Four Foreign Brigade Commanders have arrived to serve with the Reich Duchy of Beerstein's army in a campaign against the dreaded Prussians. The Reich Duke and Duchess have met with these brave heros and their commands. Photos are on the Reich Duchy of Beerstein blog. Enjoy!Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Reich Duke Wilhelm and the Duchess meet to welcome foreign generals.
Four Foreign Brigade Commanders have arrived to serve with the Reich Duchy of Beerstein's army in a campaign against the dreaded Prussians. The Reich Duke and Duchess have met with these brave heros and their commands. Photos are on the Reich Duchy of Beerstein blog. Enjoy!
Monday, June 30, 2008
Beerstein Recruiting
There's a lovely exchange on the Empire vs. Elector blog in which Beerstein is recruiting foreign generals ... given that the intent is to resist Prussia, I hope that it will be copied here!!
Friday, May 23, 2008
Prinz Robert (the) Axe
early dawn...home of minor noble family in Wein.
A decorated carriage rolled up to the front steps, the footman had leapt off the running board even before the horses had been reigned in. This footman holding his hat and wig on with one hand dashed up the steps and pulled the elaborate ringer.
He entered the home, while the horses stamped and champed sweating in the early morning air, no one else departed from the coach which had curtains drawn closed.
From the home another servant dashed, buttoning his coat quickly he smothed his coat-tails and approached the coachman at the reigns. With practiced grace he took the lead for the horses and stood by the front of the animals, producing a few apple pieces from a pocket so as to calm the animals more easily. The coachman then got down from the front and arranged the steps for the coach door.
All stood waiting for some time.
...
Presently from within the home a woman in a simple frock dress and a young man in a red military cut coat came out to the coach. Both of them deceded the stair and bowing low before the side of the coach waited for response.
"Robert." said a womans voice from within the coach, "Come in."
The young man looked to the older one in the simple dress next to him and smiling he entered the coach.
There was little room within the coach and Robert was face to face with Marsha, the Countess Dawn at the moment he entered.
"M..Majesty." he blurted out and tried to embrace her hand as quickly as he could upon entering the coach.
"Well Robert, you have been accepted and the Empress supports your decision." She had a sour look on her face. "I do not." Then she smiled...one of those smiles that can part the clouds on a rainy day. "I will be certain to send you off properly though!" She then embraced him quickly.
Robert was smiling and enjoying the embrace, when a male throat cleared outside the coach.
"Yes Countess," Robert managed to kiss her gloved hand this time better composed.
"Go fetch your needs and I will transport you to the court and your commissioning."
Robert had a confused look, Marsha, the Countess Dawn continued.
"Go, GO. Quickly now."
The smartly dressed young man then vaulted from the coach, nodding a greeting to his father, whom now turned a pale shade on seeing Marsha; he did not interrupt the man as he dashed up the stairs three at a time flying to his chambers.
"Prince Blade." Said Marsha, the Countess Dawn holding out a scrap of paper with a bright blue ribbon attached. "This is for you."
Taking the note the older man then carefully opened the note:
Prince Blade,
By the order of the Empress, Prince Axe request for attendance with The Prince of Wales Troop Depot has been granted.
Prince Axe is to travel at once with my agent.
Maj. General Done
The elder Prince nodded curtly to Countess Dawn, knowing of her favor with the Empress, he decided to only encourage the others of the family that were now appearing to see the strange visitor, to return into the home.
Prince Blade then embraced his son Robert before he boarded the coach, as his travel trunks were loaded by the puffing footman.
A decorated carriage rolled up to the front steps, the footman had leapt off the running board even before the horses had been reigned in. This footman holding his hat and wig on with one hand dashed up the steps and pulled the elaborate ringer.
He entered the home, while the horses stamped and champed sweating in the early morning air, no one else departed from the coach which had curtains drawn closed.
From the home another servant dashed, buttoning his coat quickly he smothed his coat-tails and approached the coachman at the reigns. With practiced grace he took the lead for the horses and stood by the front of the animals, producing a few apple pieces from a pocket so as to calm the animals more easily. The coachman then got down from the front and arranged the steps for the coach door.
All stood waiting for some time.
...
Presently from within the home a woman in a simple frock dress and a young man in a red military cut coat came out to the coach. Both of them deceded the stair and bowing low before the side of the coach waited for response.
"Robert." said a womans voice from within the coach, "Come in."
The young man looked to the older one in the simple dress next to him and smiling he entered the coach.
There was little room within the coach and Robert was face to face with Marsha, the Countess Dawn at the moment he entered.
"M..Majesty." he blurted out and tried to embrace her hand as quickly as he could upon entering the coach.
"Well Robert, you have been accepted and the Empress supports your decision." She had a sour look on her face. "I do not." Then she smiled...one of those smiles that can part the clouds on a rainy day. "I will be certain to send you off properly though!" She then embraced him quickly.
Robert was smiling and enjoying the embrace, when a male throat cleared outside the coach.
"Yes Countess," Robert managed to kiss her gloved hand this time better composed.
"Go fetch your needs and I will transport you to the court and your commissioning."
Robert had a confused look, Marsha, the Countess Dawn continued.
"Go, GO. Quickly now."
The smartly dressed young man then vaulted from the coach, nodding a greeting to his father, whom now turned a pale shade on seeing Marsha; he did not interrupt the man as he dashed up the stairs three at a time flying to his chambers.
"Prince Blade." Said Marsha, the Countess Dawn holding out a scrap of paper with a bright blue ribbon attached. "This is for you."
Taking the note the older man then carefully opened the note:
Prince Blade,
By the order of the Empress, Prince Axe request for attendance with The Prince of Wales Troop Depot has been granted.
Prince Axe is to travel at once with my agent.
Maj. General Done
The elder Prince nodded curtly to Countess Dawn, knowing of her favor with the Empress, he decided to only encourage the others of the family that were now appearing to see the strange visitor, to return into the home.
Prince Blade then embraced his son Robert before he boarded the coach, as his travel trunks were loaded by the puffing footman.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Military Maneuvers ... part one
Gideon Lewdon, newest Knight of Marie Teaser, surveyed the columns moving in the valley below.
His task was to break the Altmoranian siege of Oldmütz, currently being lead by their young arch-duke jungmeister "Fritz".
The fortifications would easily hold for the summer, whether or not they could weather all of autumn or into winter was another question altogether.
The Altmoranian attempt at storming had not worked and now siegeworks were in progress, ultimately the Altmoranians were also not ready for an extended siege it would seem as their heavy ordinance was not in place and the supplies for keeping such a large force static were going to have to run thru some mountain passes.
This was where Brigadier Lewdon came in, Maj. General Done had set him the task of harrassing these supplies. First the Hussars would have to work with local Jagers and Grenzer formations in determining the routes of Altmoranian supplies. Once these were found then his new columns could be brought into action!
His task was to break the Altmoranian siege of Oldmütz, currently being lead by their young arch-duke jungmeister "Fritz".
The fortifications would easily hold for the summer, whether or not they could weather all of autumn or into winter was another question altogether.
The Altmoranian attempt at storming had not worked and now siegeworks were in progress, ultimately the Altmoranians were also not ready for an extended siege it would seem as their heavy ordinance was not in place and the supplies for keeping such a large force static were going to have to run thru some mountain passes.
This was where Brigadier Lewdon came in, Maj. General Done had set him the task of harrassing these supplies. First the Hussars would have to work with local Jagers and Grenzer formations in determining the routes of Altmoranian supplies. Once these were found then his new columns could be brought into action!
Friday, April 11, 2008
Interesting developments
Over on the EvE blog, there's been some interesting discussion about the Ottoman situation.
Now I've had another interesting idea ....
From the Baron V. Kluggelhande, representative of Frankszonia ....
Now since the real trouble obviously originates from the Grand Wazoo of Instant Bull, why don't we search for a connection with the P'Shaw of I Ran of Purses?
Also, I suspect that the Sultanate would be vulnerable to the agitations of provocateurs among not only the various subjugated peoples, such as the Geeks, but also among the various regional Bey and Beylerbegs who might find a bit of creative confusion in "complying with Imperial commands" quite profitable and liberating.
On the other hand, we must guard against the nefarious schemes of the Elector whose heretical leanings might lend itself to using the Turks in his own ambitions ... further, I suspect that we need to be alert for the ambitions of local potentates, such as Hesse-Homburg, siphoning away the Imperial forces for their own aggrandizement.
Now I've had another interesting idea ....
From the Baron V. Kluggelhande, representative of Frankszonia ....
Now since the real trouble obviously originates from the Grand Wazoo of Instant Bull, why don't we search for a connection with the P'Shaw of I Ran of Purses?
Also, I suspect that the Sultanate would be vulnerable to the agitations of provocateurs among not only the various subjugated peoples, such as the Geeks, but also among the various regional Bey and Beylerbegs who might find a bit of creative confusion in "complying with Imperial commands" quite profitable and liberating.
On the other hand, we must guard against the nefarious schemes of the Elector whose heretical leanings might lend itself to using the Turks in his own ambitions ... further, I suspect that we need to be alert for the ambitions of local potentates, such as Hesse-Homburg, siphoning away the Imperial forces for their own aggrandizement.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Otto men?
I think this has been asked already ...
but ...
does anybody actually HAVE any Ottoman units ready for gaming????
Arthur
but ...
does anybody actually HAVE any Ottoman units ready for gaming????
Arthur
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Who's on First?
“Murdock” on EvE blog posted a comment:
(actually, two, the first one of which pointed out that no single player seems to be playing the Empire at the moment).
In my reading of the 'near end' of the Habsburg 'empire' there were at least 4 factions vieing for control of the Imperial Court.
The Empress' was generally neutral, wiht a mind to using less absolutist means to gaining control, or at least influence, in the European courts outside Vienna. She would rather have used marriages (in the Feudal tradition) and open alliances rather than the, relatively newer, written treaties.
The Hawks were ready to fight -> seemingly all the time to gain their ends.
The Doves held sway over much of the populace and they also tended to support the Empress in 'slower' (read older) diplomatic methods.
The Absolutists, a bit of a mixed bag really, but primarily concerned with maintaining the supremacy of the Catholic faith and in keeping the 'monarchic' rule in power. This small and politically nebulous group could switch from Hawks to Empress to Dove's factions as fast as a battaltion can load and fire.
I say all this to point out the difficulty in having a 'single' entity 'speaking' for Austria, quite often the Historical Austria was speaking out of three sides of its collective mouth at the same time!
March 29, 2008 8:42 AM
to which I reply: ;
Perhaps, I think we each should take the role of one of the ministers etc. at the Imperial court then ....
Indeed, I hope this gets copied back on the Oysterrich blog ...
These days, I don't actually own any of Duffy's books except for Fire and Stone which is temporarily inaccessible.
But
I remember reading at least one of his books on the Empress and her army ... and recall that there were also several factions we need to be aware of as wargamers ...
There was a sort of manipulator who tried to run the Empire for her singlehanded, whose name I forget ...
There were the few good generals, Brown and Daun being prominent that she relied upon for independent ideas.
There was some sort of military council which seemed dedicated to preserving whatever didn't work and inhibiting any effective innovations.
All this is quite dim ... suitable for me, I suppose, as my friends imply that I'm quite dim on occasion.
Now obviously, I'm playing more for the yucks than the solid history at the moment, so I'm not the guy to draw up a list ... and there is the roster of characters I created for the Wieners ...
How's about somebody drawing up a set of ministers or whatever and we each stake out a position ....
BTW, Frankszonia, while obviously loyal, wishes that the Germanians and Wieners would get their act together so the Gallians would go home ... on the other hand, we'd also LOVE to see everybody occupied with somebody nastier than us so we can quietly continue to enhance the qualities of local sovereignty ...
:)
A
(actually, two, the first one of which pointed out that no single player seems to be playing the Empire at the moment).
In my reading of the 'near end' of the Habsburg 'empire' there were at least 4 factions vieing for control of the Imperial Court.
The Empress' was generally neutral, wiht a mind to using less absolutist means to gaining control, or at least influence, in the European courts outside Vienna. She would rather have used marriages (in the Feudal tradition) and open alliances rather than the, relatively newer, written treaties.
The Hawks were ready to fight -> seemingly all the time to gain their ends.
The Doves held sway over much of the populace and they also tended to support the Empress in 'slower' (read older) diplomatic methods.
The Absolutists, a bit of a mixed bag really, but primarily concerned with maintaining the supremacy of the Catholic faith and in keeping the 'monarchic' rule in power. This small and politically nebulous group could switch from Hawks to Empress to Dove's factions as fast as a battaltion can load and fire.
I say all this to point out the difficulty in having a 'single' entity 'speaking' for Austria, quite often the Historical Austria was speaking out of three sides of its collective mouth at the same time!
March 29, 2008 8:42 AM
to which I reply: ;
Perhaps, I think we each should take the role of one of the ministers etc. at the Imperial court then ....
Indeed, I hope this gets copied back on the Oysterrich blog ...
These days, I don't actually own any of Duffy's books except for Fire and Stone which is temporarily inaccessible.
But
I remember reading at least one of his books on the Empress and her army ... and recall that there were also several factions we need to be aware of as wargamers ...
There was a sort of manipulator who tried to run the Empire for her singlehanded, whose name I forget ...
There were the few good generals, Brown and Daun being prominent that she relied upon for independent ideas.
There was some sort of military council which seemed dedicated to preserving whatever didn't work and inhibiting any effective innovations.
All this is quite dim ... suitable for me, I suppose, as my friends imply that I'm quite dim on occasion.
Now obviously, I'm playing more for the yucks than the solid history at the moment, so I'm not the guy to draw up a list ... and there is the roster of characters I created for the Wieners ...
How's about somebody drawing up a set of ministers or whatever and we each stake out a position ....
BTW, Frankszonia, while obviously loyal, wishes that the Germanians and Wieners would get their act together so the Gallians would go home ... on the other hand, we'd also LOVE to see everybody occupied with somebody nastier than us so we can quietly continue to enhance the qualities of local sovereignty ...
:)
A
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