Diplomacy Zine -- EP #178 Chapter Six From: Eric_S_Klien@cup.portal.com Date: Tue, 03 Jul 1990 23:33:35 +0000 Issue #178 of ELECTRONIC PROTOCOL: ************************************************************************ It was never going to blow over, of course. That's a problem when your enemies are immortal. There was no place on Earth where they could be safe. ************************************************************************ Chapter One contains: BLITZKRIEG, GETTYSBURG, RED STORM RISING, and a new unnamed game. And is published by daybell@aludra.usc.edu/Donald Daybell Chapter Two contains: DRAGONSLAYER, JACAL, MANHATTAN, VERSAILLES, DRESDEN, and a new unnamed game. And is published by tedward@cs.cornell.edu/Ted Fischer Chapter Three contains: MULHOUSE, DAWN PATROL, SNIKKEL-2, BERLIN, SNIKKEL-1, EL ALAMEIN, SQUALANE, UNGAWE, CAPTAIN CAVEMAN And is published by cwekx@htikub5.bitnet/Constantijn Wekx Chapter Four contains: FIRE WHEN READY, BIG WILLIE, NICKEL, and OZARK And is published by dm8sstaf@miamiu.bitnet/Douglas M. MacFarlane Chapter Five contains: ARCHANGEL, BORDEL, ERIS, MASADA, and YALTA And is published by uunet!bnrgate!bmers1!dgibbs/David Gibbs ----------- Chapter Six ----------- Fall '05 of the game TOKUGAWA (BNC number 1989IS) (GM is rc0o@andrew.cmu.edu/Rob Cochran) Not due yet, player on vacation. Autumn '02 of the game GROUND ZERO (BNC number not known) (GM is Eric_S_Klien@cup.portal.com/Eric Klien England retreats Nts-Edi Winter '02 of the game GROUND ZERO (BNC number not known) (GM is Eric_S_Klien@cup.portal.com/Eric Klien Italy disbands F GOL and A PIE France builds F Mar, F Bre England disbands F Bar Russia builds A Mos Austria builds F Tri, A Vie Germany takes a nap. Italy (2) Rom, Nap (-2) Turkey (3) Smy, Ank, Con (-1) France (8) Par, Mar, Bre, Por, Bel, Spa, Lon, Tun (+2) Austria (7) Tri, Ser, Ven, Vie, Bul, Bud, Gre (+2) Germany (5) Kie, Ber, Hol, Den, Mun (even) England (2) Edi, Liv (-2) Russia (7) Rum, StP, Sev, Nwy, Swe, Mos, War (+1) Press: Paris (Voulez-Vous) President Demon was greeted by millions of jubulent Frenchmen at the Eiffel Tower today. After news spread of the great French victories in Italy and England, a national holiday was declared and the people swarmed into the streets. Excerpts from the Presidents speech: "Today France ascends to the leadership of Europe. This position is tenuous, and with it comes a great responsibility. We will not forget those with whom we have worked so hard to achieve this position! Our goals, after the destruction of our enemies, is to maintain the new balance in Europe. Germany and Austria, which have aided us in our cause, will soon join us as new "super-powers". The old balance, faulty and prone to war, will give way to a new balance, where peace will predominate!" At this point a shot rang out. Government sources report that it was merely a shot fired in joy by one of the policemen, but unconfirmed reports tell of a woman, dressed in trenchcoat and wig, toting a large caliber rifle through the streets of Paris. Tunis (Juliet) French naval forces today liberated the North African province of Tunisia. Admiral Qu'est que C'est reported that no casualties were suffered, except for a few cases of "butt-burn" resulting from over indulgence in the local food. London (Mal a la Tete) The new Marshal de l'Angleterre, Le Beouf Teque, today implemented the orders of occupation. 1) All citizens will learn French or German, as English is so hard to diagram in class. 2) Tea will be replaced by wine. It's better for you. 3) All the horrendous buildings associated with the "Royal Family" will be torn down and replaced by elegant French Chateaus and Palaces. 4) The name Napoleon will replace Wellington where ever it occurs. Thus the title Duke of Wellington will now be Duke of Napoleon. Tuscany (Bordeaux) The French "Fleet of Liberation" today completed it's occupation of Tuscany. Large quantities of Pizza were seen being loaded onto French vessels. Rome would seem to be the next destination of the French navy, but the new Armee du Sud in Marsielles is pushing for war with Spain. It is not known if the Marshal there knows that Spain is our ally. Spring '03 of the game GROUND ZERO (BNC number not known) (GM is Eric_S_Klien@cup.portal.com/Eric Klien Needs orders from one person. Since this person is a replacement player, I am giving him a few days to negotiate. OK. Times up! Spring '02 of the game DEADLY DAGGERS (BNC number not known) (GM is ae22@dkauni2.bitnet/Thomas Klaus) here are the results of Spring 1902 in deadly daggers: Austria: A Vie - xxx, A Tri - Alb, A Bud sup A Ser - xxx, F Gre - xxx, A Ser sup F Gre - xxx. (four hold orders!) England: A Yor - Lon, F NWS - NTH, F NTH - SKA (Scandinavia here we come!) France : F Bre - ENG, F Por - Spa(SC), A Spa - Gas, A Mar - Bur, A Pic sup A Mar - Bur. (In trouble!) Germany: A Kie -> Den, A Mun -> Ruh, <A Bur sup A Pie -> Mar>, F Bel - Hol (Poor France!) Italy : F ION -> Tun, F Nap -> TYR, A Pie -> Mar, A Tun -> NAf. (A two front war against France!) Russia : A Mos - StP, F Swe sup A Kie - Den, A StP - Fin, <A Rum - Bul> A Sev - Arm, F BLA sup A Sev - Arm, (allied with Germany and Austria?) Turkey : <F AEG - Gre>, <A Bul sup F AEG - Gre> , A Con sup A Bul - xxx, F Ank - xxx. (against Austria?) Retreats: German army in Burgundy, due next Friday. Unit positions: Austria: A Vie, Alb, Bud, Ser, F Gre, England: A Lon, F NWS, NTH, France : A Gas, Bur, Pic, F ENG, Spa(SC), Germany: A Den, Ruh, ? , F Hol, Italy : A Mar, NAf, F Tun, TYR, Russia : A StP, Fin, Rum, Arm, F Swe, BLA, Turkey : A Bul, Con, F AEG, Ank. Dublin: The outcome of the world cup football match between Ireland and England has promted mass rioting in the streets for home rule. Once again the anglo-imperialists have managed to maintain their unjust status-quo. The mob calls for foreign powers to intervene and help throw of the oppressor. DIE OSTERREICHER ZEIT (English Edition) "Anniversary of King's Death Celebrated, John I Addresses Businessmen" Vienna, 19 Mar 1902 -- The streets are running with wine and schnapps in a celebration honoring the Empire's former leader. King Looney-Tune, last monarch of the Habsburg throne, was killed one year ago today in a sudden case of lead poisoning while vacationing in Eder-Unterstein, near Innsbruck. That was the same day Marshall John and Looney-Tune's son, Roger Rabbit Tune, agreed that John would take the reins of power for the Empire's good. Marshall John continues to refuse the Austrian crown, although it is commonly felt here that he is proving a much better leader than Looney- Tune. Speaking to a collection of Austrian businessmen in downtown Vienna yesterday, the Marshall commented on this reluctance, as well as on the world situation: "We have the unique opportunity today of maintaining peace in a Europe gone mad. The accession of Greece and Serbia to our realm is not a step from that peace, but instead a guarantor of it. I have my G-2 and G-3 (Intellegence and Operations staff officers, Brigidier GottaSecret and General GottaPlan) in Greece along with our fleet; we should know within hours whether the Turkish Sultan will join us in peace or force us to war. If our path should be to combat, rest assured that it was unavoid- able, that if it hadn't come now it would surely raise its ugly head later. It is best to get it over with, so we can relax later. If our path should be to peace, if the Turkish Sultan truly wishes as we do for a quiet and friendly border, his fleet will return to port. In short, in either case we will ultimately enjoy the peaceful quiet of Austrian mornings. "My G-5 (Civil-Military Relations staff officer) informs me that much of our population would like to see me wearing the crown of the Habsburgs. At this point the Marshall was interrupted for over five minutes by a standing ovation in the hall]. . . Thank you very much, gentlemen, but I am only an old soldier. I am far too honest to be a politician ( loud laughter ) and far too set in my ways to take off this uniform. I shall happily lead Austria, but I will not assume an honor intended for men of higher birthright. "Thank you for the meal, thank you for your courtesy, and thank you most of all for your dedication to our country. Live Austria! The Marshall's senior aide de camp, Major Dog E. Robber, has confirmed that the Marshall intends to leave for Greece in the morning to observe the situation and, if need be, take command of Austria's forces personally. Deadline for Retreats is Friday this week. Deadline for Fall 1902 is Wednesday next week. You may give conditional orders if you want to send me your moves before you got the result of the German retreat. It may reach you not before tuesday if I get the retreat orders at Friday. Bye Tokla. Summer '02 of the game DEADLY DAGGERS (BNC number not known) (GM is ae22@dkauni2.bitnet/Thomas Klaus) Germany retreated A BUR - PAR Fall '02 of the game DEADLY DAGGERS (BNC number not known) (GM is ae22@dkauni2.bitnet/Thomas Klaus) Hello warlords, here's the result of the fall campaign. Austria: <F Gre - AEG>, A Ser - Bul, A Bud - xxx, A Alb - Ser, A Vie - xxx. (more activity now) England: A Lon - xxx, <F NTH - Bel>, <F SKA - Swe>. (Poor prospects) France : A Gas sup F Spa(SC) - Mar, F Spa(SC) - Mar, A Pic sup A Bur - Par, A Bur - Par, F ENG - Bre. (Defending France) Germany: <A Par sup A Mar - Gas>, A Den - xxx A Ruh - Bel, F Hol sup A Ruh - Bel, (Poor France!!) Italy : <A Mar - Gas>, F Tun - WME, F TYR - LYO, A NAf - xxx. (Full attack on Iberia!) Russia : A StP - Nor, A Fin sup A StP - Nor, <F Swe sup A Den - xxx>, A Rum sup A Ser - Bul, <A Arm - Smy>, <F BLA - Con>. (Scandinavia is in Russian hands) Turkey : A Bul - Smy, F AEG con A Bul - Smy, A Ank sup A Bul - Smy, <A Con sup A Ank - xxx>. (concentrating) Retreats: German army in Paris and Italian army in Marseille. Unit positions: Austria: A Vie, Bul, Bud, Ser, F Gre, England: A Lon, F SKA, NTH, France : A Gas, Par, Pic, F Bre, Mar, Germany: A Den, Bel, <Par>, F Hol, Italy : A <Mar>, NAf, F WME, LYO, Russia : A Nor, Fin, Rum, Arm, F Swe, BLA, Turkey : A Smy, Con, Ank F AEG. Ownership of supply centers: Austria: Vie, Tri, Bud, Ser, Gre, Bul (builds 1) England: Lon, Lvp, Edi France : Bre, Par, Mar, Spa, Por Germany: Ber, Mun, Kie, Den, Hol, Bel (builds 2) Italy : Ven, Rom, Nap, Tun Russia : Sev, Mos, War, StP, Nor, Rum, Swe (builds 1) Turkey : Smy, Ank, Con (disbands 1) History: 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 Pulliam (A): 3 5 6 Krekoski (E): 3 3 3 Leszczynski (F): 3 5 5 Meyer (G): 3 4 6 Lorr.-Rob. (I): 3 4 4 Copeland (R): 3 6 7 Honeybone (T): 3 4 3 Press: A Polish dog crossing the Czech border meets a Czech dog crossing into Poland. The Czech dog asks the Polish dog why he is going to Czechoslavakia, the Polish dog replies " To see the scenery, perhaps I'll be able to find certain items cheaper, that sort of thing". The Czech dog answers " It's true the scenery is beautiful and you might find some bargains". The Polish dog asks the Czech dog why he is coming to Poland and he answers "Sometimes I like to bark". {++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++} Deadline for retreats is Wednesday this week. Deadline for Winter builds and disbands is Friday this week. Deadline for Spring 1903 is Wednesday next week. {++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++} Bye Tokla. Fall '02 of the game YALTA (BNC number not known) (GM is copeland@mssun2.msi.cornell.edu/Scott Copeland)) (is being moved to chapter five) ****************************************************************** The Yalta Hjournsl Fall 1902 ****************************************************************** France(Robin Tew): Army Burgundy - Marseilles. Army Gascony supports army Burgundy - Marseilles. Fleet Brest - supports fleet Mid-Atlantic Ocean - English Channel. [Fleet Mid-Atlantic Ocean - English Channel.] Fleet Spain(sc) - Western Mediterranean. Centers: home, spa, por (5)-> even Italy(John Banagan): Fleet Tyrrhenian -> Tuscany Fleet Western Med -> Tyrrhenian [Army Piedmont ->Marseilles] Army Tyrolia -> Hold Centers: home, tun (4)-> even Austria-Hungary(Charles Arsenault): A Vienna-Galicia [A Trieste(S) A Budapest-Serbia] [A Budapest-Serbia] [A Serbia-Greece] F Albania(S) A Serbia-Greece Centers: home, gre, ser (5)-> even Turkey(David Boyle): F Sev Support F Rum -> Rum A Rum Support Bul -> Bul A Bul Support F Aeg -> Gre F Bla Support Rum -> Rum [F Aeg -> Gre] Centers: home, bul, rum, SEV Germany(Oyvind Bjartveit): A Denmark Holds F Kiel -> Helgoland Bights F Holland -> North Sea A Belgium Holds A Silecia -> Bohemia A Munich S A Silecia -> Bohemia Centers: home, den, hol,bel (6)-> even Russia(Don Hancock): F NOR S F HOL->NTS A FIN HOLDS A STP->MOS A GAL->UKR Centers: stp, mos, war,swe (4) -> even England(Greg Soare): [f North Atlantic-Midatlantic] [f NorthSea-EnglishChannel] !!Retreats {NwS,Ska,Edi,Yor,disband}!! f london s Northsea-EnglishChannel Centers: home (3) -> ? [] denotes a failed order I'd like to have the English retreat (and possible build) and the Turkish build on Monday July 2. David, if you want to wait for the English retreat I'll allow a seperate turn for builds, but I presume the retreat will not affect your choice. Fall 1902 Press: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ German Official News Agency (GONA): The Keizer has declared war on England. The English Monarchs attempt at turning all out the European western powers against each other has failed, and they have united to liberate the common english man from the tyrrany of the current Monarch. The Keizer strongly support the Russian liberation of his mothers homeland Norway. Quote: " The Russians have allways been our friends, and we are pleased that they are now beeing invited to coffee by our relatives." The Keizer views the situation to the south with concern. He wants to co-operate with his fellow German speaking Austrians, but has to take measures to protect his borders from the Italian bandits. He does admire the Italians courage. Not everyone dare attack three major powers with only four units. The Keizer hopes for a continued close relationship with the King of France in our liberation of England. In the Olympic Games, Greeks ran races, jumped, hurled the biscuits, and threw the java. The reward to the victor was a coral wreath. The government of Athens was democratic because the people took the law into their own hands. There were no wars in Greece, as the mountains were so high that they couldn't climb over to see what their neighbors were doing. When they fought the Parisians, the Greeks were outnumbered because the Persians had more men. Eventually the Ramons conquered the Geeks. History call people Romans because they never stayed i one place for very long. At Roman banquets, the guests wore garlic in their hair. Julius Ceasar extiguished himself on the battlefields of Gaul. The Ides of March killed him because they thought he was going to be made king. Nero was a cruel tyrant who would torture his poor subjects by playing the fiddle to them. Fall and Winter'01 of the game YORKTOWN (BNC number not known) (GM is gfj@attunix.att.com/Garry Johnson) ********BUILDS************** Russia: F Sev, F StP(sc) Mos, StP, War, Sev, Swe, Rum F GOB to Swe works F Bla to Rum works A Ukr S F Bla-Rum works War stay in War works England: +1, Lon, Edi, Lvp, Nwy F Norwegian Sea CONVOY A Edinburgh - Norway works A Edinburgh - Norway works F North Sea - Holland fails Turkey +1, Con, Ank, Smy, Bul A Bulgaria - Greece fails F Constantinople - Bulgaria (SC) fails A Smyrna Holds works Germany: +1, Mun, Ber, Kie, Den F Den H works A Kie-Hol fails A Ruh-Mun Works France: +3, Par, Mar, Bre, Spa, Por, Bel F MidAtlantic - Portugal works A Spain H works A Picardy - Belgium works Italy: +3, Rom, Nap, Ven, Tun, Tri, Vie A Tyrolia -> Vienna works A Venice -> Trieste works F Ionian -> Tunis works Austria: +0, Gre, Bud, Ser F Alb - Gre works A Ser S F Alb - Gre works A Gal Holds works *************Press The Spanish really always wanted to be French anyway. Just ask them. They'll tell you so themselves (or else...). Now...who would like to be French next? Everyone sit down - one at a time please - who wants to go first? _VATICAN_TATTLER_ Headlines: Ferrets BBQ'd by Austrian Barbarians! UFO-piloting Alien Arrested by Tunisian Police... for flying over the Speed Limit! Pope Tests Positive for RABIES! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (BLACK SEA) - RUSSIAN FLEET DYING IN RAW SEWAGE The Russian Fleet in the Black Sea is suffering huge losses as its crew catches many unknown diseases as they float among the refuse of the Black Sea. The Russian captain of the lead vessel, the Stoly, was quoted as saying, "Those Turks sure take their politics seriously. Who would have thought of such underhanded, barbaric means to make us leave." St. Petersburg: The Czar today in a speech today warned that Russia would defend her territory to the last man if she was attacked. "Russia today, is faced with many serious challenges. We stand at era of great change and any aggresion toward Russia, will be met with great resistance. Every man woman and child may be called into assitance, but it will prove to the world that our nation is a great power!", said the Czar. Rumania: Russian forces entered Rumania today. Army forces met some resistance, but succesfully put down the troublemakers. The Paraliament greeted the Advancing Russian forces as saviors against the Un-Slovak hordes. The commander was of the Russian forces then teated to a large victory by the people of Rumania. (CONSTANTINOPLE) - TURKEY ACCUSED OF TOXIC WASTE VIOLATIONS The Turkish government today was condemned by neighboring countries this week amid allegations of toxic waste dumping in the Black Sea. Huge quantities of raw sewage and septic waste are now seen floating throughout the Black Sea as the Turks continue dumping any and all garbage in the waterway. This once beautiful sea which the Turks loved is now foul smelling and disgusting to view. When asked about why he was allowing such things to go on, Sultan Rob stated that as long as the sea is controlled by Russians we can no longer love and enjoy its waters. Bulgaria: Inocent civilians were slaughtered today by Turkish forces entering a village outside of Sofia. Underground forces vowed to fight the Turkish murders until every evil Turk has been driven out of Bulgaria. (BULGARIA) - After samples of the waste floating in the Black Sea washed up on the Bulgarian coast, the weeks of all night partying which began when the Turkish troops moved in came to a hasty end. The Turkish troops we called "Disgusting Swine Pigs" and asked to leave Bulgaria and end their occupation. The Turkish troops in Bulgaria, anxious to get away from the Black Sea as well moved quickly and efficiently into Greece. Underground: Bulgaria Rebel forces allied with Austria are recieving arms shipments daily. The Rebels vow that they will fight until EVERY Turk has been forced out of Bulgaria. National Bulgarian Front Austria warns that any movement of troops into Greece will be viewed as an act of war against the freedome loving Austrians. _The_Naples_News_ Pope Ferret, obviously irritated by the scandalous rumors, ordered the Most Holy Secret Service to track down and severely rebuke all of the Tattler's field reporters. Cardinal Fang and his fellow Servicemen relied upon surprise to achieve their aims with ruthless efficiency. Said Fang, "NOOOOOBODY expects the Italian Inquisition!" Spring '01 of the game HELM'S DEEP (BNC number not known) (GM is oleg@crash.cts.com/Oleg Rovner) Not due yet. Spring '01 of the game BERLIN WALL (BNC number not known) (GM is leszczyn@cpsin.cps.msu.edu/Jon Leszczynski) The exciting beginning of BERLIN WALL Russia ------------ F Sev -> Rum (Bounce AH Bud -> Rum) F StP -> GoB A Mos -> StP A War -> Ukr Turkey ------------ A Con -> Bul A Smy -> Con F Ank Holds Aus-Hun ------------ F Tri -> Alb A Bud -> Rum (Bounce Rus Sev -> Rum) A Vie -> Gal England ------------- F Edi -> NwgS F Lon -> NtS A Liv -> Edi Italy ------------- A VEN -> PIE A ROM -> VEN F NAP -> ION France ------------- F Bre -> ECh A Par -> Pic A Mar -> Spa Germany ------------- A Mun -> Ruh A Ber -> Kie F Kie -> Den Unit Positions --------------------------------------- Austria Hungary F Alb A Gal A Bud England A Edi F NtS F NwgS France F ECh A Pic A Spa Germany F Den A Ruh A Kie Italy F Ion A Ven A Pie Russia A StP A Ukr F GoB F Sev Turkey F Ank A Bul A Con Ski Gm of Berlin Wall game #58 LONDON TIMES (dateLine: 22 Janurary 1901) Queen Victoria died today after a spell of failing health. Condolences and mourners from the entire continent arrived almost as soon as the news broke. . . . The Prime Minister concluded, "The Queen is dead. Long live the King!" The prince will be crowned King Edward VII. ************* The Republic ********** (Paris) President Barres has announced the appointment of Diplomat Extraordinaire Ron d'Ossone to the post of Presidential representative at large. This appointment is necessary in these trying times as Europe moves to the brink of conflict. It is hoped that this appointment will help reduce tensions between the Third Republic and her neighbours. (Brest) Reports from Brest indicate a major naval operation is in the works. The fleet was seen moving out en masse. The destination is not known, although rumours of protecting fishing rights off Ste. Pierre et Miquelon have been circulating. (Burgundy) Jacques Drapeau, mayor of Strasbourg, was chased by a mob of concerned citizens when it was announced that the army would not be sent to defend the city from troops from Munich. The Prime Minister, in a move supported by the president, announced that troops would not be sent as a gesture of goodwill and trust to the German people. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DATELINE - TUNIS (from our special correspondent Guido Mussolini) Admirale Guilliermo Schilardi of the command vessel _Citta Dolente_ is expected to enter Tunis as a conquering hero. The Bey of Tunis is said to be preparing this moment with great anticipation. The Begum, interviewed in her harem by an informant, has commented that the Admirale looked terribly dashing in his uniform. The Bey is expected to sign an agreement with Italy granting our nation the perpetual support of Tunis. In exchange, the Bey has apparently requested the Admirale's immediate retirement from active duty. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DATELINE - TURINO Generale Massimo d'Annunzio, cousin of the poet, has just been named commander-in-chief of the new Alpine Corps. He formed the Corps from the disbanded Po Delta Patrol, which is currently being replaced by the Roman carabinieri while the Alpine Corps is on maneuvers in the Piemont region. "We're just interested in exercise and clear air", says the Generale with a wry smile. Pope Leo XIII, seen here dishing out pasta to the men, adds: "Exercise is great, especially here, far from the fumes and fevers of the city". The Pope, it appears, volunteered for a week of pro bono kitchen duty as his sister's husband's brother's second cousin's son, Guido Gastone, is a lieutenant in the Third Alpine Brigade. The Pope is expected to return to Turino by Sunday, where he shall institute a fiat. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- DATELINE - VENEZIA The Roman Territorial Defense Corps has been moved to the estuary of the Po, in preparation for a possible Austro-Turkish attack on our Eastern border. Reports received from our spies in Russia indicate a joint Hofburg-Porte Sublime breakthrough is imminent. It is expected that an agreement can be reached with the Hofburg with respect to the sta- bilization of the border. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- AH to Turkey Greece is MINE! Rumania to Austria Tchaikovsky is IN this year. Bohemia to Russia I heard that Mozart could beat Shstakovitch any day. SWEDEN states: News from Essen - Krupp arms manufacturers have announced that they are stepping up production of their exports to France as both France and Germany have agreed mutually to make war on England. The English envoy, Sir Rodney-Bruce Hart-Moylan-Gascoyne-Balfour IV, could not be reached for comment. ANTARCTICA TIMES THE PRESS IS COLD All press must state the supposed country of origin! White's origin is always the country of the player who sent it. Grey's origin is always some disintereste third country. Black's origin, which must be stated in the sent article, is always some playing country that is NOT the player who sent it. Summer '01 of the game BERLIN WALL (BNC number not known) (GM is leszczyn@cpsin.cps.msu.edu/Jon Leszczynski) Nothing happened. Fall '01 of the game BERLIN WALL (BNC number not known) (GM is leszczyn@cpsin.cps.msu.edu/Jon Leszczynski) A-H --- A Galacia -> Rumania A Budapest S A Gal -> Rum F Alb S F Ion -> Gre England ------- A Edi to Norway F NwgS Conv. A Edi to Norway F NtS S A Edi to Norway France ------ A Spa -> Mar (Bounce by Italy Pie -> Mar) A Pic -> Bel F ECh S (A Pic -> Bel) Germany ------- A Ruh -> Hol A Kie -> Den (Bounce) F Den -> Swe (Bounce by Rus GOB -> Swe) Italy ----- A Ven -> Apu A Pie -> Mar F Ion -> Gre Russia ------ A(Ukr) -->War F(Sev) -->Rum A(StP) -->Nor (Bounce by England) F(GoB) -->Swe (Bounce by Germany) Turkey ------ A Bulgaria -> Greece (Bounce by Italy) A Constantinople -> Bulgaria (Bounce) F Ankara -> Constantinople (Bounce) Unit Positions ------------------------------------------------- AH A Rum A Bud F Alb Eng A Nor F Nwg F NtS Fra A Spa A Bel F ECh Ger A Hol A Kie FDen Ita A Vie A Apu F Gre Rus A War A StP F GOB F Sev Tur A Bul A Con F Ank Supply Count -------------- 00 01 AH 3 4 Eng 3 4 Fra 3 5 Ger 3 5 Ita 3 4 Rus 4 4 Tur 3 4 PRESS ITALIANO There is no new news out of the Vatican over Pope Leo XIII's condition. All that is known was that officials deny the Pope's collapse during vespers had nothing to do with General d'Annuzio's Canneloni, although reports from Piedmont indicate that many members of the Alpine Patrol are suffering similarly. One bystander in St. Peter's Square said, "his holiness has a divine case of gas". The Republic (e.g. French Press) ============================================================ (Brest) Minor skirmishes have broken out in the English Channel between Channel Island fishermen and the French defense fleet. It is believed that two English vessels have been sunk and three french fishermen held by English authorities will be put on trial by English authorities. (Burgundy) Jacques Drapeau returned to Strasbourg today after being driven out two months ago by a mob of citizens. Upon his arrival, he was greated by a mob of armed men. Despite pleas for calm and talk of the gesture [to Germany] succeeding, the unruly mob again turned on the mayor. The mayor and his entourage retreated to the city assembly, where they are currently surrounded by irate citizens. (Marseilles) Troops have been called back to Marseilles in light of increased worries over Italian intentions. It is hoped that this action will discourage possible Italian aggressions against the people of France. ========================================================= Dateline Tunis An attempt was made on the Bey's life today. A member of his harem is being held for questioning. A new group, the Carthagian Independence Assembly (CIA), has claimed responsibility for the incident. Their communique contained a condemnation of the Bey's capitulation to Italian Imperialist demands and warned that violence will escalate if Italian soldiers set foot on Tunisian soil. Thus endeth Fall of 01. Get the Builds into me by Tuesday night! L-ski Berlin Wall ------------------------------------------------- AH A Rum A Bud F Alb +A Tri Eng A Nor F Nwg F NtS +F Lon Fra A Spa A Bel F ECh +F Bre +F Mar Ger A Hol A Kie F Den +A Mun +F Ber Ita A Pie A Apu F Gre +F Nap Rus A War A StP F GOB F Sev Tur A Bul A Con F Ank +F Smy Supply Count -------------- 00 01 AH 3 4 Eng 3 4 Fra 3 5 Ger 3 5 Ita 3 4 Rus 4 4 Tur 3 4 Spring '01 of the game MONTREUIL-SUR-MER (BNC number not known) (GM is brapp@vax1.udel.edu/Brian Rapp) ********************************** * MONTREUIL-SUR-MER, Spring 1901 * ********************************** ((( Headlines ))) AUSTRIA INVADED! Russians in Galicia! Italians in Trieste! English navy controls the frigid northern waters... French armed forces charge towards Iberia! Spain has already fallen! German marine units occupy Denmark! Italian armies sneak into Trieste, catching Austria off guard! Russian fleet lands in Rumania! Turks conquer Bulgaria! ((( Moves ))) ----- AUSTRIA --------------------- F Trieste - Albania A Budapest - Serbia A Vienna - Budapest ----------------------------------- ----- ENGLAND --------------------- F Edinburgh - Norwegian Sea F London - North Sea A Liverpool - Edinburgh ----------------------------------- ----- FRANCE ---------------------- F Brest -> Mid Atlantic Ocean A Marseilles -> Spain A Paris -> Gascony ----------------------------------- ----- GERMANY --------------------- F Kiel -> Denmark A Berlin -> Kiel A Munich -> Ruhr ----------------------------------- ----- ITALY ----------------------- F Naples - Ionian Sea A Venice - Trieste A Rome - Venice ----------------------------------- ----- RUSSIA ---------------------- F St. Pete (s.c.) - Gulf of Bothnia A Warsaw - Galicia A Moscow - Ukraine F Sevastopol - Rumania ----------------------------------- ----- TURKEY ---------------------- A Constantinople - Bulgaria A Smyrna - Ankara F Ankara - Constantinople ----------------------------------- ((( Unit Positions ))) Austria -- F: ALB A: BUD, SER England -- F: NTS, NWS A: EDI France --- F: MAO A: GAS, SPA Germany -- F: DEN A: KIE, RUH Italy ---- F: ION A: TRI, VEN Russia --- F: GOB, RUM A: GAL, UKR Turkey --- F: CON A: BUL, ANK ((( PRESS ))) *****Northern Europe's Little Powers Wage Economic War************************* Luxembourg (UPI)--At a meeting of LiCONE (Little Countries Of Northern Europe), the member nations unanimously pledged cooperation in waging economic war against the Great Powers. "Germany may have the Blitzkrieg, but we have the Breakfast!" So said Foreign Minister of Denmark, announcing an embargo on pastry. Norway immediately supported this action, noting that although they had no standing army, they could at least cut off exports of dried cod and Gudbransdalost. (It was unclear whether anybody cared.) Belgium then announced an increase in the price of waffles, which England took to be a threat to afternoon tea, and Sweden, having cornered the world flatbread market, pledged supporting actions. Spain and Portugal, although not members of LiCONE, sent telegrams of encouragement, and may be planning actions of their own, triggering a sharp increase in the price of olive oil and sherry futures on the London stock exchange. Perhaps the most serious threat was made by Holland. The Dutch are starting to subsidize exports of Heineken to the United States, directly undercutting Germany's main industry. Perhaps the least serious threat was made by Finland, which is cutting off sales of ceremonial reindeer horn to Russia. It is not known what actions England, France, Germany, and Russia will take, but none of the Foreign Ministers contacted were willing to rule out military force. ******************************************************************************* Excerpted from the "International Observer", 13 February 1901. GDANSK [Diplomacy Press International] - Diplomatic representatives of Germany and Russia concluded their winter conference with an unusual declaration. The actual text of the agreement is unavailable at this time, but observers note that its intent proceeds as follows: Military forces of neither nation will attack or support an attack upon the other. In the event either nation abrogates the agreement, the other will respond with all force, even to the point of withdrawing troops from other active fronts. Tsar Tuthechiv, when reached in Sevastopol for comment, would only say "The German mind is a very difficult one for us to understand or negotiate with. Having failed to achieve any concrete cooperation between the forces of our great nations, we take the only option available to us." Kaiser Ludwig was too occupied with the pastry and beer crises to comment at length on the agreement, but did say that "with Rasputin in the Winter Palace, you never know WHAT those Russkies are up to." Interpretations of this agreement are widely varied. Our own correspondent reached Hans-Jurgen Offenwaschen, professor of International Relations at the Geneva Politische Universitaet, who noted "this agreement, which we have taken to calling the 'Poison Pill Pact', represents a most interesting trend in international relations. Rather than trust, this is based on MADness." ******* DEUTSCHLAND DOUGHBOYS DELUGED WITH DANISH ***************************** Copenhagen, April 1, 1901 (AP) -- It's only been a week since Germany invaded Denmark, but the sailors and marines of the German 1st Fleet are already sick of Danish pastry. "The day we arrived," explained Ensign Fritz Deutsch, "we marched to the Royal Palace and were pelted with pastry thrown by residents from upper-story windows. No eggs, no tomatoes, just pastry." Since then, the Germans have found pastry everywhere, skewered on their bayonets, under their pillows, even in their laundry. "And all of it's stale!", complained Ensign Deutsch, who is counting the days until his first leave, when he can go home and eat some strudel. The German invasion was in retaliation for Denmark's embargo on pastry to Germany. "It could have been worse," remarked Marine Pfc. Dieter Dumkopf. "If this were Norway it would have been fish." ******************************************************************************* The GM: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | Brian Rapp | rapp@freezer.it.udel.edu | brapp@vax1.udel.edu | Ferret | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Summer '01 of the game MONTREUIL-SUR-MER (BNC number not known) (GM is brapp@vax1.udel.edu/Brian Rapp) Nothing happened. Fall '01 of the game MONTREUIL-SUR-MER (BNC number not known) (GM is brapp@vax1.udel.edu/Brian Rapp) ******************************** * MONTREUIL-SUR-MER, Fall 1901 * ******************************** ((( Headlines ))) Savvy Austrians survive invasion attempts and manage to take Greece! English take Norway, increasing their strength the the Scandinavian region! France completes Iberian conquest and moves into the Mediterranean! German blitz crushes Belgium and Holland! More troops on the way! Italians sail into Tunis, and continue their occupation of Trieste! Russians prevented from taking Sweden by German intervention! Turkish efforts stymied... Second Army moves to Armenia, shocking Russia! ((( Moves ))) ----- AUSTRIA ------------------------------- A Budapest - Trieste (fails, insufficient support) F Albania - Greece A Serbia Supports F Albania - Greece (cut, Turkey) --------------------------------------------- ----- ENGLAND ------------------------------- A Edinburgh - Norway F Norwegian Sea Convoys Edinburgh - Norway F North Sea - Skagerrak --------------------------------------------- ----- FRANCE -------------------------------- A Spain - Portugal A Gascony - Spain F Mid Atlantic Ocean - Western Med --------------------------------------------- ----- GERMANY ------------------------------- F Denmark - Sweden (bounce, Russia) A Ruhr - Belgium A Kiel - Holland --------------------------------------------- ----- ITALY --------------------------------- F Ionian Sea - Tunis A Venice Supports A Trieste A Trieste Supports TURKISH A Bulgaria-Serbia (cut, Austria) --------------------------------------------- ----- RUSSIA -------------------------------- F Gulf of Bothnia - Sweden (bounce, Germany) A Galicia - Budapest (fails, insufficient support) F Rumania supports TURKISH F Con - Bul (sc) (no such order) A Ukraine supports F Rumania to hold --------------------------------------------- ----- TURKEY -------------------------------- A Bulgaria - Serbia (fails, insufficient support) A Ankara - Armenia F Constantinople - Bulgaria (ec) (fails, occupied by own unit) --------------------------------------------- ((( Unit Positions ))) Austria: F: GRE A: BUD, SER England: F: NWS, SKA A: NWY France: F: WME A: SPA, POR Germany: F: DEN A: BEL, HOL Italy: F: TUN A: VEN, TRI Russia: F: GOB, RUM A: UKR, GAL Turkey: F: CON A: ARM, BUL ((( Supply Centers ))) Austria: BUD, VIE, SER, GRE * Build 1 * England: LON, EDI, LVP, NWY * Build 1 * France: PAR, BRE, MAR, SPA, POR * Build 2 * Germany: BER, KIE, MUN, BEL, HOL, DEN * Build 3 * Italy: VEN, ROM, NAP, TUN, TRI * Build 2 * Russia: MOS, WAR, SEV, STP, RUM * Build 1 * Turkey: CON, ANK, SMY, BUL * Build 1 * ((( Press ))) North Sea - (Diplomacy Press International) The shortage of breakfast foods has outraged the powers of northern Europe. Just last Spring the Germans seized Denmark for its pastries. The Belgian government had raised the price of its waffles, and the English planned retaliation. However, as I stood on the bow of the H.M.S. Knotnow-Itsteatime headed for Belgium, I saw an amazing sight. The northern coastal waters of Belgium (and Holland) were filled with waffles. Thousands and thousands of waffles. One ship of the fleet entered the waffle infested waters and was soon sinking, its hull eaten away. The Knotnow-Itsteatime turned to the northeast to avoid the waffles, but the Belgian waffles pursued! The fleet raced across the North Sea, barely avoiding German waters, and into the Skagerrak. Luckily for the English fleet, the Danish people intervened in their behalf. As the English fleet passed the shores of Denmark the Danish threw very stale pastry behind the fleet which stayed the Belgian waffles. It seems the Breakfast Club, of which Belgium and Denmark are a part, has been torn in two. The Danish want supremacy in the breakfast world. Quotes from the Knotnow-Itsteatime - The chief officer said, "I'm not sending these boys out into that sea again." The Minister in charge of Meals Before Tea added, "I hope someone crushes the Belgians. I can't believe they wasted all of that breakfast food." The crew added, "I need a beer. ( No, not Heineken. )" and "Don't wake me for breakfast." Now the only question remaining is, "When will this breakfast crisis end?" Read next week for an update on The Attack of the Belgian Waffles. ****************************************************************************** Buckingham Palace (DPI) - The King today announced that he was truly sorry he couldn't spend Christmas in Belgium. In another totally unrelated announcement the King said that he likes his beer cold - the rest of the country was amazed by this announcement. Reports indicate that the English people, with their never ending desire to be vogue, have purchased millions of refrigerators. ***************** Beer Negotiations Break Down ******************************* The Hague, August 15, 1901 (AP) -- Negotiations between representatives of the Heineken family, the Bavarian Brewers Association, and the governments of Germany and Holland broke down today amid mutual accusations of bad faith and bad beer. "Negotiating with the Dutch is like tilting at windmills!" declared Bavarian brewer Adolf St. Pauli. "And the bar only carries Heineken!" The negotiations are over the Dutch government's continued export subsidies of Heineken. German military intervention is feared. ******************************************************************************* Spring '01 of the game ?? (BNC number not known) (GM is okamoto@hp-ses.hp.com/Jeff Okamoto) Not due yet. Spring '01 of the warp game ?? (BNC number not known) (GM is 74270.2276@compuserve.com/Bob Aube) Not due yet. Spring '01 of the blind game ?? (BNC number not known) (GM is jdshaw@sun.udel.edu/John D Shaw) Not due yet. Publisher comments: Quote is from p.78 from Buying Time by Joe Haldeman No room for articles in this issue. I am enjoying publishing this zine. Keep that mail coming! Eric Klien Up