Forge of Empires II - AH RP [OOC/Open!]

[Epraria]

I guess the Nova Roman army must be composed of snails.

Alternatively, create devices that just create really small cuts in the individual soldiers of his advancing army.
Then throw lemon juice in their general direction.

Better yet throw combustible Lemons and Lemon Juice at them.

[Liecthenbourg]

Alternatively, create devices that just create really small cuts in the individual soldiers of his advancing army.
Then throw lemon juice in their general direction.

Better yet throw combustible Lemons and Lemon Juice at them.

That's quite sour play.

[Aldelxane]

In all seriousness though, there isn't too much to do as La Plata beyond "yay industrialization".

[The Kingdom of Glitter]

In all seriousness though, there isn't too much to do as La Plata beyond "yay industrialization".

But you do have neighbors you can go fuck with.

[Aldelxane]

In all seriousness though, there isn't too much to do as La Plata beyond "yay industrialization".

But you do have neighbors you can go fuck with.

After which I will be promptly stomped by Nova Roma, and possibly by Alaska for disturbing the peace.
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Anyhow, has anyone taken the Hispanic Federation yet? I know it's in an even worse position than La Plata, but if it managed to hold Mexico and join a powerful bloc it could make something of itself.

[The Kingdom of Glitter]

After which I will be promptly stomped by Nova Roma, and possibly by Alaska for disturbing the peace.
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Anyhow, has anyone taken the Hispanic Federation yet? I know it's in an even worse position than La Plata, but if it managed to hold Mexico and join a powerful bloc it could make something of itself.

I mean it is likely to get eaten itself and lose Mexico, but at least player interaction ey?

[G-Tech Corporation]

If Scotland wants to fight a war the entirety of a world away, more power to them. Unless you have a serious fleet based in New Zealand, it would take nearly a month to get a military force to Daksina. And I'd hesitate to try and fight a war with your supply lines running the distance from Scotland to Daksina.

We have a serious fleet based on the Scottish East Indies, which encases the entirety of the Pacific for us.

Regardless, you don't actually have a valid CB on :notAustralia: or anything close to a valid CB. And the era of "Let's invade shit and annex it" has also passed us, regardless of what part of the planet your nation lies on.

Most of our standing armies are over in the Pacific anyways, but that's more so just for reference.

And besides, you've got Siam which is going to be a problem for the foreseeable future. At least until it is handled.

Heh, your serious fleet is a quarter of the size of the Mughal navy, and less than a half of the size of her battleships. Even so, whether the Scottish people would be willing to fight for a nation they're only trading with... eh.

Oh no? I mean, the Mughals could certainly go Banana Wars on Daksina, ensuring a friendly regime is in place with useful trade relations. It'd be hard to justify annexing the whole thing, certainly, but the functional difference between a puppet government + concessions/harbors and annexation is little.

To be honest? Not really worried about Siam. I have no intention of invading it in the near future, and even if I did, Siam is a mouthful. With Scottish support? Still a mouthful, just a touch harder to swallow. Scotland can hurt the Mughals at sea if she decides to really try, but really trying involves discarding any plans with Hispania/leaving the homeland undefended/extensive mobilization... all to support a tiny nation in South-East Asia her public probably cares little about.

[Epraria]

After which I will be promptly stomped by Nova Roma, and possibly by Alaska for disturbing the peace.
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Anyhow, has anyone taken the Hispanic Federation yet? I know it's in an even worse position than La Plata, but if it managed to hold Mexico and join a powerful bloc it could make something of itself.

I mean it is likely to get eaten itself and lose Mexico, but at least player interaction ey?

Well anything's better than sitting in isolation just industrializing and that stuff.

[Aldelxane]

After which I will be promptly stomped by Nova Roma, and possibly by Alaska for disturbing the peace.
__________________________________________________________________________
Anyhow, has anyone taken the Hispanic Federation yet? I know it's in an even worse position than La Plata, but if it managed to hold Mexico and join a powerful bloc it could make something of itself.

I mean it is likely to get eaten itself and lose Mexico, but at least player interaction ey?

Essentially yes. Also, there's somewhat of a chance to not get eaten if it plays it's cards right. The trick would be to have the leaders read up on the probably very public Alaskan notMonroe doctrine, and subsequently fortify everything, and prepare to escalate things to a world war if necessary by acquiring allies. It might not work, but it'd be fun to try.

[Liecthenbourg]

I mean it is likely to get eaten itself and lose Mexico, but at least player interaction ey?

Well anything's better than sitting in isolation just industrializing and that stuff.

-sharpens cleaver-
Oh, pretty little Austria I love you...

[Promethius Prime]

Generic Info
Nation Name: The Republic of Cuba, República de Cuba
Symbols:


National Anthem: La Bayamasa
Motto: We Shall Overcome!
Homeland Population: 2,287,000
Imperial Population: N/A
Location/Claims: 4
Capital City: La Habana (Havana)

Government Info
Government Type: Nationalist Republican Democracy
Brief Explanation of Government: Ruled by a President elected by direct plurality the Republic of Cuba is a true representative democracy. While executive authority is vested in the President the Legislative is controlled by the National Assembly, a body of elected representatives chosen by a system of proportional representation along party lines. The judiciary is built upon traditional Scottish jurisprudence, with the supreme judicial body being the Supreme Court. Thanks to its relatively short history Cuba's government remains idealistic, enthusiastic and largely free from corruption.
Ideology: Democrat, ideology varies based on which party is in power
Leaders:

President: Carlos Ramon de Salamanca (Social Democrat)
Speaker: Maria Ibanez y Zaragos (Liberal)
Chief Justice: Juan Philippe Corel

Population Info
Brief Description of your people: Hard working, proud and nationalistic the people of Cuba are engaged in the patriotic struggle to maintain their country's independence and build its future prosperity. They enjoy a broad array of civil and political rights enshrined in their constitution which is based upon the principles of Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau and Montesquieu including equal rights for women, the abolition of slavery and racial equality.
Religion: Catholic
Ethnicity: White Majority, Mestizo and Afro-Caribbean Minorities
Main/Accepted Culture(s): Cuban
Other Cultures: All cultures are accepted

Military Info
Army: Guardia Nacional - 15,000 soldiers
-Divisions: 15, 1000 men
-Service Rifles: Springfield M1903*, Springfield M1903 de Cuba+
-Sidearms: [1]
-Machine Guns: Madsen Machine Gun*, Maxim Gun*
-Artillery: Cd75-, M1902 Field Gun, 5mm Cuban Infantry Mortar
* denotes a weapon rechambered to 7.62×54mm.
+ denotes that the weapon has been modified to a carbine.
- denotes that the weapon has been purchased from surplus or second hand.
Navy: Armada de la República: 16 Ships (1 Pre-Dreadnought Battleship, 2 Armoured Cruisers, 6 Destroyers, 7 Monitors) 8 Obsolete iron-clad gunboats used for coastal patrols

Other Info
Brief Description of your Economy: With limited natural resources owing to its size and a relatively small population the Cuban economy is hardly what you might call a powerhouse; it is mostly agricultural, with sugar cane, tobacco, citrus and coffee being its primary cash crops. The Cuban government has been investing in its industrial development since the turn of the century and is rapidly developing by the standards of the region. It has a growing mining sector and has started to manufacture small arms on license.
Goals: To develop the Cuban economy and be considered a wealthy Caribbean power. Possible expansion into nearby colonial holdings of other powers. Hopes for peaceful trade and coexistence with the nations of the North American mainland.
History: Cuba gained its independence from the Hispanic Federation in 1892 as a result of a protracted guerrilla campaign between the locally popular Nationalist Militia and the colonial military of the Hispanic Federation. Though the Milicia Nationalista failed to secure a decisive military victory over their colonial overlords they were highly successful in raids and hit and run assaults which ultimately made the island too expensive to hold onto and massively devalued it as an asset, this lead to the Federation's withdrawal from Cuba. The leader of the Milicia Nationalista, Manuel de Montoya, subsequently declared himself President and began the process of forging a new nation and constitution; he subsequently went on to become the first democratically elected president of Cuba in 1894 at the head of his Nationalist Party. Despite being elected to a 5 year term de Montoya was forced to step down in 1896 after an assassination attempt by a former Colonialist military officer left him paralysed from the waist down and unable to speak at more than a hoarse whisper.

Following de Montoya's retirement the Nationalist Party split into three factions (the Social Democrats, Liberals and Catholic League) who each fielded a candidate in the subsequent elections which were won by the Social Democrats by a significant margin. Since 1896 there have been two more elections, both returning the Social Democrats to power although in 1901 they were forced into a coalition with the Liberals, a coalition which they have maintained to this day. However with an election looming in 1911 the Social Democrats and Liberals have parted ways leaving the incumbent President fighting for his position against two candidates once again.

Under the Social Democrats there have been many broad reforms, improving the economic rights of Cuban citizens and boosting the Cuban economy which is heavily dependent upon sugar, tobacco and coffee exports. Much of the money generated by this growing economy has been siphoned into social projects such as universal education, though a significant portion of the budget was spent on military modernisation since 1901.
Special Factors: None
Code Word: Ultimatum
RP Sample: [1] - Any post made in this thread. My 'Journeys Through Arcadia' posts are probably my best.
429 - Do not remove. This is for tracking purposes.

[Lunas Legion]

Well anything's better than sitting in isolation just industrializing and that stuff.

-sharpens cleaver-
Oh, pretty little Austria I love you...

Serbia can join Surprise Anchluss party?

[Liecthenbourg]

Generic Info
Nation Name: The Republic of Cuba, República de Cuba
Symbols:
(Image)
(Image)
National Anthem: La Bayamasa
Motto: We Shall Overcome!
Homeland Population: 2,287,000
Imperial Population: N/A
Location/Claims: 4
Capital City: La Habana (Havana)

Government Info
Government Type: Nationalist Republican Democracy
Brief Explanation of Government: Ruled by a President elected by direct plurality the Republic of Cuba is a true representative democracy. While executive authority is vested in the President the Legislative is controlled by the National Assembly, a body of elected representatives chosen by a system of proportional representation along party lines. The judiciary is built upon traditional Scottish jurisprudence, with the supreme judicial body being the Supreme Court. Thanks to its relatively short history Cuba's government remains idealistic, enthusiastic and largely free from corruption.
Ideology: Democrat, ideology varies based on which party is in power
Leaders:
(Image)
President: Carlos Ramon de Salamanca (Social Democrat)
Speaker: Maria Ibanez y Zaragos (Liberal)
Chief Justice: Juan Philippe Corel

Population Info
Brief Description of your people: Hard working, proud and nationalistic the people of Cuba are engaged in the patriotic struggle to maintain their country's independence and build its future prosperity. They enjoy a broad array of civil and political rights enshrined in their constitution which is based upon the principles of Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau and Montesquieu including equal rights for women, the abolition of slavery and racial equality.
Religion: Catholic
Ethnicity: White Majority, Mestizo and Afro-Caribbean Minorities
Main/Accepted Culture(s): Cuban
Other Cultures: All cultures are accepted

Military Info
Army: Guardia Nacional - 15,000 soldiers
-Divisions: 15, 1000 men
-Service Rifles: Springfield M1903*, Springfield M1903 de Cuba+
-Sidearms: [1]
-Machine Guns: Madsen Machine Gun*, Maxim Gun*
-Artillery: Cd75-, M1902 Field Gun, 5mm Cuban Infantry Mortar
* denotes a weapon rechambered to 7.62×54mm.
+ denotes that the weapon has been modified to a carbine.
- denotes that the weapon has been purchased from surplus or second hand.
Navy: Armada de la República: 16 Ships (1 Pre-Dreadnought Battleship, 2 Armoured Cruisers, 6 Destroyers, 7 Monitors) 8 Obsolete iron-clad gunboats used for coastal patrols

Other Info
Brief Description of your Economy: With limited natural resources owing to its size and a relatively small population the Cuban economy is hardly what you might call a powerhouse; it is mostly agricultural, with sugar cane, tobacco, citrus and coffee being its primary cash crops. The Cuban government has been investing in its industrial development since the turn of the century and is rapidly developing by the standards of the region. It has a growing mining sector and has started to manufacture small arms on license.
Goals: To develop the Cuban economy and be considered a wealthy Caribbean power. Possible expansion into nearby colonial holdings of other powers. Hopes for peaceful trade and coexistence with the nations of the North American mainland.
History: Cuba gained its independence from the Hispanic Federation in 1892 as a result of a protracted guerrilla campaign between the locally popular Nationalist Militia and the colonial military of the Hispanic Federation. Though the Milicia Nationalista failed to secure a decisive military victory over their colonial overlords they were highly successful in raids and hit and run assaults which ultimately made the island too expensive to hold onto and massively devalued it as an asset, this lead to the Federation's withdrawal from Cuba. The leader of the Milicia Nationalista, Manuel de Montoya, subsequently declared himself President and began the process of forging a new nation and constitution; he subsequently went on to become the first democratically elected president of Cuba in 1894 at the head of his Nationalist Party. Despite being elected to a 5 year term de Montoya was forced to step down in 1896 after an assassination attempt by a former Colonialist military officer left him paralysed from the waist down and unable to speak at more than a hoarse whisper.

Following de Montoya's retirement the Nationalist Party split into three factions (the Social Democrats, Liberals and Catholic League) who each fielded a candidate in the subsequent elections which were won by the Social Democrats by a significant margin. Since 1896 there have been two more elections, both returning the Social Democrats to power although in 1901 they were forced into a coalition with the Liberals, a coalition which they have maintained to this day. However with an election looming in 1911 the Social Democrats and Liberals have parted ways leaving the incumbent President fighting for his position against two candidates once again.

Under the Social Democrats there have been many broad reforms, improving the economic rights of Cuban citizens and boosting the Cuban economy which is heavily dependent upon sugar, tobacco and coffee exports. Much of the money generated by this growing economy has been siphoned into social projects such as universal education, though a significant portion of the budget was spent on military modernisation since 1901.
Special Factors: None
Code Word: Ultimatum
RP Sample: [1] - Any post made in this thread. My 'Journeys Through Arcadia' posts are probably my best.
429 - Do not remove. This is for tracking purposes.

I'm going to have this accepted.
However, I assume you purchased the Mausers from the Mauser Company, yeah? Just want to make sure, since I'm the German player.

-sharpens cleaver-
Oh, pretty little Austria I love you...

Serbia can join Surprise Anchluss party?

Can you hold a blunderbuss?

[Epraria]

Well anything's better than sitting in isolation just industrializing and that stuff.

-sharpens cleaver-
Oh, pretty little Austria I love you...

Well at least i can try and make an interesting story out of this.

[Liecthenbourg]

Oh!
I didn't mention it before, but my reserved post is now up.

[Aldelxane]

So, if I were to RP the HF, would one of the two blocs be willing to let me in?

[Liecthenbourg]

So, if I were to RP the HF, would one of the two blocs be willing to let me in?

The HF?

[Aldelxane]

So, if I were to RP the HF, would one of the two blocs be willing to let me in?

The HF?

Hispanic Federation (Spain+Mexico)

[Liecthenbourg]

The HF?

Hispanic Federation (Spain+Mexico)

Ah, I see.
I have no idea what their international relations are.

[Neo-Assyrian Empire]

So, if I were to RP the HF, would one of the two blocs be willing to let me in?

You could join the Triple A Alliance (Anglois, Aragon, and Austria). It's safer than joining the German Bloc, which would make you border two enemies if a war breaks out

[Aldelxane]

So, if I were to RP the HF, would one of the two blocs be willing to let me in?

You could join the Triple A Alliance (Anglois, Aragon, and Austria). It's safer than joining the German Bloc, which would make you border two enemies if a war breaks out

Aren't the Scots in the Triple A alliance? They're one of the ones planning to attack.

[Liecthenbourg]

You could join the Triple A Alliance (Anglois, Aragon, and Austria). It's safer than joining the German Bloc, which would make you border two enemies if a war breaks out

Aren't the Scots in the Triple A alliance? They're one of the ones planning to attack.

The Scots are in none; they're pretty cordial to both sides.

[Aldelxane]

Hispanic Federation (Spain+Mexico)

Ah, I see.
I have no idea what their international relations are.

Alaska and Scotland want to attack their Mexican possessions, and that's about it AFAIK. If they tried they could probably raise some support in Latin America due to cultural ties.

[Aldelxane]

Aren't the Scots in the Triple A alliance? They're one of the ones planning to attack.

The Scots are in none; they're pretty cordial to both sides.

I see. TBH the Anglois bloc would probably be safer for Spain, since it means not being invaded from both sides, and being far from the fighting in the event of a World War.

[Liecthenbourg]

The Scots are in none; they're pretty cordial to both sides.

I see. TBH the Anglois bloc would probably be safer for Spain, since it means not being invaded from both sides, and being far from the fighting in the event of a World War.

Seems reasonable to me.