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Time to buy up! Or I can sell down... we'll figure it out, surely. Been good, glad to see some familiar faces back around =D

That wouldn't be fair. You know stuff. I have an 8 year forgetting period. How you been, man? Good to see you. Edit: Defending Nation: COG Rebellion (GOWFANATIC) - You cannot declare war on this nation because they are not within your range of nations to declare war on. View your My Ranking screen to find nations within your range.

Join one of the fastest growing alliances on CN!!! A few months ago we were 62 members, now we're at 101, helping to build and develop our members' nations quickly!!!

Hi Jekalle long time no see. As Smurth said we’ve been knocking at his bunker door but haven’t been able to get in touch. Maybe he turned into a ghoul?

I've got you beat by 50k. Wanna fight?

I have more casualties than your entire AA...

We have attempted contact, but his bunker is sealed tight and the fallout is interfering with our radio signals. We hold hope that he will emerge from the shelter a little bit irradiated and ready to sling some destruction.

Names are irrelevant as long as their meaning is clear. There's nothing bad in calling it almond milk, there's no confusion. (If you don't like the name... just don't use it!)

I spy: an alliance that needs more casualties.

A name I recognize - welcome back. Any chance of a King Wally sighting?

The nations of the NPL agree with your assessment of almond juice.

Is almond milk really milk? I say no. It should be illegal to market as milk. It's almond juice.

bwyon 4 gov!? I thot bwyon 4 spweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeens

Congrats to both of you!

Please try to keep it on topic! We could fill an entire thread discussing your ineptitude (muh spreadsheets), but that's for another time and place.

This can happen if you have too many pending foreign aid agreements. Try removing any that you do not want to accept.

Chapter 9: The Shadow of Savannah "The aftershocks of these three giants shaking hands will be felt for years to come." -- PRN News Anchor, Fred Campbell, 2167 PREVIOUS CHAPTERS Chapter 1: Deja Vu Chapter 2: Excellence and Exodus Chapter 3: Vengeance and Vendetta Chapter 4: The Peace Dividend Chapter 5: Crisis and Crusades Chapter 6: The Powder Keg Chapter 7: Armageddon Chapter 8: Countdown to Crisis THE SOL-3 UNIVERSE Sol-3 I am NOT on the CNRP map or any other shared universe map. This is considered to take place in the Sol-3 Universe. Sol-3 is not accepting other players. This thread should be considered CLOSED* to all other players besides myself. *Spectators may feel free to post announcements, news reports, etc. Actions that could be considered as interfering with the actions unfolding may or may not be recognized. SUMMARY It's been more than 80 years since the end of the Grand Mexican War and the world's cities and nations are once again humming with the industrial spark of humanity. Survival is no longer the primary concern for most, although many would argue that the crumbs that are left after the elite eat are insufficient. In North America, the continental players have been separated from the contenders, leaving three regional powers. J Andres leads a regional hegemony in the east, well-connected to it neighbors by trade and influence. Cascadia controls the west and with its planes in the skies has a clear technological advantage against all others. The Augustine Empire is dominant in the south, and has the largest military by the numbers, but has many internal fractures it must hope doesn't rupture. These three powers signed the Savannah Accords in 2167, clearly demarcating their spheres of influence. None of the three powers trust each other, but the Accords has allowed each to take a breath but now the new Emperor Marshall Augustus is publicly denouncing the Accords. The Accords have bought peace on the continent, but for how long? In a Cold War with sky-high tensions, which minor transgression will overboil the pot? The Anchor Times February 18, 2168 DIRECTOR MUELLER TO TRAVEL TO EMPIRE Director of Foreign Affairs, Brooke Mueller ENDOR CUIDAD -- Director of Foreign Affairs, Brooke Mueller, is headed to Pensacola today to meet with the new Emperor, Emperor Marshall Augustus. "The Empire is our partner in the Savannah Accords. I am eager to congratulate the Emperor on his election victory and am excited to work with him in the future," she said as she boarded the JAS Apollo. Although her words were gentle, the selection of Marshall, former Duke of Texas, to be the next Augustine Empire has caused alarm bells to ring throughout all the halls of government. In his first public address, Emperor Marshall denounced the Accords and the "constraints" it was placing on the Empire. With the Empire already controlling the southern portion of the continent, there are limited places for them to go if they are feeling constrained. While Director Mueller is in the Empire, her mother, President Eleanor Mueller will be traveling to Cascadia to reaffirm relations with the west coast nation.

The Anchor Times February 7, 2168 EMPEROR DENOUNCES ACCORDS IN FIRST PUBLIC ADDRESS Emperor Marshall Augustus PENSACOLA-- Emperor Marshall Augustus gave a long speech in the capital of Pensacola today. The 74-year old was full of vigor and energy throughout the speech which covered a number of topics. For many years, the Augustine Empire was keen on capturing and controlling the Augustine Gulf, which used to be called the Gulf of Mexico. This mission is what drove the first two emperors on their wars of conquest. The new emperor does not seem satisfied with the Gulf and appears to have his sights set on the continent itself. In a speech that seemed freewheeling, his words were very selectively chosen on some topics, and the future of North America was one of them. He spoke very negatively about the Savannah Accords and the "constraints put in place on the Empire" by them, and did not speak favorably about any of the other nations in North America. He spoke about expansion and conquest, but again, did not specifically identify any areas or lands in which he may want to do so. While some pundits were quick to dismiss his speech as grandstanding, those following Marshall's speeches and actions over the decades since he lost the first imperial election to his brother know otherwise. This is a man who is set on conquest and will pick the continent apart piece by piece in order to get it.

The Anchor Times January 30, 2168 NEW AUGUSTINE EMPEROR ANNOUNCED Emperor Marshall Augustus PENSACOLA-- The Imperial Election has concluded and Marshall, the former Duke of Texas, has come out on top. Marshall, now Emperor Marshall Augustus won in the fifth round of voting, 4-3, with Leopold, the Duke of Orleans drawing the other votes. Those close to the electors have stated that it was Gordon, Duke of Florida who cast the tie breaking vote between his uncle and his cousin, and that Gordon landed on the opposite side of the voting than his sister, dispelling the commonplace thought that the two would vote as a cohesive bloc. The new Emperor has been on record for saying that the Savannah Accords were a "detriment" to the Empire, and has publicly denounced J Andres in the past. A larger speech is planned for next month, but the Emperor has already released both Viceroys from their service for their lack of support. Jon Phelps who was the General of the Army has been announced as the new Viceroy Imperator.

The Anchor Times January 26, 2168 IMPERIAL FUNERAL CONCLUDES AND ELECTION BEGINS The Three Dukes: Gordon, Duke of Florida; Leopold, Duke of Orleans; Marshall, Duke of Texas PENSACOLA-- The funeral for Emperor Alexander Augustus has concluded, and the seven electors who will determine the next Augustine Emperor have begun their election. The election is expected to last several days, but pundits and oddsmakers expect that one of the three Dukes will emerge the victor. Gordon, the Duke of Florida, has a slight edge with many oddsmakers. He is the son of the recently deceased Emperor but he is generally unliked within the empire. However, his father did him a large favor by making his sister, Luisa, Viceroy Treasurer, which grants her a vote also. The two children of the current Emperor are expected to vote as a block which tips the scales slightly in Gordon's favor. Leopold, the Duke of Orleans, is considered by many to be the long shot of the bunch. Leopold is the son of Valeria, the former Duchess. Those close to President Mueller have stated that Mueller believes Leopold would result in the best outcomes for J Andres, which may be a good indicator that he wouldn't be a great fit for the empire. Marshall, the Duke of Texas, is the final Duke, and is considered a strong contender. Marshall is the only surviving child of the first emperor, and the only one who was present during the previous election. He is strong willed, and it is believed that his previous electoral experience may help him navigate the backroom deals that could be required to put him on top.

Pacific Radio Network TRANSCRIPT FROM PACIFIC RADIO NETWORK STATION 101.9 FM NIGHTLY NEWS WITH FRED CAMPBELL January 22, 2168 CELEBRATIONS IN ROCHESTER ON NEWS OF DEAD EMPEROR Recently deceased Emperor Alexander Augustus [CAMPBELL] The Emperor is dead. [Cheers and singing in Spanish] [CAMPBELL] This is Pacific Radio Network Nightly News, and I'm your host, Fred Campbell. The Emperor of the south has been dead only a few days, but the citizens of Rochester couldn't be more excited. [Recorded Audio - English translation over Spanish voices] Good riddance. The devil is dead! [CAMPBELL] Rochester, of course, teeming with refuges from Elegada, all displaced by the now deceased Emperor. And while the celebrations are still going in Rochester, most discussions on the street are of a different sort. [Recorded Audio] I think it's Leopold. It's gotta be. [CAMPBELL] That's Harry Greene, a banker in Albany. [Recorded Audio] I mean, it might be Gordon, or Marshall, but I don't think anyone thinks its gonna be Sophia. [CAMPBELL] He's on his way to Annapolis, ready to place bets along with many others on the outcome of the Imperial Election. [Recorded Audio] I travelled down last time too, twenty-whatever years ago. Lost a lot of money betting on Valeria then. I'm convinced, I got it right this time! Retirement is just around the corner. [CAMPBELL] The Admirals Club Casino appears to have Marshall, the only surviving child of the first Emperor as the favorite. This news has many in Endor Cuidad scrambling as Marshall is expected to be the least hospitable to J Andres. We are going to take a quick commercial break, and when we come back, we want to hear your thoughts. Who do you think is going to win?

Shush. We've moved on. His ineptitude is matched only by his bravado.

Everybody will get their chance soon. But this is all quite off-topic. As of now, the polls are quite clear - 82+ percent of people want this duel. Certainly that cheese-eating surrender monkey Armen won't back down now?

Sure, I odn'tcare. it's inconsequential at this stage, my point was as soon as he was unaligned the line started forming for sloppy seconds.