Re: BBB - Titles England
yes, I have noticed that too. Here is what the mod details mention:\Originally Posted by StoneCold
a disease system that affects gameplay without becoming tedious and depressing.
Now I just went through the Plague but I have noticed avatar diseased when sitting in cities.
I don't know about the stars. The avatars fighting seem to pick the stars slowly and I don't know why.
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1418
The fighting continues in the Mediterranean Sea.
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The English Southern Fleet is completely destroyed. There is no naval presence in this area.
1420
From the world of science:
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More economic losses!
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The merchants cannot build their traits up quick enough.
Faction Announcements
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The financial review of 1420
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The assassins have been located in the Marseille region. The spy Anthony Droitwich was killed trying to investigate what assassin was associated with murder of English nobles. There was a junior and senior Milan assassin. The junior member was taken out. He was not the one responsible.
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Another Milanese assassin was taken out near Dijon.
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Contact was made with the Timurids and trade relations were established.
Family Tree 1420:
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1422
The Byzantine merchant causing huge economic losses in Norway.
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Relations are good with the Papacy and another English clergy is added to the College.
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Faction Announcements
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The first Archbishop of the Empire.
First English defeat in the Channel.
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1424
Another adoptee brought into the family for military use.
The woes of the mercantile class two losses in Europe.
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Another Cardinal promoted to the College.
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A new merchant from Angers and the most experience merchant who is off to take the wares of the Venetian near Marseille has requested by the council.
1426
Diplomatic News
Another English Cardinal promoted and the Pope’s time is due. The King had thought of striking at the Scottish and face an excommunication that would not last long but decided to plan for another English Pope.
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1428
Faction Announcements
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The Count of Toulouse is dead dying from wounds received in battle.
The new title and Governor of Genoa.
The Duke of York, Lord of Nottingham, receives the title Duke of Normandy and will be responsible for the offensive push in Northern Europe.
The Council mission fails.
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More failure the top Agent of the Network fails in taking out the Milan Assassin resonsible for the murders in Marseille.
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Operation PASTA
The King went into Northern Italy in 1418 with goal of subduing the Milanese threat for good. The first contact was made west of the main road from the capital city Milan.
The Count of Toulouse encountered a small enemy force. He did not wish to commit his army that was reserved for the City of Milan. Captain Perkin was assigned the task of removing the small obstacle. The King had the second largest army and reserves were on the way down from Metz and Bern.
Milan Highway. Contact #1
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Captain Perkins proved his worth and was commissioned by the King to an officer role.
The road to the capital appeared opened and the Count Toulouse marched forward he was confronted with a large Milan force.
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The Count of Toulouse met an equal force and could not overcome the Milanese force.
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A ransom was paid for the English prisoners.
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A large force was besieging the fort finally made their attack. The English Captain could not withdraw quickly enough.
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1424
Genoa Contact #4
The King had to change his plan of attack. The city of Milan was not an option till the Count of Toulouse reinforced his army. Genoa was the new objective. The king assaulted the city immediately.
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The night attack was a swift victory. The prisoners were executed and the city was sacked to help finance the war effort.
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General Perkin Stafford was reinforced and positioned between Milan and Genoa when he met another Milan Army. He withdrew from the larger 2 of the 3 forces and stood to fight the smaller 2 of the 3.
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Victory was obtained however another Milan Army was in the Region and attacked. The English had the ground and weather (fog) but were out numbered 3 to 1. Stafford tried to minimize his losses in the retreat.
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1426
Genoa II Contact #6
A small force tried to besiege the city but the King sallied forth and quickly dispatched the enemy force. The prisoners were executed.
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Siege of Milan Contact #7 and 7a
The Count of Toulouse was reinforced and attacked the capital. The artillery was in place but the Count decided to besiege the city instead of a direct attack. However, the Milan force sallied out knowing reinforcements were not far from the city.
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The Count was defeated and withdrew, unfortunately the second Milan Army attacked with fresh troops.
Toby Webbe the Count of Toulouse was dead. The first noble lost in battle in the campaign.
1428
Milan Crossroads Contact #8
The King moves out of Genoa with a large force and meets the Milan Army in the open. He sets for a night attack and splits the enemy force in two.
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A clear victory.
The operation has mild success, Genoa is under English rule but the capital is just beyond the King’s grasp. There will be an end to this operation till reinforcements arrive and a replacement officer for the late Count of Toulouse.
Re: BBB - Titles England
NN, I love this AAR its amazing. Great writing and story telling. The pics and are prefect too. Looks like you put some time in to photoshoping some together.
Good Job. Keep it up.
"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country". -Nathan Hale 1776
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Thanks Lt. I am glad your enjoying it and I didn't know what the photo editing could do till I actually start using it. I shall continue...
1428
Continues with more financial woes in France and Norway.
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Operation PASTA finished and the Siege of Milan is the only outstanding issues. The Lord of Genoa Perkins in command of the English force. He faces the sally force and reinforcements to save the capital of Milan.
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The lines the three Milanese Forces have Lord Perkins surrounded.
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A close defeat.
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1430
News from Rome the inevitable has happened and an opportunity arises for King George.
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The candidates and results.
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News on relations from the Diplomatic Corps
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Faction Announcements
Sad news for the Royal family
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Financial Picture for the decade end.
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King George orders the Robin of Derby Lord Seneschal to take Bruges while the Papacy was in the transition of new Pope. The Duke of Brittany begins the assault from a very long siege.
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The results were no surprise.
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The city is occupied by the Duke and his troops and the repair and restoration begin.
A slight threat from the new Pope but no excommunication.
After the fall Bruges the only Scottish Forces left they were soon bribed to disband except the militia and artillery.
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Pope meter for the year end.
A review of forces there are no enemy military units in English controlled territory. The Milanese have pulled back after the ceasefire and the Operation PASTA was a success.
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Back home near Edinburgh a Heretic was causing unrest and gaining a following the Archbishop and a local Priest could not denounce him.
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Regarding the Network and promising spy has been identified from Rennes and will be sent from the field.
Other Network news from the Far East is the Mongols loosing ground to the Timurids. A spy reported back on the composition of some armies located around Antioch.
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1432
More demand from the new Pope he wishes to have peace between England and Scotland.
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In exchange 2 more English clergy are promoted to the College.
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Faction Announcements
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The King creates another new title Count of Flanders.
1434
Faction Announcements
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The Count of Flanders petitions the King for an adoption and realizing that his daughter will not produce an Heir for the Count agrees to add a member to the Royal Family. The King bestows the Count's title Lord of Antwerp to the new member.
The Duke of Baron Inverness-Shire has been pursuing a Scottish Army to Rheims and finally makes contact.
The Scots were particularly heavy with artillery in this engagement. A flanking cavalry charge was no match.
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The Scottish General died in battle.
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Another victory for the Baron.
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Simon Berwick the most experience and senior spy was sent on his last mission to investigate the Scottish capital of Hamburg.
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1436
Nigel the King’s oldest son comes of age and is proclaimed the Prince of Wales and Heir to the Throne.
On the economic front the merchant Bedford arrived in Timbuktu and opened an ivory trade.
1438
Faction Announcements
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The Mediterranean Fleet has been rebuilt and awaiting the completion of the dockyards in Marseille to upgrade the Fleet.
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1438
Continuing the with the navy there is a small expedition to explore the Norweigian Coast and are attcked by a very large Scottish Fleet.
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The Spanish have been excommunicated and are at war with Milan. There conflicts are on the small Italian islands. The King is unsure of jumping in to another war and aid his long time ally.
1440
Faction Announcements
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The King's only daughter comes of age. (yeewww!!)
She will be heading straight to the nunnery in Rome and be on diplomatic call.
Financial Overview
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General Overview
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Pope and College Standing
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The Heretic in Scotland was finally denounced by the Archbishop.
Family Tree
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Another title created from the Bern region.
1442
The Theologians Guild builds a Headquaters in the City of London.
The Network working in Northern Italy see minor incursion of Milan Troops on English soil. The Capital Milan is investigated.
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The Byzantines sign an alliance with Timurids.
The English try to gain some economic ground.
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However, one step forward two back they loose a merchant outside of Genoa to Scotland.
However, the naval dockyards in Marseille are completed. The same facilities are being built in London. These new ships will help certainly help trade.
1444
News from the world of science.
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The new Fleet
Faction Announcements
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The Baron of Inverness-Shire is alone with entourage deep in Scottish territory. What is he up to? Is he changing sides again and going back home?
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More economic woes outside of Angers.
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The nations are at war but the Pope is pleased that there has been no fighting for the past several years.
For honouring the peace the English are given another seat in the College.
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1446
Faction Announcements
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The Fortress of Caen has been upgraded along with Toulouse. A new guild for Caen.
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Diplomatic news from the Baltics.
Poland only has the Fortress of Thorn in it's possession.
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The English North Sea Fleet policing the English coast.
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Another naval confrontation near the Port of Marseille. The Spanish requested aid from a Milan attack. The request was denied and The English withdrew.
1450
Faction Announcements
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The Lord of Genoa was murdered by Milanese assassins. There was a large team spotted around the city. This is changing the King's opinion of the peace with Milan and it maybe time to go back in and finish the job he started.
Financial Overview
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The 1440's was a very quiet decade there were no land battles involving the English. Ever battle observed between the Mongols and Timurids was a Mongol loss.
The new ships built are being send to England to be resupplied with troops and equipment to head west for new lands rumoured to be out there. To Be Continued.......
Next post will not be till the 22 Sep.
Last edited by Northnovas; 09-23-2007 at 00:54.
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1450 continued
Prince Eoin was outside Frankfurt for reasons still unknown and was attacked by a local Scottish noble.
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He was vastly out numbered but managed to escape and retreated to Nuremburg where King George was stationed.
1452
Faction Announcements
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The Prince was attacked again but this time be a Rebel army just outside Nuremburg.
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The Baron of Inverness-Shire is dead.
Another loss in Africa reinforcements are on the way.
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There has been an uneasy peace with Milan. The Network reports a large Milan Force moving through English territory.
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1454
A new machine is invented
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It's WAR!
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The large force observed attacked Dijon. The King has ordered no prisoners or peace with Milan. The English attack the Milanese capital with the English forces that were on stand by.
The King's oldest son becomes the Heir to the English Throne.
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The Count of Flanders comes to the aid to the besieged settlement of Dijon.
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Another member of the Milanese Family falls,
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The prisoners were ransomed but the ransome was not paid.
The was a large group of Milanese assassins in Marseille there was an effort to remove a few.
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The Capital of Milan
The forces sally out to fight the English.
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General Morgan heard of the succes the Timurids were having with the Mongols over this new weapon. The General hired a mercenery crew.
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The results were conclusive.
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The city had fallen to the English and the popluace was terminated.
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Diplomatic contact was made with Venice, Sicily, Poland and Spain and florins were gifted to each faction.
1456
Faction Announcements
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A first, were number one, for now.
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Finally some economic strength against Scotland.
The Pope meter, though the standing is good a threat has been made if any hostile action is taken against Milan excommunication will follow.
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The Prince of Wales clears out a enemy force in the Genoa region.
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It was a heavy forested area but a clearing allowed for a cavalry exploit.
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An assasination attempt was made on the Prince. An agent was close enough to foil the plot and remove the enemy agent. The agent joined the Prince's army.
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The Duke of Normandy was deep in Scottish lands outside of Frankfurt. The Scots had made some attempts to to battle the Duke's army. The Duke was successful in a couple withdrawls and split the Scottish forces.
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Another battle in heavy woods but the Duke prevailed.
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1458
Faction Announcements
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King George travelled through the Alps with a plan attack on Innsbruck but the Pope had made his decree. The King continued south to Northern Itlay. The report on the fortress.
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There was still a large Milan Army north of Genoa and the Prince moved to clear them from English lands.
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The Prince was only reinforcement for the battle and Captain Michell was the Man of the Hour.
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A naval loss at the blockade of Oslo.
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Frankfurt and the Duke of Normandy was attacked again. It was a deep loss for the Scots.
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A report from the from the fleet off of Portugal report that Lisbon is under Rebel control. A diplomat is being dispatched to investigate.
1460
Update form the Diplomatic Corps on news and relations.
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An economic invasion on the coast of Africa.
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Two of the four merchants involved who staked claim early.
On the religious front the standing with the Pope and College.
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The Financial Report
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The Royal Family
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The King's two sons become of age. One will head for mainland Europe the other will venture West on the special fleet build for the expedition along with a special force of agents being recruited.
Another new tile created. The new Lord of Milan.
A new decade begins with Spain the staunch ally from the early years and old enemies Scotland and Milan. The Mongols have not one a battle against the Timurids. The King is sending some agents East. The Pope still has an oustanding call for a Crusade to Antioch that no one has taken up. It is unknown if Jerusalem can still be a possible goal for the English.
Last edited by Northnovas; 09-26-2007 at 22:33.
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1462
Faction Announcements
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England is the most advance faction.
1464
The King’s daughter Drueta is married off instead of remaining Rome with the diplomatic corps.
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On the economic front success in the toe of Italy
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The Lord of Genoa removes a Milan force covering the bridge to Milan.
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Though they have been staunch political allies they see things differently when it comes to finances.
Captain Edmonds patrolling the northern border of Nuremburg runs into a small Scottish Force led by Prince Aed.
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The prisoners were released and fled to Frankfurt.
The victory brings a commission from the King.
1466
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The King’s second son lands on the mainland and is given command of a Lowland Army. He is also tilted the Count of the Midlands, Lord of Nottingham by the King.
The city of Antwerp is becoming a den for Scottish assassins.
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In a very bold political move the King arranged the marriage of his son the Prince of Wales to a Venetian Princess. A financial arrangement of 5000 florins was part of the incentive though she was no raving beauty. However, the family succession must continue. The political fallout was not expected.
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The Venetians were now allies and their alliance with Scotland stopped the war between Scotland and England. There was a relative peace since the actions with Milan slowed with the threat of excommunication hanging.
1468
Another family member comes of age a nephew of King George.
The King’s youngest son Tostig is titled the Duke of York, bringing the title to it’s position back to the King’s youngest son. Just like William I to his son Henry.
The Duke of York will also be the family member to venture west into the open seas for new lands to be rumoured out there. His fleet and men are assembled in the channel and are ready to leave knowing they may never return.
1470
The King receives a blessing from the Pope for ceasing hostilities to Milan. The Pope promotes another clergy from England to the College.
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On the diplomatic front the alliance between Scotland and Venice is broken off. The King had been offering financial aid to the Venetians to improve relations. It is also possible that the Scots may not sit long in peace.
Faction Announcements
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Another decade complete with the financial summary.
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The English Pope meter and seats in the College
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The Alliance overview of England
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England and Spain have maintained a strong bond. Hungary is under the influence of the Venetians who have come on board with the English. The King would like some alliance with Sicily but their long standing feud with Spain is an issue.
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The Great English Expedition leaves the English Channel sailing westerly.
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1470
Again the Spanish are hitting the English pocket book.
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1472
Faction Announcements
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New general for the army another nephew of King George
The English Expedition Fleet, EFF spotted pirates off the west coast and the newly formed Channel Fleet was dispatched. The EEF is under strict orders not to engage in combat.
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The King has ordered decommissioning of older vessels and all fleets will be upgraded with the newest ships.
The Network reports that the agent arrived in the East with a merchant and will report back with the movements of the Timurids and Mongols.
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The Council is disappointed the King did not take their recommendation to blockade Oslo.
Another large Milanese force moved in towards Genoa and was encountered by the Prince.
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The battle ensued with a volley of Milan Crossbows vs the English Artillery.
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A cavalry exploit was used by the English has they swung around the enemy line.
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The exploit did not last long and the Milan units quickly recovered but the English cavalry did not and made one feeble attempt at another attack.
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The English artillery finally made it’s mark.
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Unfortunately the Prince could not see this because his unit routed on the first volley of arrows from the enemy. The troops did not falter and when the artillery supplies were depleted the heavy infantry units assembled in mass and proceeded towards the enemy lines.
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The day was one and the Prince was not present. Will the King find out??
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A victory of a different sort the Spanish merchant near Angers was put out of business finally.
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The Network reports that the diplomat has been unsuccessful in bribing the Rebels in Lisbon. They also report back the Spanish Force besieging the city.
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Speaking of bribing the relations with the Papacy are very good.
The Explorers Guild see Hamburg the Scottish capital has a viable city for growth under the King’s control.
1474
Fear and panic in Caen has the sickness returns.
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Faction Announcements
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The Prince takes the title Lord of Genoa for himself to collect in the wealth of the region.
The merchants on the Mysterious Continent are just getting established when competition strikes.
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1476
Faction Announcements
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The newest member coming of age
The sickness continues in Caen 746 civilians 19 soldiers.
The upgraded North Sea Fleet removes some Rebels from the east coast of the Island.
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The English remove a small enemy force from Milan
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The ransom was not payed.
The Prince of Wales also removes a small enemy force from Genoa.
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Again an offer florins for prisoners was rejected.
The Lord of Milan faces the enemy force sallying out of Bologne.
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The city is sacked and much needed florins are added to the coffers.
1478
Faction Announcements
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The Network reported a large Timurid force leaving Adana and heading west. The army was located near Caesarea a Mongol settlement.
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Open for business in Timbuktu
The EEF where no man has gone before. The long voyage west continues.
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1478
Venice
The English General Beauchamp was ordered to take the city. There were some small Milanese Forces outside in the area and the bridge had to be taken to have access to the city. The city would be his if captures quickly enough and bestowed a title that he desperately wanted.
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It was an easy victory the Milan Forces retreated to the city. The general was in fine spirits and the prisoners were released.
1480
The Pope places another English Clergy into the College replacing the Scottish Cardinal who passed away.
Some new titles created by the King.
Lord of Bologna
Lord of Nuremburg
A traitor was reported near Toulouse. The Captain Josiaswas responsible for troop’s deployment for Eastern France.
The Network reports Mongol Fleets in the Adriatic Sea off of Venice.
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The Empire’s financial report.
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1482
General Beauchamp continued on his objective to be Lord of Venice. The Milanese makes the last defence of the city.
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The bridge was the last defence of the city both sides were standing off with the Milanese finally charging across.
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The English placed their ribault crew on the bridge taking down one Milan commander.
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The Milan Army charged across the bridge has the English bottle neck the end.
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Seeing a faltering in the Milan morale Beauchamp charges after the fleeing enemy in the process makes a fatal mistake.
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Both sides were quickly depleted of troops only missile regiments are left on each side.
The Yeomen Archers are out of ammo and make a final charge!
English victory and all of the commanders killed. The road to Venice was open.
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Florence
The English Agent John of London was killed trying to infiltrate the city. The Prince felt the garrison was small and attacked.
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The city was sacked and the ransom for the prisoners was rejected.
The Network also reports that the Rebel force in Lisbon will not be enticed by the English offer. An agent was sent in to see what was defending the city. The Spanish have made several unsuccessful attempts.
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The Duke of Normandy at a small Rebel force around Caen and was removed by the local garrison.
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The trade in Timbuktu continues to expand.
1484
Faction Announcements
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Relations with Venice are very good at the moment.
A new title for the Prince, Lord of Florence.
The Heretic Bassett is in the Genoa countryside and continues to preach a storm and the local clergy have not been able to quiet his ranting.
1486
News of the practice to improve the techniques of the clergy to quiet heretic talk.
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The Heretic Bassett is removed from further ‘teachings’.
Relations with the Papal Sates are good with a cathedral built in Nuremburg.
Innsbruck
The Count of Paris arrived at the Milan Fortress of Innsbruck with a new weapon. The foundry in Dijon has been producing cannons. This will be the first time in use by the army.
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The Fortress is taken but a loss for the English.
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The Network reports news from the east and the composition of the Timurid garrison in Adana.
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King George gives the title Prince of Switzerland to his nephew Tostig to help replace the lost commanders in Italy. He will be responsible for the Alpine Border.
Venice
The Lord of Milan and Bologna moves in for the final attack of the city. The 2 Milanese Armies sally out to push the English back.
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The bridge to the city is again the centre of the battle.
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A heroic victory for the English and both enemy generals are killed.
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1488
Sad news from Rome.
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There was no doubt that the next Pope would be from England. The Spanish are back into the Pope’s good graces and the English relations are outstanding.
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Faction Announcements
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Toulouse
The traitor in the Toulouse region was captured and quickly disposed of
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Tension is building between Scotland and England is building over trade relations.
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1490
Again more incidents occur and a protest is made. The king assembles his Council to discuss options in dealing with the Scottish trade issues.
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The sickness returns to Angers. 1801 citizens die and 38 soldiers.
An old fleet of Gun Holks clear the east coast from Pirates.
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Another English clergy is promoted to the College
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Faction Announcements
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Financial Report
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Overview
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Pope meter and College seats
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The EEF
LAND HO!!!
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The mysterious land mass in the western waters has been located after years of travel. The Expedition will look for a suitable landing and explore.
The King confers with the Council and decided a new military operation will be required to clear the Scots from Northern Europe. Operation HAGGIS is a go.
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excellent AAR, NN. i love the titles.
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1490
The tension is building on the commerce trade with England and Scotland. No resolution is in sight and florins are being lost.
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1492
It’s 1492 and Columbus sailed the ocean blue. No word from the Duke of York and the EEF.
From the world of science and the King could possible have a new weapon for the English military.
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Faction Announcements
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The sickness continues in Angers.
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A Heretic is preaching the countryside of Nuremburg and the local Cardinal cannot stop him.
From the Network a diplomat out in the east spots a Sicilian Crusading Army going east. The Crusade for Antioch has been up for a calling but no one had made their intentions known to join.
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1494
The Explorers Guild is disappointed that Hamburg is not under the Crown’s control.
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The toll mounts from the sickness that plagues Angers 1532 citizens 48 soldiers.
The North Sea Fleets clears some Rebels from a Scottish Port. A goodwill gesture perhaps??
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The Prince of Wales landed on the Milanese Island to capture the Fortress Ajaccio.
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An easy victory!
The Fortress was occupied only and troops quickly supplied. The settlement would be quickly converted to a city to take advantage of the trade routes in the area.
1496
The King marries off a niece and gets another general for his army.
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A large Rebel force blocks the eastern route from Venice. Troops are send to dispatch the force whose leader has a price on his head.
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It was a quick victory and the leader was no longer a concern to the Council.
King George grants a title to his new nephew in law. The Lord of Metz.
He will be responsible for the interior lands of the Crown.
The Prince of Wales completes his mission on the island before returning to the mainland. The Count is of no concern.
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The Adriatic Fleet is send on it first tasks with successful results.
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Some diplomatic negotiations with Venice and relations are outstanding. Spies were located detained from Scotland, Milan and Sicily
In Paris there was some heretic preaching that was quickly put to an end.
A new merchant from Marseille to counter the current losses.
The small English fleet that was scouting the Byzantine coast was caught by the Milan Navy and sunk.
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1498
Rioting in Antwerp, the Governor was out for a brief trip and enemy agents had incited the citizens.
Faction Announcements
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The trade and commerce woes with Scots continue, upsetting the Council.
A Merchants Guild is built in Ajaccio.
The Spanish and Sicilians are still at war and a naval incident of the Italian boot almost dragged the English into the conflict. However, a quick withdrawal avoided any combat.
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1500
A new century begins, no word form the EEF. The military build continues around the Scottish Borders.
Faction Announcements
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From the religious news reported to the King
Cardinal Report
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Crusade report
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The new Lord of Florence bestowed by the King to Symond Cooke
The richest faction and the year end report.
A new century begins, will the Duke of York be heard from or did he fall off the edge of the earth? The Duke of Normandy prepares the English Army for Operation HAGGIS.
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1500
The year continues with announcement of a new Governor of Bologna
Hostilities between Milan and Venice end.
1502
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WAR DECLARED!
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An English Naval Expedition in the Baltic is caught by the Scottish Navy the older vessels did not have a chance. They were hunted down a destroyed.
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1504
A statement came from Rome advising the King that any further action against the Scots will result in poor relations and the Pope would like to see hostilities end.
Diplomatic Corps updates the King on relations with some of the other factions.
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Faction Announcements
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King George’s nephew becomes the newest commander in the army.
England is the richest faction and florins have been diverted to Rome to improve relations which now stand at Very Good with the Papacy
1506
Faction Announcements
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The English have taken some settlements from the Scots. The Pope is disappointed that the fighting has continued.
A new title has been given to the Duke of York for his work in the new lands.
Some in the new world are naming the new settlement after the Duke; New York.
In the mercantile world trouble in Timbuktu
Milan has been excommunicated Duke Bindalo.
1508
Rome has stepped up the pressure on the King that if hostilities do not cease with the Scots he will have to choice but to excommunicate the King. All besieged settlements will continue however no further offensive manoeuvres for the present.
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A new title created by the King and bestowed on Robin, Lord Seneschal, Duke of Brittany, Count of Flanders and now Lord of Brandeburg.
Back on the Island the young Paul of Derby removes some Rebels from the Nottingham countryside.
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More bad news from Timbuktu all economic enterprises have seized to operate.
1510
A novelty from the world of science the King insisted on the [B]English[B] city of Nuremberg sent a dozen eggs to London.
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Faction Announcements
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The title returns to the English Crown from the days of Otto von Kassel.
Who has been assigned the Army of the South.
King George assesses another decade he is getting up in age and his son Nigel Prince of Wales is the future King. New Lands have been discovered and operations against the Scots have been going very well till there was interference from the Pope.
More to follow on the EEF and Operation HAGGIS
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English Expeditionary Force
1502
After the initial land mass was spotted there was some coastal patrols of the Fleet and a settlement was spotted on an island.
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Editor’s note: not having been here before the ships followed the current and prevailing winds diagonally from England rather then straight across. Who knew the West Indies were on the same latitude as the British Isles. I would have been there a couple turns earlier.
Supply ships had been dispatched for the homeland with equipment and food but no troops. They had run into severe storm weather crossing the pond.
The King has ordered a second EEF they are currently mustering in Rennes with troop supplied from Caen and Toulouse.
1504
Part of the EEF scouted open waters south of the main fleet and found another settlement. However, they were no equipped to make contact of investigate the settlement.
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The newly found island settlement was investigated. It was garrisoned. A diplomat was sent to make contact and try to avoid any conflict with the habitants. They declined any friendly contact with the English.
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The EEF landed it’s full force. The weather was unpleasantly hot and the terrain was nothing like they had seen before. There were thick leaves and ground cover. The men defending the settlement wore no armour.
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The bombard crews opened up on the village but it did not faze the defenders. They retaliated with their archers.
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The heavy infantry regiments were send in to the village. The defenders did not give up easily and the Duke of York committed more troops then he wanted too.
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The Duke finally sent in the cavalry which had the desired results. The leader of the village garrison was dead.
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Victory was achieved but with more casualties then the Duke had anticipated.
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A first English settlement in the new world has been established. The troops refer to has New York after the Duke of York.
1506
The Duke of York only occupied the settlement rather then sack or exterminate. The loss of their leader was enough and was trying to establish peace. The locals were not happy with the new conquers.
The rioting would eventually end and the defences of the settlement started. Once the situation has settled the fleets began exploring the area.
1510
Another settlement located on the mainland north of the island. The English merchant was send to the mainland to look for goods to trade. There were none on the island.
This will be the next objective for the EEF
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Operation HAGGIS
Campaign Map of 1502
There were 4 armies assigned to the Operation.
The HQ is the responsibility of the Duke of Normandy and will be logistics and reserve.
Army of the North commanded by the Symond Count of the Midlands
Army of the East commanded by Robin Lord Seneschal, Count of Flanders, Duke of Brittany
Army of the South commanded by Tostig Frankline, Prince of Switzerland
1st Contact
Fortress of Magdeburg
The English made a quick strike on the fortress.
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The battle was swift.
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The Papacy sent a terse statement to the King. Actions were delayed temporarily till the assault on Frankfurt.
1506
2nd Contact
The siege on Frankfurt by Tostig turned to an assault of the city once the cannons arrived.
Tostig force was at the east gates and the small reinforcements were at the west gate.
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The English captain was quickly cut down when he got into the city.
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Like all city assaults the battle is for control of the city centre. The carnage of men and horse covered the streets. The Scottish Prince Aed fell in the square but the troops did not falter.
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The battle rage for many hours finally committing the English Commander.
Prince of Switzerland unit was committed to fighting in the streets with deadly results.
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The last remaining defenders were pelted by missile fire. Again the archer regiments are the remaining units to finish off the battle.
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The butcher’s bill a great loss to both sides.
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The city was under English control. The threat of excommunication came down from the Pope. The King ordered no new offensive but to maintain the sieges of Hamburg and Arhus. Once relations with the Pope are high the Operation will continue.
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Wow this AAR is an awesome read.
Looks like you put alot of work into this and just wanted to let you know that it shows.
Keep up the great work.
"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country". -Nathan Hale 1776
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1510
The Mongols have made their way into France.
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1512
More news of the Mongol strength.
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The Timurid’s were observed winning the field battles but they not very good administrators and their settlements rebelled.
Relations report and diplomatic news
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Faction announcements
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The Lord of Bologna is marching down the east coast of the Adriatic Sea to possible the last settlement held by Milan.
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Off the coast of Denmark the Scottish Navy attacked some English transports and pursued the English vessels till they were destroyed in the North Sea
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1514
A Russian merchant has been creating havoc with trade in the Lowlands.
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The Prince of Switzerland was assassinated in Frankfurt. It is believed the Scots were behind the deed.
After the news of the assassination had reached the other nobles security was tighten and assessed in settlements. There was concern of activity in Antwerp by foreign agents and heretics.
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The agents were rounded up and the heretic tried.
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Also heretics in Genoa were rounded up.
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The small fleets transporting agents to the East was intercepted.
1516
Sad news from the capital London.
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King George is dead and his unpopular son Nigel takes the throne. He will have to return to London for the coronation.
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Nigel will be known has King Edward
Another new member to the military his sponsor the Lord of Bologna
From Florence more heretics rounded up.
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The Merchant of Venice strikes out to establish ground followed by more merchants from the city heading east into Austrian lands.
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The remaining transport fleet dropped the eastern agents off near Smyrna
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1518
The Russian merchant is getting to be a very big nuisance.
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Faction Announcements
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The Regent King receives the seal of his office and continues towards London.
The EEF continues on it exploration of the new world. The Duke of York moves on to the next settlement. On his was way he hired some local mercenaries who were enemies of the local tribe.
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The mercenaries will be utilized in the frontal assault.
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The settlement was attacked by three points.
The archer support and bombard.
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The enemy leader is lost in battle.
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Victory
The Adriatic Fleet strikes out and finds the enemy fleet.
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In Antwerp more foreign agents were removed from the city.
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1520
The first title created under Edward I is granted to his brother the Duke of York
The Scottish capital surrenders to the Count of the Midlands. The Duke of Normandy takes advantage of the situation and attacks the old Danish capital of Arhus
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The bombard crew knocked down the reinforced gates there was a feeble attempt to stop the invading forces. The cavalry charges down the main street.
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The centre square is captured and victory.
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Operation HAGGIS is a success and concludes English military operations in the area.
The English Fleets chase the Scottish vessels out of the Channel and running them out to the North Sea
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Another report from the Network on the Mongol activity in the east where only a battle marker remains of the Timurid presence.
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Investiture Crises of 1520
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The fall of Hamburg brought down the wrath of the Papacy the English are excommunicated for the hostilities on the Papacy’s allies the Scots. The Count of the Midlands had eased up his siege and was allowing humanitarian aid to the city. The garrison of the city deserted and the city surrendered.
However, the rift is much deeper then the hostilities. The King is not popular with his people or his troops. There is great admiration for the Duke of Normandy by the court or even his brother Symond, Count of the Midlands. The King favours Edmund, Lord of Nuremburg has a possible heir. He only has two daughters from and no sons from his marriage.
While posted for many years in Italy the King was developing different ideas that he should have a say in church officials. He did not make time to attend Rome to have an audience with the Pope. At the death of Edward’s father King George he began to make changes the first was naming the new Archbishop of the Realm Laurence Mortimer from Genoa replacing the Pope’s choice Archbishop of the Realm Howard Hewlinge from London. The English clergy in the College of Cardinals are split over the whole issue. The King is in control of vast lands and the New World that has just been recently discovered. The diplomatic corps is working hard to repair relations with the Papacy. They stand now at Very Good. Can the excommunication be lifted?
Who will perform the coronation of the King?
Other matters financial report
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Overview
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1522
The unrest continues and Captain Morris no longer pledges allegiance to King Edward.
Civil unrest continues in some cities
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Heretics are preaching in the cities in large numbers. The clergy reacts quickly.
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Financial Crash of 1522 caused by foreign merchants wipes out the trading commerce on the Continent. English acquisitions even backfire.
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Faction Announcements bring some new titles
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The Danish and the English are reunited.
The Lord of Milan attacks the last known settlement belonging to Milan.
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Victory and destruction
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Scotland stands with only the Papacy for an ally.
The North Sea Fleet gets the upper hand on the high seas. The Lisbon expedition is also successful.
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1524
Northern Italy is the hotspot for civil disorder.
Faction Announcements and another new title
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A Heretic is conversion.
An agreement has been reached with the Pope and the King.
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The King’s appointed man will move to the New World where he can appoint his official of the church. Archbishop Mortimer will remain head of the English church in the Old World.
1526
The Lord of Milan adopts a worthy man to the family and appoints him Duke of Ragusa
Diplomatic news with stunning information coming from ally Hungary.
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Faction Announcements
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King Edward is crowned in the English capital city of London
What the Spaniards could not do in Lisbon the English have done.
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1528
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The Lord of Nuremburg was riding to meet the Symond Count of the Midlands when he came across a large enemy force outside of Hamburg.
( I tried to dispose of the pretend prince and he almost single handily won the battle.)
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The prisoners were released.
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From the EEF more land was discovered but inhabited by an advance society. Their city rivals that is size to most European cities.
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The traitor Captain Morris was hunted down and tried for treason.
A slow economic recovery is being made with new routes be built in the New World and the East.
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The heresy trials continue in Rennes with the execution of the former priest Hungerford and in Genoa.
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1530
The Pope request that hostilities cease with Scotland and another clergy is brought into the College as a goodwill gesture. The King is pleased that the potential of future English Popes is secure and he will consider the Pope’s request for a truce.
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Faction Announcements
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The new civilization discovered are called Aztecs and diplomatic relations start.
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After 450 years the financial report
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Standing with the Pope and College
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Final Overview
The result!
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The game victory conditions were not met. I just ran out of turns. However, that was not the true objective. I did have some house rules that I tried my best to follow but the objective was to find the titles in the mod. It added a nice flavour to the game.
I have never gone this far in the game or seen the New World. I was inclined to continue but I thought it best to end at this point and move on to something new.
It has been very interesting and enjoyable. A game victory condition would have been the icing on the cake.
I hope it was an good read and appreciated the comments. I learned a lot on how to create an AAR and will have to do another in the future.
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Titles
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Congratulations Northnovas. I've seen very few AARs that make it all the way to the end. Good Job!
I now feel compelled to keep hammering away at my own.
Chretien Saisset, Chevalier in the King of the Franks PBM
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Amazing Northnovas!!
A great read all the way through.
You've inspired me to continue my French campaign to the end.
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Thanks guys! It is was a bit of work to finish and on the small scale of things it felt good to complete it. Hopefully we will see some more of the AAR in the thread finished they are good reads. Keep plugging away OK I am waiting for the next installment.
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Congrats on the AAR NN!
The English are by far my favorite faction to play SP. It's been fun to watch you go through the game and get cool titles.
Knight of the Order of St. John
Duke of Nicosia
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Hey I've been trying to install this mod but I'm finding it very difficult!
Lady Sackville of Sevenoaks, Knole.
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