The Bonaparte Absence (AH RP/Reboot/OOC)

[Federal States of Xathuecia]

I'm switching. It's not fun to get invaded so close to game's start and already have like four countries planning to partition you and no one wants to help. So do whatever you want to Prussia, because the next county I pick will be isolated. And it's not Switzerland.

I'm sorry that happened to you, man ;(

Pretty much. Just start up colonies and maybe do the same as the Dutch by starting trading companies to help. As for the Siam, they would most likely agree to relations but they were fiercely independent so attempting war right now with you limited colonies in Asia would be devastating and humiliating to you.

(P.S. If anyone wants their geo-political position analyzed, just ask nicely)

Yay! And I already had a trading company on my to-do list

And who are the Siam? Q_Q I dunno who they are.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rattanakosin_Kingdom In short, they were like a Japan, isolated but very powerful in the region. The feared the British and French due to having met them and seeing India fall. Rivals of the Qing and waged war a few times but not much

[Segmentia]

I wouldn't really push for a trading company in Asia...

[Stadenwick]

I wouldn't really push for a trading company in Asia...

Conflict of interest, Brits? Denmark never gonna push that far east

[Gadrana-Eshil]

I'm sorry that happened to you, man ;(



Yay! And I already had a trading company on my to-do list

And who are the Siam? Q_Q I dunno who they are.

Thailand, the third gender state of the world

Oooh, okay..

I wouldn't really push for a trading company in Asia...

Who said it was just going to be in Asia?

[Gadrana-Eshil]

I wouldn't really push for a trading company in Asia...

Conflict of interest, Brits? Denmark never gonna push that far east

Denmark is also irrelevant compared to the kinship that Portugal, and the UK have shared for over four centuries.

[Segmentia]

I wouldn't really push for a trading company in Asia...

Conflict of interest, Brits? Denmark never gonna push that far east

Britian is going to under take a very large surge of interest in Asia, starting with Japan.

[Gadrana-Eshil]

Conflict of interest, Brits? Denmark never gonna push that far east

Britian is going to under take a very large surge of interest in Asia, starting with Japan.

I'll ally with the Siam, and am going to go for Arabia ^_^ We are focused on eastern Asia, not the western Asia you are interested in.

[Gadrana-Eshil]

*Licks the British...* I AM PORTUGAL, FEEL MAH TONGUE >:o

[Federal States of Xathuecia]

Pretty much. Just start up colonies and maybe do the same as the Dutch by starting trading companies to help. As for the Siam, they would most likely agree to relations but they were fiercely independent so attempting war right now with you limited colonies in Asia would be devastating and humiliating to you.

(P.S. If anyone wants their geo-political position analyzed, just ask nicely)

Hey, will you please analyze Ragusa's position? I'm curious as to what you think.

Well Ragusa is actually in a fairly tough yet opportunity rich spot. The Ottomans are their greatest defense due to the trade they share but one wrong move will result in their swift defeat. I personally would never threaten the Ottomans unless they are weak or you have a strong state supporting you. The Knights of Malta as you mentioned before were a competing power to you but most likely more useful as an ally or vassal perhaps as their military constantly was able to repel outer forces. Additionally, the number of cannons they hold could easily defend Ragusa’s sovereignty. Austria is your best bet in expanding or growing your influence as their hatred to the Ottomans is beneficial. As a plus, they would give you access to the ports of Venice and a powerful network of alliances. Now Sicily is at a good point to attack you and if I was them, I might consider it as your alliance with Austria has yet to be secured and the Ottomans would not trifle with a strong and sea-protected nation. Besides that, you have the chance to form into a trade power and even gain the Balkans particuraly Greece. And I suppose if you even wanted to, you could wage war against Morocco or some other weak North African power (except the Ottomans of course) and get some colonies but that is a couple decades away. Just be careful and don’t let yourself get pinned into a corner.

[Stadenwick]

Conflict of interest, Brits? Denmark never gonna push that far east

Denmark is also irrelevant compared to the kinship that Portugal, and the UK have shared for over four centuries.

I don't know about that, Portugal. If South Africa is mine, I practically own the Highway to Asia until Suez constructed, Plus we're gonna be neighbor later.

Conflict of interest, Brits? Denmark never gonna push that far east

Britian is going to under take a very large surge of interest in Asia, starting with Japan.

They already ask for your attention, it won't be too hard to put them in your pocket later.

[Segmentia]

Britian is going to under take a very large surge of interest in Asia, starting with Japan.

I'll ally with the Siam, and am going to go for Arabia ^_^ We are focused on eastern Asia, not the western Asia you are interested in.

Siam is one of those areas of interest, unfortunately.

[Federal States of Xathuecia]

Britain, will you allow Hanover to get in on some East Asian trade? Perhaps a port?

[The Greater Dutch Republic]

NS Name: Kingdom of Courland and the Greater Dutch Republic
Nation Name: Kingdom of Sardinia and Savoy, Regno di Sardegna, Sardinia/Sardegna
Head of State: Carlo Alberto di Savoia, King of Sardinia and Duke of Savoy
Head of Government: Carlo Alberto di Savoia, King of Sardinia and Duke of Savoy
Head of Diplomacy: Carlo Alberto di Savoia, King of Sardinia and Duke of Savoy
Territory: In pink

Flag: Here
Demonym: Sardinian
Capital: Turin
Currency: Lira
State/Primary Religion: Roman Catholicism

Government Form: Absolute Monarchy
Ideology: Liberal Monarchist
Foreign Policy: Because of the growing power of Austria and France, which Sardinia-Savoy is squished between, the small country is neutral, but has a strong army and navy, borrowing a page from the Swiss and opting for Armed Neutrality. Sardinia maintains cordial relations with the Two Sicilies, France, Spain, Austria, and the Ottomans, but only to restate its claims of armed neutrality.
Domestic Policy: Since Sardinia has more time to deal with things inside of its country, not many within the county need much. However, the issues of a rising crime rate and the growing number of people who want a limit put on the King's power plague the state's well-being.
Civil Freedoms /10: 7, People are left to do mostly what the want, with some exceptions mandated by the government.
Political Freedoms /10: 4, You can't speak out against the government, but people are allowed to vote for local mayors.
Economic Freedoms /10: 5, The Government and Private Owners roughly equally share the responsibility of keeping the economy up.

Military Size: 180,000 Total
-Army: 30,000 Active, 150,000 Reserve
-Navy: 1 Man-of-War, 3 Wood Frigates, 4 Transport Ships, 300 Servicemembers
-Elite Forces: N/A

Military Description: (ie, quality of equipment, doctrine, etc.)
Strengths and Weaknesses: Very well equipped and large, with all males between the ages of 18 and 40 mandatorily trained and ready to fight at a moments notice. The standing army is relatively small, but the reserves are massive. However, the size of the army makes it hard to supply, having to supply so many soldiers. The reserves have mandatory training once a month, but most of them are trained in rifle usage and bayonet combat, not anything else.

Short Description of Your Nation's Economy: Dominated by trade. Another lesson taken from the Swiss, the nations neutrality means it trades with any and all. It's position on the Mediterranean and the center of Europe make it a trade hub for goods from the Americas, the Middle East, and trade between West and East Europe.
Short Description of Your Nation's Government: Ruled by a monarch absolutely. It's in the name.
Short History of the last 40 years: Same as normal, except no Napoleon or anything. Sardinia-Savoy decides to become neutral because of the rising political crisis in Europe, and focus more inwards.
Population of entire empire: 3,600,000
WIP

[Sanabel]

Hey, will you please analyze Ragusa's position? I'm curious as to what you think.

Well Ragusa is actually in a fairly tough yet opportunity rich spot. The Ottomans are their greatest defense due to the trade they share but one wrong move will result in their swift defeat. I personally would never threaten the Ottomans unless they are weak or you have a strong state supporting you. The Knights of Malta as you mentioned before were a competing power to you but most likely more useful as an ally or vassal perhaps as their military constantly was able to repel outer forces. Additionally, the number of cannons they hold could easily defend Ragusa’s sovereignty. Austria is your best bet in expanding or growing your influence as their hatred to the Ottomans is beneficial. As a plus, they would give you access to the ports of Venice and a powerful network of alliances. Now Sicily is at a good point to attack you and if I was them, I might consider it as your alliance with Austria has yet to be secured and the Ottomans would not trifle with a strong and sea-protected nation. Besides that, you have the chance to form into a trade power and even gain the Balkans particuraly Greece. And I suppose if you even wanted to, you could wage war against Morocco or some other weak North African power (except the Ottomans of course) and get some colonies but that is a couple decades away. Just be careful and don’t let yourself get pinned into a corner.

What would you recommend I do about my tiny population base that inhibits major military action and expansion?

[New Granadeseret]

Well Ragusa is actually in a fairly tough yet opportunity rich spot. The Ottomans are their greatest defense due to the trade they share but one wrong move will result in their swift defeat. I personally would never threaten the Ottomans unless they are weak or you have a strong state supporting you. The Knights of Malta as you mentioned before were a competing power to you but most likely more useful as an ally or vassal perhaps as their military constantly was able to repel outer forces. Additionally, the number of cannons they hold could easily defend Ragusa’s sovereignty. Austria is your best bet in expanding or growing your influence as their hatred to the Ottomans is beneficial. As a plus, they would give you access to the ports of Venice and a powerful network of alliances. Now Sicily is at a good point to attack you and if I was them, I might consider it as your alliance with Austria has yet to be secured and the Ottomans would not trifle with a strong and sea-protected nation. Besides that, you have the chance to form into a trade power and even gain the Balkans particuraly Greece. And I suppose if you even wanted to, you could wage war against Morocco or some other weak North African power (except the Ottomans of course) and get some colonies but that is a couple decades away. Just be careful and don’t let yourself get pinned into a corner.

What would you recommend I do about my tiny population base that inhibits major military action and expansion?

Venice strategy: you have no hope of controlling large hinterlands, so control the ports that channel the wealth of said hinterlands. The most logical places then would be those used to the Merchant Republic tradition who's local elite you could co-opt into the existing power structure: IE cities in Italy or former Venetian ports in Dalmatia , or trading posts in key areas of Africa. Maybe even steal some of Portugal's stuff.

That, or try to become a banking center.

[Great Confederacy of Commonwealth States]

Dutch, don't be too quick with giving up. We already said both Britain and France will be supporting you in a defensive conflict. You shouldn't submit that quickly, nothing is yet lost.

[Ficiscia]

I just needed Denmark's IC post to realize that even if I manage to get Russia to be neutral with Sweden, Austria is still coming to the Dane's aid. Oh well... good job, Denmark. There go my hopes of being the major Nordic power I wanted to become, I guess.

[Stadenwick]

I just needed Denmark's IC post to realize that even if I manage to get Russia to be neutral with Sweden, Austria is still coming to the Dane's aid. Oh well... good job, Denmark. There go my hopes of being the major Nordic power I wanted to become, I guess.

Sorry mate, Austria somehow manage to deflect the bullet from me to Prussia. Still, you could become a northern major power if say, you industrialize faster and attack Russia for Karelia, Estonia, Livonia, and all that good stuff. Austria, Brits, and Turks may support you.

[The Greater Dutch Republic]

Dutch, don't be too quick with giving up. We already said both Britain and France will be supporting you in a defensive conflict. You shouldn't submit that quickly, nothing is yet lost.

I'm not giving up. It just made me remember that I suck at Roleplaying wars. When you asked me what my strategy was for defending myself, I suddenly remembered that I am horrible at wars. So I'm switching to a neutral nation.

[Great Confederacy of Commonwealth States]

Dutch, don't be too quick with giving up. We already said both Britain and France will be supporting you in a defensive conflict. You shouldn't submit that quickly, nothing is yet lost.

I'm not giving up. It just made me remember that I suck at Roleplaying wars. When you asked me what my strategy was for defending myself, I suddenly remembered that I am horrible at wars. So I'm switching to a neutral nation.

Hey, but this is the perfect time to get better at those things, then! I would gladly help you get better at it. Rp wars can be really interesting to do, and you would be a great Prussia. See this as a learning opportunity.

[The Greater Dutch Republic]

I'm not giving up. It just made me remember that I suck at Roleplaying wars. When you asked me what my strategy was for defending myself, I suddenly remembered that I am horrible at wars. So I'm switching to a neutral nation.

Hey, but this is the perfect time to get better at those things, then! I would gladly help you get better at it. Rp wars can be really interesting to do, and you would be a great Prussia. See this as a learning opportunity.

I don't think going up against three powerful countries that all but surround me is a perfect time to learn. More like a perfect time to poke them once and then get steamrolled.

[Great Confederacy of Commonwealth States]

Hey, but this is the perfect time to get better at those things, then! I would gladly help you get better at it. Rp wars can be really interesting to do, and you would be a great Prussia. See this as a learning opportunity.

I don't think going up against three powerful countries that all but surround me is a perfect time to learn. More like a perfect time to poke them once and then get steamrolled.

Try to play the diplomatic game first. France and Britain will probably be on your side. So, what you need to do is delay. Like you said, Bavaria will probably keep a defensive posture in the foothills of the Alps. Russia, historically, takes weeks to mobilise an effective fighting force. That means the only army you'll have to contend with, at first, is the Austrian army. An army of different nationalities all lead by old Austrian aristocrats, an army with a large language barrier you can use to your advantage. So, use a small force to pressure the Bavarians, and use the rest to defend the Austrian border while I get my armies across Italy to Vienna.

And if you play the diplomatic game right, you might not even have to fight at all.

[The Greater Dutch Republic]

Yes, that could work. How odd, though, France and Prussia fighting together against Russia and Austria. Two sets of nation no one ever saw allying, but as the saying goes, "The enemy of my enemy is my friend."

[Great Confederacy of Commonwealth States]

Yes, that could work. How odd, though, France and Prussia fighting together against Russia and Austria. Two sets of nation no one ever saw allying, but as the saying goes, "The enemy of my enemy is my friend."

Well, well... More like 'The enemy of the status quo is my enemy'. If you attack, I certainly will not come to your aid. But in a purely defensive war, I might come to save your ass.

[Federal States of Xathuecia]

I just needed Denmark's IC post to realize that even if I manage to get Russia to be neutral with Sweden, Austria is still coming to the Dane's aid. Oh well... good job, Denmark. There go my hopes of being the major Nordic power I wanted to become, I guess.

Well, if Hanover marries Russia, we may be able to get Russia to threaten attacking Prussia on their own or even defend Prussia if Austria allies the Danes. We could offer them free trade through from the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. Plus the Danes are not nearly as important to Austria as Russia is. This will allow us to attack them undefended.