Dreams of Elysium - A Basileía Romaíon Mod AAR

[Nikolai]

Pronoia, Elysium

April 26th, 1840

King Georgios, second of his name, was elated. He was nineteen, adult, in charge of his country. His once regent, a dear friend by now, was his Prime Minister, and doing well.

But he was not elated because of being adult. Not even because of the imminent wedding to Theodora. No, he was elated because things were going to plan.

After the civil war was won in April 1834, he had still been a minor, having a voice, but barely, in public affairs. He had agreed with his regent that commercialized agriculture was a good choice for law change, as it had helped the economy boom even more. But it was boring. Economy was a tool.

Sure, in 1834 the economy was good, at 41.6 million ducats. Sure, when commercialized agriculture had been started to be voted on, less than a year later, it had been at 56.5 million ducats. Sure, in mid 1837 it had been a whooping 65 million ducats.

Economy was a means to a goal. His goal. A goal to make Elysium strong. A hegemon. A hegemon lead by him. So he had demanded Nordhafsvedr to submit to him, giving Elysium control over the Hudson Bay. Stupidly, the advisors had told him that they would be able to invade with the navy. Forgetting that the stupid navy could not enter due to ice. They had been sufficiently punished.

But he knew how to earn respect. So, he had demanded Vinland to let him enter. They did not agree. Who cared? He had a mighty, battle-hardened army and the entire HRE on his side. He had the upper hand. Sure, they had the North Sea Empire on theirs, but they were weak, a power with their glory days in the past.

So, the war happened. His army fought. His navy. His allies. And Nordhafsvedr had fallen. As had Vinland. Stupidly, he couldn’t just demand Vinland to submit too. Stupid diplomatic rules. They would fall, later. He swore it.

 

[The Kingmaker]

We haven't seen much of young Georgios II, but he seems awfully reactionary, maybe even vindictive. Certainly bloodthirsty. I hope Theodora is a good match for him. Maybe she can temper some of his unfortunate tendencies.

 

[Emissary of the Prophets]

So Georgios II is a vindictive psychopath with a penchant for Manifest Destiny. Who could have foreseen this? At least the regent kept his head attached to his shoulders.

 

[Nikolai]

We haven't seen much of young Georgios II, but he seems awfully reactionary, maybe even vindictive. Certainly bloodthirsty. I hope Theodora is a good match for him. Maybe she can temper some of his unfortunate tendencies.

We can only hope...

So Georgios II is a vindictive psychopath with a penchant for Manifest Destiny. Who could have foreseen this? At least the regent kept his head attached to his shoulders.

Who, indeed? No one, I tell you. No. One.

 

[jak7139]

Why can't you demand Vinland's subjugation as well? Is the game like CK where you can only enforce your declared wargoal?

What does Commercialized Agriculture give you that Homesteading doesn't?

 

[Chac1]

@Emissary of the Prophets summed it up best. The newly adult Georgios II is certainly displaying his anger and as might be expected it is misplaced. This is not really revenge but just pure aggression based upon that internal anger. This ruler will certainly be feared but also reviled.

 

[Lord Durham]

But it was boring. Economy was a tool.

Sounds like he still has some child in him. "This is boring. Lets do something exciting, like start a war."

So he had demanded Nordhafsvedr to submit to him, giving Elysium control over the Hudson Bay. Stupidly, the advisors had told him that they would be able to invade with the navy. Forgetting that the stupid navy could not enter due to ice. They had been sufficiently punished.

The advisors had one job... . Guess the navy couldn't wait for Spring thaw.

So, the war happened. His army fought. His navy. His allies. And Nordhafsvedr had fallen. As had Vinland. Stupidly, he couldn’t just demand Vinland to submit too. Stupid diplomatic rules. They would fall, later. He swore it.

Yes, definitely still has some child in him. He's become quite the little war monger.

 

[Midnite Duke]

If the advisors are dumb enough to get the ships stuck in the ice, then off with their heads for they are only but used as hat stands and mannequin could do the job for less pay. Boss, where next? Louisiana? Muscogee? Some green 'An' place? Thanks for updating

 

[El Pip]

Georgios is actually exceeding my expectations, I really thought he would have killed the regent by now. He's still young though, there is time.

Given the general vibes of the update I do wonder if Theodora is a cousin or something similar, young Georgios does seem the type who wants to keep the Imperial bloodline 'pure' and that sort of rubbish. Then again who would dare to ask if the consequence was being 'sufficiently punished'?

 

[Nikolai]

Why can't you demand Vinland's subjugation as well? Is the game like CK where you can only enforce your declared wargoal?

What does Commercialized Agriculture give you that Homesteading doesn't?

All demands need to be sent before war, and in the case of violate sovereignty, the only demand is just to be able to pass through.

As for the law, I don't remember anymore. I think it gave me more capitalists, for one.

@Emissary of the Prophets summed it up best. The newly adult Georgios II is certainly displaying his anger and as might be expected it is misplaced. This is not really revenge but just pure aggression based upon that internal anger. This ruler will certainly be feared but also reviled.

He seems to be set to rule with beer fear yes.

Sounds like he still has some child in him. "This is boring. Lets do something exciting, like start a war."

Yeah, it is not easily amused.

The advisors had one job... . Guess the navy couldn't wait for Spring thaw.

Yeah, well this is actually a game issue. The Hudson Bay turned out to be impassable for navies...

Yes, definitely still has some child in him. He's become quite the little war monger.

It's scary with a young man with a large military...

If the advisors are dumb enough to get the ships stuck in the ice, then off with their heads for they are only but used as hat stands and mannequin could do the job for less pay. Boss, where next? Louisiana? Muscogee? Some green 'An' place? Thanks for updating

There are plenty of places around us to expand... Louisiana is our allies though, vassals of the HRE, our overlord in the market.

Georgios is actually exceeding my expectations, I really thought he would have killed the regent by now. He's still young though, there is time.

Given the general vibes of the update I do wonder if Theodora is a cousin or something similar, young Georgios does seem the type who wants to keep the Imperial bloodline 'pure' and that sort of rubbish. Then again who would dare to ask if the consequence was being 'sufficiently punished'?

He is so talented!

Good thinking about Theodora...

 

[Crimson Lionheart]

So Georgios II is a vindictive psychopath with a penchant for Manifest Destiny. Who could have foreseen this? At least the regent kept his head attached to his shoulders.

Given how much the poor boy has gone through, and what he plans to do, I'm sure that he's gonna end up as a sociopathic gigachad.

 

[Nikolai]

Given how much the poor boy has gone through, and what he plans to do, I'm sure that he's gonna end up as a sociopathic gigachad.

The very first of his name.

 

[Emissary of the Prophets]

It's scary with a young man with a large military...

Next thing you know, they're weeping over lack of expansion opportunities, dying young, and leaving their top generals to kill each other sort out the mess for the next 300 years.

 

[HistoryDude]

Congrats on crushing the communists. Hopefully the rebellion was not a portent of things to come...

I'm sure that Georgios II's bloodthirst won't be a problem later... what if he bites off more than he can chew? What powers remain that can challenge Elysium and the HRE?

 

[Nikolai]

Next thing you know, they're weeping over lack of expansion opportunities, dying young, and leaving their top generals to kill each other sort out the mess for the next 300 years.

What I wept about was how much uncolonized land I couldn't due to competing claims and how the AI didn't colonize it due to the aforementioned bug...

Congrats on crushing the communists. Hopefully the rebellion was not a portent of things to come...

I'm sure that Georgios II's bloodthirst won't be a problem later... what if he bites off more than he can chew? What powers remain that can challenge Elysium and the HRE?

Thanks! I cqn breathe easier now.

At this moment, Elysium is powerful, but woefully in need of HRE's help and protection. The North Sea Empire almost beat them over in Europe while I kicked arse in America. And in Asia Japan and China both are very powerful. The latter will soon, spoiler,

Spoiler

get the North Sea Empire into their market.

 

[Nikolai]

Pronoia, Elysium

October 11th, 1854

King Georgios II smirked.

It had gone to plan. Almost. He had never expected the motherland to go up against him. Basileía Romaíon, the motherland that had given birth to his kingdom, the country which while far away had always had a special relationship with Elysium. They had tried to stop him. Him.

He swore under his breath. The betrayal raw, still, two and a half years later.

It had begun with him demanding that the pitiful Kalmar Union – that was the new name of the North Sea Empire now – that they give up control over Vinland to him. To Elysium, he corrected himself mentally.

Vinland belonged to him. Elysium. Louisiana was off limits since he still needed the HRE on his side. He still was mighty irritated he could not get out of the economic union with the HRE without defaulting. They were too important to his kingdom due to their vast resources.

One day, he promised himself, he would break the shackles. Not the alliance, mind. Just make sure to get his own market again. With that, his kingdom would become a great power in her own right, not beholden to anyone. Not even the HRE.

The economy was booming, of course. When he ordered protectionism gone and get free trade, Elyisum had a GPD of 77.3 million. That was in 1841. When the war started in 1852, it had soared to 113.5 million. When the Kalmar Union caved in half a year ago, it had grown to 122.6 million. Elysium, his Elysium, was soaring towards the stars.

He grinned. His.

In January, Copenhagen fell. The mighty city of the Kalman Union. Under his thumb. His rule, if only for a short while. His mercy.

He almost laughed out loud. But that would not be proper. Not now, with the family around the dinner table.

He took a bite of the steak. Juicy. Bloody. Just as he liked it.

He looked at his wife and kids. She was pretty, but stupid. The kids were small. They better prove to be taking after him. Alexandros the most of them all. His heir. He was tall for his age, at least. Twelve years old, about the time kids started really growing.

Yes, he had potential.

He had in the end threatened to invade Basileía Romaíon proper. It had been unnecessary; he had no demands from them. Not this time anyways. But they didn’t want to give up fighting.

Though, in the end, they did, as his armies neared their shores.

It was good to be the king. Even better when his supposed superior – his eyes darkened – supposed was the word – gave up.

He was, for sure, not finished.

 

[Midnite Duke]

How dare the European Greeks oppose him? What is good for Giorgios, is good for Elysium, as the two are one. Thanks for the update.

 

[The Kingmaker]

Wars in the Old World? Not a great sign. The Georgios Doctrine: hands off the New World while I’m hands-on in the Old World.

 

[jak7139]

that they give up control over Vinland to him. To Elysium, he corrected himself mentally.

Elysium is his country. It is only fitting that his subjects bow to him.

He almost laughed out loud. But that would not be proper. Not now, with the family around the dinner table.

He took a bite of the steak. Juicy. Bloody. Just as he liked it.

He looked at his wife and kids. She was pretty, but stupid. The kids were small. They better prove to be taking after him.

He's thinking all this at the dinner table!? Georgios must be horrible at making conversation. You think you're conversing with him, but his mind is full of thoughts about conquest. He doesn't even care about his family.

 

[Nikolai]

How dare the European Greeks oppose him? What is good for Giorgios, is good for Elysium, as the two are one. Thanks for the update.

Yes, how dare they??

Wars in the Old World? Not a great sign. The Georgios Doctrine: hands off the New World while I’m hands-on in the Old World.

A doctrine that works wonders, I would say.

Elysium is his country. It is only fitting that his subjects bow to him.

Right? Right??

He's thinking all this at the dinner table!? Georgios must be horrible at making conversation. You think you're conversing with him, but his mind is full of thoughts about conquest. He doesn't even care about his family.

Yes, he is! He is a busy man, and his kids are, well, kids. And his wife is a pretty thing. To him at least. A real charmer.