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Announcing Constantine Panaretos. Born April 12 1815 a wealthy aristocrat. A member of theKyriarchía he detests the Patrikioi due to their divisive nature. Will do anything to see the empire take its rightful place at the forefront of the world. A military who turned to politics after his discharge due to an injury Constantine is utterly devoted to bringing glory to the Empire.
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Went through the Vic2 part, its looks really nice so far! It kinda iks me though that the newspapers say "Η Ελλάδα σήμερα" (Greece today), instead of something more imperial-y.
Also, you could hit me with any words you want translated in Greek, since i hail from that region of the world.
I had quite a chuckle earlier where somebody mistranslated the word "tank" to "deksameni".
This means that the glorious Roman Empire instead of this:
will fight using this:
Also, you could hit me with any words you want translated in Greek, since i hail from that region of the world.
I had quite a chuckle earlier where somebody mistranslated the word "tank" to "deksameni".
This means that the glorious Roman Empire instead of this:
will fight using this:
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(( Yep. I think I mentioned it in previous updates, but Poland took it from Livonia, then Russia took it from Poland. ))
(( I downloaded PDM and will experiment with adding those in. ))
(( Khiva, actually. But their color is really similar to Ming. I should change it. ))
((I believe that the authentic term for the Germans was Nemitzoi.
(( Is this a language joke that's going over my head? Or just one more of us struggling with Greek? ))
(( Added to the third post. Also, congratulations on being the first member of the Kyriarchía. ))
Went through the Vic2 part, its looks really nice so far! It kinda iks me though that the newspapers say "Η Ελλάδα σήμερα" (Greece today), instead of something more imperial-y.
Also, you could hit me with any words you want translated in Greek, since i hail from that region of the world.
I had quite a chuckle earlier where somebody mistranslated the word "tank" to "deksameni".
This means that the glorious Roman Empire instead of this:
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will fight using this:
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(( Oh, the fun of literal translations. Any suggestions for a different name for the papers? That might be moddable. Also, anyone know how to mod newspapers? ))
(( HoI3, hopefully. I'm trying to get some work in on the converter to make it ready. ))
(( Okay, I've got the address ready to go, so you've got three days to send any last messages to Blachernae before that comes. I'll update Tuesday evening, Pacific Time (UTC -8). After that will be a second post responding to your messages thus far, and then you can respond to those two posts. ))
Introducing Marcos Alexandros of the Foiderátoi party. Born to Greek parents in England, joined the Leigon at 15 and served for many years. After the service moved to the capital to try a hand a politics... whether that decision was a good one he has yet to decide.
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((No, it's not a language gag, just my saying that I believe that the historically authentic Greek name for the Germans was the Nemitzoi.))
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Punish the Castilians and Chagatai for their insults! They do not respect our people and our glorious empire! They will pay for their insolence!
(( is this the right time to jump back in? ))
(( is this the right time to jump back in? ))
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(( I think that many languages have the same issue, f.e polish "Germany" is "Niemcy", but there is also word "Germania" which is not used. ))
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Uuuh, you could go with a generic "Αυτοκρατορικά Νέα" if you want (meaning "Imperial News"), or tell me any suggestions you have and i'll translate them for you.
As for the tanks word: The modern Greek army refers to its tank division as Armored Vehicles Division.
So that would be: Monada Tethorakismenon (= Μονάδα Τεθωρακισμένων/ Armored Vehicle Division)
and for the singular/plural form for the senators: Tethorakismeno- Tethorakismena (= Τεθωρακισμένο- Τεθωρακισμένα/ Tank- Tanks)
In Modern Greek we say Germanoi, but you are half right. Me personally i've never heard this term, but some quick googling revealed that it was a term used by Constantinos Porfyrogennitos in his book De ceremoniis aulae byzantinae, at the 10th century.
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89. 1846-1849 - The State of the Empire
We were determined to go to war with Russia. It may have been most sensible to wait, but Russia was also at war with Germany and Scandinavia. Russia had declared war on Scandinavia for the Kola peninsula, and Germany had come to Scandinavia's aid. Somehow, Germany and Russia's armies had marched past each other. Germany had occupied much of Ukraine, while Russia and Persia had in turn occupied much of Germany.
In the east, XXIV. Legio began to occupy any Ukrainian territory. II. Legio sought to cut off Russian access to the sea: first the Black Sea, then the Caspian Sea. IV. Legio boldly marched straight for Moscow.
In the West, X. Legio sought to free German lands occupied by Russia and to defeat any Russian forces they could find in Germany. VI. Legio marched from La Rochelle to support them. Not shown on the map, XXIII. Legio moved form Dalmatia to free the eastern German lands.
Persia defended Russia, so I. Legio marched for Tabriz.
During the war, the new business regulations were finalized and passed into law. So We again looked to the University of Constantinople, seeking to learn how We might better govern the Empire.
Of course, previous research continued to pay off.
On the 6 of October, Russia signed a white peace with Germany. While this prevented Russian expansion, it also meant that Russia could focus on the Empire.
X. Legio began a long march for Lieutva, while VI. Legio marched for Rovne. XXIII. Legio hunted down a Russian army in eastern Germany. IV. Legio had occupied the Moscow area and was marching for Ingria to block Russian access to the Baltic. Meanwhile XXIV. Legio, II. Legio, and I. Legio continued their tasks.
In December, We were informed that Poland's former truce with Russia had expired. They accepted the resulting call to arms, eager for revenge.
An advantage of denying Russia access to the Baltic was that their main fleet was forced into the Gulf on Finland, where the West Fleet waited for them. Their fleet was completely destroyed.
That same strategy was then applied to Persia's fleet.
Once the surrounding lands were occupied and We were certain we were not leading an ally to certain doom, We had Livonia join the war as well.
In November of 1847, Russia sent a peace offer freeing the Ukraine. But We were not satisfied with this. Instead, we planned to foil their plans in Scandinavia before forcing a peace. We were not able to do so to Our complete satisfaction, but on December 2, a peace was made that included only Russia's claims, and not Persia's demands to form an independent Norway.
And so We agreed to peace with Russia.
While the legions were marching home (to be met with fresh cohorts to replace any losses), advancements in the nature of the State and Government were figured out.
The war had demonstrated how a well-equipped army could easily circumvent the fortresses such as we had, so We had the Army Corps of Engineers research mobility on the strategic level, both how to use it to our advantage, and how to prevent our enemy's movement.
While we were rebuilding and recovering, Bavaria fought against Hungary to reclaim Germanic lands. Despite Scotland's assistance, Bavaria won, and Hungary no longer held lands that were primarily German.
Likewise, Japan had been fighting Iraq for control of Outer Manchuria for quite some time, and in December of 1848 Iraq ceded the territory.
Simultaneously, the research into Strategic Mobility was completed.
We began upgrading the border forts throughout the Empire, and tasked engineers throughout the Empire to develop railroads that could reliably provide long-distance transport.
By the end of the year, We had eighteen fully equipped legions, as well as the Scholai Palatinae.
During the war, the more extreme elements within the Empire finally stopped supporting the idea of rebellion as a political tool, and so the Empire was much calmer. Which left the question, what to do now?
In the east, XXIV. Legio began to occupy any Ukrainian territory. II. Legio sought to cut off Russian access to the sea: first the Black Sea, then the Caspian Sea. IV. Legio boldly marched straight for Moscow.
In the West, X. Legio sought to free German lands occupied by Russia and to defeat any Russian forces they could find in Germany. VI. Legio marched from La Rochelle to support them. Not shown on the map, XXIII. Legio moved form Dalmatia to free the eastern German lands.
Persia defended Russia, so I. Legio marched for Tabriz.
During the war, the new business regulations were finalized and passed into law. So We again looked to the University of Constantinople, seeking to learn how We might better govern the Empire.
Of course, previous research continued to pay off.
On the 6 of October, Russia signed a white peace with Germany. While this prevented Russian expansion, it also meant that Russia could focus on the Empire.
X. Legio began a long march for Lieutva, while VI. Legio marched for Rovne. XXIII. Legio hunted down a Russian army in eastern Germany. IV. Legio had occupied the Moscow area and was marching for Ingria to block Russian access to the Baltic. Meanwhile XXIV. Legio, II. Legio, and I. Legio continued their tasks.
In December, We were informed that Poland's former truce with Russia had expired. They accepted the resulting call to arms, eager for revenge.
An advantage of denying Russia access to the Baltic was that their main fleet was forced into the Gulf on Finland, where the West Fleet waited for them. Their fleet was completely destroyed.
That same strategy was then applied to Persia's fleet.
Once the surrounding lands were occupied and We were certain we were not leading an ally to certain doom, We had Livonia join the war as well.
In November of 1847, Russia sent a peace offer freeing the Ukraine. But We were not satisfied with this. Instead, we planned to foil their plans in Scandinavia before forcing a peace. We were not able to do so to Our complete satisfaction, but on December 2, a peace was made that included only Russia's claims, and not Persia's demands to form an independent Norway.
And so We agreed to peace with Russia.
While the legions were marching home (to be met with fresh cohorts to replace any losses), advancements in the nature of the State and Government were figured out.
The war had demonstrated how a well-equipped army could easily circumvent the fortresses such as we had, so We had the Army Corps of Engineers research mobility on the strategic level, both how to use it to our advantage, and how to prevent our enemy's movement.
While we were rebuilding and recovering, Bavaria fought against Hungary to reclaim Germanic lands. Despite Scotland's assistance, Bavaria won, and Hungary no longer held lands that were primarily German.
Likewise, Japan had been fighting Iraq for control of Outer Manchuria for quite some time, and in December of 1848 Iraq ceded the territory.
Simultaneously, the research into Strategic Mobility was completed.
We began upgrading the border forts throughout the Empire, and tasked engineers throughout the Empire to develop railroads that could reliably provide long-distance transport.
By the end of the year, We had eighteen fully equipped legions, as well as the Scholai Palatinae.
During the war, the more extreme elements within the Empire finally stopped supporting the idea of rebellion as a political tool, and so the Empire was much calmer. Which left the question, what to do now?
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89. 1846-1849 - Messages to Blachernae and Responses
Thank you for your kind words on our victories, Senators Favero, Rellis, Galilo, Damaskinos, and Doukas.
Senator Rellis, your proposal actually hints at something We wished to propose. We have had our eye on Southeast Asia for some time. There are lands held by Persia, Hedjaz, and Iraq that could be taken for the Empire. But your proposal to seize some ports in Ming lands also is worth considering. What does the Senate think of this? Here are some maps showing the three countries respective territories:
Senator Galilo, We are afraid that while Germany would be easily defeated, they would be more than we could take in surrender, and more than we could administrate.
Senator Doukas, attacking the Castillians and Chagatai is a unique proposal. We are not sure what the aims might be though. Castille is a minor island nation with a small African colony, and Chagatai is isolated in central Asia. Would you expound on what the Empire would gain from such an adventure? Here are maps showing Castille's territory, and Chagatai's territory alongside that of its allies.
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Ah, the simple explanation.
There's never a bad time!
It's a common thing, I think.
I tried to look into editing the papers and I couldn't figure it out. I'll try looking again.
Would not our recent conflict with Persia in the Russian war involve a truce with that nation? It would be unwise to attack them again so soon so as to not invoke the ire of the international community. Both Hedjaz and Iraq possess desirable land in the Indies. The territory in the Philippines and Taiwan could be beneficial to the Empire in particular. Either seems a fine target, which I will leave at your discretion, Empress.
- Michelangelo Favero
- Michelangelo Favero
My heartiest congratulations to you, noble Basilissa, on the great victory over the Rus and the establishment of a Slavic border state between our two powers. Domination of the spice trade would seem like an excellent next step and would perhaps check the growing power of the East Asian blocs.
~ Kyriakos Angelos
~ Kyriakos Angelos
While our most recent conflict was a major success I recommend that we re-organize the legions before we engage in another conflict. Perhaps it is time to return to the old system of 10. For the moment we can use 4 infantry, 4 cavalry, 1 engineer, and one dragoon. This method of combined arms ensures that the legions are always prepared. As always I am your humble servant Basiliia and seek to help where I can.
I do think we should expand Roman power into the Far East. Russian lands in New Guinea are a tempting target, but I also do support taking some Ming ports.
- Pontitus Caristanius Galilo
- Pontitus Caristanius Galilo