Klaus' War {OOC|MT|CLOSED}

[The Grand Duchy Of Nova Capile]

Post is coming out within the next hour or two, apologies for not posting over the weekend. I've been swamped with assignments lately, but I'll try my hardest to keep posting here. This RP is my first priority in terms of other RPs.

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The RP sample checks out, and I'm happy to have a supporter of the Dutch Republic!

Accepted.

[Guuj Xaat Kil]

Looks like my bombers did an epic oopsie.
Uhh, it appears that we may have to tone down the MOAB bombings...

[The Grand Duchy Of Nova Capile]

Looks like my bombers did an epic oopsie.
Uhh, it appears that we may have to tone down the MOAB bombings...

It's all a part of the RP, subverting the intended outcome of your actions. Sure, Mühlburg is conquered, but at what cost?
Actually not that much

Don't worry about it too much. I mean, yeah, probably don't bomb any cities with those things. But don't worry about this one episode.

[New Decius]

Looks like my bombers did an epic oopsie.
Uhh, it appears that we may have to tone down the MOAB bombings...

It's all a part of the RP, subverting the intended outcome of your actions. Sure, Mühlburg is conquered, but at what cost?
Actually not that much

Don't worry about it too much. I mean, yeah, probably don't bomb any cities with those things. But don't worry about this one episode.

I mean I’m about to unload about two hundred thousand pounds of munitions in a strategic strike outside Raus so I think I havem beat in the ordenance scale

[New Decius]

A reich? Well Nemetz is ambitious. Such a declaration will also make him even more despised in my German Empire which is utterly ashamed of the past German Reich under the Nazi’s, but will endear him to the underground far-right movements in Germany. In my Germany, we hunt for the fascists and Nazi’s three times as much as Bolsheviks.

Would Nemetz be willing to accept aid from underground fascist movements in Germany? Or even aid from and if he wins support to a movement to replace Kaiser Josef Franz with his more right-leaning uncle?

[Castelia]

Apologies, Nova Capile. I'm dropping out of this one.

However, for the brief moment of time I was here, I really enjoyed the RP. I'll continue reading this, of course, but my part of writing in it is over.

Best of luck with your RP!

[The Grand Duchy Of Nova Capile]

I mean I’m about to unload about two hundred thousand pounds of munitions in a strategic strike outside Raus so I think I havem beat in the ordenance scale

Yes, and this time you at least have a Capilean commander to vouch for you.

A reich? Well Nemetz is ambitious. Such a declaration will also make him even more despised in my German Empire which is utterly ashamed of the past German Reich under the Nazi’s, but will endear him to the underground far-right movements in Germany. In my Germany, we hunt for the fascists and Nazi’s three times as much as Bolsheviks.

Would Nemetz be willing to accept aid from underground fascist movements in Germany? Or even aid from and if he wins support to a movement to replace Kaiser Josef Franz with his more right-leaning uncle?

Generally, yes. Nemetz himself is less receptive to foreign aid, being a nationalist, but the pragmatic members of his cabinet recognize the importance of foreign allies and will definitely convince him to treat with any comers.

Apologies, Nova Capile. I'm dropping out of this one.

However, for the brief moment of time I was here, I really enjoyed the RP. I'll continue reading this, of course, but my part of writing in it is over.

Best of luck with your RP!

No problem. It was fun RPing with you while it lasted, and I'm glad that you're still interested and will be reading along.

[The Grand Duchy Of Nova Capile]

Quick update, everyone: I've been absolutely slammed with work these last few days, and with finals this coming week I will likely not be able to post very much, if at all. The good news is that by this weekend, I should be totally free. This just in case I'm not able to log on next week.

[First American Empire]

I'm also really busy and can't post much. Is it okay if I give you narration rights to my army and tell you what their orders are in the OOC thread, and show them from the perspective of Capilean characters? I don't have the time to put in full-length posts since characterization takes a really long time to write for me.

[Kingdom of Damascus]

Summer break! I should have time to post this week or next week.

[New Decius]

Sorry I should have a post up sometime this weekend

[Mersdon]

I'm on a trip to Europe so my posting schedule got a bit messed up. I'll have my introductory post up within three days.

[The Grand Duchy Of Nova Capile]

Alright everyone, I'm back. I have some elements of my next post ready, but I'm going to wait until at least one more person posts before replying again.

I'm also really busy and can't post much. Is it okay if I give you narration rights to my army and tell you what their orders are in the OOC thread, and show them from the perspective of Capilean characters? I don't have the time to put in full-length posts since characterization takes a really long time to write for me.

Yes, this is fine, but keep in mind that I already have a lot of characters, scenes, and battles to write about in each and every post. I likely won't be able to include lengthy descriptions of your troops and their movements. They'll probably just be seen in the background and mentioned briefly, acting in conjunction with other allied forces rather than on their own.
But I'm glad that you still want to participate in the RP in whatever way you can.

I would prefer you to TG me your plans, but if you'd rather post them here that's perfectly fine.

Summer break! I should have time to post this week or next week.

Sorry I should have a post up sometime this weekend

Hope to read your posts soon.

I'm on a trip to Europe so my posting schedule got a bit messed up. I'll have my introductory post up within three days.

Hope you had a memorable trip! Sounds awesome.

[New United States of Columbia]

I’ll definetly try to post ASAP after a few other guys post. Was worried this thread, like every other one I go to, was dead. Glad it’s just hibernating.

[Guuj Xaat Kil]

Sorry about not posting as much, but don't worry, I'll be posting soon, in fact, a post's being written as I speak.
Also Nova would you like some help on your geographic map? Maybe we could add some more terrain types like forests or marshes.

[New Decius]

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[New United States of Columbia]

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Excellent!

[New Decius]

Heute wollen wir marschier'n
Einen neuen Marsch probier'n
In dem schönen Westerwald
Ja da pfeift der Wind so kalt


Just being my Germanic bored self

[New United States of Columbia]

Heute wollen wir marschier'n
Einen neuen Marsch probier'n
In dem schönen Westerwald
Ja da pfeift der Wind so kalt


Just being my Germanic bored self

Love that march. Then again, Germans have the best marches.

[New Decius]

Heute wollen wir marschier'n
Einen neuen Marsch probier'n
In dem schönen Westerwald
Ja da pfeift der Wind so kalt


Just being my Germanic bored self

Love that march. Then again, Germans have the best marches.

Ja well when your fighting for unification for centuries you have to write some inspiring songs

[The Grand Duchy Of Nova Capile]

Hey everyone!

Got a post up (wonderful posts, by the way- I love that New Decius included a map). This weekend I plan to update the political map and, potentially, provide a more detailed topographical map, though I am still considering that one. The ORBAT spreadsheet will also be updated, please send me the specifics of your forces via TG if you wish for your expeditionary force to be added to the spreadsheet.
Depending on whether or not any of you post, I may also post again this weekend.

Also, and please let me know here, what would you all think of:
1) A more detailed topographical map, as mentioned above

2) A Discord server? I'm not sure how many of you use it, but I've seen countless other threads with their own Discord servers and thought it might make for an easier avenue of communication for us, rather than telegram and OOC.

Please give me feedback for these two issues (I could also make a poll if necessary).

Hope all of you are doing well.

Also Nova would you like some help on your geographic map? Maybe we could add some more terrain types like forests or marshes.

I can manage a more detailed map by myself, unless there is something specific you're envisioning. For the topographic map I really only wanted to show mountain ranges and rivers so that people would get a general idea of where front lines could form and where troop movements would be hindered. If people really want a more detailed topographical map with added tactical features, I will make one.

[The Grand Duchy Of Nova Capile]

So, I just:

-Updated the political map, changing borders and adding names for the two islands.

-Updated the roster, finally adding the Socialist Commune (sorry about that New Decius), as well as fixing broken list code in the IC thread.

-Updated the ORBAT spreadsheet, adding New Decius' expeditionary forces, updating all Fascist, Royalist, and Communist armies to reflect casualties, and adding a new sheet devoted to casualties, where you can see the breakdown of losses for each completed battle.

-Changed the "At a Glance" portions of the OP; the VF is now known as the Capilean Reich (its capital is Saxtonburg) with Nemetz as the Reichsleiter, and the Royalists' capital is now officially at Rochefurt.

I think that sums up everything.
Again, if you wish for your forces to be added to the roster, please send me their details (army names, commanders, numbers, etc.) via TG.

[Ord Caprica]

Official Name of Country: United Republic of Ord Caprica
Colloquial Name of Country: United Republic of Caprica, URC, United Republic or just Caprica
Form of Government: Federal Constitutional Presidential Republic
Head of State:President Oliver S. Kenway II
Head of Government: If different.
Population: 261,733,947.2

Which Faction will you support? If none, write peace-keeping/observer. Republic of Saatland
How will you support them? Finnancial aid, war materiel, volunteer legions, full-on military aid, etc. The UR will contribute financially, and material aid in addition to deploying a Marine Expeditionary Unit with it's accompanying Expeditionary Strike Group to act as advisors and instructors in the use of UR military equipment.
What do you hope to accomplish by intervening? The Kenway administration hopes to 1.) Ensure the survival of Capile's only successful republican democracy, 2.) Establish vital trade and diplomatic links with said government, 3.) Use the conflict as a testing ground for new weapons systems, technologies, and concepts, 4.) Secure customers for Caprican military technology and obtain preferential economic concessions, 5.) Minimize the number of casualties, economic and cultural damage suffered by the Republic of Saatland during the conflict, 6.) Achieve full diplomatic recognition for the Republic.
RP Sample: Include at least one link or spoilered passage, but as many more as you like. Intrigue(Multiple IC posts from pages 10-present)
Questions/Comments/Notes:

[The Grand Duchy Of Nova Capile]

Re-updated the roster, removing more players who have dropped out. The ORBAT spreadsheet is also being updated (I'm just adding a notice and New Decius' information). As you can see, I've also added a poll which I would like any and all visitors to the thread to participate in.

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Accepted. (Ord Caprica TGed me about this, I see no reason to deny another good player.) If you would like me to add your marine expeditionary forces to the ORBAT spreadsheet, just send me a telegram with all of the information I'd need (formation name, troop numbers, commander, etc.).

Also, Caprica, here is some extra information about the Saatlander Republic which I have provided for other players in the past. I think you might find it useful:

Generations ago, there was a similar "civil war," fought mainly between the monarchy, communist rebels, and Dutch secessionists. (The French stayed neutral, and the Fascists hadn't achieved significant political traction yet.) The entire conflict was far less total than Klaus' War will be, but the fate of Capile did hang in the balance for a few weeks.

The Communists found huge support in the industrial region (just like in this roleplay) and quickly surged outward, taking control of the entire southern portion of Capile. Their lofty ideal of a citizen army, however, didn't hold up against monarchist and allied forces, which quickly began to reclaim lost territory. A Stalinist, Léon Faucheuse, came to power in the Communist state, and turned the formerly egalitarian socialist country into a cruel dictatorship, using the war as justification for his methods.

During these years, the people of Saatland, a province in Capile, were under Communist control. However, they were agrarian, avid monarchists, deeply religious and conservative, and generally opposed to Communism. They suffered greatly under Communist rule, and had to fend for themselves; as such, they decided to foresake the monarchy, believing that they had to defend themselves and not rely on the Duke. Nationalist sentiment grew in Saatland, and the locals organized a militia and declared themselves independent from the Communists, creating the Democratic Republic of Capile.

The state was small and short-lived, but like the Republic of Texas had a lasting impact. It survived against the Communist onslaught, and after the Communists were defeated was peacefully incorporated back into the Duchy. This was under the condition that the Saatlander parliament would be allowed autonomy from the Duke on a state level, which infuriated the monarchist Duke, Hans Wilhelm VII (Klaus' father). Hans Wilhelm violated the terms of the treaty after the parliament resisted him one time too many, abolishing the legislature and appointing a Ducal Governor over Saatland.

By the time of Klaus' War, the Saatlanders have become avid believers in democracy, who don't trust the Monarchy any more than they do the Communists or Fascists. There is not so much a cultural as an ideological difference between Saatland and Capile. So yes, they consider themselves heroic defenders of their homeland against tyranny in all forms.

The current territory owned by the Republic of Saatland is nowhere near what would actually be considered Saatland. It is just all that the Saatlanders have been able to conquer over the course of a few weeks. The territory which was owned by the original Saatlander rebels (from that other civil war generations before) would extend all the way up to the southern bank of the Saat River (see new topographical map). Past that, the Saatlander identity fizzles out, so that is likely the farthest Saatland would be able to advance and actually integrate into their country.
(Note there is one exception: Stammburg and surrounding territory has very staunch Fascist support, due to the presence of a large military base and many personnel there.)

[New Decius]

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