Orders and reports thread

[AussieGiant]

Thanks Ituralde.

OK I can't see the game for the moment so Ituralde is stating the build queue for Venice.

[GeneralHankerchief]

Conrad Salier:

Build queue for Milan is left up to the Chancellor to decide.

[Stuperman]

Build que for Genoa:

Abby
Warehouse
Leather Tanner

[OverKnight]

1180

Duke Leopold is triumphant against the Hungarians who were moving on Zagreb:

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The AHA will move to Zagreb to rearm. Depending on the events of the rest of the year, they may stay put, or move on Ragusa in 1182.

I have now ordered Count Steffen and the reinforced BHA to engage the Venetians moving on their old capital. The Count of Venice has led his garrison across the causeway to assist. While I'm sure Venice could resist a siege, I did not want the Venetians to seize the bridge outside the city as a choke point.

Our combined forces match theirs, but are divided. I'm sure, however, that a skilled General such as Gerhard can use this to his advantage. . .

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Count Steffen and the garrison of Venice are victorious! The pitiful remnants of the Venetian army have dispersed, they will trouble the Empire no longer. The garrison has returned to Venice. Gerhard has rode ahead of his army to head off any rioting in Milan.

I have dispatched Heinricus Plittersdorf to negotiate with Pope Filippus the Warmonger:

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Our diplomat's best offer was rejected. The Pope responded, "We cannot quite accept this. You are alone in wanting to find a peaceful resolution to this war."

Despite being powerless and bankrupt, the Pope has refused. If he will not accept this offer for only peace, I shudder to think at what he would demand for peace and reconciliation.

Count von Hamburg has broken the siege of Stettin, but the retreating Polish forces lie just beyond his reach.

Steward von Kastilien has left Thorn to march on Breslau.

In order to root out the French agent causing unrest in Dijon, I have ordered many of the Reich's nearby agents to converge on the city. I have also ordered repairs to the Thieves Guild in the city and will recruit another spy.

One of our assassins decided to practice his technique on a French Captain enroute, he was succesful and his skill has grown. Unfortunately, Kaiser Henry has lost some of his Chivalrous reputation due to this action. My deepest apologies, mein Kaiser, I had no idea this would occur. I will refrain from further use of assassins if you wish.

In order to try to meet Filippus's outrageous demands for peace, I have been forced not to start any building projects this year. I must save as many florins as I can, so I can bribe. . .I mean facilitate peace with the Holy Father.

So ends 1180, a year of military triumph but diplomatic stagnation.

[OverKnight]

Guilds of the Holy Roman Empire

I will keep this updated throughout my term.

Thieves Guild: Bologna and Dijon

Merchants Guild: Genoa, Florence, Marseille and Nuremburg

Master Merchants Guild: Venice

Master Theologians Guild: Budapest

Teutonic Knights Minor Chapter House: Frankfurt and Thorn

Swordsmiths Guild: Staufen

[Warluster]

Build Queue for Dijon:

Ballista Towers: 3200 Florins

City Watch

Printing Press

Thats all for now.



Me and Ulrich (Ignoramus) are workign out a plan of swapping the positions (Hey Ig, did you reply to that PM, I can't remember) between commanders. But I think I am still in control, is this correct?

[Ituralde]

Standing Orders for the Austrian Household Army:

The army is led by Duke Leopold.

The army will pursue any Hungarian or Venetian armies entering Austrian territory. Leopold will try to set up in a position between Zagreb and Budapest from where he can reach both settlements within 1 to 2 turns. An attack against Ragusa can be made at the Chancellor's discretion, if the other Austrian settlements are not under immediate threat.

[OverKnight]

1182

A diplomat from England contacted us at Hamburg at the beginning of the year. They wanted a cease fire. With the rare opportunity of peace negotiations, I managed to have the English pay 2200 florins for damages against Hamburg in return for trade rights and peace. Other diplomatic developments might explain their desire for negotiations:

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The Teutonic Knights have established a Minor Chapter House at Thorn.

One of our merchants was driven out of business near Vienna by a Byzantine.

Prinz Jobst has his first child, a daughter named Lyse, congratulations.

Despite my efforts, the French agent was not expelled from Dijon. In an interesting development, a Danish agent was expelled from Frankfurt. It seems to be a popular city.

I have again sent a diplomat to Pope Filippus with my latest offer:

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Despite a very generous offer, the Pope has once again refused. I am at my wits end, I am sure he will want even more for reconciliation. Yet what would I give him then? I will think on how to untie this Gordian Knot.

I have also traded map information and arranged trade rights with the Turks. I'm not sure how long this will last, but the Crusade will benefit from the information.

[Ignoramus]

The Swabian Ducal Army shall be led by Duke Ulrich. I have told Chancellor Otto where I desire it to be led.

[AussieGiant]

The Swabian Ducal Army shall be led by Duke Ulrich. I have told Chancellor Otto where I desire it to be led.

And where would that be my lord?

[Warluster]

I may think that DUke Ulrich wishes to keep this info to himself and Swabian Counterparts.

[AussieGiant]

I may think that DUke Ulrich wishes to keep this info to himself and Swabian Counterparts.

Is that right Your Highness...this sounds a little unusual.

Do I detect a note of defensiveness?

[OverKnight]

1182 continued

With no armies threatening Austrian cities, besides a small Hungarian force over a year's march from Budapest, Duke Leopold has marched from Zagreb to take Ragusa, he should be there in 1184. The Budapest garrison has been reinforced with two militia units, and another two are being recruited.

Speaking of Budapest, our first Guild trained priest has been recruited there. I envision the city as a training ground for much of our new clergy.

The Council of Crusaders has decided to pursue the Egyptian Jihad Army threatening Constantinople, a confrontation may occur in 1184:

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The Jihad Army, please note there are 22 units


The Crusader response

The Crusader Armies have transferred some units so that most of the infantry and crossbowmen are in the vanguard now. The rearguard will now serve as a mobile cavalry reserve. The delay that this reconfiguration caused has allowed Count Hans to catch up with his father. I am sure the Crusaders will welcome his arrival. . .

Upon further study of the situation, I realized the Byzantines have blocked the land bridge to Constantinople with a fleet. In order to prevent the Egyptians marching south, I have moved all of the cavalry forces of the Crusade forward. The Jihad is now hemmed in between Nicea, a Byzantine army, the mountains and us. We will be able to attack them next year.

Despite of, or because of, Kaiser Henry's loss of chivalry, his authority has increased.

I have fulfilled edict 7.6. I tried to get military access but the Byzantines again said no.

Welf Courcy, one of our assasins, has eliminated a French diplomat approaching Metz. I will not have a repeat of French treachery:

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He has gained a young apprentice and his skill has increased.

I have taken steps to reinforce the battered Swabian HA in Metz with new troops raised in Staufen. More will be on the way next year.

Due to negotiations with Pope Filippus proving futile, I have decided to take advantage of our new found peace with England.

On my orders, Imperial diplomat Wilhelmus Becker has contacted the English:

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He has brokered an Alliance between England and the Reich:

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It cost us dearly, 10,000 florins plus a tribute of 1,700 florins for 5 years. Yet I hope we will get much more than just an ally with this deal. If we cannot make a deal with the current Pope, we should seek one with a possible successor.

With the money left over, I have started a modest building initiative. Hamburg has been ordered to start a Shipwright, and construction begins on Paved Roads for Staufen. A full building program will commence next year, I thank the Electors for their patience in this matter.

Count von Hamburg has caught up with the small Polish force that had besieged Stettin, he is ready to engage them. . .

The band of Polish bandits has been chased away from Stettin. 524 soldiers were deployed against 70 poles. 23 casualties were sustained, and 19 of the enemy killed, with 48 being captured. The prisoners were ransomed for about 300 florins.

I congratulate Count von Hamburg, not all battles are glorious but he dispersed the Poles with his usual efficiency. The ransom money will prove useful as well.

Steward von Kastilien's move toward Breslau has caught the attention of the Polish. Three Polish armies surround him south of Thorn. It is less dire than it sounds though, only two of them can support each other, and those two are made up of levies and siege equipment. Still the Steward must fight them if he's to continue on to Thorn. . .

I have received word from Steward von Kastilien:

I faced the two (of the three total) Polish forces and won the battle. Killing almost a thousand Poles, to about 20 of our own. God was on our side, and everything went according to plan.

The prisoners that were taken were even accepted back by the Poles, at the hefty sum of approximately 3000 florins.

I have put this extra money to good use, a port has been ordered for Stettin and a church will be built in Venice. The planned shipwright for Hamburg has been changed to paved roads at the request of the Franconians.

The ransomed Poles, unfortunately, have taken shelter in Breslau. The garrison there is quite large now. Steward von Kastilien will need reinforcements from Thorn to mount an effective siege, but that third Polish army to the east blocked his supply lines to the castle. He has been forced to pursue it and attack after the Poles retreated close to Thorn itself. I await word from the Steward on this battle. . .

I am pleased to inform you that the battle was won, and the Polish were completely destroyed, it cost a mere 60 soldiers to make it so.

Being so close to Thorn, the Steward will winter there. His troops will be reinforced, and he will proceed to Breslau in the new year. While our conquest of that has been delayed, we have drawn the Poles into open battle and they have suffered greatly. We have put them on the defensive.

In other news, the reinforced SwHA lead by Duke Hummel has taken position on the bridge southwest of Metz. They await mounted reinforcements that will reach them from Staufen in the new year.

[Warluster]

No,no, Count. I am simply...stateing.

[OverKnight]

1182 concluded

Count von Hamburg, after his victory outside Stettin, began to move to Magdeburg.

With some trepidation I decided to enforce the second part of edict 7.2. The Rome garrison, led by Captain Friedrich, engaged Pope Filippus in battle:

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The Warmonger is dead and his army dispersed. We lost 103 men and Friedrich is the man of the hour:

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He is an associate of Count Hans, and I'm sure the Swabians can make use of his services. I have moved him north, as I'm sure Count Salier will no longer want him as his second.

We shall see what the Papal election will bring us in 1184.

God save the Reich.

[OverKnight]

1184

I have finally received a message from Pope Lanbertus:

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This is wonderful news! Our excommunication of almost 40 years is over! God be praised! Needless to say, we are no longer at war with the Papal States.

Our reconciliation has caused a shift in the College of Cardinals and our standing with the Pope:

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I am glad to see an Imperial Cardinal first among the Preferati!

Of course, I must point out the following:

Charter Amendment 6.7: Any decision that would lead to the excommunication of the Reich has to be authorized by a Diet vote, requiring a 2/3 majority. In the event of a conflict, this Amendment supercedes Rule 3.3 and Charter Amendment 5.1.

This is the law of the land, and I will make sure it is followed. Woe to anyone who defies it. This may however, effect how I may pursue the goals and edicts of my Chancellorship. I will take steps to improve our relationship with the Papacy so we might have some flexibility in our course of action.


On to other news. . .

The French have once again besieged Dijon. I do believe however that the French agent has been expelled from the city. I will leave the decision whether to sally forth or to defend to Prinz Jobst.

Duke Hummel has a new son named Jens.

The Council of Nobles has requested we blockade Rhodes. This might take a while, and it is not a priority.

A Master Theologians Guild, chartered by the new Pope himself, has been built in Budapest.

The Egyptian Jihad Army has moved to the eastern walls of Byzantine Nicea, though they have not laid siege to the city.

The Crusade Army stands ready to attack the Egyptian Jihad forces, it only awaits an order from Duke von Saxony. A Byzantine messenger has informed me that Emperor John will march from Nicea to join the battle. I do not doubt his bravery, but his force is mostly siege equipment. (OOC: Still our first ally battle, ) :

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I await word on the battle. . .

[OverKnight]

1184 continued

Duke von Saxony has led the Crusade to victory against the Egyptians!

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It is our holy mission's first victory, but not our last God willing. The Empire, of course, is now at war with Egypt. This is authorized by the original Crusade edict, if anyone was wondering.

The citizens of Nicaea have showered Duke von Saxony with praise and gifts, and they plan to hold a chariot race in his honor. Unfortunately this has delayed his army from moving (OOC: In winning the victory, Dietrich's stack moved into Nicaea's zone of control, ending his movement for the turn. Stupid Byzzies.)


TREACHERY!

I had ordered Duke Hummel to engage the bandits to the rear of his army, so he could be reinforced from Staufen and relieve the siege of Dijon. Yet he has not responded to my messengers and instead has gone rogue with the Swabian Household Army!

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He has laid siege to the French city of Rheims! This is in direct violation of the will of the Kaiser, Diet and myself! While he is technically not in violation of E1.7 or CA 6.7, he soon will be. I have been informed that due to this action that our standing with the Pope has fallen to reasonable (5/10). In pursuit of personal glory and vengeance, the Duke would cast us back into the Abyss!

[OverKnight]

1184 continued

With unrest abating in the Reich after our reconciliation, I have adjusted tax levels in many cities. We will soon be able to resume our normal level of construction.

Rome has built the first three Holks of the newly reformed Imperial Navy. Our ships immediately went into action driving a small French fleet from the seas south of Genoa. The keels of two Holks have just been laid in Thorn, the Baltic fleet will soon be reborn as well.

The first merchant of my term has been recruited as well. His guild training has paid off as he is a mercantile genius, he is currently trading coal but will soon depart north to trade fish, which is surprisingly lucrative.

Count von Hamburg will winter in Magdeburg and reinforce his troops. Depending on what happens in the new year, I may send him south against that large rebel force near Nuremburg, or north to watch the Danes.

Steward von Kastilien has again marched from Thorn to take Breslau, I hope he will draw out the Poles again. If they are focused on Breslau, they will not raid our cities in the interior.

The BHA, led by Count Steffen has been ordered to the French border. I hope this will distract the French from Dijon and make them divide their forces.

In the absence of the BHA, the Milan garrison, with assistance from some spearmen making their way from Innsbruck, engaged a small company of Venetian dismounted Knights that had wandered close to the city. They were routed and about 50 knights have retreated to the east.

Cardinal von der Pfalz successfully prosecuted a heretic southwest of Dijon. He is now considered a living saint by many.

Ortwinus Roht, a failed assassin in our service, died while attempting to sabotage the militia drill square in Paris. A pity, but an incompetent agent is not worth 200 florins a turn.

Friedrich Scherer will be sent to serve with Duke Leopold. The Austrians could use another noble on their front. I hope to get him blooded and knighted.

Speaking of Duke Leopold, he has arrived at the castle of Ragusa. Our agent in place has opened the gate for him. As there is only a Venetian noble and his retainers garrisoning the castle, he has been ordered to attack. This way, we will avoid Papal interference. I am glad to be back in the Church, but I did not miss the meddling. I await word from the Duke about the outcome of the assault. . .

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Ragusa is ours! We have suffered no further loss of standing with the Pope for taking it. I would urge the Kaiser to order roads to be built in our new acquisition as mobility is a key concern on our large southeastern front. Duke Leopold will winter in Ragusa to rest and rearm.

Prinz Jobst has asked permission to sally out of Dijon to attack the French. I have agreed, but I remind the Prinz that the men serving under him are Imperial troops and not members of the Swabian Household Army. I await word of the outcome. . .

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Prinz Jobst has won a heroic victory! As Vienna became a burial ground for the Venetians, Dijon is a Necropolis for the French! I salute the Prinz's bravery and wisdom in his decision to sally forth.

Acting on Friedrich Scherer's suggestion, I have contacted the English and sounded them out about attacking the French. This proposal was considered very demanding, even with the offer of a 1000 florins. I withdrew it before making an official proposal so as to not harm the influence of our diplomat.

I have written Duke Hummel, warning him of the peril he is in. I have had no response.

[OverKnight]

1186

My agents tell me that Duke Hummel's siege of Rheims has caused a French response:

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The French chose not to attack, nor have I any word if Hummel plans to.

Our diplomat near Rome, Heinricus Plittersdorf, has been bribed into the service of the French. A waste of money in my opinion, his many failures in negotiating with the Papacy had already ruined him.

The experience of the Count of Venice in trading has paid off, a Master Merchant's guild has been built in his city.

Unfortunately, we have lost the last merchant recruited before my term to the same Byzantine merchant who struck before. A poor show of gratitude for the Greeks.

Speaking of the Byzantine Empire, they have made peace with the Egyptians.

That annoying French agent in Dijon has been eliminated.

The Hungarian Boris Janos has been made a Cardinal.

The Pope has ordered us to cease hostilities with the Venetians for 8 years (4 turns), or risk excommunication. The Pope, surprisingly, made no mention of France. A pity for the Venetians that we already have Ragusa. I have no intention of advancing against them, so I will gladly comply.

Soon after this, more serious news reached me about the Pope:

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I mourn the passing of Pope Lanbertus, for Cardinal Aston could have easily forsaken our agreement, but did not.

I was a bit shocked when I saw who the candidates were for his replacement:

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It seems Cardinal von der Pfalz is now more favored than Cardinal Herden among our delegation. More alarming to me was the presence of the Sicilian Cardinal Amocacci in the Preferati. Ironically, I had hoped for this six years ago. But now, the Sicilians would vote for their own, we would not have their support for our Cardinal. This was a blow, as the Venetians and Hungarians had 5 votes total. If they both voted for Burislev we would be in terrible danger.

While I deeply wish to have an Imperial Cardinal become Pope, this was not to be our year. I decided to throw our support behind Cardinal Amocacci:

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The gamble paid off, we are now very high in the favor of Pope Pisanus:

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I have written to the new Pope and asked him to give his blessing and sanction to our Crusade. I await his reply.

[OverKnight]

It has been exactly 40 years since we were cast out of the Church. We have toiled and sacrificed to restore the Reich to the Vangaurd of Christendom and Europe. We have been accepted back into the Church and now I have heard from Pope Pisanus:

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We, who were pariahs, are now the Sword of Christ! Our Crusade to free the Holy City from the Infidels has been blessed by the Pope! With God's Grace, nothing will stop us! Glory to God, the Kaiser and the Reich!

[OverKnight]

1186 continued

The Crusade Armies have officially taken the Cross. With renewed vigor and faith we have traveled a great distance:

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I would point out the Turkish Jihad Army east of Caesarea. It seems the Turks will try to take Constantinople despite the failure of their Egyptian brethren. Adana seems lightly defended, and debate continues in the Council of Crusaders if we should take it.

News has reached me that Duke Hummel has accepted my offer to abandon his vendetta against the French and take the Cross. First he must extricate himself from the French forces surrounding him. I await word of the result. . .

I have a messenger from Steward von Kastilien. His forces have arrived at Breslau, and our spy has managed to open the gate for him. The garrison of Breslau is small and led by a Polish nobleman, but a large army of ballistas and levies are southwest of the city and would attempt to assist if the Steward attacks:

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I await word on what he plans to do. If the Steward attacks this turn we could seize Breslau without risking interference from the Pope. However, if he waits, he might have the chance to fight a defensive battle to his advantage or wear down the forces in a siege. (OOC: Kagemusha, you're covering for Dutch_guy, please let me know if you wish to attack this turn)

I have heard from Steward von Kastilien, he will lay siege to Breslau. He expects a Polish attack in response, and prefers to meet them on the defensive. I will respect his wishes in this matter.

[econ21]

Build queue for Ragusa

Paved road
Communal farming
Crop rotation
Irrigation

[OverKnight]

1186 continued

Sir Hummel has destroyed the French army outside Rheims. King Louis of France fell in the battle, though I am lacking key details from the battle and await a full report from him. While Ulrich had a clear line of retreat, he chose to give battle, and this has left him pinned outside Rheims for the rest of the year. If he survives a possible French counterattack, he will take the Cross in the new year.

Prinz Jobst has taken the remaining castle trained troops from Dijon and attacked the rebels blocking our supply lines between Staufen and Metz. The rebels retreated, and he will continue to pursue them in the new year, at which time he will have cavalry support from Staufen. The garrison at Dijon remains strong, though I do not feel the French will move against the city next year as their attention has shifted north.

Count von Hamburg has moved west from Magdeburg to crush some rebels north of Frankfurt. He will reach them next year.

Our new fleet based in Genoa has engaged and sunk a small French fleet outside Rome. This fleet will be used to transport Sir Hummel to the Holy Land, but they may as well defend our coasts while here.

In an effort to catch up on construction, I have initiated new walls in Florence and Vienna. These are expensive, but they are our most critical needs. Frankfurt also needs new walls, but I am waiting on more funds, and the permission of Steward von Kastilien. There is flexibility within his queue to do this, but I would be more comfortable having his blessing.

Our Papal relations remain excellent (9/10) despite the events of this year. I will continue to monitor them, as Pope Pisanus seems more comfortable at sea and is out of reach of our diplomats.

Three Venetian units, the ones that were trying to reinforce Ragusa before Duke Leopold took it, unwisely decided to continue to the castle. He ran them off, but they compounded their folly by retreating north and not back to Durazzo. I have sent the Duke to finish them. As they are now on our territory, I think the Pope will not mind if we do this. I await word of the battle. . .

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Duke Leopold has crushed the Venetians, none of them will trouble the Reich any longer.

[OverKnight]

1188

The French did not attack Sir Hummel. The Poles did not attack Steward von Kastilien.

Ulaszlo the Unorthodox, a Hungarian Cardinal, has died. I am proud to announce that Tancred von Magdeburg, a newly recruited priest in Budapest, has been named to replace him in the College of Cardinals. Truly the Master Theologians Guild has shown its utility as we now have four Cardinals, the most of any Catholic nation.

Pope Pisanus has made landfall in southern Corsica, I will dispatch a diplomat to him as soon as possible.

On a more disturbing note, a Russian fleet is outside of Thorn and a small Russian army has entered Franconian territory. I will keep an eye on this.

Denmark and Scotland have declared a truce.

Paved Roads were completed in Staufen and Hamburg. Rome now requires an upgrade of her walls, I ask the Kaiser's permission to build them immediately.

England, France, Sicily and Scotland have joined the Crusade.

The Turkish Jihad Army is now directly south of our Crusade forces, but they are separated by a mountain range.

Another Egyptian Jihad Army has appeared directly northwest of Adana. It blocks the Crusade's path to both that Castle and the Holy Land:

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Our spy in southern France noticed an odd thing, the city of Marseille had no garrison at all and the population was rioting:

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It seems a French nobleman and his retainers were the only unit garrisoning the city. I'm not sure if he died in the rioting or of natural causes, but I was not going to let such a golden opportunity pass. Gerhard Steffen and two units of mailed Knights rode ahead of the BHA and seized the city! The infantry followed and are right outside the northern gate. The city was sacked bringing nearly 12,000 florins into the Imperial coffers. This move has lowered our relations with the Pope (8 from 9), but I feel it is worth it. There was a Byzantine diplomat outside the city and I wasn't going to let him get the city first. I congratulate Count Steffen on showing such initiative. Edit: The herectical French have not built even a small church in their former city. I suggest that be our first priority.

Steward von Kastilien has a decision to make. With the small Russian incursion into Thorn, we need to reach a decision against Breslau and the large Polish army outside it quickly. If the Steward intends to take Breslau, we need to do it this year. I await word of the battle. . .

Count von Hamburg is ready to engage the rebels north of Frankfurt. I also await word from this battle. . .

[econ21]

Kaiser Henry: Of course, Rome's walls may be upgraded.

In fact, given the unpredictability of when such upgrades are possible, I would suggest the Chancellor have the discretion to insert them into the build queue as he sees fit without asking for governors' authorisation. I may propose this along with any other "housekeeping" revisions in a Charter Amendment. (Governors could always have the right to state in advance they do not authorise wall upgrades - but the presumption should be that they are allowed.)

[OverKnight]

I have news from Count von Hamburg:

A largely routine skirmish in the forests north of Frankfurt occurred. The rebels were well-equipped but poorly disciplined, and the entire force of 749 was quickly routed, most of them being captured. 92 casualties were sustained from an initial strength of 900.

The Count will be dispatched back to Magdeburg, as a similar army of rebel scum have sprung up near there.

Sir Hummel has officially taken the Cross. I welcome him to the Crusade and wish him and his men a swift journey:

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Kaiser Henry and the 1st Crusade Army have moved to engage the Egyptian Jihad Army. Count Mandorf and the 2nd Crusade Army are ready to attack the Turkish Jihad Army. The known world turns its eyes to southeastern Anatolia as the holy warriors of two religions and three nations battle each other:

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I await the results. . .

[OverKnight]

The Crusade has triumphed!

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Kaiser Henry crushed the Egyptian Jihad! The cowards who survived the battle have taken shelter in Antioch. The way to Jerusalem is open! Though what route it will take will be discussed in the Council.

The Turkish Jihad was annihilated by Count Mandorf. In the confusion after the battle our agent managed to open the gates of Adana and the fortress was seized! The Reich now has a foothold in Outremer as well.

I salute Count Mandorf and Kaiser Henry, today is a day that will be long remembered.

If the Kaiser permits, I will begin construction of a Small Chapel in Adana to commemorate these three victories against the heathen. God has smiled upon us, and we should give our thanks to Him.

[econ21]

Indeed, a small chapel at Adana would be most appropriate. For subsequent builds at Adana, I would ask Count Manfred to set the build queue. I believe he will be garrisoning the castle and so is the best person to make these decisions. This request should not be interpreted as prejudging the assignment of Adana to any particular House at the next Diet.

Build queue for Marseilles

Demolish Brothel
Church
Wharehouse

[OverKnight]

1188 concluded

Count Mandorf will remain in Adana with the 2nd Crusader Army. The 1st Crusader Army has moved into Egyptian territory in the northern Levant. I am following closely behind with some cavalry from Adana and will overtake them next year.

News of Count von Hamburg's concern about the modernity of our forces has reached me. I have decided to upgrade the castle at Magdeburg in response. I know this is not in the queue, but I doubt Steward von Kastilien will mind.

Steward von Kastilien has decided to continue the siege of Breslau. I am a bit confounded by this, but will respect his wishes.

Prinz Jobst has continued his pursuit of the rebels between Metz and Staufen. He has caught up to them and I await word of the battle. . .

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He has crushed the rebels. The Prinz will move on to Staufen to winter. Despite rumors that reached him that Dijon is in revolt, this is not so. The populace is disillusioned but not rioting.

[Northnovas]

Building Queue Zagreb

Good call on the fortress upgrade I didn't see the building started in the original que and did not want to appear demanding for the upgrade not knowing the financial state.
Now that it is upgraded and the stables have started please continue with the original list after the stables, Chapel, Boywer and crops.