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06 Maestro -> RE: Janissaries Forward! (8/26/2010 6:49:39 PM)
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ORIGINAL: Zap
As of your last post. From your and France's report you have taken away some provinces but have yet to meet the austrian grand armies. You mentioned that France has had some problems. France did not report any details as of yet.
It turns out that the only cause of losses for France was march attrition-the depots are fine. There has not been a major battle yet. However, there are currently 2 main Austrian armies adjacent to 2 Ottoman armies. A major battle is not guaranteed, but it is very possible.
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Interesting, austria, it seems has the only option to fight.(at least from my perspective). Since he has nothing to gain from a surrender. The prospect of less to loose if he surrenders does not sound like much of an option. (I would say honor has a role to play) so if he does fight on I can understand that. I wiuld try and cause as much damamge as possible to my attackers.
I am assuming Matto will fight on. However, there is good reason to surrender quickly. There are two things to be gained by avoiding the long war. The surrendering nation will get 300 points in military experience for one. The other is that the peace treaty will be very lenient in comparison to what it will be after a long and bloody war. With each battle fought adding hundred's, if not thousands of points to the victory tally, the finale peace could see huge losses for Austria; lost general's, reduced fortifications, reduced walls, claims on Austrian income-up to all of it if points are available. If Russia were to join in the province loss from such a war would likely cause the destruction of the Austrian Empire-it would be returned to a nation status-with a loss of monthly "Glory".
Early, or quick surrenders is a common tactic. It is viewed by many as a gamy exploit, but not by all. Without a battle I may be able to claim one province and a little money. With 2 battles I should have enough victory points to take 5 or more provinces, 50% of Austria's income for a year, some fortification reduction and much more. There is a very big difference. The surrendering party still will only get the 300 experience points. Of course, each side gains experience from each battle. As France will not be able to use any of its victory points on the large point terms of taking provinces, the monetary terms will be harsh indeed.
This is a tough decision for Matto to make. I am not sure that I would continue under such circumstances-although I certainly would want to; it does not seem like the smart thing to do. Of course, Austria is fighting on its own ground (has a "patriotism" upgrade and is fighting on interior lines. It is possible for him to cause a great many casualties-and actually win battles. For him to actually win the war, or to hold out for two years, is extremely unlikely if not impossible.
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