Age of Glory, 1504 Alternate History RP, IC

[Zenoch]

The diplomatic vessel neared Constantinople, still no response from the ottomans. Hagun began to feel nervous as the ship approached dock with no sign of a welcoming party. The ship sailed closer.

Ottoman troop's armed with gun's are sent with Bayezid II the king of the Ottoman's to the dock's. They are there are the soonest time to greet the diplomat.

Hagun stepped off the platform, relieved to be greeted properly.
He approached the foreign king and gave him the offer from the Crimea.

The Kingdom of the Crimea offers the Ottoman empire a trade agreement. The Crimea will not tax any of ships going to or from the Ottoman empire, and alow the Ottomans free trade throughout the black sea. In return, Crimea proposes that the Ottoman empire allows Crimean ships free passage through the Bosporus. The two nations will also have a limited alliance through this agreement.

[Ukraine Republic]

Bayezid II would look at the Diplomat, "We will accept on one condition. If you support our conquest on Venice. They are a rising threat that must be squashed. They are like a cockroach, kill it before it is a problem.". He'd look at the European Diplomat to see if he get's what he is saying.

[The United Communist Solar Republic]

King Herthald the Greater sat in the main hall of Ulvenserregård, stroking his gray gruffly beard. On this day, his thick fur coat weighed down heavily on him. He had just been informed of the decision by the Svenskerne to ally with the Nordmændene. This had greatly impeded his plan to expand northwards into the heart of Sverige (Sweden). He had decided that, if it so be they have an alliance, an attempt would be made rather not to attack, but to strengthen relations with the two nations; maybe even join their alliance. For the meanwhile, he had been pursuing assistance from the Byzantines, specifically the church he so faithfully followed and defended from the Papal States, the true church, and the only Catholic church. There had been recently a famine in the west, leaving it open to a potential invasion from Scots or the Angelsakserne, and without aid from the church the nation would be vulnerable. He spoke for the first time since he received news of the alliance, two days had gone by. His only words were "Sende bogstaverne" (Send the letters).

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Ett brev till Konungariket Sverige
Till: Kung Harald
Från: Kung Herthald

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Kära kung Harald, har jag skrivit och skickat detta brev till dig i hopp om att vi kan etablera en officiell allians. Jag tror att vänskap våra nationer har gått tillräckligt långt för att ens hjälpa varandra, vare sig i en tid av behov eller inte. Jag hoppas att du kan svara snabbt.

Bäst att du i dina strider,

Kung Herthald

(Dear King Harald, I have written and sent this letter to you in the hopes that we could establish an official alliance. I believe the friendship of our nations has gone far enough to assist each other. I hope you respond promptly.

Best to you in your battles,

King Herthald)

[Zenoch]

Hagun considered his options. Going against Venoice could harm Crimea,s relations with european countries,but if the Italian city was taken out of the Mediteranean stage, that would be one less competitor in the very competitive trade of the Mediteranean.
He technically could not declare war on Venice for his country, he was far too low in the ranks for that. But he could hive limited military aid to the ottomans.
Hagun explained his position to the king, then wrote a formal document.

The Kingdom of Crimea will give the Ottoman empire aide in its attack on Venice, but will only supply financial and naval aide to the Empire, and will not put Crimean troops on Venician soil. In addition, the King of Crimea will retain complete control of his ships throughout the conflict and his majesty reserves the right to withdraw at any time, if he provides a valid reason.

Hagun handed the newly signed document to the foreign leader.
"This is the most I can do, a Crimean Navy captain will be here within a few weeks to discuss details pertaining to the amount of involvement Crimea will have in the conflict. Good day, and the best of luck to you." Hagun said before boarding the ship, ready to return to his homeland.

[Ukraine Republic]

Bayezid II would look at the man, "That is what we were asking. Not for total war with Venice just help in the war. Seeing they are a rising threat to my nation could hurt your's seeing we have thing's you don't such as Silk, Ivory, those sort of thing's. But we understand." Bayezid II would wave at the man knowing how he feel's in the conflict.

[Zenoch]

Bayezid II would look at the man, "That is what we were asking. Not for total war with Venice just help in the war. Seeing they are a rising threat to my nation could hurt your's seeing we have thing's you don't such as Silk, Ivory, those sort of thing's. But we understand." Bayezid II would wave at the man knowing how he feel's in the conflict.

Hagun agreed, and again bid the man fair well. He returned to Crimea and relayed the news to his King.

Very good, Mr. Gershew, thank you for your service. King Virpute smiled at his diplomat. He dismissed the man from his chamber and discusses with his staff.
"Although I did not want to get involved in any conflicts so early, it seems that this is a good way to gain faith with the Ottomans and take out a major Mediterranean rival."

I agree." Admiral Zakot replied."We can send small support ships in three days time, the warships in a week. All I need is your approval and I can muster the men.'
"Do it." The King ordered.

[Ukraine Republic]

Bayezid II would wave good bye to the Diplomat as he leave's the port. As the Diplomat leave's the soldier's escort Bayezid II back to the Palace to protect him from anyone or anything. He'd see report's of the Venice trying to form a alliance with the Byzantine Rebel's.

The other side of Constantinople,

The ship's set sail for the destination's for A. The invasion, and B. The trade route. The ship's moving as quickly as possible to get there before anything happens with the Venice-Ottoman territories.

[Zenoch]

Within two days, the Crimean navy had mustered. A force of 20 small combat vessels and 5 cargo ships would sail to Constraninople to meet up with the Ottomans. They would be lead by Captain Ivan Hevenhoover. Three days later, 7 warships would meet up with the fleet, and Admiral Zakot himself would accompany them all the way to Venice. There would be a total of 2200 crew aboard the ships, along with 300 marines.
Crimea was ready to fight.

[Zenoch]

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[The United Communist Solar Republic]

A Danish ship approached a port on the east coast of Scotland. Fog blanketed the ocean, which gave the Danes an advantage, as Engelsk patrol ships have been reported in the area. If the Engelske were to see them, it would bode terribly for the Danes. The whole ship was on a virtual lock down, everyone whispering in hushed voices, even the oars have been abandon in the stead of a sail. The ship, along with a diplomat by the name of Bjørn Løgneren, was sent by King Herthald in the hopes of reaching the Scottish shore. Once reached, Bjørn would hopefully meet with a diplomat of the Scots to discuss a potential attack on Engelland.

Now that time was close. As the ship came in, a sailor lit a torch and waved it in the air to signal their arrival to anyone on the dock.

[Ukraine Republic]

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[Zenoch]

The floatila of small combat ships arrived at Constantinople 6 hours ahead of schedule, due to fair winds and rigorous encouragement from captain Hevenhoover.
The captain had always been an ambitious man, and when he found out the Ottoman invasion force had left without him, he was not mad. He was excited.
"Full turn, starboard, make headway due southwest." He told his first mate.
"Sir, we haven't even docked yet, why are we heading for the Bosporus?" The man asked.
"It seems, that the Ottomans have started the party without us." The captain answered.
"Should we wait for the Admiral?"
"No, his warships will only slow us down. Set sail for Venice!"

The ships turned, and headed east.

A captain of a Ottoman war vessel would sail toward's the ship seeing as the war isn't started.
He'd try to catch up with the ship to converse with the captain.
The ship trying to go as fast a possible would possibly have a chance to meet up.
The war ship was going to carry weaponry toward's the front line's to prepare for a battle with Venice just to protect itself if there was a invasion.

OOC: sorry for the mixup, I deleted my post

[Amerique Royal]

Apolistic Palace, Rome, The Papal States

The Holy Father Alexander VI, The Archduke of Austria Maximillian I, The King of Aragon Ferdinand II, along with our Doge Antonio, also representing the Dukedoms of Milan and Languedoc, were summoned to Rome in an emergency meeting to address reports of Ottoman galleys heading for Byzantium. The Supreme Pontiff said the first words, a prayer to open the meeting. "We gather today in the name of the Father to defend his flock, may he grant us strength. We gather today in the name of the Son to grant mercy to those who will lay down their arms, may he grant us patience. We gather today in the name of the Holy Spirit, to spread the One Faith across the lands to the Pagan, may he grant us vigilance and just judgement. We gather today in the name of The Holy Mother, Mary, may she pray for us in our trials. Amen." "Amen." the whole room responded. Doge Antonio spoke second, briefing the others on the situation "Our spies in the Empire have reached us with news of war, and scouts have shown that a small Ottoman fleet is, idiotically, trying to head through the Adriatic Sea straight to Venice. We shall make short work of them, if we agree to go to war, Venice votes for war, along with Milan and Languedoc." The room grew quiet as the rulers contemplated what to say, Ferdinand II was the first to declare "I say Aye for War!", followed by Maximillian I, and finally the Pope himself said "I hoped lives would be spared, but the Ottomans do not seem intent on stopping their ships...this is not just a simple War....this is a Crusade Against Islam!" The rulers cheered, but the Doge quieted down as he read a report of the forces of the Alliance.

Our Armies Number 858,227
Our Navies Number Four Hundred Galleys and Ten Gallease

The Kings nodded at the substantial numbers, the army would be able to overpower the Ottoman's with ease, but if the Sassadians somehow managed to get to Anatolia on foot with their whole army, it would be a tough match. The Navy was vastly superior though, and the Sassadians could not even stop that. Naval superiority would play a large part on the upcoming strategy, but for now all Naval units were posted to the area around the Pelleponese, awaiting orders. The decision for war was over, now it was time to play the opening moves.

[Ukraine Republic]

OCC: The fleet was void. and it was Cuman. We're trying to make like fort's and such near the border. that's all.

[New high charity 24]

EDINBURGH, THE HIGH KING'S CASTLE, KINGDOM OF THE SCOTS

The Clan leaders sat around a very long table in the High King's hall, it was a meeting of the Nobles to talk about the English, and discuss about the Irish across the coast, King James the Iron Heart sat in his throne, angered on the endless bickering of the Clan Leaders, he looked out of the window, to the beautiful Edinburgh, a city filled with free men, and King James had intended the Scottish Kingdom to remain free as she was a few hundred year when Robert the Bruce and the martyr, William Wallace fought to free Scotland from the English Lords, and had won. The King cared little for the arguments of the minor clan lords, there weak points, and cries for war, James had begun to notice that it was starting to rain outside, James continued to stare outside the window until the clan leader from McKay, had brought him back into the conversation, "My Lord, I believe that the English are going to continue their attempts on our lands! The Armstrong clan is preparing a force to go and defend our lands!" the clan leader looked frustrated with the King, as did most of the nobles, but they still respected the King for his victories against rebels a few years prior to the meeting.

The King stood tall, walking to the end of the very long table, obviously frustrated and said, "Scotland must be united, we must stop this petty whining and prepare our border! The English will wait for nothing to consume Scottish Women and Children, as well as enslave the men. They will never conquer Scotland as long as I breathe, now Brothers, we must enjoy the food before us, God has blessed us with a grand harvest!" The Nobles smiled, and continued their conversations, yet in a less angered tone, the King walked out of the High King's throne room, being flanked by his most trusted guards.

The rain had fell down hard the very moment that King James had walked out of the Palace, the guards were very quiet, as the King walked through the streets, the people bowed to the king and the Highlander guards cheered, the King was thinking on the world, about England, on the Irish kingdoms, he quickly finished his walk and walked back to his palace, as he wished to write a letter to the Irish and the British.

“For Strength and Honour”

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From: Scottish High King, King James the Iron Heart
To: King Cuchulain, of the Irish Kingdom of Connaught

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Dear King Cuchulain, I would like to bid you a hello, good Sir. My name is King James of the Scots, I must say that I admire your strength in resisting the devilish claws of the English. It reminds me of my forefathers who fought and defended the name of Scotland, from William Wallace the Martyr, the King Robert the Bruce. I must request that the Kingdom of Scotland, and the people of Ireland form a powerful alliance, so that our two kingdoms may prosper and grow free from the tyrannical English.

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Sincerely;

INVERNESS, SCOTTISH DOCKS, SCOTTISH SIGNALLING TOWER

The Tower stood next to the docks, the many fisherman boats, as the guards stood before the cobblestone tower, as the mist came before the bay, the guards observed the horizon looking out for English ships, when a light had occurred, the Highland guards were cautious, and had sent back a signal to the ship on the water.

[Zenoch]

The Crimean fleet stalled in its gathering outside Constantinople. A letter was delivered by rowboat to the palace.

Due to the news of the papacy's decision to back Venice in the war, the king of Crimea has temporarily called off his support in this war. Crimea will fight Venice, but it will not fight the pope. Even though we are eastern Orthodox, we are Christians nonetheless, and will not fight God's chosen pope.

Back in Crimea, the king had heard the news from the Vatican and had withheld his support of the Ottomans. He did not want to get involved in a religious war, they never end well. Nonetheless, he was sure violence would find its way here sometime or another. He put forth an order for 3 more warships and 10 small combat boats. The King also went to check on his specially trained troops, to make sure they would be ready for action. Finally, the king put forth a decree that the populace should be ready for war.

[Alouite]

Portugal Joins the Mediterranean Alliance, Aragon, Languedoc, the Papal States, Austria and Milan pledge to embargo the Ottoman Empre and revert to trade for weapons with the Moroccans.

The Byzantine Rebels take Athens from the ottoman empire in a recent revolt, pretender king Constantine XIII comes to power and orders the people of Morea, Aechea, and other parts of Southern Greece to rise and revolt against the Ottomans, a total of 40,000 men begin riots and revolts across southern Greece.

The Ottoman Empire adapts the Great Bombard to be operable on their large ships, and they have gotten 8,000 militia men that have formed in southern Greece to combat the Byzantines, they hold the region of Epirus.In addition Crete, Naxos, and several islands off the coast of Turkey have become Byzantine controlled.

A massive blizzard forms over Scotland and Northern England. It is expected to leave 4 feet of snow leaving most roads useless.

In Venice an inventor has invented the Doge's Cannon, it acts much like a Great Bombard but is smaller and easier to transport, however it shoots smaller cannon balls.

In Florence an inventor invents a new cavalry sword, known as the Florentine Rapier it is a very efficient light sword.

In the New world the French have found a land they named New France it is located in the Golf of mexico (in RL Louisiana)

Tunisia and Algiers sign an alliance.

The Mongols gather at the Ming-Mongol border, war seems to be closer than ever.

[Cin Neogh]

King Cuchulain was in the streets of Gaillimh, meeting with the upper classes and business owners of the city. It was a feat he completed at least two or three times a year. He found that if he made him visible to the common man they would be more open to his rule. They didn't just think of him as a fat lord sitting in a high castle collecting their money, but as of a ruler, a respected man, a real being of flesh and blood.

As he was shown the latest works by an excelling blacksmith apprentice he was tapped on the shoulder by one of his guards. The King's Guard was a tough position to get - one had to prove loyalty, strength and piousness to get in the position. As a sign of good faith to the other clans Cuchulain kept one son from each in his guard - practically entrusting his life and rule to their loyalty. This particular one was of the O' Donnell clan, a hefty brute of a man with thick black hair and a rich beard. He leaned in to whisper in the King's ear.

"A message from Scotland, sir."

He handed the King a rolled piece of paper and stepped back. Cuchulain bid the blacksmith adieu and retreated to atop his horse before reading the message. It seemed Scotland wished to enter an alliance, this could prove very useful for Connaught, and indeed Ireland as a whole. When safely back in the confines of the castle he proceeded to issue his response.

His Majesty, King James Of Scotland,

I believe it would be a wise move for our Kingdoms to enter an alliance, and I thank you for the proposal. Indeed we cannot hope to hold the English while we remain divided, but with your help and that of the Scots there is hope that the English plague can be removed from these lands entirely.

Furthermore I would like to propose a meeting between ourselves, where we may discuss these matters and others with haste unknown to letters.

King Cuchulain of Connaught

[Aercos]

Cuzco, Tahuantinsuyo
The Inca came out of the temple. The stone walls marked the place Mama Ocllo would rest for eternity. As he climbed on the litter, carried by royal guards, he saluted the people around the temple, who cheered his name. The Sapa Inca saw one man, pushing through the crowd. As the man reached the first line, Huayna saw he was wearing the dress of the chasqui, the incaic messengers. The man fell on his knees, waiting for the Sovereign to give him permission to deliver the message. Huayna gave a sign and one of the guards that pushed the crowd away grabbed the chasqui by the arm and got him on his feet, pushing him to the prescence of the Inca.

The man simply delivered a string, made of llama wool, with many minor strings, of different colours and with many knots. The Inca would be no Inca is he couldn´t read Quipu. A true code with knots, colours and strings, telling the story the Chasqui brought. After looking at them, he called for his uncle, Huaman Achachi, a huge man who kept a bronze axe on his belt.

"Gather the army. We march on the Cachapoyas."
"Your Highness?"
"Those bastards have rebelled against our rule, believing I am weak, while my father kept them in line."
"It would be a good time to proove them wrong."
"It is a good time to do it. I will lead."

A week later, Jauja
The entered the city with a column of 10.000 men. The best warriors of the Inca. Bronze mace-wielding beast, protected by wooden armors and helmets, with their batallion leaders wearing bronze. Behind them, a group of amazonic indians, their archers. And it was only the first column, lead by the Inca himself. As they entered the city, the people cheered them, and flowers rained from the balconies. It had been the same in the previous cities, but Huayna Capac knew it would be over soon. They were entering a dangerous territory now, and it would be their last safe haven.

A man wearing a red and brown robe with golden medals came nearby. The guards stopped him and he took off his sandals, while lowering his sight and being pushed down by one of the guards. After this, he approached the Inca, always looking down the floor.

"I greet You, Oh Great Inca. My name is Acha Picochi, I am the governor of Jauja, appointed by your Holy Father Tupac Yupanqui. I am deeply honored and moved by your prescence, and I will be glad to offer my own home for you to stay, though humble it may be."

"I thank you, Governor, but I will camp outside of the city, with my troops. I am sure your house will be suitable for me, but your family may rest in it tonight."

"You are wise, Great God Among Us. There is need for such wisdom in this place. One of our nobles just killed his daughter. She had slept with a soldier, and after he found out, he killed the woman, but the man was maimed, giving his right arm as payment. Although it was in his right to punish the girl, we do believe it was far too cruel..."

The Inca had raised his hand, and the Governor was silent. "You said he took the hand of the soldier."
"He did."
"I would like to see them, the soldier and the noble."

The Govenor turned around, after making a reverence, and made a sign to the guards on a nearby house. They brought two chained men, one of them had lost his arm up to the forearm. The were pushed to the ground by the guards and forced to kiss the soil with their lips.

"This man has not been punished."
"His status protects him."
The Inca made a gesture and the noble was forced to stand up, still looking to the ground.

"Can you fight?"
It was a strange question, and the man took some time to anser, although he was in his late 30s, he answered.
"I can, Holy Father."
"You took one of my soldiers. This man will not fight again. With what right do you take my property?"
The man was pale. "I will gladly give you my life as payment."
"It would be useless. What I want is what you took. I will pay for this man´s upkeep. He will buy a house and fed himself for the rest of his life, and I will pay for his weding and the food for his children, provided he marries a woman of his own status. However you, you will take his place in my army. I am in need of men, and I planned to take the local garrison as part of my expedition. As you took one of my soldiers, you will replace him. You acted in your right to punish your daughter, but it was far too grat for a father´s punishment, and you took one of my fighters. You will fight for me in the campaign, and once you return, you will sacrifice half of your livestock to Inti, and ask forgiveness."

The man simply walked away, always looking down.
"A wise judgment, Sapa Inca, It shall be a delight for the people of this town." The Governor said.

[Ukraine Republic]

Bayezid II would send a letter to any Islamic, or African country near the Ottoman Empire,

Dear: Islamic Follower's, or African Countries
I Bayezid II would like to hold a meeting in your honor. In doing so I wish to Create, the Islamic/African Alliance. In doing so we can push back the wall's of the Christian European's. They have been a threat to our dear nation's long enough. I say we make a stand against their religion, and their military's. If we do we can destabilize the pope and establish our own. We hope that you accept this offer.
Sincerely, Bayezid II

This message is mailed to the Moroccan Sultanate, Meccan Sultanate, Algiers, Tropoli, "Forgotten the Hindu India's Name", And the Sassadian Empire. The message is sent at a quick notice.

[Ultramania (Ancient)]

It was a warm day in Florence, but no one talked about the weather. The Mohammedans were at it again, pushing ever westward. Not only that, but the Franks to the north were rumored to have their eyes pointed south. The Consul of the Duchy of Tuscany let it be known that any hostile foot on Italian soil (or the isles of Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily) would be met with the combined wrath of the entire boot.

Yes, a warm day. The consul beckoned that inventor who apparently had just made a pointier sword.

[Nuverikstan]

Battle of Kilbeggan

The 25,000 English soldiers met a group of Irish soldiers on their way to Athlone. There were 30 enemy soldiers waiting in the trees around the town waiting for us to arrive. They were not apart of the main army just a band of militia men waiting to attack us. The English got to the town around 5:30 pm, they attacked 10 minutes later. It had been raining the day before so the ground was muddy so they could not use their cannons to fight this battle.
The Irish men snuck up on a group of soldiers hanging out by a tavern and killed 5 men before they could get away. When the soldiers found out it was a small band of Irish men they then got more forces to help them fight. They fought for 30 minutes before the Irish were defeated, and even then 3 got away. They chased the men into the forest outside the town where they found them and hung them in public for all to see.

In England, Henry VII had sent in 10,000 soldiers to the City of London to put full control over the city. The mayor tried to force the soldiers to leave but they just killed him. They left 5,000 men inside the city and 5,000 men outside to make sure the people inside do not revolt.
While in Northern England the roads were covered in snow and no one could go north to Scotland. Henry sent 500 soldiers take help keep peace so people do not start robbing each other for food. He also sends a message to the commander on the Irish and asks him to not enslave the natives, we are to be friend them not enslave them. King Henry also received a letter from the Ottomans.

Dear: King Henry VII of England

We will hope that you allow us the Ottoman empire to make a trade route between us, in so doing we would be able to trade with you the many thing's we have to offer such as Weaponry, Silk, and many more. We hope you agree to this so that our nation's can prosper in the brightness of our god. May you have a great day.
Sincerely, Bayezid II of the Ottoman empire.

As King Henry read this his advisers were warning him not to, and not to make the Pope angry. King Henry didn't care and he responded.

Dear Bayezid II of the Ottoman Empire

We accept your trade agreement between our countries and would like to ask if we may buy some Dardanelles Guns from you. We are at war with and Irish state and we are afraid the other states will attack us and we need bigger weapons to destroy them. We only ask for 3 Dardanelles Guns to help us against the Irish forces.

From King Henry VII of England

He then signed the letter and sent it by boat back.

[Alouite]

Bayezid II would send a letter to any Islamic, or African country near the Ottoman Empire,

Dear: Islamic Follower's, or African Countries
I Bayezid II would like to hold a meeting in your honor. In doing so I wish to Create, the Islamic/African Alliance. In doing so we can push back the wall's of the Christian European's. They have been a threat to our dear nation's long enough. I say we make a stand against their religion, and their military's. If we do we can destabilize the pope and establish our own. We hope that you accept this offer.
Sincerely, Bayezid II

This message is mailed to the Moroccan Sultanate, Meccan Sultanate, Algiers, Tropoli, "Forgotten the Hindu India's Name", And the Sassadian Empire. The message is sent at a quick notice.

From: Algiers
We would be honored to serve along side the Ottomans on the line of battle, the Tunisians sent a message to me stating that he is also prepared for war with the Christians. Soon with Mecca's approval, we can launch the 1st Jihad! Soon we shall reconquer much of Europe and introduce them to true glory, true life, and the true Allah! We shall prepare 20,000 troops for this war, the Tunisians should have 12,000 and together we will take Carthage and stop Aragon from reaching Eastern Europe.
Signed,
Great ruler, Al'Bikhal of Algiers.

[Ukraine Republic]

Bayezid II would be in the palace pleased with the recent result's, "WE HAVE A CHANCE IN THIS!" He would yell in the palace. People outside would hear and spread the new's. "The war with the European's we can win this, the king said.". As it is passed on it get's more respectful to the military, "With the military strategies we are going to win said the king". The message is told all around the Ottoman Empire.

Greece, The troop's arrive in Greece to fight off the Rebel's. Seeing they outmatch the number of rebel's "weaponry wise" they easily push them back toward's Athens. 2,500 Black Powder Bullet's (Forgot what you call the big round ball) are shot killing 2,396 Rebel's. As well as 957 Soldier's were killed. The rebel's begin to Secede toward's Athens, As well down near Turkey ship's unload troop's to fight and take back island's. 3 ship's filled with 100 men each are sent to Cyprus to lead a great invasion. Bayezid II would be proud as he has a chance in both war's. (Inside our territory of Greece.)

[Tribea]

King Bartley stared at the letter he had in his hand. With beautiful calligraphy and elegant words,it was a wonder. Just kidding. What he held was an order. An industrial order.

Industrial Act of 1495
Article 1: All men, women, or troop, discovered to be passing industrial secrets or engaging in hostile acts against Industry, shall be executed by hanging. This is to be pardoned if the act is deemed permissible.
Article 2: Piracy against any nation or kingship, is to be permitted if signed for an Order of Bartley, which shall give immunity to pirates operating on foreign vessels.
Article 2a: This is to be revoked at discretion by the king or regent.
Article 3: All coin made by Industrial Guilds are to be taxed to the 72nd percentile. This is binding to all Industrial Guilds.
Article 4: Industrial operations defined as Industrial Denes are to be taxed to the 17th percentile. This can be revoked upon discretion.
Article 5: No weapons are to be made to any foreign troop, kingship, nation, Dene, or Guild, nor to troops operating privately to those.
Article 6: All punishments based on Tax are to be the dissolution of the Guild or Dene and 100 lashes to the Administrators, and 10 to members. All punishments dealt to the 5th binding is to be dissolution and the Administrators of operation guilty hanged.
Signed,
King Bartley o Robert