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[woose1]

What can the Italians do?

YOU FOOL!
The Venice people have a heavily defended area with a strong navy, and Tons of friends! And they live right next door!

Trust me when I say; "Do not piss off the Italians without an army ten times as strong."

...

However we could try, since invading France will make this game go to hell is almost as dangerous.

[Servant Corps]

I mean taking out the Papal States. The Ottomans already own Istanbul and the title of the Emperor of the Roman Empire. If the Ottomans own Rome, that would be great for their prestige and would further boost the Ottomans' claim to the Roman Empire.

Surely the destruction of the Papal States doesn't mean Venice has to get involved, right?

[woose1]

Mmmm.... I guess not.

But are you sure that taking on 4 civillizations at a time is a wise decision?

[woose1]

Going to sleep now, if I'm not here for my next turn, get someone to adopt my state of mind by getting drunk and watching 'Fargo' and then have them do it for me.

[Asheron]

Ottoman Yearly
_{Issue 1: 1700-1701}

Economics

Tax increase!
By decree of our great minister of justice, Aqizzar, and in accordance with the minister of finances, Boksi, the taxes on our nobility has been raised, which have resulted in to an increased tax income. However, it would seem the economy has taken quite a hit, with most provinces experiencing a negative growth of -20 florins yearly! Experts claim, however, that reducing the tax rate alone would not be sufficient to restart the economy, and that a larger investment in infrastructure is required.



The increase in income has been mostly caused by increasive trade with our Islamic allies, and a new trade agreement brokered by our glorious diplomats, as reported about in our subsection "Foreign News"

Foreign News

Persian trade agreement brokered!
After isolating themselves from us for many years, Persia has decided to contact us with an offer of trade, the first step in to good diplomatic relations. In his wisdom, Mustafa II has decided to accept this offer, hoping to see an increase in wealth in both the Middle East and Persia.

Persia was not the only one, however. The infidels of Poland-Lithuania had approached us with an offer to trade freely, but considering political tensions and the fact that the infidels dared to ask us money for the trade agreement, our diplomatic cabinet counter-offered the Polish-Lithuanians, which they immediately refused.



This was a certain sign given by us, to the infidels, that the Ottoman Empire will never be diplomatically oppressed!

A stab in the back!

Our ministers have just confirmed the troubling rumours that are spreading through the empire; Venice has declared war upon us! Officials have assured the population in Greece that precautions will be taken in case of a Venetian invasion. A small part of our glorious fleet has been ordered to move in to the Ionic sea and to raid the Venetian trade routes, to further our treasury and to decrease theirs!



The minister of war has yet to inform the government of his direct plans, though a campaign to annexate Patras is a very likely option at this moment. Ottoman forces in the Balkan are now on alert and are being readied to possibly move to Greece.



In any case, this war might be a perfect opportunity for the Ottoman Empire to expand in a rightful and honourful way. August II shall feel the wrath of our empire!

Warmongering Europeans!


In other news, it would seem Austria and Great Britain has decided to cease their alliance for a reason so far unclear. Though not in our direct interest, this could turn out to be a profitable to our great empire!

Ottoman navy and French navy nearly clash.

An Ottoman navy, which was sailing along the coast of France, has almost clashed with a French one. The French claim that theirs was "superior", which caused "the dogs" to run, while the government claims "'wrong calculations" had been made and that they hoped this would not cause any damage to the diplomatic relations with France. Officials are yet to state why the fleet was there.



National News

Drafts!

Moldavian, Croatian and Greek men are given the chance today to enlist in the glorious Ottoman Empire. The government has freed a large part of it's spendure on the army, claiming "it's use will be of great importance in the times ahead". Enlisted men are ensured a decent payment and a claim to conquered land.
Anatolian ports have also expanded our recent fleet with a glorious 50%! Officials claim the "increased upkeep is no price to pay in exchange for the safety of our waters."

Military Updates
Movements!

Ottoman navies have been sent to the Ionic Sea and towards Gibraltar for reasons yet unknown. In accordance with recent decisions considering the defense of our Crimean allies, an Ottoman army is now guarding the province. Another army has landed on the eastern side of the Crimean, but whether this army will be pure defensive is yet to be answered. The new fleet that has been assembled is waiting for orders near the coast of Greece.



In other news, our Georgian spies are making their ways in to Russia.

Politics

Government approval: 32% and improving!
Minister cabinet; Servant Corps, Boksi, Frelock, woose1, Emperor_Jonathan, Aqizzar.
Current king; Mustafa II
Current allies; The Barbary States ( PROT ), The Crimean Khanata ( PROT )
Current enemies; Venice, Russia

[Jackrabbit]

Hurt people! Advance on Russia! Do things (things best left unsaid) to prove your power and might! Let no-one challenge the Ottomans!

But, hey, it's up to you.

[Asheron]

To my minister of diplomacy;

As you adviced, no trade agreements or alliances with christian infidels have been engaged. The new trade agreement with Persia is something you would have surely agreed to. However, our plan to "visit" France has so far been unable to start, with the unexpected assault of Venice, and because of the fact that we are so far unable to send sufficient Forces to France. Advice on further actions are needed. One of my experts claims that new diplomatic relations with Morocco are in order.

To my minister of finances;

Currently, we have around 8000 florins for the entire year, thanks to our increased tax income. I hereby ask you to divide the budget we have between the ministries. I recommend putting aside a sizeable amount to invest in infrastructure.

To my minister of war and religion;

We are at war now. I hereby ask you details on any further action against Venice and Russia. I have already done a few things as recommended by my experts, like recruiting some extra local forces and moving armies towards the Crimean Khanate. Shall we stay defensive in the Crimea, or, since we have 2 armies, have a try at invading weakly defended rural Russian provinces?

To my minister of naval affairs;

By your advice, our Anatolian ports have produced a number of new ships. The recent almost conflict with France was inevitable, but we can currently not engage the French fleet if we have to split up our navy. I hereby ask you directions for our fleet moving towards Gibraltar and the one near the coast of France and our newly made fleet near Greece. Keeping our fleets together is perhaps wise for the time being, as our fleet is large but spread out. The fleet in the Black Sea that was used to transport our armies is currently under royal control for the time being.

To my minister of subterfuge and assassination;

Currently, there is little to do. Our Georgian spy is moving northwards, in to Russiant territory. I need further advice on where he should be going in particular, and if assassination, sabotage or merely getting intel should be the priority. When more of our spies are available, you shall be informed by it in the media.

To my minister of justice and research;

As predicted, the nobility have not reacted to negatively to the increased tax, although public order in Moldavia has gone down to the point where I would advise more miltia to be produced. Also, if your budget shall allow it, I recommend ordering new government buildings that will increase public order and tax revenue. In our more developped provinces, these shall cost 3000, in our more... backwards provinces these only cost 1000 to build. Shall we focus on the more backwards ones ( who tend to be the ones with the least public order ) or shall we focus on our core regions?

Also, I have promoted you to minister of research. Our scientists need guidance; shall they research improved bayonets, economical techniques that will increase farming revenue or shall we research these so called "Enlightened theories", which result in more productivity and tax but also in less public order? 

To others;

Currently, 2 generals are up for the taking. Enlist now and become a "general"!

[Emperor_Jonathan]

The Main mission for our spies are gathering Intel upon the Russians. If an opportunity comes up to assassinate a commanding officer, and there is a good chance that the assassination will succeed then do it.

[Aqizzar]

I say hold off on militias for the time being.  You need your military strength elsewhere (I don't know if there's a tradeoff).  Put some militia in Moldova if it becomes a problem, but otherwise, let out hand remain free.

Upgrading our faraway provinces to the standards of the Empire proper for less money takes precedence over bolstering already productive areas.

As my fellow Ministers have forced your hand into so many military engagements, obviously improving our weaponry is the top priority.  Enhanced bayoneting tactics will instill some fighting spirit in the men.

Bear in mind, the real Ottoman empire collapsed after it fell behind Britain in foreign trade, fought too many wars at the same time, and fell too far in debt to fund a modernization program for it's industries, debt it incurred from fighting too many wars.  Try not to repeat those mistakes.

[Asheron]

I say hold off on militias for the time being.  You need your military strength elsewhere (I don't know if there's a tradeoff).  Put some militia in Moldova if it becomes a problem, but otherwise, let out hand remain free.

Upgrading our faraway provinces to the standards of the Empire proper for less money takes precedence over bolstering already productive areas.

As my fellow Ministers have forced your hand into so many military engagements, obviously improving our weaponry is the top priority.  Enhanced bayoneting tactics will instill some fighting spirit in the men.

Bear in mind, the real Ottoman empire collapsed after it fell behind Britain in foreign trade, fought too many wars at the same time, and fell too far in debt to fund a modernization program for it's industries, debt it incurred from fighting too many wars.  Try not to repeat those mistakes.

That's why I advise to put a lot of our money in to infrastructure.

This thread lacks a bit of the Napoleonic feel though...



That'll do.

[woose1]

Venice declared war on us!?
... Dammit...

Okay, hopefully we will be able to reach a peace agreement between us and France. If we are at war with Venice, we can't have another superpower breathing down our neck.

SEND ALL SHIPS TO VENICE GREECE!
BLOCKADE THE PORTS!
PLUNDER THE SEAS!
PISS OFF THE ITALIANS!

Oh, and by further reading your post, I can see our Navy is dangerously spread out.
Ready an attack group (AKA our entire navy) right below the coast of Bosnia. This position will allow us to intercept any Greek ships trying to land troops.

Meanwhile, we can invade Athens by land, and blockade any ports belonging to our enemies.

[Asheron]

Venice declared war on us!?
... Dammit...

Okay, hopefully we will be able to reach a peace agreement between us and France. If we are at war with Venice, we can't have another superpower breathing down our neck.

SEND ALL SHIPS TO VENICE GREECE!
BLOCKADE THE PORTS!
PLUNDER THE SEAS!
PISS OFF THE ITALIANS!

We aren't at war with France, if that's what you think, or are you aiming at a military alliance?

[woose1]

Well, at least a trade agreement. Since Venice declared war on us, our relationship with France is strained at best. We should change that by not attacking their ships.

[Servant Corps]

Let me get this straight.

Russia and the Ottomans are at war.

And nothing happened during the past year? Blah.

Anyway, make an alliance with Morroco. Start repairing ties with the Muslim world.

Do we still own Iraq? It's important to make sure.

Also, I am in favour of researching Enlightenment Ideas. The reason we lost in France is due to an ineffienct military bureacracy. We need to introduce new ideas into the Ottoman government, and produce the ideology of "Ottomanism" to unite the mighty East against the decedant West. Let disband the Janassiares while we're reforming our government too.

And no trade agreement with France. We do not want the Western traders to control our Ottoman markets. We should only make new trade agreements with the Muslim nations.

[Boksi]

Let's see... I'm giving, oh, let's say half to the ministry of justice and the rest to the ministries of war and the navy, with preference for the ministry of war. Use your common sense to derive the exact figures, you know the situation better than I do.