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06 Maestro -> RE: Janissaries Forward! (11/12/2010 7:01:04 PM)
January End Month Glory The changes in the standings have been adjusted in a big way. Surrendering to 4 nations is a fast track to the bottom. Nations other than Spain have shifted in the lineup. [image]local://upfiles/18421/77F9ADC8AFC84CAEBE7B98E17A12FAD1.jpg[/image]

06 Maestro -> RE: Janissaries Forward! (11/12/2010 7:04:08 PM)
January Ottoman Glory Adjustments The normal increase is up to 19 per month-it will soon be 21. Modifications in luxury consumption and future culture additions can add to that slightly. The amount warded for accepting the surrender is slightly more than the other victorious powers. [image]local://upfiles/18421/14B0CCCC7FEA43DAAF4E74C5554F4080.jpg[/image]

06 Maestro -> RE: Janissaries Forward! (11/12/2010 7:06:46 PM)
January Spanish Glory Adjustments Spain has taken a terrible beating. With its looming territorial losses, there will be no coming back this time. It may not be at the bottom of the list at the end of this era, but it certainly will not be at the top. [image]local://upfiles/18421/523B55C7264D4C529F09593CC1E32EC8.jpg[/image]

06 Maestro -> RE: Janissaries Forward! (11/12/2010 7:11:21 PM)
January Terms of Spanish Surrender As there were only two provinces that I could acquire, many points were used on other items. The one thing that the Ottoman Empire is always short on is gold. Payments cost 5 victory points for each 1 money-I took as much as possible which amounted to 1590. [image]local://upfiles/18421/E79C0E6E047C46C9BC0184254C8C38AC.jpg[/image]

06 Maestro -> RE: Janissaries Forward! (11/12/2010 7:14:09 PM)
January Culture Standings There will be some further adjustments when the dust settles in the peace. However, the O.E. will still be in second place. The goals of the Amphitheater Initiative have been met-even without building all the arts centers-glory be.[X(] [image]local://upfiles/18421/2BF0103E6B264CE6824F40F26CC242E5.jpg[/image]

06 Maestro -> RE: Janissaries Forward! (11/12/2010 7:18:17 PM)
January Political Report Spain was forced to surrender-it was not a choice by King Iron Warrior. One odd little thing-the crazy Yankees have declared war on the Ottoman Empire-lucky for them they have no shores on the Mediterranean Sea. [image]local://upfiles/18421/E0D60205A8A44748B929867E6520FF03.jpg[/image]

06 Maestro -> RE: Janissaries Forward! (11/12/2010 7:22:30 PM)
January Moral Comparisons Austria has finally moved back into the positive moral zone. Spain is a few hundred below zero at the moment-it should recover quickly. I doubt it will loose Empire status. Russia is plummeting again-if not for Spanish surrender, it would be even worse. [image]local://upfiles/18421/1E4F1E572BF24F4B861D616139117954.jpg[/image]

06 Maestro -> RE: Janissaries Forward! (11/12/2010 7:26:21 PM)
January Strength Comparisons The Ottoman Empire is at the top in power and is climbing. The only long term competition here is with France. As France is my ally, I am pleased with every advance-even if it surpasses the O.E. France could easily accomplish that, but it will need the levee in mass doctrine. It will take some time to save up enough experience points for that to happen-perhaps another 18 months if Emperor Terje aims for that goal. [image]local://upfiles/18421/63D515E2D4904A41A33A26208EC7A379.jpg[/image]

06 Maestro -> RE: Janissaries Forward! (11/12/2010 7:30:46 PM)
January Battle History Although France needed a big battle to help build up its victory score, all in all I'm glad the war ended when it did with Spain. Ottoman forces had a good advantage against Spain in both number and quality. There could have been a few more excellent battles-ah, the glory lost. If French divisions were at full strength, there would certainly have been another major victory listed here for France. Its divisions are about 1/2 strength-except for the cavalry. [image]local://upfiles/18421/B5ED8B0405794CA2BC148AC35D0AA07B.jpg[/image]

06 Maestro -> RE: Janissaries Forward! (11/12/2010 7:42:41 PM)
January Economy There will be some adjustments to the current situation. The draft is not required at such a high level any longer. I was expecting many more casualties in this war. I will reduce it to level 2 soon. Taxes will also be reduced. The effects of the high taxes on production is really quite strong. The Ottoman Empire needs much more timber and a maximum of textiles for further barracks construction-it is becoming very expensive in those components. With the improved banking situation, including new provinces, the treasury should be able to handle requirements at a lower rate. It has been noticed recently that dropping taxes one point at a time is much more economical. To make the possible reduction of 25 per month cause triple the loss in revenue than only dropping it 1%. So; one percent it is. Again, the combined pool target for the draft is only showing 2/3rds of the real amount. The correct figure is the sum of the current training and draft pool at the bottom. This is an anomaly of the levee in mass. [image]local://upfiles/18421/0BC9EC18FAFD4964BA9241543539B6EB.jpg[/image]

06 Maestro -> RE: Janissaries Forward! (11/12/2010 7:47:46 PM)
January Trade Adjustments Due to Prussia taking British provinces in northern Germany I ended up having trade with them. One trade was already cancelled-this is the last one. There is no point in sending strategic materials to an enemy of my friends-especially when those are needed by my allies. The loss in income is trivial. [image]local://upfiles/18421/3E58DD9A07AF4044BE1D2EB7D51C8FAF.jpg[/image]

06 Maestro -> RE: Janissaries Forward! (11/12/2010 7:50:17 PM)
January Strategic Map Ottoman forces have been booted out of occupied lands. I have one small army left in France-it cannot get back home without it traversing the Alps-they will take a vacation in France. The battle lines in Russia are shifting further east.... [image]local://upfiles/18421/2ECB93F8379E49EAB4FC088FF591158B.jpg[/image]

06 Maestro -> RE: Janissaries Forward! (11/12/2010 8:11:43 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: evwalt As far as the Battle of Catalonia, mountains play a BIG difference in quick combat. As far as Prussia, is Turkey really going to be able to do anything with Austria ready to spring? I was worried about the mountain fighting-even did some more rules reading. I got the impression that counter assault helps in attacking in mountains and thus took the upgrade that allows regular infantry to deploy skirmishers. We still don't know for sure which area the upgrades add "shock" to in instant battles (if any), so I am sort of guessing and hoping... Austria will be a concern for the O.E. till the end of time. It is still in a very weakened state. I think I could fight an offensive war at this time with it and win easily. However, I have no further aims against Austria. In fact, I took more than I wanted to in the last peace-didn't trust the ai to use the points correctly. I am actually going to give back at least one province-soon. I have just ended all waste, but have no spare 5 level court provinces. So, in March I will be back up to 4% waste with the new provinces from Spain. By giving something back to Austria I can help it become an Empire again (which actually has some possible benefits for the O.E.) while reducing Ottoman waste-which can be ill afforded. No matter what I do regarding Austria I am certain that there will be another war towards the end of this era. However, it will be a defensive war for the O.E. I am preparing to fight everyone at once. It will be glorious.

06 Maestro -> RE: Janissaries Forward! (11/14/2010 2:25:44 AM)
February, 1809 Glory Standings The O.E. now has nearly a 300 point lead on Great Britain. It will not be easy for it to overcome such a lead. It would surely take a surrender by the Ottoman Empire-that, of course, will not be an easy thing to make happen. King Kingmaker will have to get Russia, Austria and Perhaps Prussia to make that possible, That is a tall order in itself. The Sultan feels secure. Another province is on its way to becoming a level 5 court asset. [image]local://upfiles/18421/CBBF115E53134E98BF35C71A3385EF80.jpg[/image]

06 Maestro -> RE: Janissaries Forward! (11/14/2010 2:28:56 AM)
February Provinces Improvements For the first time in a few years almost 1/2 of the Empires provinces are undergoing some kind of improvement. Generally, barracks are the order of the day. The provinces with distant completion dates on the building are ones that just began. Next month those will be adjusted for more rapid work. [image]local://upfiles/18421/418C64AACAD0467DB438B90AC8E87F75.jpg[/image]

06 Maestro -> RE: Janissaries Forward! (11/14/2010 2:31:23 AM)
February Political Report There were military upgrades in 4 Empires. Prussia chose one that will allow for a 10% increase in its mobilization limits. It seems as though the good king is planning on a wider war. [image]local://upfiles/18421/D15019FAB80C47CBB5FD81A11FB31212.jpg[/image]

06 Maestro -> RE: Janissaries Forward! (11/14/2010 2:36:59 AM)
February Moral Comparisons It looks like Spain has taken another dive in moral. The other reports do not indicate that-we will have to wait until next month to see what is going on. The Ottoman Empire has dropped slightly in moral due to cancelling two trades with Prussia. It is unfortunate that luxury consumption dropped just slightly this month-enough so that the normal increase in moral was reduced-just enough to put the O.E. at 970 in moral. It will be made up next month. Russian moral has improved. Austria is continuing a rapid increase, but it still has a long way to go. [image]local://upfiles/18421/2AB8F57B1A414CB98CBC328932AF6D54.jpg[/image]

06 Maestro -> RE: Janissaries Forward! (11/14/2010 2:39:52 AM)
February Russian AO The czar avoided another big defeat. This is good for both Russia-and anyone else that my be fighting Prussia in the future. It has picked up some added experience in its current war with Russia. [image]local://upfiles/18421/71655E14BC04438497E9CA9472C23097.jpg[/image]

06 Maestro -> RE: Janissaries Forward! (11/14/2010 2:43:17 AM)
February Parade The Ottoman Carpathian Army conducted a parade in Paris as there was nothing else for it to do. A boy was heard talking to his father; "papa, are those the men from Constantinople? Istanbul, son, Istanbul" was the reply. [image]local://upfiles/18421/5CB82F2107664749AAA5D41428B3F958.jpg[/image]

Zap -> RE: Janissaries Forward! (11/16/2010 10:24:11 PM)
Hi Maestro, Your work of art(politics and war strategies) have come to fruition. You are now at the top. Congrats. Still some time left. So, keep looking over your shoulder.

06 Maestro -> RE: Janissaries Forward! (11/17/2010 4:13:20 AM)
Thanks, Zap. It was a long and dusty trail. I will be getting neck cramps looking over my shoulder-what a perfectly Machiavellian crowd. It will be interesting. I am expecting something of a Crusade to drive the Otto's back-I say, let them come. [;)]

06 Maestro -> RE: Janissaries Forward! (11/17/2010 4:26:54 AM)
March, 1809 Glory & Treaties The Ottoman lead continues to grow. However, there are problems brewing. GB and France are agitating one another. Also, the Prussians are slapping around the Russians. Without help, Russia will be forced to surrender. If I was to allow that to happen then whatever slight loyalty the Czar has to me will be gone. My initial concern is how to get my forces to Prussia. Marching through Russia will take quite some time. I am likewise not to enthralled with the idea of sending units around to northern France. There is still an issue of homeland defense. Along with addressing the deployment issue is problem of alliance cooperation-or lack thereof. The French agreed to send an army north for the Prussian operation-that is one of three. Another one may join in later after Switzerland is taken care of. (added to the French Empire). The solution to reaching Prussia was along shot, but it worked. Emperor Matto of Austria was enough peeved at Prussia grabbing its territory at the end of our last war that he agreed to an alliance with the Ottoman Empire. This is a basic treaty-Austria is not bound to DoW my enemies. However, it does allow free movement through Austria by Ottoman forces. Now, the Otto armies have an ideal path to Prussia-one that the Prussian King would never expect. [image]local://upfiles/18421/A4DF7232156F4F8D823B66554DFB4050.jpg[/image]

06 Maestro -> RE: Janissaries Forward! (11/17/2010 4:32:03 AM)
March Strategic Map The map gives the new location of Ottoman forces, but does not show new positions of other nations. If the Prussia king does not move back to the west, he will soon be in a very bad situation. The Ottoman Dow was issued at the same time as the initial movement into Austria. Using speed marching, the Prussian border can be reached in one month. The 1st and 2nd Armies will start off from Croatia. They will reach the southern border of Saxony one one month. [image]local://upfiles/18421/CEC9BA1E2AC04E9DB2B42A6A01973977.jpg[/image]

06 Maestro -> RE: Janissaries Forward! (11/17/2010 4:33:30 AM)
March Central Europe Another more detailed view of the march area. [image]local://upfiles/18421/0D9EDE0624A040658AC79A6CC5BEC388.jpg[/image]

06 Maestro -> RE: Janissaries Forward! (11/17/2010 4:47:24 AM)
March Istanbul The capital has undergone massive improvements over the past 18 years. More is to be done. Additional guns we ordered. This is a very expensive project in money, iron, wood and labor. It also is not being done with the time advantage of advanced road development. It already has a level 6 road network. To add to that cannot be afforded at this time. There is also the unknown factor of just when-and who, may attempt to take the capital. After these gun improvements are made, it is planed to take Constantinople to level 7 ports. This should bring in much more needed cash. [image]local://upfiles/18421/E1B4202A4B4C454D8253B9284AF75B18.jpg[/image]

06 Maestro -> RE: Janissaries Forward! (11/17/2010 4:50:36 AM)
April, 1809 Glory Standings The Ottoman Empire has nearly a 300 point lead on Great Britain. The people are just overjoyed. In the Sultan's palace, there is a more somber mood. It is not believed that the British, or other European nations will long allow Ottoman glory to exceed theirs. Every precaution must be made to protect the Empire. [image]local://upfiles/18421/25CBE499211A491298EA28AB9E4EAA20.jpg[/image]

06 Maestro -> RE: Janissaries Forward! (11/17/2010 4:53:08 AM)
April Culture Standings The dust has settled from the Spanish War. The culture levels are now stable. Just for how long is not known-there is a new war brewing. [image]local://upfiles/18421/3F999C0E1A894298805929AD60F9CE13.jpg[/image]

06 Maestro -> RE: Janissaries Forward! (11/17/2010 4:54:39 AM)
April Ottoman Glory Adjustments The new standard monthly increase is 21. Last month there was also an added 5 points for the alliance with Austria. [image]local://upfiles/18421/F3A45D178D0747AB8BA0CAD483B4F0BB.jpg[/image]

06 Maestro -> RE: Janissaries Forward! (11/17/2010 5:01:15 AM)
April Strategic Map There was an unbelievable mishap, the messengers with the DoW on Prussia got lost. The Dow was not issued last month. The Ottoman armies completed the planned march-an impressive feat. Now, the Prussians will have a month to reposition themselves. No matter what, they are in a bad position now. [image]local://upfiles/18421/9029F79EDC184EB18D5D13CC40856842.jpg[/image]

06 Maestro -> RE: Janissaries Forward! (11/17/2010 5:03:21 AM)
April Training Another expensive training upgrade was acquired for the army, target practice 2. This should give a bonus during the assault phase of the instant battle. [image]local://upfiles/18421/D751DFB6D4D34F07896BB5F5B12805E0.jpg[/image]

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