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[Arulean States]

So at the same time, Ego traders and explorers go to Europe in force while a flotilla from the Imperium goes to Plymouth.

Cross Atlantic trade is about to become a major factor, and being the only Author with access to the southeastern United States, I intend to take advantage of the raw resources at my disposal. Though I have decided on some northern and western borders for my future nation, I have no such limitations for the south.

Ah, you landed near Norfolk Arulean?

I landed about halfway between Norfolk and Richmond. The village I am at now is on the site of future Norfolk. I intend to build the area around Norfolk into a naval base, and found a city near Richmond, which will become my capital, because it is more central in regards to western coal and lime deposits, northern gold deposits, eastern clay deposits, and southern iron deposits. The southern iron deposits are not large though. They’ll help me get started but I’ll need to get iron from Franklin to build any kind of industry.


On a different note, I intend to cover the remainder of my first week in a few posts tomorrow, and then Saturday start up the conflict with a good old kidnapping. At that point, I assume I’m ok to start covering more time between posts, right?

[G-Tech Corporation]

I landed about halfway between Norfolk and Richmond. The village I am at now is on the site of future Norfolk. I intend to build the area around Norfolk into a naval base, and found a city near Richmond, which will become my capital, because it is more central in regards to western coal and lime deposits, northern gold deposits, eastern clay deposits, and southern iron deposits. The southern iron deposits are not large though. They’ll help me get started but I’ll need to get iron from Franklin to build any kind of industry.

And here I was just looking for decent anchorages on the east coast that aren't Georgia or too far north.

[G-Tech Corporation]

Yeah, don't worry too much about timescale. A few weeks or a month would be fine.

[Arulean States]

I landed about halfway between Norfolk and Richmond. The village I am at now is on the site of future Norfolk. I intend to build the area around Norfolk into a naval base, and found a city near Richmond, which will become my capital, because it is more central in regards to western coal and lime deposits, northern gold deposits, eastern clay deposits, and southern iron deposits. The southern iron deposits are not large though. They’ll help me get started but I’ll need to get iron from Franklin to build any kind of industry.

And here I was just looking for decent anchorages on the east coast that aren't Georgia or too far north.

I’d be happy to accommodate Imperial ships at Norfolk harbor in the future, it just might take a while to build it. I’m just gonna say it now though, I never intend to allow my people to become subjects of Imperial rule. And I’m fairly certain my people don’t want to be subjects either.

Come to think of it, I could use the threat of Imperial subjugation to unite the Powhatan and the Iroquois... not that I’d make the Imperium into an enemy lightly

[G-Tech Corporation]

And here I was just looking for decent anchorages on the east coast that aren't Georgia or too far north.

I’d be happy to accommodate Imperial ships at Norfolk harbor in the future, it just might take a while to build it. I’m just gonna say it now though, I never intend to allow my people to become subjects of Imperial rule. And I’m fairly certain my people don’t want to be subjects either.

Come to think of it, I could use the threat of Imperial subjugation to unite the Powhatan and the Iroquois... not that I’d make the Imperium into an enemy lightly

Subjects is such a loaded term. I prefer citizens.

[Arulean States]

I’d be happy to accommodate Imperial ships at Norfolk harbor in the future, it just might take a while to build it. I’m just gonna say it now though, I never intend to allow my people to become subjects of Imperial rule. And I’m fairly certain my people don’t want to be subjects either.

Come to think of it, I could use the threat of Imperial subjugation to unite the Powhatan and the Iroquois... not that I’d make the Imperium into an enemy lightly

Subjects is such a loaded term. I prefer citizens.

You’d offer full citizenship? How autonomous would we be? This is all theoretical of course.

[G-Tech Corporation]

Subjects is such a loaded term. I prefer citizens.

You’d offer full citizenship? How autonomous would we be? This is all theoretical of course.

Certainly. All men have the ability to become citizens of the Imperium- we don't call it the Imperium of Man for nothing! Autonomy isn't exactly how Imperial governance works, but rule would be local, though appointed from distant Europe.

[Arulean States]

You’d offer full citizenship? How autonomous would we be? This is all theoretical of course.

Certainly. All men have the ability to become citizens of the Imperium- we don't call it the Imperium of Man for nothing! Autonomy isn't exactly how Imperial governance works, but rule would be local, though appointed from distant Europe.

Would you appoint a governor from the local area, ie myself, or someone who you know is loyal to you?

[G-Tech Corporation]

Certainly. All men have the ability to become citizens of the Imperium- we don't call it the Imperium of Man for nothing! Autonomy isn't exactly how Imperial governance works, but rule would be local, though appointed from distant Europe.

Would you appoint a governor from the local area, ie myself, or someone who you know is loyal to you?

It is a balance. Governors are almost always chosen from the area they rule, but, of course, in the case of a region without established loyalty or proven administrators, a known element might be preferred to an unknown quantity.

[Arulean States]

Would you appoint a governor from the local area, ie myself, or someone who you know is loyal to you?

It is a balance. Governors are almost always chosen from the area they rule, but, of course, in the case of a region without established loyalty or proven administrators, a known element might be preferred to an unknown quantity.

Interesting. Well, regardless this is all just theoretical. I don’t want to be an imperial citizen and I doubt the people who will become my nation would ever consent to being Imperial subjects

[G-Tech Corporation]

It is a balance. Governors are almost always chosen from the area they rule, but, of course, in the case of a region without established loyalty or proven administrators, a known element might be preferred to an unknown quantity.

Interesting. Well, regardless this is all just theoretical. I don’t want to be an imperial citizen and I doubt the people who will become my nation would ever consent to being Imperial subjects

Hmm. We will see. People tend to like their chains, if you gild them well enough. All men carry some burdens; promise them lives of ease and luxury and deliver on those promises, and they will follow.

[Arulean States]

Interesting. Well, regardless this is all just theoretical. I don’t want to be an imperial citizen and I doubt the people who will become my nation would ever consent to being Imperial subjects

Hmm. We will see. People tend to like their chains, if you gild them well enough.

Perhaps. But true global hegemony is impossible, and I think you’ll find that it will stop and the Atlantic...


Also, I’m still not on the list of Authors. Could you add me if you get the chance?

[G-Tech Corporation]

Hmm. We will see. People tend to like their chains, if you gild them well enough.

Perhaps. But true global hegemony is impossible, and I think you’ll find that it will stop and the Atlantic...


Also, I’m still not on the list of Authors. Could you add me if you get the chance?

True global hegemony? Hardly. Direct rule? Certainly. Hegemony is far more of a complicated question.

Ah, yes! I'll add you and our other new lad in a jiff.

[Arulean States]

Perhaps. But true global hegemony is impossible, and I think you’ll find that it will stop and the Atlantic...


Also, I’m still not on the list of Authors. Could you add me if you get the chance?

True global hegemony? Hardly. Direct rule? Certainly. Hegemony is far more of a complicated question.

Ah, yes! I'll add you and our other new lad in a jiff.

Sorry, I just got hung up on the idea of hegemony. I’m an international studies-poli sci double major so I must’ve jumped to conclusions.

And thanks!

[G-Tech Corporation]

True global hegemony? Hardly. Direct rule? Certainly. Hegemony is far more of a complicated question.

Ah, yes! I'll add you and our other new lad in a jiff.

Sorry, I just got hung up on the idea of hegemony. I’m an international studies-poli sci double major so I must’ve jumped to conclusions.

And thanks!

There are reasons the Hegemon is called a Hegemon, not some weird High Emperor or the equivalent.

[Ulls]

I think Ego and the other American Authors should ban together and resist the Imperium, not be Balkenized.

[Arulean States]

Sorry, I just got hung up on the idea of hegemony. I’m an international studies-poli sci double major so I must’ve jumped to conclusions.

And thanks!

There are reasons the Hegemon is called a Hegemon, not some weird High Emperor or the equivalent.

Hmmm, perhaps. I just doubt that any one nation could ever conquer the whole world...

I think Ego and the other American Authors should ban together and resist the Imperium, not be Balkenized.

I agree! We have three Authors who specialize in war. We can do this!

[The Orson Empire]

There are reasons the Hegemon is called a Hegemon, not some weird High Emperor or the equivalent.

Hmmm, perhaps. I just doubt that any one nation could ever conquer the whole world...

I think Ego and the other American Authors should ban together and resist the Imperium, not be Balkenized.

I agree! We have three Authors who specialize in war. We can do this!

Death to the Imperium! For freedom! For democracy! FOR AMERICA!

[G-Tech Corporation]

Hmmm, perhaps. I just doubt that any one nation could ever conquer the whole world...


I agree! We have three Authors who specialize in war. We can do this!

Death to the Imperium! For freedom! For democracy! FOR AMERICA!

Boo hiss.

Accept the good governance and prosperity the Imperium brings for all mankind.

[Ulls]

Hmmm, perhaps. I just doubt that any one nation could ever conquer the whole world...


I agree! We have three Authors who specialize in war. We can do this!

Death to the Imperium! For freedom! For democracy! FOR AMERICA!

Then we shouldn't fight against each other, but talk this out and come to an agreement.

Death to the Imperium! For freedom! For democracy! FOR AMERICA!

Boo hiss.

Accept the good governance and prosperity the Imperium brings for all mankind.

Or, or new plan;

The Imperium accepts that America isn't worth it and accept that Paganism is here to stay and trades with America.

[Arulean States]

Hmmm, perhaps. I just doubt that any one nation could ever conquer the whole world...


I agree! We have three Authors who specialize in war. We can do this!

Death to the Imperium! For freedom! For democracy! FOR AMERICA!

I would propose that we band together and form the American Union! Like the EU but with more spears and gunpowder!

[G-Tech Corporation]

Death to the Imperium! For freedom! For democracy! FOR AMERICA!

Then we shouldn't fight against each other, but talk this out and come to an agreement.

Boo hiss.

Accept the good governance and prosperity the Imperium brings for all mankind.

Or, or new plan;

The Imperium accepts that America isn't worth it and accept that Paganism is here to stay and trades with America.

To abandon any of God's creatures, his imagebearers, to ignorance, impoverishment, and eternal damnation would go against the fundamental principles of both the Hegemon and the Imperium's population.

[The Orson Empire]

Death to the Imperium! For freedom! For democracy! FOR AMERICA!

Boo hiss.

Accept the good governance and prosperity the Imperium brings for all mankind.

Ahh yes...tyranny and authoritarianism disguised as "prosperity". To this, I say fuck their "good governance".

The Hegemon should be hunted down and killed like the dog he is!

Death to the Imperium! For freedom! For democracy! FOR AMERICA!

Then we shouldn't fight against each other, but talk this out and come to an agreement.

Boo hiss.

Accept the good governance and prosperity the Imperium brings for all mankind.

Or, or new plan;

The Imperium accepts that America isn't worth it and accept that Paganism is here to stay and trades with America.

We could have, but Turner knows nothing about the Imperium.

[Ulls]

Death to the Imperium! For freedom! For democracy! FOR AMERICA!

I would propose that we band together and form the American Union! Like the EU but with more spears and gunpowder!

That's not a bad idea in some ways. We wouldn't have gunpowder yet but one of us are working on it.

Then we shouldn't fight against each other, but talk this out and come to an agreement.



Or, or new plan;

The Imperium accepts that America isn't worth it and accept that Paganism is here to stay and trades with America.

To abandon any of God's creatures, his imagebearers, to ignorance, impoverishment, and eternal damnation would go against the fundamental principles of both the Hegemon and the Imperium's population.

Sometimes it's good to know when to lower ambition a bit.

Boo hiss.

Accept the good governance and prosperity the Imperium brings for all mankind.

Ahh yes...tyranny and authoritarianism disguised as "prosperity". To this, I say fuck their "good governance".

The Hegemon should be hunted down and killed like the dog he is!

Then we shouldn't fight against each other, but talk this out and come to an agreement.



Or, or new plan;

The Imperium accepts that America isn't worth it and accept that Paganism is here to stay and trades with America.

We could have, but Turner knows nothing about the Imperium.

Would keep Jeb being alive a secret?

[The Orson Empire]

I would propose that we band together and form the American Union! Like the EU but with more spears and gunpowder!

That's not a bad idea in some ways. We wouldn't have gunpowder yet but one of us are working on it.

To abandon any of God's creatures, his imagebearers, to ignorance, impoverishment, and eternal damnation would go against the fundamental principles of both the Hegemon and the Imperium's population.

Sometimes it's good to know when to lower ambition a bit.

Ahh yes...tyranny and authoritarianism disguised as "prosperity". To this, I say fuck their "good governance".

The Hegemon should be hunted down and killed like the dog he is!

We could have, but Turner knows nothing about the Imperium.

Would keep Jeb being alive a secret?

What?