Orders and reports thread

[AussieGiant]

The Chancellor

Are you being channeled by the late Duke Leopold? Because if you are, I have people that can find that "£$%"£ out and help you Welf. It might all be fine and dandy now because you need all this military knowledge, but later...there were issues with my father and some of them were not public knowledge. Let me know, I have some clergymen that can help you.

So, if you attack that half stack there seems to be only one stack able to get to you in the defensive season and that is the one directly commanded by Sorel. I'd like it dead what do you think?

As for the readjustment of the commanders...Erlach has not been very active lately so if Hermann leaves him we have another army without a commander and being approached by two French field armies. Additionally, after studying my marching orders, Sir Hugo can't make the SHA this turn, so it would have to be the next.

Thoughts?

[FactionHeir]

I wish to know when the emperor's army will be headed towards Swabia. I believe the emperor mentioned aiding our duchy after Milan would be retaken.

[AussieGiant]

The Chancellor

Count Ruppel,

The Emperor's army will head there as soon as possible given the objectives we need to accomplish in northern Italy. It doesn't help that the French have chosen to send two of their finest armies into the region.

[econ21]

My Lord Chancellor,

Duke von Salza currently leads most of Swabia's military assets but is unable to use them effectively because he is on reserve duty. I understand General der Cervole would prefer to stay with the Kaiser's army, but Swabia needs at least one general able to actually use what little military resources it has.

If Count Erlach is unable to command his Bavarian Army, then he should declare himself on reserve duty. But regardless, the best strategy to reclaim North Italy would be for his army to work in conjunction with the Kaiser's army as Sir Hermann Steffen has demonstrated. I believe that Sir Hermann is more than capable of commanding both the Kaiser's army and the BHA in conjunction. If he is not, then Duke Lothar himself is in the vicinty to provide aid.

Contrast this with the Swabian situation - Duke von Salza is permanently on reserve duty, Count Ruppel is imprisoned in Djoin, Count Bohmen is far away in Bruges and I am cut off from the SHA thanks to its retreat before two French armies. We need General der Cervole or we will lose Bern and be further than ever from relieving Dijon.

As for my own forces movements, if I strike at the half army near Metz, you say that only Sorel's army could reach me. Perhaps your military intelligence is greater than mine as I would imagine the additional army accompanying Sorel could also backtrack. But regardless - I do not fear being attacked by two full French armies. The French are not competent enough to manage that. However, Sorel's force alone would be twice my force even if combined with the Staufen garrison and Teutons. Perhaps I could best him, but there would be precious left of my force. I would rather we offer battle on advantageous terms. Even waiting just one more turn for another three regiments from Staufen might make a difference.

Nonetheless, if you wish me to march on Metz this year, I would be happy to oblige,

Welf von Luxemburg

[gibsonsg91921]

I would find it most acceptable if Hermann Steffen became my tribune with Hugo de Cervole's need elsewhere. He has proven himself a great commander.

[AussieGiant]

The Chancellor

My Kaiser, Welf,

You've convinced me Welf. I'll not have you attack that half field army. I will take your defensive recommendation instead. Welf you're now temporarily attached to to the Chancellors Office so as to command the force being created around Staufen.

Sir Hugo, you're a Swabian and your Duke and Duchy need you. You're going to head for the 1st SHA.

The 2nd SHA has been nominally the force protecting Bruge, this is now confirmed.

Sir Hermann Steffen, you're now the Kaisers Imperial attache, take command of the Imperial army and end the siege around Milan.

-edit-

taking save to start juggling.

[AussieGiant]

The Chancellor

Welf, there are no mercenary spearmen for you to hire. I have moved you onto the bridge and the Imperial troops are directly behind you.

I have not set recruiting in Staufen yet, plus there is a Polish force approaching Frankfurt. The three regiments of Teuton's could block this force or move towards you..they are plagued. What do you wish to do?

Ruppel, the spy died entering Metz...

I've lost two this year.

Count Erlach I've also repositioned you to the foothills of the alps should either of the two French armies attack.

Sir Hermann Steffen, you are now with the Kaiser and it would be prudent to attack the Greeks now.

Viceroy do you want mercenary reinforcements?

Johann Zirn,

the northern most Hungarian army is much closer than you indicated in your reports. Prepare yourself.

A Church has been consecrated in Rome.

situation is as follows:

http://www.totalwar.org/patrons/pbm/kotr1354-8.zip