might strike onto Albania now for their territory claiming on Serbia, Austria-Hungary and Greece.

TO: Emperor Franz of the Empire of Austria-Hungary
FROM: King Peter I of the Kingdom of Serbia

Dear Emperor Franz,

Serbia will be in a Alliance with you against Albania for claiming that our territories are their. Serbia has to get Kosovo, and has to free the Southern part of Montenegro. Albania has messed with the wrong Countries now.

Signed,
King Peter I of the Kingdom of Serbia

To King Peter I of the Kingdom of Serbia

Dear King Peter,

Austro-Hungary is delighted by this acceptance and Austro-Hungary shall work with Serbia to destroy the Albanian menace. Here is to a long, prosperous alliance! Austro-Hungary plans to annex northern Montenegro soon and defeat the Albanian rebels.

[Marsisian]

München, Hauptstadt des Königreich von Süd-Deutschland, 20. Januar. 1914

In preparation for the "30 Days' War", a large number of South German troops were amassed at the Franco-German border, and the troops staying behind to defend the country itself were put in defensive positions along the border. A formal declaration of war upon the Capet Caliphate was ready, and the men in charge of the government signed it.

JOINT RESOLUTION Declaring that a state of war exists between the Government of the Capet Caliphate and the Government and the people of the Kingdom of Southern Germany and making provisions to prosecute the same.
Whereas the Government of the Capet Caliphate has repeatedly oppressed the Christian citizens of the country:
Therefore be it Resolved by the King and Parliament of the Kingdom of Southern Germany, That the state of war between the South German nation and the Government of the Capet Caliphate which has thus been thrust upon South Germany is hereby formally declared; and the King is hereby authorized and directed to employ the entire military forces of South Germany and the resources of the Government to carry on war against the Government of the Capet Caliphate; and, to bring the conflict to a successful termination, all the resources of the country are hereby pledged by the Parliament of the Kingdom of Southern Germany.

In other matters, in the Port of Split in Croatia, ships are currently in construction at the machinery factories. However, the construction of the Navy will take some time, so the newly formed Leadership of the Royal German Army asked the government if they could buy ships from Austria-Hungary.

To the Austro-Hungarian Empire
From the Kingdom of Southern Germany

Greetings. We would like to buy 10 ships from you, they have to, combined, store about 2,000 soldiers, and have at least a light armament of some cannons to fend off ships.

Signed, Ludwig II, King of Southern Germany

[UED]

München, Hauptstadt des Königreich von Süd-Deutschland, 20. Januar. 1914

In preparation for the "30 Days' War", a large number of South German troops were amassed at the Franco-German border, and the troops staying behind to defend the country itself were put in defensive positions along the border. A formal declaration of war upon the Capet Caliphate was ready, and the men in charge of the government signed it.

JOINT RESOLUTION Declaring that a state of war exists between the Government of the Capet Caliphate and the Government and the people of the Kingdom of Southern Germany and making provisions to prosecute the same.
Whereas the Government of the Capet Caliphate has repeatedly oppressed the Christian citizens of the country:
Therefore be it Resolved by the King and Parliament of the Kingdom of Southern Germany, That the state of war between the South German nation and the Government of the Capet Caliphate which has thus been thrust upon South Germany is hereby formally declared; and the King is hereby authorized and directed to employ the entire military forces of South Germany and the resources of the Government to carry on war against the Government of the Capet Caliphate; and, to bring the conflict to a successful termination, all the resources of the country are hereby pledged by the Parliament of the Kingdom of Southern Germany.[7]

In other matters, in the Port of Split in Croatia, ships are currently in construction at the machinery factories. However, the construction of the Navy will take some time, so the newly formed Leadership of the Royal German Army asked the government if they could buy ships from Austria-Hungary.

To the Austro-Hungarian Empire
From the Kingdom of Southern Germany

Greetings. We would like to buy 10 ships from you, they have to, combined, store about 2,000 soldiers, and have at least a light armament of some cannons to fend off ships.

Signed, Ludwig II, King of Southern Germany

To the Kingdom of Southern Germany

We are willing to sell these ships, they will be given to you if we can receive a fair amount of money for them. The Austro-Hungarian Navy is modernized and has a fair amount of armaments on these ships.

From the Austro-Hungarian Empire

[Marsisian]

From the Kingdom of Southern Germany
To the Austro-Hungarian Empire

Very well. What price do you ask for the 10 ships we would like to buy for the secret plans?

Signed, Ludwig II, King of Southern Germany

[UED]

From the Kingdom of Southern Germany
To the Austro-Hungarian Empire

Very well. What price do you ask for the 10 ships we would like to buy for the secret plans?

Signed, Ludwig II, King of Southern Germany

To the Kingdom of Southern Germany

We would ask about 10 million pounds, which we deem fair enough as mostof these vessels are pre-dreadnoughts

[Marsisian]

From the Kingdom of Southern Germany
To the Austro-Hungarian Empire

Very well. What price do you ask for the 10 ships we would like to buy for the secret plans?

Signed, Ludwig II, King of Southern Germany

To the Kingdom of Southern Germany

We would ask about 10 million pounds, which we deem fair enough as mostof these vessels are pre-dreadnoughts

To the Austro-Hungarian Empire
From the Kingdom of Southern Germany

We agree with the price. We ask that you ship these vessels to our port in Split, Croatia.

Signed, Ludwig II, King of Southern Germany

[UED]

To the Austro-Hungarian Empire
From the Kingdom of Southern Germany

We agree with the price. We ask that you ship these vessels to our port in Split, Croatia.

Signed, Ludwig II, King of Southern Germany

To the Kingdom of Southern Germany

Sure

We would also like to state one more thing, BECAREFUL OF ALBANIAN SABOTAGE

From the Austro-Hungarian Empire

[Dangelia]

King Gjon Dukagjini had become worried that the Albanian's Declaration of Independence in Austria-Hungary would ruin Albania's neutral relationship with the Dual Monarchy. Worried that a war would ravage Albania, he began creating ties between Albania and the Great powers in Europe. He quickly sent telegrams to nations which would prove useful allies to Albania.

To: Prime Minister Wilhelm Maximilian Date: 8 January 1914 Telegram from the King of the Albanians Peace be unto you, Prime Minister, Our nations haven't had close relations which is a shame as both our nations could reap great benefits from an alliance. Therefore, I send this telegram to you in the hopes of creating an Albano-German Alliance. In this alliance, both our countries will have to make some small concessions. Therefore I propose the following. The Kingdom of Albania will: Offer diplomatic assistance to the Kingdom of Southern Germany Trade wheat, timber, coal, petroleum, iron ore Offer military assistance to the Kingdom of Southern Germany The Kingdom of Southern Germany will: Offer diplomatic assistance to the Kingdom of Albania Trade iron ore, coal, petroleum, and steal Offer military assistance to the Kingdom of Albania and ensure Albanian sovereignty Signed, Gjon Dukagjini XVI King of Korçë and All Albanians

To: Prime Minister David Loyd Date: 8 January 1914 Telegram from the King of the Albanians Peace be unto you, Prime Minister, Our nations haven't had close relations which is a shame as both our nations could reap great benefits from an alliance. Therefore, I send this telegram to you in the hopes of creating an Albano-British Alliance. In this alliance, both our countries will have to make some small concessions. Therefore I propose the following. The Kingdom of Albania will: Offer diplomatic assistance to the British Empire Trade wheat, timber, coal, petroleum, iron ore Offer military assistance to the British Empire The British Empire will: Offer diplomatic assistance to the Kingdom of Albania Trade iron ore, coal, petroleum, and steal Offer military assistance to the Kingdom of Albania and ensure Albanian sovereignty Signed, Gjon Dukagjini XVI King of Korçë and All Albanians

To: Chairman Leon Trotsky Date: 7 January 1914 Telegram from the King of the Albanians Peace be unto you, Chairman, Our nations haven't had close relations which is a shame as both our nations could reap great benefits from an alliance. Therefore, I send this telegram to you in the hopes of creating an Albano-Russian Alliance. In this alliance, both our countries will have to make some small concessions. Therefore I propose the following. The Kingdom of Albania will: Offer diplomatic assistance to Russia Trade wheat, timber, coal, petroleum, iron ore Offer military assistance to Russia The Communist Republic of Russia will: Offer diplomatic assistance to the Kingdom of Albania Trade iron ore, coal, petroleum, and steal Offer military assistance to the Kingdom of Albania and ensure Albanian sovereignty Signed, Gjon Dukagjini XVI King of Korçë and All Albanians

To: President Theodor Roosevelt Date: 7 January 1914 Telegram from the King of the Albanians Peace be unto you, Mr. President, Our nations haven't had close relations which is a shame as both our nations could reap great benefits from an alliance. Therefore, I send this telegram to you in the hopes of creating an Albano-American Alliance. In this alliance, both our countries will have to make some small concessions. Therefore I propose the following. The Kingdom of Albania will: Offer diplomatic assistance to the US Trade wheat, timber, coal, petroleum, iron ore Offer military assistance to the US The United States of America will: Offer diplomatic assistance to the Kingdom of Albania Trade iron ore, coal, petroleum, and steal Offer military assistance to the Kingdom of Albania and ensure Albanian sovereignty Signed, Gjon Dukagjini XVI King of Korçë and All Albanians

[Kolmya]

General Secretary Eino Rahja
Near Terijoki, Karelia

"Mr Kullervo, I am not suggesting that we expel them from our nation, they can leave if they want to, but we will not force them to leave our country. I would rather suggest that we embrace them into our society. Next Question please." "Yes you in the hat." "What will you do about national defense?" Well we are currently building a line of defenses on the Karelian Isthmus that we have dubbed the "Eino Line". We are also building coastal guns along the Southern coast to protect from foreign sea invasion." Eino raised his fist after answering the last question, and shouted "Kaikkien maiden proletaarit, liittykää yhteen!". The Delegates in the crowd repeated what Rahja had stated. Eino Rahja walked off the stage, flanked by his 2 Guards in overcoats and ushankas, both holding Mosin rifles. They entered the Cool crisp air of Terijoki, heading towards their horses, which they would ride to the nearest train station, which would take them to Helsinki...

[Rio Cana]

To: King Gjon of Albania Dukagjini
From: Ferdinand I of Romania
Encryption: High

Time to cook the Vultures.

[UED]

Vienna, Austro-Hungary

January 12th, 1914


The Austro-Hungarian Army mobilized some 500,000 more men, making their entire army number some 900,000 troops. 200,000 were placed near the Bulgarians-Romanian borders, while nearly 500,000 men were deployed into the Illyrian Union claimed areas. The rest were sent to defend Hungarian and Austrian Proper. Franz saw this unreeling through the maps, and knew that Austro-Hungary's eastern neighbors were probably anxious to invade it, though he had no idea if they were communicating with Albania or not. Franz knew Serbia would assist him and just that was enough to ensure Albanian defeat. For now, this rebellion would be crushed to smithereens.

"Claimed" areas of the Illyrian Union, Austro-Hungary

January 13th, 1914

Austro-Hungarian troops rushed into multiple suspected Illyrian Union hideouts, and started the raids against the leaders of this rebellious group who had created the declaration. At the same time, news were reporting that Austro-Hungary planned to give more representation to all ethnicities in the empire if they remained more loyal to the monarchy, such as the soon planned parliament where all ethnicities would have equal representation in the empire, but secession was strictly prohibited.