Tales from the Diplomatic Front - VII

The Capo · May 29, 2000, 13:15

The game has started, with Seven humans, we hope to keep most of them they are:

Paolo Lorenzo III - Iberians
Abe Lincoln - Americans
King Common - English
Krec - Japanese
Ozzy - Metalheads
Kasparov - Russians
The Nothing - Germans

We are on single production, the difficulty is set at king, but it doesn't matter, it is all human.

Let the games begin....

The Capo · May 29, 2000, 20:08

The Madrid Gazette
100 bc
1 gold

Imperial Palace, Germany, builds pyramids, says travellers
Travellers in Cordoba reported today that the German City of Imperial City has completed its massive project, known as the pyramids. Named after the mathematical figure, three pyramids were constructed in the city's square this year. One, known as the great pyramid stands hundreds of feet in the air. The purpose of these huge temples is for storage of the German King's family upon passing. There are rumors as to whether or not slave labor was used in its construction, however either way, this is a testimant to the great architechts of Germany.

Eurasia-Africa Pact signed in London!
Word from the east has the Eurasia-Africa pact signed in London late in 175 b.c. The signers of the pact, the Germans, English and Americans are said to be very optimistic about the chances this has for development in those three nations.

War in South East Asia?
Reports from our Japanese friends have a war taking place in South East Asia, according to early reports the war arose in a dispute between the Metalheads (allies of the Japanese) and the English, who contend that while the King was replaced with one of his first cousins, the Metalheads attacked his nation. There is no word yet on what the newly formed Eurasian-Africa pact intends on doing, but the Pan American Alliance has made this statement:
"The atrocities of the English in Asia shall not go unpunished, we will begin aggressions towards all members of the Eurasian-Africa Pact until this fiasco is settled peaceably, if they cannot come to peaceful terms, war will reign in Asia"
-General Hidalgo of Cordoba.

Hernan Cortez finishes map of the world
Renowned Spanish explorer Hernan Cortez has finished his geopolitical map of the world for 100 bc:

JDI_Falcon · May 29, 2000, 20:15

The New York Times: May 29th, Year 25 B.C

---WAR!------
In the year 75 B.C. English soldiers, without warning or a formal declaration of war captured the Metalhead city of White Zombie. The American government has formally announced that they will remain allied with English forces but not support either side in the conflict. The English government has yet to take responsibilty for this act of treachory.

The Eurasia-Africa Pact between the people of Germany, England and the United States of America celebrated 150 years only to see it shattered when the English so blatently violated it. The American government has publically stated, "We have addressed the situation, we shall keep our alliance with England but we do not support and condemn her actions. We shall remain neutral in this conflict." The Pan American nations responded by condemning both the English actions and the American reaction to it. The Germans however (the third party in the Eurasia-Africa treaty) have cancelled their alliance with the English and since sided with the Pan American Nations.

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OzzyKP · May 29, 2000, 21:24

Supreme commander of the Metalhead empire, Ozzy the dove-eater, address his citizens at the weekly Metal Concert in the Metalhead capitol of Black Sabbath.

Ozzy, "Yes, yes, the reports are true, our brethern in the colony of White Zombie have been brutally conquered by the English empire"

People in the pit, "No, no, it can't be true"
"Those evil English"
"They must pay!"
"English dogs!"

Ozzy, "Yes, it appears that the English have paid off some Easy-Listening fans to rebel against Mayor Rob Zombie and open the doors of the city to the eager fold of the English dogs. This attack was unprecipitated and unwarned. Metalheads have had nothing but peaceful intentions from the start."

"The English dogs have had designs for our territory from the beginning. They founded the city of Leeds close to our Indochina colony of White Zombie, but yet i had hope we could work out a deal and avoid warfare. They refused to deal and had the audacity to ask that White Zombie be removed from the Indochina pennisula first, despite the fact that it was founded many years prior!"

Pit, "For shame, for shame"

"Thankfully our lucrative alliance with the German and Japanese Empires have done well for us and they have announced that they will aid us in our struggle against English agression. Also the just Iberians have seen fit to declare war on the English due to their unwarranted hostility"

Pit, "Praise them all!"

"Our nation is strong! We shall overcome the English threat. We rule the seas with the power of our blessed Lighthouse shinning brightly from the city of Metallica. Metallica, our crown jewel, is the envy of the world as it is the largest metropolis the world has ever seen."

"Our explorers have visited far off lands, aided by the power of our navy. They have seen great things and have witnessed the power of our allies the Germans and the Japanese. Great minds from all our empires have come together to propel our peoples into a golden age of learning and thought."

"For many a millenia the Metalhead people have been isolated from the world on our small island continent, but have often stood out at the most populous and most learned people in the world. Our scientists are progressing quickly and soon hope to add the insight of philisophical lyrics to our Metal anthems."

"Sleep safe Metalhead citizens, and don't let your ears stop ringing. Good night, i love you all"

The Metalhead's loved leader, Ozzy, leaves the stage.

One more!
One more!
One more!
One more!
One more!
One more!

After 20 minutes of chanting the crowd bursts into applause as their ruler walks back onto stage once more.

Ozzy, "I'd like to introduce you to a few members of my cabinet. Jonathan Davis on Vocals and Foreign Minister."

Yeah!!!!

"James Hetfield as the Minister of Defense"

Yeah!!!!!

"Phil Anselmo is the trade minister"

Yeah!!!!!

"Our department of Science is led by Axl Rose"

Yeah!!!!

"and last but not least, our attitude advisor, Celine Dion"

BOOOOO, NOOOOOO, it can't be!!! Booooo

"HA, HA, just kidding everyone, our attitude advisor is none other than the clown prince of Metal himself, Alice Cooper!"

Horray!! Horray!!!

"Good night all, your leader will bring you updates from the battles soon to rage in SE asia with the evil English empire."

The Metalhead's great leader douses the crowd with some water before walking off stage.

Oz-zy!
oz-zy!
oz-zy!
oz-zy!
oz-zy!
oz-zy!

The people's joyously chant for several more minutes, until finally the lights turn on and the people shuffle back to their homes.

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Metalhead Greater Sayen, and all 'round nice guy
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OzzyKP · May 29, 2000, 21:52

btw, a key for the map.

Purple- OzzyKP- Metalheads
Green- Moker- Japanese
Yellow- The Capo- Iberians/Spanish
Light Blue- JDI_Falcon- Americans
Dark Blue- The Nothing- Germans
Orange- Common Terry- English
Kinda light purple- AI- Russians

We are continuing on Wednesday May 31 at 7pm EST. And for anyone interested the Russians are up for grabs, and are still very much in the game.

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Metalhead Greater Sayen, and all 'round nice guy
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Lor Ty · May 29, 2000, 22:17

I am interested in playing as the Russians. How long will we be playing for on Wednesday?

OzzyKP · May 29, 2000, 22:20

as long as everyone can stay

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Metalhead Greater Sayen, and all 'round nice guy

The Capo · May 29, 2000, 22:26

A rally outside of the city of Barcelona....

King Lorenzo: "People of the Iberian Federation, people of Spain. Today I christen this warship 'La Amistad', which is headed for English China. On it, will be a brave crew, and a mighty force of Spaniards, the bravest soldiers the world has ever seen. However, there is great worry from our people, and they have every reason. You see, we have no relations with the Metalheads, we know not of their culture, they way of life. Their ways. However, we are loyal and trustworthy allies, if the Japanese feel the need to fight the English dogs, so shall Spain. The Pan-American Alliance is strong as a pillar, and steadfast as the stars. La Amistad will brave the treacherous Pacific, in search of glory and gold. The Eurasian-Africa Pact is weak, it is as strong as the paper it was signed upon. It is a house in shambles, the Germans have made great leaps, they have made a great decision. They realize that their allies are not that, that their agreement is nothing but words. Spain shall be victorious, for god is on our side!"

Crowd: Viva Espania!

Lorenzo: "Please please, people of Iberia, people of the grand Federated States of Spain. When we fight, we shall represent the stone of Castille, we shall represent the Lion of Leon, we shall represent the greatness of Valladolid, our banner shall be one of glory and honor. Brave soldiers, when you fight the English dogs, when you land on English turf, when their heathenistic smell overcomes you. You shall represent the greatness that is Spain, you shall show your allies that you are true to this great nation, now then, General Hidlago of Cordoba has some words."

Gen. Hidlago: "Tis a proud day, the Spanish are a proud people. We shall set sail for England today, no doubt you are scared. You have every right to be scared, you will be removed from your homeland, you will be in a foreign land, fighting a foreign threat. Do not underestimate the English, they are too a very proud people. They are not Barbarians of the north that we are used to fighting, they are a well oiled machine, you may have friends in the Metalheads, but don't count on them either. You are of Iberia, you shall defend Spain. Be strong, do not give up, you shall be victorious."

Crowd: Viva Espania!

~50 bc~

Lor Ty · May 29, 2000, 23:02

"Glorious people of Russia, our ruler has left us. In his place comes a stronger, smarter, more strategic man. His name is Ty."

People: "Yay!"

Ty: "Hello, my people. I am so proud to be taking over for our glorious nation. I feel that I can bring back our nation as a dominant nation after our old ruler left us. We shall become a nation to be reckoned with, and I promise you that! Let us be known!"

People: "Ty! Ty! Ty!"

Ty: "Thank you, my fine people. I will do all that I can to make us a great nation, and to make your lives better. I promise that to you all."

People: "Ty! Ty! Ty!"

OzzyKP · May 30, 2000, 17:38

Formal report of the White Zombie Rebellion:

I am writing this report from System of a Down, which is where, with heavy heart, i was forced to flee to after the forceful takeover of my city, White Zombie. During my tenure as Mayor of White Zombie i was sure to attend to the needs of all citizens of that fair town despite thier choosen musical preference. I had believed that those citizens who preferred easy listening to Metal were content.

After many years of peace in the region, recently English troops moved into the area surrounding and adjacent to White Zombie. I welcomed their envoy and we discussed possible treaties. This rude man had the audacity to demand we provide him with technological secrets in exchange for an alliance. Do to the hostility of the English in the past and due to their present hostility, I declined their offer for an alliance. The english diplomat then again demanded we provide them with the secret metalhead knowledge of Literacy in return for a peace treaty. We declined and informed him that the metalhead kingdom has no desire to cower before others and submit to their threats. The pompus English have the false assumption that they are somehow More Human Than Human, and deserve special consideration. In the interests of peace I offered a tributeless peace treaty which they declined.

I set about to notify the rest of the world of English hostility in SE asia, but due to slow communications at the time it was too late.

All things seemed black on that fateful night, even the Blood, Milk and Sky seemed somehow sinister. The Sunshine was truly Black that day.

Late at night on Tuesday March 27, 75 bc the English forces Returned their Phantom Stranger, this time under less friendly pretenses. From the reports i've obtained it seems that the diplomat met with known dissident, Kenny G, and paid Mr. G a tidy sum of money to recruit from other dissidents living in White Zombie and to take over the city. Mr. G did just that, and surprized my guards slaugtering many and replacing them with his own. Mr. G then opened the city doors and allowed the English dogs to occupy the city.

I have received reports that the Metalhead ethnic majority are being tortured and indiscriminatly executed under the new reign of Lord Kenny G.

Things as common as urinating on stage and setting musical equipment on fire are being deemed crimes under the iron fist of Kenny G.

I will provide more details as they become available.

I recommend swift military action to liberate our opressed people of White Zombie.

Respectfully submited by Rob Zombie Mayor of White Zombie.

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Metalhead Greater Sayen, and all 'round nice guy
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TheNothing · May 30, 2000, 17:55

I am TheNothing, the powerful Ruler of the Germans. Through out the ages, my people have lived in peice, spreading through out the lands. The First of my friendly counterparts i met, was the Great leader of the Americans. We made piece, and our two happy civillizations grew together happily. Soon Enough English emisarries were met, with German horesman, riding to explore for treasures to send back home to the mother land. We made and alliance, more so on pretense to benifit our two supremely powerful Nations. English Automaticly grew hostile, and uncooprative. As the centuries drew on, my people gloriously celabrated my soveriegn Reign by granting me two wonderful wonders. The Pyramids built in Imperial City, and The Hanging Gardens In TheNothing, Home of my birth.
All was well, world happy, and then a treachorous act of horrific violance took place. My ally, greedily, went in, and offered the people of White Zombie, a colony of The Metalheads, also an Ally, and Greedily, Paid the gaurds to open the golden gates to the Colony. Thus letting English Troops march in. Such an act, has been deemed horrific. Currently, Many world opinion has forced me to announce that upon The Keeping of White Zombie, My German People Shall Declare war upon the English. And so it will then Begin, The greatest nations in the world, The Nothing and his people, and Common, and His English Followers, shall be plunged into the biggest war, of our deer planet. Because of an act of Violance. I wish to avoid such a conflict. All that must occur, is the returnal of my allies Great city, to its rightful Owner.
Prowd Leader, of the German Nation and its Soveriegn People,
TheNothing.

OzzyKP · May 30, 2000, 18:17

Sir Ozzy,

I'm afraid that things are worse than initially estimated. White Zombie, being the northern-most extent of the Metalhead kingdom, has served as supply base for many troops and colonists abroad. And with these essential supply routes cut off, our troops have been cut off and have perished out in the wilds of Europe and Africa and Wherever else these troops May have Roamed.

Our losses amount to a troop of archers, a chariot unit, and a band of settlers graciously given to the Metalhead empire by the benevolent leader of the Germans. These losses as well as the loss of our ship docked in White Zombie harbor make this a harmful attack.

We will counter-attack with ferocity, and make the English realize that the Metalhead people will not be pushed around.

-James Hetfield
Minister of Defense

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Metalhead Greater Sayen, and all 'round nice guy

Lor Ty · May 30, 2000, 19:57

I would only be able to play for an hour on Wednesday, so if we could start an hour or a half hour earlier or something, that would be better.

OzzyKP · May 30, 2000, 20:06

Lor, talk to me on ICQ, my number is 47270249

And i'm ok with starting it early if everyone else is. I think someone did have a problem with it starting before 7 est though, and i don't think everyone checks back here regularly. But if we can get a consensus before then, it would be great to start a bit early.

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Metalhead Greater Sayen, and all 'round nice guy

The Capo · May 31, 2000, 11:52

Toledo Times
2 Gold

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Business News
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Real Madrid builds Marketplace!
Real Madrid, the capital of the Iberian Federation has finally completed construction of its "Bazaar Plaza" market place. Fielding goods from all over the world (primarily Japan) the Bazaar looks to open trade and monetary funds to the empire. Trade Advisor Dominic Morena said "This new marketplace should create more cash flow for the Federation, and thus result in better lifestyles for all Spanish, as well as its allies in Japan." Shopkeeps are said to be very optimistic, citizens and Toledo and Lisbon are pushing for similar markets in their respective town squares.

Spanish Tax surplus on the rise!
With the growth of Lisbon, Cordoba and Real Madrid, the Spanish Tax surplus has shown a 200% increase. Some experts believe this was due to the construction of "Bazaar Plaza" in Real Madrid, but others give the credit to population boosts in these three Spanish cities. Market experts believe that Valladolid will add to the growth of the Spanish coffers, as the city has already grown within twenty years of its construction. Adding to the Federation's income should be a trade road being built between Lisbon and Real Madrid, which should produce more citizens and new families moving into these areas.

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Domestic News
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Saragossa Founded
As Spanish soldiers march into Canada, new territory consisting of mainly forests and ice have been discovered, and a new city of Saragossa has been founded in this northern land. While the surrounding area is very cold and desolate, Saragossa was founded near a rich Lake, which will be henceforth known as Lake Saragossa. The city was built in a clearing of forest near the lake, and will serve as a northern capital of the territory of Canada.

Brave Warriors survive Barbarian Onslaught
A band of brave Warriors on an expidition into the northern Canadian territory confronted a large hoard of Barbarian horsemen. Feeling they would be defeated, and Warriors fortified their position and thankfully fended off all eight garrisons of the Barbarian forces, barley making it back to Saragossa alive to revitalize themselves. The Saragossans celebrated with a feast in their honor. Soldier Guadalupe Diaz had this to say "They surrounded us on the river bed, we were forced to stick out our spears in defense, luckily we fended them off, a great deal of us died that day, I was very close to a few of them, and I am very thankful to god that I made it back to Saragossa alive."

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International Report
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Eurasia-Africa Pact finished?
Early reports from overseas say that the Eurasia-Africa Pact has been killed in its infancy. The result of the English invasion of White Zombie was the crumbling of the very strong Eurasia-Africa Pact. As English forces marched into White Zombie, German and Metalhead emmissaries were in talks discussion actions against the English forces in Indochina. After the announcement of a German-Metalhead alliance, the Americans quickly backed down from their agreement with both Germany and England, and chose a position of neutrality in the conflict. Which begs critics to agree that the Eurasia-Africa Pact has been terminated due to the conflict in Indochina.

PAA to aide Metalhead forces in Asia?
Reports from Real Madrid today concluded that the house of lords agreed to send Spanish troops into Asia as a means of resolving the situation with the English and Metalheads. Don Pablo Diego of Valladolid disagreed with the decision calling it "A misinformed decision to help a nation we know nothing about." However, Don Francisco Pizzaro, who consequently will be leading the forces into Asia had a differant opinion "We have signed an alliance with Japan, they are helping the Metalheads, therefore we shall help Japan fight, we do not wish for our relationship with our Japanese brothers to go sour." said Pizarro.
Don Diego fired back saying "We are not in a position to invade a country, we have many issues here in Iberia, for one we have to settle the great river, and establish our territory over all of North America. We must also set up proper colonies in other areas for trade, we cannot concern ourselves with some Asian scuffle!" Despite the concerns of Don Diego, Iberian troops are setting sail from Barcelona for an invasian of Asia.

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Editorial
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Why are we fighting in Asia?
Pepe Montoya

I don't get it? Do you? Why should we send brave Iberian men to fight for a country we know nothing about? Sure we have thier maps. Sure we know of their dedication to thier music, and sure we know they were greatly wronged. But other than that, what does Iberia have to gain? We will definantly lose men over this struggle. The only thing I can see Iberia getting out of any intrusion in this conflict is land. But we have plently land that has yet to be settled here in North America, and while the PAA agreement clearly outlines all of North America for Iberia, I still must disagree with ignoring quick settlement. The house of lords has dropped the ball on this situation, we have a lot of reforms to make, and charging Iberian men into battle over some city in Indochina is not a good one. There are plenty of fertile lands here in North America that would not cost Iberian lives in the process. Leave Asian battles to the Asians. We should not fight in Asia!

Rumors in the house of Lords!
Maria Ruiz

Straight out of the rumor mill, word has it that Paulo Lorenzo's nephew Phillip II of Hapsburg may be next in line for the Iberian throne in the upcomming session. Rumor also has it that Phillip is not too keen on action against the English. Rumors are abuzz as to the next Iberian settlement in America, some say we will settle the banks of the Missisipi, while others say that the great plains have yet to be completley tamed, this reporter believes that the next best place to settle would be the South East Coastline, we must establish more than two ports in that area if we are to be a worthy Naval force. Rumor from the Lorenzo camp also says that our King Paulo Lorenzo III is heavily considering transformation to a Republic when means come available, the royal house is abuzz with complaints, as the Hapsburg family does not want to lose its foothold over Iberian relations. Does somebody smell a Revolution? I am Maria Ruiz and that is what's going on in the house of Lords.

common_terry · May 31, 2000, 13:03

Ozzy with a hard head of metal asked for the English city of Leeds. He told me it was within the city radius of White Zombie. LIAR! It is 4 squares away. We now understand Ozzy stole all his metal ideas from the Who's Live at Leeds album. This is why he demanded leeds, rock greed! Ozzy is indeed hard.
For hundreds of years I went on vacation and the AI ran england. Germany and Ozzy were at WAR with the sad little AI when i returned. The Germans offered peace. Ozzy continued to demand Leeds. White Zombie was purchased for less than 200 gold. It is far from Austrailia. Southern Asia shall be all English.
Demand our city, and we will take yours.

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OzzyKP · May 31, 2000, 16:50

From the office of Jonathon Davis, Metalhead foreign minister:

The disagreeable King Common is attempting to obscure the truth to suit his own cause. The Metalhead city of White Zombie was founded in SE asia, and several hundred years after that founding the expansionist English move in on rightful Metalhead land and build the city of Leeds.

In the interests of peace our wise leader, Ozzy the Dove-eater, choose not to move his phalanx unit into the vacant English city, hoping for a peaceful resolution to this error by the land grabbing King Common.

Unfortunatly King Common never budged on the matter, and did not offer a single item of payment or restitution for his city placement oversight. Not even an apology.

We scoff at the manipulating King's claim that the noble German and Metalhead empires took advantage of his cousin AI in his absence. It is well known among the world court that temporary rulers stricken with the AI genetic trait have a tendency to declare war indiscriminatly. The Metalhead and English nations did not talk nor come into contact in ANY WAY during King Common's absence. In fact my office was not informed of the Prince AI's declaration of war until King Common returned to the throne.

It is clear to me and other members of the Metalhead cabinet that this claim merely a ploy by the warmongering King Common to validiate his long standing intentions to attack soveriegn Metalhead territory.

-Jonathon Davis

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Metalhead Greater Sayen, and all 'round nice guy

OzzyKP · May 31, 2000, 17:15

After meeting with my benevolent King Ozzy, it has been decided to graciously offer King Common a peace treaty to this massive war that is unfolding. Here are the Issues that this peace treaty covers:

TERMS:

English concessions:

1. The English government will return the illegily obtained city of White Zombie to Metalhead rule.

2. The English government will hand over the city of Leeds to Metalhead rule.

3. A permanent border shall be agreed upon giving this small pennisula to Metalhead rule.

Metalhead Concessions:

1. The Metalhead goverment will agree to the new borders and will not trespass any further into SE asia.

2. The Metalhead goverment will conclude peace with the English and ask that our allies do the same.

REASONINGS:

It is no doubt obvious that a war against 4 powerful world powers will turn out very poorly For You. The two cities lost in this treaty are nothing compared to the monumental losses that are possible in the war.

The Metalhead kingdom have been damned with a small island continent with poor resources. Securing two cities on the Asian mainland would benifit their nation and help even the scales tipped heavily in the favor of the territorially blessed English nation.

The city of Leeds is a small price to pay for the overseas losses and a small punishment for the indiscriminate attack on Metalhead territory.

The powerful German empire have expressed their willingness to renew peaceful relations with England and call off their war if England agrees to give back stolen territory. And if the Metalhead and German nations go back to peace with the English the rest of the world will no doubt Follow The Leader, and do so as well.

This treaty is a benevolent compromise offered by the peaceful Metalhead king, Ozzy. I implore the English to accept these terms rather than risk a 4-front war that will prove disaterous for the English. It is time that King Common Wake Up and realize the harsh realities of the situation he has thrown this peaceful world into.

-Jonathon Davis

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Metalhead Greater Sayen, and all 'round nice guy

May 31, 2000, 19:37

if you'll need a sub I'm available

Moker Guy · May 31, 2000, 22:22

"Shinto" Greetings Shogun Moker

"Shinto" The people are very pleased with your wise descions. Giving them places to worship was indeed a good idea. Before the people cried to the gods now they sing in praise at the foot of the glorious statues. Perhaps a gathering of knowlege would be suffecient, your greatness.

"Moker" Indeed, our people are in need of a place in which to learn of our alphabet.

"Shinto" Would it not also be wise to improvise on our nets and sails of our fishing fleet.

"Moker" Ahh there still is much you must learn young one. I have already begun designs on a new fishing fleet. A man from our northern province came to me a few weeks ago. With him he brought he piece of cloth from one of our border colonies. He said this cloth is made out of an animal which comes from the jungle, he also explianed that the locals have been rasing this animal demostically for quite some time.

"Shinto" So what does this have to do with the design of our new fishing fleet?

"Moker" Ahh you see Shinto this is no ordinary cloth. It is three times as strong as the finest wool that we can produce here. This cloth is also half the wieght, and can be woven into strong tight threads. When i learned of this i imediatly dispatched an envoy to the city with orders to prodouce this cloth and the strands, and then ship them to the port, there men are working on the boats and ineed of the matrials to finish the fleet.

"Shinto" Very wise oh great ruler

"Moker" That is not all Shinto, soon our workers will be finishing the greatest statue of Linzwe in all the land.

"Shinto" So I have heard, people from the whole kingdom will surely come and see its greatness

"Moker" Indeed

The Capo · May 31, 2000, 22:33

The Valladollid Press
380 a.d.
1 gold

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Domestic News
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Iberian Federation expands!
The Iberian Federation has expounded upon its empire recently, adding Cadiz, Granada and Bilbao to its realm, including the city of Saragossa in Canada which has grown extensivley. Thus, new strides in technology and monetary income were the resulting effect. Newly appointed lords to these areas or Don Phillip De Aldo of Aragon, Jose Piedra of Hapsburg, and Pablo Magilora of Hapsburg.

Phillip II appointed new King
Paulo Lorenzo has abdicated the throne this past week, in charge is his nephew the plucky Phillip II of Hapsburg. Upon arrival to the royal palace, Phillip addressed members of the House of Hapsburg sitting behind him, as well as the large gatheriing of Iberian citizens in La Plaza Hapsburg in Reál Madrid this past weekend. Saying "I wish to refurbish Iberian pride, and to unite the states of the Iberian Federation into a well oiled machine: Militariliy, Territorially, Scientifically and Financially." When asked about rumors regarding Lorenzo's interest in a Federal Republic Phillip responded "At this point in time that is not the House of Lord's foremost concern, there are other more important matters." As of press time it is unknown what Phillip's feelings towards a Federal Republic are.

Knights of Mexíco D.F. put down Barbarian invasion
Two ships carrying garrisons of well trained Bararian Knights made their presence felt harshly in Central America. As the soldiers made their way to the Federal District of Mexico, Iberian Knights running rounds in the Great Plains were quickly called to the scene, the Valladolidian Knights quickly routed the would be conquerors, a feast was held in honor of these brave soldiers. The unit went on to establish a defense along the Panamá Canal, which will protect the natural Canal from non PAA intervention.

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International Report
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War reigns supreme in Eurasia
Despite attempts at peace talks by the Metalheads and numerous others, the situation in White Zombie has grown extensivley through the centuries, and has now engulfed the entire Eurasian continent. Reports are skechy at this time, however, it seems as if though Metalhead soldiers made early strides. Recapturing the city of White Zombie and placing former Mayor Rob Zombie back in his mayoral position. The Metalhead army went on to capture Leeds as well, but their victory would be shortlived as English troops recaptured the area, and re-established power within the Indochinan Penninsula. Word also has Germany suffering staggering losses in Eurasia, however capturing the English city of Richmond as the result of civil dissidents within the city. More will definantly become available as the situation resumes, but it does not look to be dying down anytime soon.

PAA Holds Meetings in Kyoto
The PAA has held official meetings in Kyoto recently, attending the meetings has been Don Francisco Pizzarro representing the Iberian army, as well as the former King Paulo Lorenzo III. The meetings were said to be very productive, as two seperate situations were resolved. The Iberians will serve as a peacekeeper in the Asian conflict, sending soldiers into the Indochinan War Theatre very soon. As troops arrive, Iberian officials will gain reports and look over the situation before making a final determination. Don Pizzarro said "The meetings went very well, as do all meetings with the Japanse, the PAA should have an official stance on the conflict within the year."

Valcore falls victim to Barbarian onslaught!
The German city of Valcore, located in southern Gaul has fallen victim to Barbarian invasions recently, despite this the German army did retake the city. This caps off similar barbarian assauls on southern Africa, which resulted in the loss of some American territory. Critics agree that these situations show how ill defended the Eurasian-African area is, and goes further to prove that in its current state, things look to get bloodier and bloodier.

Revised Map
A few changes have been made since the last map, the Russian empire seems to have more territory than was previously believed by Don Cortez. As do the Germans. The Metalheads have lost territory in Indochina, and the Americans have lost land due to Barbarian attacks. The Japanese and Iberians have grown peacefully within their own given continents...

The ministry of Foreign Relations apologizes for any errors, especially the way it looks, heh sorry!

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Editorials
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What the hell is wrong with the English?Chui Morena

Have you been keeping up on the situation in Indochina? No? Well its been crazy. I have attended many of the so called international summits regarding the delicate situation. Believe me, they are the least civilized meetings on the planet, I have seen barfights more civilized than these meetings. But they discuss a very important topic. There are huge arguments from both the English and Metalhead camps regarding the issue. And you know what the big defense of the English is for their actions? That they were threatened! By who? A small island nation that can hardly develop properly due to its poor resources? Or the Germans who lose cities to Barbarians? Its time for the English to realize that there is nothing to fear from these nations, and that the alleged threats are merely empty arrogant threats. I can't understand how the English can condone their irrational behavior, there is no excuse for it. Meanwhile we have the House of Hapsburg- oops I mean "Lords" talking about some sort of investigation. What a load of bupkus. We all know its a ruse to send troops into the area, we all know the Hapsburg family wants more land to add to its territory, Iberian Federation my ass, more like Hapsburg Federation. Who DIDN'T think Lorenzo would pass the throne on to Phillip? Of course he would, they both want the same thing: Land. That's why we are sending "peacekeepers" to Asia, for land. Go ahead just ask Phillip himself, that is if you want to be tortured to death!

Federated? Please!
Pablo Valencia

Okay, we are the Federated States of Iberia, the FIS. That's just fine. But why do we have a King? I don't understand it, we claim to be a Federation of States. And we have the so called House of Lords, but what is that? But all but one of them are from the Hapsburg family, and the King is a Hapsburg. I heard the rumors about why they abdicated Lorenzo, because he wanted a Republic, that doesn't sound bad right now. You know, an actual Federal Government. We are a Federated nation right? Wrong. I personally can't wait for this to happen, it will, I know it. The Iberians want it, so it will happen. Its just that, will the Hapsburgs give up their precious land so easily? I wouldn't bet on it.

380 a.d.

OzzyKP · May 31, 2000, 22:58

Pantera Press
June 17, 380 A.D.

TOP NEWS STORY

METAL-ENGLAND WAR RAGES ON- The nearly 400 year conflict with the English still rages on with no end in sight. The treaty proposed by the Metalhead foreign minister sparked peace talks, non-participant nations were invited to listen in on the talks and share. Overwhelming world opinion stated that the Metalhead peace treaty was generous and urged English King Common to accept the terms.

Unfortunatly the King became unruly and stormed out of the negotiations. Never once considering a negotiated settlement the English were landing troops in Metalopia even as the talks progressed.

A few years later the malicious English attacked an innocent German catapult and brought them into the war as well. While the Japanese and Iberian nations had pledged to give full support to the Metalhead victims in this conflict their positions have waffled over the years. But the Metalhead allies the Japanese still vow to help their allies in this conflict.

The disputed cities of Leeds and White Zombie have changed possesion many time over the course of this war. It seems that the residents of said cities cannot decide who to side with, and have chosen to go with the highest bidder.

NATION

METALHEAD TO ACQUIRE LAND IN S AMERICA- Noble Moker of the Japanese have repaid their debt to the Metalhead empire by giving land grants in Nothern South America, and by giving a settler unit to their allies located at the southern tip of S America. This debt was from the massive research and development assitance that Metalhead scientists provided the backward Japanese with in years past.

Metalhead colonists have founded the city of Puya in the southern tip of S America, and eager settlers are well on their way to the rich land in northern S America.

New cities planned elsewhere as well. Unfortunatly due to security precautions arising from the Metal-English war precise locations of these new settlements have not been disclosed to this newspaper. We shall keep you informed.

WAR PRODUCTION AT ALL TIME HIGH- In response to the ongoing war the nation of Metalopia has switched its normally peaceful production to military production to try and combat the massive English threat. The switch over is said to have gone smoothly all over the country.

WORLD NEWS

Most world news has been dominated by the Metal-English war that is looming ever larger in SE Asia and beyond.

PEACEKEEPERS DENIED- In order to keep the war in Indochina from esclating further it was proposed that Iberian peacekeeping troops be put into the region to ensure stability. The paranoid King Common however said that they would be regarded as enemies and attacked if they did.

GERMAN VICTORY- Due to the violent act that occured in western asia the Germans have been drawn into the conflict and have taken and succesfully held the English city of Richmond.

GREAT LIBRARY BUILT- After an unfortunate inteligence leek the vile English got wind of Metalhead plans to build the Great Library and beat them to it, becoming the 3rd nation to posess a wonder of the world.

GERMAN NATION GROWS RAPIDLY- The Germans have experienced a period of rapid expansion with the founding of several new cities throughout Europe. This new burst of growth puts the noble Germans past the large English empire in number of cities.

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Metalhead Greater Sayen, and all 'round nice guy

common_terry · June 1, 2000, 00:01

Yo!

I am for diplomatic games.
No more threats followed by posing as the raped little child.

If people acted civilized their would be no war.

If the threatened dont respond world war results.

The english didnt respond in 1939.

But this time they did.

If Germany gives back Richmond, we can have peace. (Even tho they shud have to pay for their obvious agression).

If India stops their threats and demands and stays out of asia, they can have peace.

A peaceful game should be everyone's goal.

Peace, love and understanding,
Common

If

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The Capo · June 1, 2000, 00:12

Minutes to House of Lords meeting in Real Madrid...

I. Issue to invade Asia due to wrongful activity by the Sovreign State of England against the Sovreign Metalheads. King Paulo Lorenzo III presiding.

II. Don Jose Diaz Castilla; King Lorenzo of Hapsburg, clearly the conflict in Asia must be resolved. The world looks to the PAA to settle the conflict where the Eurasia-Africa Pact could not. We must show that we are steady as a pillar, that we will not allow tyrannical activity of this nature to occur. The English have severly bludgeoned the civilized tie that binds, they have shown great aggressivness towards the peaceful Metalheads, and expect it to die down. It shall not die down, this egregious attack against civilization shall not go unnoticed as the Americans wish it to, we will send Iberian soldiers into battle, and they will come back victorious!

III. Don Diego of Valladolid; King Lorenzo, to think that sending Iberians into Asia to die is going to settle matters between the Metalheads and English is absurd. The English soldiers may have been wrong in their actions, but this does not warrent a wrong decision by the House of Hapsburg. Our family has been founded upon the merits of civilization, there is no purpose killing of brave and darring soldiers in order to further the gains of this family. We have plenty of territory to gain here in America, and despite the fact that you, great King Paulo Lorenzo III has made agreements with other nations. Our nation has yet to develop enough to send a force of men accross the Pacific in attempts to conquer. I plead with his majesty Lorenzo of Hapsburg to decline the military's attempts at invasion of Asia.

IV. Don Francisco Pizzarro; Sire, as head of the military for the Iberian Federation. I implore you to help crush any imperialistic ideas of the English dogs! They are a terrible lot, their tyrant King Common Terry, is an evil man. He wishes to torture the peace loving Metalheads in Indochina and continue his treck through the polynesians islands surrounding Australia. If we let this continue what's next? Genocide in Japan? Baja California? We musn't let this madman reign supreme. We must crush him when he is beginning. Please my Lord, support action against England.

V. Decision of King Lorenzo III of Hapsburg is to continue action against the English, however the situation will be reviewed upon arrival in the Asian theatre of war, as well as future talks with the Japanese and Metalhead empires.

VI. Royal Parchment shall be stored in the Library of the House of Lords in Real Madrid. Overseeing such library, Don Hector Garcia of Hapsburg.

50 b.c.

OzzyKP · June 1, 2000, 00:58

A letter was received by the Metalhead foreign minister office from the English King, and it shall be replied to personally by King Ozzy himself:

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Originally posted by common_terry on 06-01-2000 12:01 AM

If Germany gives back Richmond, we can have peace. (Even tho they shud have to pay for their obvious agression).

If India stops their threats and demands and stays out of asia, they can have peace.

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We find this document fraught with errors, contradictions, and hipocracy. Nothing proves this more than this quote. In the same breath that the English government makes demands of the Germans for territory to be returned to it, it states that this mysterious nation of "India" (which is no doubt an English misinterpretation of the word "Metalhead") should stop its demands for territory to be given back.

Anyone with a clear mind can see the error in the logic used by the English ruler. Its call for peace with demands of a captured city returned to it, is identical to the peace treaty drafted by Metalhead diplomats 300 years ago.

The difference is that 300 years ago the English scoffed at the generous Metalhead proposal, and continued to attack peaceful Metalhead settlements. Clearly there is no peace for this evil man short of world-wide English domination.

The English have turned their nose at the entire world order and have disgraced the sacred convenant we all agreed to at our inception (diplogame rules). Their propensity to declare war 'willy-nilly' goes against the very foundation this planet was formed upon. And furthermore their refusal to discuss peace at any time or for any terms besides 100% English domination prove that King Common is a threat to the very fabric of our existance and should not be tolerated. Diplomacy is the only true way to succeed in this world, and King Common has made NO attempts at diplomacy this whole game.

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Originally posted by common_terry on 06-01-2000 12:01 AM

If people acted civilized their would be no war.

A peaceful game should be everyone's goal.

Peace, love and understanding,
Common

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Were it not for the fact that these statements ring hollow with more hypocracy than this King cares to describe I would praise King Common for his reforming. But since these are false sentiments indicate a great comtempt for the world order i have no sympathy for his fate.

-King Ozzy

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Metalhead Greater Sayen, and all 'round nice guy
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OzzyKP · June 1, 2000, 01:07

I would like to also add an out of character comment about this game. It has come to my attention that many otherwise honorable players have taken to the practice of loading up the game and playing the save against the AI.

This is fundementally wrong and shall be deemed cheating if it continues. Although this is very fun game, and i too would like to go in and play it through a few times this results in the obtainment of much information that would otherwise, and rightfully so, remain unknown.

For those of you who i have talked to who told me you did this, i am not singling you out, because to my surprize this is turning out to be a more common practice than i had initially anticipated.

But this warning goes out to everyone in this game, if from this point onward playing saved games is continued it will be dealt with HARSHLY.

Loading up the save file and looking over YOUR civilization is perfectly ok, but playing the game through several turns can reveal many important things.

Please note again, that i bear no animosity to those who i have found have done this, and will take no actions regarding it, but i demand that this cease IMMEDIATLY for all those involved in this game.

-OzzyKP

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Metalhead Greater Sayen, and all 'round nice guy

TheNothing · June 1, 2000, 02:10

The time has come. The Time has never been as it is now. The world has been plagued with a great war. In preparations to an English military build up, south of Gamorge. The German People prepared to post a pikeman armed with a catapult in the hills near the last once millitary held position. The goal, to make it evident, that that hill was the border between our two nations. Upon arrival, i am notified that my troops have ran into an English city. This city, was to be the start of the biggest event in History. The Eruption of war between the largest Nations in the world.
Upon noticing that my troops had stumbled upon English "claimed" Territory, and were not heeded the request to withdrawl, was attacked, ruthlessly, and with barbaric Style. I Decided enough was Enough. And Took Richmond.
Since then, a few stray brave soldiers in the search of desperately needed knowledge. Gave up their lives, in the search for information against a remarkable barbaric leader. The information has been deemed Valuable.
In Other Events, I have been notified, of a great internal unhappiness. The people of my civillization grow tired of war, and wish for peace. My people wish for more food, more entertainers, as they work so hard to earn them. It has spread through out the land, the great want, and need for this "Elvis". It has been said that he is more popular than I, the King, TheNothing. Baaa Impossible, and I refuse to be 2nd rated by my people. And so it is, that I have undertaken the greatest Project in all the history of the world. And so it is, upon the next year in my command. I shall reveal, the greatest, the most glorifying project in the world. Thus, making me, the one whom my people love. Not this, Elvis.
And a comment to the rest of the world, and those whom are trying to stay out of the fight. Many of you wish to side with me, and my Metalhead companions. Many are dead set upon remaining Nuetral. It was once told to me, that I could trust. That upon the proving of English treachoury that they would come to my aid, the Americans have proved who they truly are. Cowards. As they said, they would join the war in the event of treachury. They now do the opposite. Stand back, and try to avoid a bigger country, avoid a war that would cost them lives. Because they are afraid. Well, I am not afraid. I know when a brother is in need, and I have come to the aid of my dieying brother. I will smite the ruler whom causes pains to my allies. For I am Trully loyal. But alas, I am the only whom i have seen stand up to the barbaric leader, along side the peaceful Metalhead ruler.
But as for now, i must leave, for the preparations of my project are needed. For the great unvailing. But until i show my greatest work yet, I will say, ta ta.
TheNothing

June 1, 2000, 19:30

I cant sub on the following days - any day but Wed, Thurs (this may open up real quick), Fri (just this week), Sat (1 am EST on). But since I play alot based on icq invitations, I'll need some warning - 3 or 4 hours to ensure I wont be in another game.

RocMaster · June 1, 2000, 20:27

Well, The Japanese, weren't a very powerful country when my regime took over. They still aren't, but the people needed change. The powerful RebelofChaos brought to the people of japan, Sun Tsu's War Academy, and Marco Polo's Embassy.

War enveloped the land...The evil english have been destroying the buety of all that lived. The PPA vowed to stop this menace...

The war has been going on.. with no end in sight, at least under the rule of England. Asia has been torn and almost nothing remains but desolation. The english people can't be happy... the king taking every penny the people earn with his 70% taxes.

The PPA tryed to hold a court hearing, with me in charge, I heard all of the testimonies relivant to the war. My proposal didn't get off for chaos flurished, and the American and English leaders stormed out of the proceding.

Japan has announced they will begin Operation Oxford. A plan to rid the world of England...

common_terry · June 1, 2000, 20:52

FEAR rules!

Go English as an AI!

We would have ruled the world!

I wonder if they thought to use the save b4 i built Bach's? The Great Library will provide for the AI tho. War will continue in this game without common terry!

35,000 children starve a day.

Please give to Oxfam.

(Or end market forces which demand desperate workers who are afraid to organize).

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