Imperial Diet IV

**AussieGiant** · 07-03-2007, 16:43

My Kaiser,

Specific orders for House Austria are to follow soon. Please ensure all tax levels are immediately set to yellow or green levels in the mean time.

Duke Arnold

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Walking into the Diet Chamber, Duke Arnold is still clearly in his Field Armour, blood can be seen covering most of his arms and chest. There are numerous tears and indents in his mail and plate.

My Kaiser,

House Austria orders for the next year.

Myself, the AHA and Sigismund are to consolidate and move to join the expelled Budapest garrison. Then siege Budapest until maximum siege equipment is built and attack.

Lord Zirn is to consolidate with the younger Wolfgang Hummel and lead the army begin created to conduct the following action:

Wolfgang Hummel and 3 units of dismounted Knights and 2 catapaults, has moved not far from Adana, where a large army is being trained for Wolfgang, so he can take the settlement of Iconicum

All Austrian holdings must be set to yellow or green taxation levels.

Vienna
Prague
Zagreb
Venice
Budapest
Ragusa

Damascus

I would also like to ask how Lord Zirn can be given some permanent force in the East. He has been there since the 2nd Crusade and in my mind should be rewarded for his loyalty and service to the empire. As one of the senior Reich nobles in the east and the ONLY member of House Austria I would request some plan of how you wish to use his services in the future.

Duke Arnold

**GeneralHankerchief** · 07-03-2007, 20:04

Conrad Salier:

With all due respect, Duke Arnold, I believe the orders you gave for the army in Outremer fall under my jurisdiction.

**AussieGiant** · 07-03-2007, 20:59

Originally Posted by GeneralHankerchief

Conrad Salier:

With all due respect, Duke Arnold, I believe the orders you gave for the army in Outremer fall under my jurisdiction.

Apologies King Salier, it was not my intention to infringe upon your jurisdiction. Perhaps I can contact you directly for further requests, which is all wording was meant to be.

I thought this troop movement was now agreed and was simply repeating it for more clarity regarding Austrian Nobles and units they are leading.

**Warluster** · 07-03-2007, 23:03

Remember all, King Salier is the one you contact on anything with Outremer.

Matthias, you can not fight those rebels, as your ship shall be arriving soon. If you miss the ship, I'm afraid you have to stay in Italy.

DUke Arnold, if I am mistaken, isn't young Wolfgang Hummel Swabian? If not, someone please correct me.

**OverKnight** · 07-03-2007, 23:16

Mein Kaiser, believe me, my first desire is to finally be on my way to Outremer. I merely proposed facing the rebels if my departure was delayed by other reasons, such as a lack of ships. I thank you for getting me on my way.

I am concerned however that my Father, Duke Gerhard, might not have enough troops to take Caligari on Sardinia. He has five units, including the new Franconian Jens von Kassel (unassigned avatar), and there are rumors (I clicked on the Castle) that there are ten Milanese units there. We don't know the composition, but they must be castle trained. Ulrich Hummel was a fool and his poor plans and execution have ensured the initial failure of both invasions.

Perhaps Markus, Lothar and the Corsica forces should be brought south to assist? Once Caligari is captured, the combined force could move back north to Corsica and hunt down the witch before laying siege to Ajaccio. With Hummel's fumbling, we aren't going to meet the time limit set anyway. At this point I would settle for the competent completion of the Edict.

It is only a suggestion, I will leave the planning to more experienced Electors.

**Warluster** · 07-03-2007, 23:24

I was under the impression that Duke Gerhad wanted to command the army, with current forces. Though, if it means a Duke is in danger, I shall send forward some more regiments to back them up.

Lothar and Markus have retreated from Corisca because of the witch, and I shall send over, some other friends of mine to finish the job. Of course if Lothar and Markus want to do some hunting, they'll be more then welcome...

Matthias, I must warn you. It is very dangerous route travelling over the seas. As our largest fleet is on a mission somewhere else, we only have a rather small fleet. I'd advise you travel with Hans.

There are a few Turkish Diplomats and the like annoying us, I shall have to send over a suprise...

**AussieGiant** · 07-03-2007, 23:26

Originally Posted by Warluster

Remember all, King Salier is the one you contact on anything with Outremer.

DUke Arnold, if I am mistaken, isn't young Wolfgang Hummel Swabian? If not, someone please correct me.

King Salier, Kaiser,

My Lords,

I understand your points entirely but please note Lord Zirn is my vassal therefore he is under my command. I'm not sure how that works in Outremer but no Duke in the Reich believes he has lost a noble due to them simply being located in the East.

Likewise Wolfgang Hummel is certainly not Austrian, however he is unknighted and therefore can not lead an units into battle. The comment was simply to ensure there is some understanding.

Duke Arnold

**GeneralHankerchief** · 07-03-2007, 23:41

Conrad Salier:

I have no doubt that Lord Zirn is your vassal and still under your command. However, as a Crusader Count, your command over him is somewhat limited. You can call him back, certainly, but you do not control his movements. Currently Lord Zirn is leading an Imperial force, and is thus subject to the Kaiser and the Kaiser alone's command.

Remember, the only armies that Dukes (and Kings of Outremer, for that matter) control are the House Armies.

I also question why Iconium is to be taken. I do not recall any Edict calling for its capture. I also know that it will not become part of Outremer, because the Kingdom is complete.

**gibsonsg91921** · 07-03-2007, 23:55

There is an Edict calling for Iconium's capture and to have it granted to the Byzantine Empire, King Salier.

**AussieGiant** · 07-03-2007, 23:55

Arnold:

Considering he was not being utilised until I made comment, this whole thing has had the desired effect. At least he is now involved in Outremer which was certainly debateable up until this point.

I certainly also am concerned that Iconium is being targeted for attack. There is no edict authorising this as far as I know. Péter von Kastilien, can you name the edict for clarification?