NationStates

I’m currently thinking that the ideal two prong plan for my nation is thus:
1st Volunteer Force lands and captures Pritzen. Following that, I travel up the Rei river towards Reiburg and capture or defend (can’t tell on maps it it’s controled by communists or has a minor red infestation) it. After resting there a month or so to assist training the local, they head east towards Raus and then head south (after linking up with allies hopefully) towards Osthilt, Poldorf, and then Konsburg. If no allies then stop at Raus and wait while reinforcements are sent into to help bolster the attack.
2nd Volunteer Force follows first and trains up local militia and police at Pritzen. Once that is done they follow 1st VF to Reiburg but then head north-east to lay siege to Landrath, in a bid to draw off Fascsists from the other primary centers of power. From there a 3rd force would be send to relieve 2nd. 2nd and 3rd then split off. 2nd goes to Wolfcour while 3rd goes to Karlington.

Sound sensible or am I really relying on allies here?

New United States of Columbia wrote:1st Volunteer Force lands and captures Pritzen. Following that, I travel up the Rei river towards Reiburg and capture or defend (can’t tell on maps it it’s controled by communists or has a minor red infestation) it. After resting there a month or so to assist training the local, they head east towards Raus and then head south (after linking up with allies hopefully) towards Osthilt, Poldorf, and then Konsburg. If no allies then stop at Raus and wait while reinforcements are sent into to help bolster the attack.
2nd Volunteer Force follows first and trains up local militia and police at Pritzen. Once that is done they follow 1st VF to Reiburg but then head north-east to lay siege to Landrath, in a bid to draw off Fascsists from the other primary centers of power. From there a 3rd force would be send to relieve 2nd. 2nd and 3rd then split off. 2nd goes to Wolfcour while 3rd goes to Karlington.

Sound sensible or am I really relying on allies here?

Wait, I just noitced you have two nations on this RP. Was that a mistake or am I seeing things?

In any case, supposing that this plan is in support of the Royalists, I have a few concerns regarding your overall plan, comrade. First of all, assaulting Pritzen using a seaborne invasion is a very risky plan. The ideal plan to take Pritzen actually relies on two forces: an encirclement attack from the landward side and a naval blockade to prevent reinforcements from the sea. Supposing that Pritzen is heavily defended, I can see the defenders throwing your forces back to the sea, if you're even able to land forces there at all. Even if you do manage to capture Pritzen, you'll probably sustain heavy losses, to the point that you'll have trouble defending your newly captured territory, much less mount an offensive. Yeah, you will have to heavily rely on a friendly force here, preferably one that attacks at the same time you do, from the landward side.

Travelling to Reiburg is all fine and good, but now you'll have to fight against the fascists. You'll need to leave a sizable defense force there in order to hold off future Fatherland Front assaults, leaving you with even less men for an offensive. Combining that with the heavy losses you'll probably sustain taking Pritzen and the men you need to leave to defend Pritzen from Communist assaults coming from Raus once you leave for Reiburg, that spells doom for your entire war plan. I don't even know how many men are defending and how many men you'll bring, but that's how I see things will go down, if you attempt to do this alone.

Your entire plan relies on the assumption that nothing will go wrong, and as experience shows, nothing in a military plan ever goes as planned. You'll need a lot of forces for a plan like this, and yes, you need to rely on allied forces to make sure this plan succeeds.

Columbia: The Monarchists see destroying the Communists at Pritzen as a top priority, because of its proximity to Rochefurt. Coordinate with them, and they may be able to assist you with an attack from land.

Also: I have some free time on my hands. Would you guys like me to create a spreadsheet or something of that sort that shows how many troops from each faction are where?

The Grand Duchy Of Nova Capile wrote:Also: I have some free time on my hands. Would you guys like me to create a spreadsheet or something of that sort that shows how many troops from each faction are where?

That would be most helpful. Thank you.

Keep in mind that my own forces are in Reiburg, and can help you fight against the VF. I won't help you against the nearby BSU pocket in the southeast though. (I won't help fight against the Royalists either, for any BSU supporters reading this.)

Also, what naming conventions should I use for Capilean characters? I want to create a few minor characters from Nova Capile and I want to make sure I get the names right.

Vrijstaat Limburg wrote:

First American Empire wrote:


Why would it put pressure on me? My government isn't Catholic. None of my characters* are Catholic. 80% of my army isn't Catholic. I'm not even hostile to Saatland.


*Lara Dietrich is Lutheran, Grigoris Tassos is Orthodox, and Pari Qanbari is a Shi'a Muslim.

You’ve got a Catholic populace, and considering that you stand for “liberal values”, your government migt be mocked by the international press.

As far as I see it right now, I’m going to justify aiding the liberals because I see your deployment of troops as an invasion. I’ll be posting on Monday/Tuesday, and, depending on whether the Vatican proposal gets accepted, the OP might propose that international press would absolutely barrage your nation because of your impulsive deployment of troops.

America is only around 20% Catholic. Half the country is Protestant. The current Emperor is a Unitarian Universalist. We don't have any obligation to obey the Pope. I'm in here to defeat the VF, not to ensure a specific faction wins.

I like the idea of my country being viciously attacked by the international press for General Dietrich's diplomatic screwup. Nova Capile, please do this.

Castelia wrote:

New United States of Columbia wrote:1st Volunteer Force lands and captures Pritzen. Following that, I travel up the Rei river towards Reiburg and capture or defend (can’t tell on maps it it’s controled by communists or has a minor red infestation) it. After resting there a month or so to assist training the local, they head east towards Raus and then head south (after linking up with allies hopefully) towards Osthilt, Poldorf, and then Konsburg. If no allies then stop at Raus and wait while reinforcements are sent into to help bolster the attack.
2nd Volunteer Force follows first and trains up local militia and police at Pritzen. Once that is done they follow 1st VF to Reiburg but then head north-east to lay siege to Landrath, in a bid to draw off Fascsists from the other primary centers of power. From there a 3rd force would be send to relieve 2nd. 2nd and 3rd then split off. 2nd goes to Wolfcour while 3rd goes to Karlington.

Sound sensible or am I really relying on allies here?

Wait, I just noitced you have two nations on this RP. Was that a mistake or am I seeing things?

In any case, supposing that this plan is in support of the Royalists, I have a few concerns regarding your overall plan, comrade. First of all, assaulting Pritzen using a seaborne invasion is a very risky plan. The ideal plan to take Pritzen actually relies on two forces: an encirclement attack from the landward side and a naval blockade to prevent reinforcements from the sea. Supposing that Pritzen is heavily defended, I can see the defenders throwing your forces back to the sea, if you're even able to land forces there at all. Even if you do manage to capture Pritzen, you'll probably sustain heavy losses, to the point that you'll have trouble defending your newly captured territory, much less mount an offensive. Yeah, you will have to heavily rely on a friendly force here, preferably one that attacks at the same time you do, from the landward side.

Travelling to Reiburg is all fine and good, but now you'll have to fight against the fascists. You'll need to leave a sizable defense force there in order to hold off future Fatherland Front assaults, leaving you with even less men for an offensive. Combining that with the heavy losses you'll probably sustain taking Pritzen and the men you need to leave to defend Pritzen from Communist assaults coming from Raus once you leave for Reiburg, that spells doom for your entire war plan. I don't even know how many men are defending and how many men you'll bring, but that's how I see things will go down, if you attempt to do this alone.

Your entire plan relies on the assumption that nothing will go wrong, and as experience shows, nothing in a military plan ever goes as planned. You'll need a lot of forces for a plan like this, and yes, you need to rely on allied forces to make sure this plan succeeds.

Thanks. I forgot to consider that, relying on getting in by sea, that they’ll be heavily defended and even the best naval bombardment would leave a lot of defenders. Shoulda figured it’d be heavily defended anyway since, ya know, important seaport. Edit: And, no, I have two nations. The National Council to Restore Columbia that shall be aiding the Fatherland Front.

First American Empire wrote:Also, what naming conventions should I use for Capilean characters? I want to create a few minor characters from Nova Capile and I want to make sure I get the names right.

I created a name generator I sometimes use for inspiration, but I don't believe it will work unless you're using my account for the website. If you wish, I can telegram you the list of names from the generator.

Otherwise, any Germanic names will do. First names should be obviously Germanic (not a borrowed Americanism). Last names just need to be generally Germanic; German last names are the most common, but if you want to mix it up you can use a Dutch, Scandinavian, or even Anglo-Saxon surname.

I like the idea of my country being viciously attacked by the international press for General Dietrich's diplomatic screwup. Nova Capile, please do this

I will keep this in mind.

Working on the spreadsheet.

Eternal Lotharia wrote:Finger feeling better.

Of all fingers, it had to be my middle finger on my left hand. Not my writing hand, but still was a bitch to deal with.

Glad to hear it!

Making headway on my first post. It'll be up either tonight or tomorrow.

Unfortunately I'm really busy and so it won't be as lengthy as I'd like it to be, but nonetheless should be sufficient.

Would Saxtonburg be more in need of supplies or some sort of rescue operation?

Atkemri wrote:Would Saxtonburg be more in need of supplies or some sort of rescue operation?

Likely a rescue operation. As you can see from the spreadsheet I just uploaded, approximately 18,000 starving and ill-supplied Royalist soldiers are facing upwards of 100,000 Fascist troops.

That said, if New Decius still decides to try and lift the siege of Saxtonburg, then I'm sure he would appreciate your help.

Eternal Lotharia wrote:Starting on a post now.

I hope I don't relapse into playing EU4 instead. :p

Kingdom of Damascus wrote:Making headway on my first post. It'll be up either tonight or tomorrow.

Unfortunately I'm really busy and so it won't be as lengthy as I'd like it to be, but nonetheless should be sufficient.

I look forward to reading your posts.

The Grand Duchy Of Nova Capile wrote:

Atkemri wrote:Would Saxtonburg be more in need of supplies or some sort of rescue operation?

Likely a rescue operation. As you can see from the spreadsheet I just uploaded, approximately 18,000 starving and ill-supplied Royalist soldiers are facing upwards of 100,000 Fascist troops.

That said, if New Decius still decides to try and lift the siege of Saxtonburg, then I'm sure he would appreciate your help.

Eternal Lotharia wrote:Starting on a post now.

I hope I don't relapse into playing EU4 instead.

Kingdom of Damascus wrote:Making headway on my first post. It'll be up either tonight or tomorrow.

Unfortunately I'm really busy and so it won't be as lengthy as I'd like it to be, but nonetheless should be sufficient.

I look forward to reading your posts.

Well my carrier group has a contingent of VTOL aircraft so even given the overwhelming air power I could bring to bear along with cruise missiles etc from surface warships i dont have the firepower to lift the siege. Im thinking airlifting as many Royalist troops to my fleet as possible may be the best decision

Well then, New Decius are you planning to lift the siege of Saxtonburg?

Atkemri wrote:Well then, New Decius are you planning to lift the siege of Saxtonburg?

We shall see how things develop i am working on a post now

Posted, I hope it is sufficient.

Hey, I just wanted to let you all know that I’ll write a post tomorrow. Would anybody have a problem with me having those two mercenaries in the T-6 land in my first post? I’d like to skip the nasty and overcomplicated paperwork and have my mercenaries on French soil ASAP. They’re flying in a T-6 Texan aircraft, a pretty much an ancient aeroplane when it comes to modern warfare. It’s held together by strings and chewing gum, and I don’t think that it has any military potential it other highly modern multirole fighters “join the fun” and BTFO the two pilots.

Having said that, I’ll still go through bureaucratic and diplomatic work to send a small volunteer force to Saatland, but it’s just that I think that having mercs in free French territory would be pretty fun just because having a WWII-era trainer aircraft engage in close air support roles and fire missions would be pretty fun

Vrijstaat Limburg wrote:Hey, I just wanted to let you all know that I’ll write a post tomorrow. Would anybody have a problem with me having those two mercenaries in the T-6 land in my first post? I’d like to skip the nasty and overcomplicated paperwork and have my mercenaries on French soil ASAP. They’re flying in a T-6 Texan aircraft, a pretty much an ancient aeroplane when it comes to modern warfare. It’s held together by strings and chewing gum, and I don’t think that it has any military potential it other highly modern multirole fighters “join the fun” and BTFO the two pilots.

Having said that, I’ll still go through bureaucratic and diplomatic work to send a small volunteer force to Saatland, but it’s just that I think that having mercs in free French territory would be pretty fun just because having a WWII-era trainer aircraft engage in close air support roles and fire missions would be pretty fun

I don't mind the mercenaries arriving in the French State. With all the chaos it seems reasonable that they could slip in undetected. I would like you to introduce yourself to the local French forces before immediately assuming that you're on the same side, however.

Also, are you sure that that plane will be able to survive against modern fighters and anti-aircraft guns?

[align=][/align]

The Grand Duchy Of Nova Capile wrote:

Vrijstaat Limburg wrote:Hey, I just wanted to let you all know that I’ll write a post tomorrow. Would anybody have a problem with me having those two mercenaries in the T-6 land in my first post? I’d like to skip the nasty and overcomplicated paperwork and have my mercenaries on French soil ASAP. They’re flying in a T-6 Texan aircraft, a pretty much an ancient aeroplane when it comes to modern warfare. It’s held together by strings and chewing gum, and I don’t think that it has any military potential it other highly modern multirole fighters “join the fun” and BTFO the two pilots.

Having said that, I’ll still go through bureaucratic and diplomatic work to send a small volunteer force to Saatland, but it’s just that I think that having mercs in free French territory would be pretty fun just because having a WWII-era trainer aircraft engage in close air support roles and fire missions would be pretty fun

I don't mind the mercenaries arriving in the French State. With all the chaos it seems reasonable that they could slip in undetected. I would like you to introduce yourself to the local French forces before immediately assuming that you're on the same side, however.

Also, are you sure that that plane will be able to survive against modern fighters and anti-aircraft guns?

lol not a chance

Thanks for the info though.

EDIT: Just looked it up. Those T-6 aircraft haven’t seen any action for about fifty years. Those mercs won’t last.

Alright, posted.

Vrijstaat Limburg wrote:Alright, posted.

Good post, but I'm very confused as to why it's dated January 1938. :eyebrow:

The Grand Duchy Of Nova Capile wrote:

Vrijstaat Limburg wrote:Alright, posted.

Good post, but I'm very confused as to why it's dated January 1938.

Good spot. I stole this from another RP. I'll edit it. sorry.

Vrijstaat Limburg wrote:

The Grand Duchy Of Nova Capile wrote:Good post, but I'm very confused as to why it's dated January 1938. :eyebrow:

Good spot. I stole this from another RP. I'll edit it. sorry.

No problem, I was just thrown off for a moment, haha. Working on a post.
EDIT: Also, in the future, I would prefer that you don't date your posts, at least not to the day, because I'd like to be able to change around the canon dates if need be.

Ive posted a short (Well five long paragraphs is short for me) in the moment post that I would say is rather moving. Im working on a longer post now describing German reaction to the Civil War as it has progressed and German troop deployment.

New Decius wrote:Ive posted a short (Well five long paragraphs is short for me) in the moment post that I would say is rather moving. Im working on a longer post now describing German reaction to the Civil War as it has progressed and German troop deployment.

Nice, nice.

By the way, in case anyone is wondering, I have cleared the whole Princess Elizabeth thing with New Decius. We will reveal details of her capture with our concurrent posts.

Eternal Lotharia wrote:Sorry for delay, post tomorrow.

Issues occurred today.


I'm having a greeeaaat week...

Sorry to hear it. Don't sweat it, I totally understand.

Just post whenever you can, there's no pressure.