[Game] Uncivil War: The Future of Obychinzk

[MadameButterflyKnife]

"And I have my concerns for movements towards there as well. I understand it may seem like a less contested area, as opposed to other political resources. I'll keep my guard there, of course, but my current focus is along the delta.

[TenOfSwords13]

Look, we can come to an arrangement, Fox. If you stay out of the North Desert and North Grychak Lake, I promise to keep my troops away from you.

[PointMaid]

I believe I also have some potential land conflicts with the Juniper Banks Company and the Organization for Special Interests we may want to discuss...

[MadameButterflyKnife]

"I assure you, I will not touch the North Desert, or the North Grychak lake. You have my word."

[Mr. Lee Hammer]

So we do, Markham says. We should probably discuss then. I don't aim to fight long as there's no business interference.

[TenOfSwords13]

Hmm... Banks, how much would you mind me claiming Arzutzk Military Base? It seems a valuable vantage point for invasions to the east, however I would understand your objections, given your proximity to it.

[Kennifer]

"I do already have my sights set on the base, yes."

[TenOfSwords13]

And that is a problem for me. I need to move to the east, so that I can neutralise the one force that cannot be reasoned with, to make a better scenario for the six of us. And if you insist on taking the Military Base, not only would I be less effective at neutralising the Seperatists, but I would also have a neighbour who has insisted on claiming territory that would have been more useful under Dolre Military Industries. And that is a problem, Banks.

[Kennifer]

"Yes, we do definitely have a problem here. Do you have some suggestion as to what to do about it? And no, just withdrawing and letting you have it is not a viable solution."

[TenOfSwords13]

Faster army diplomacy, I am afraid. I will be moving to take it, simply because that position is valuable to me. If you want to fight my forces, feel free to do that, but you will also do well to remember that with your forces in the north, you will be vulnerable from the south. If I were in your position, I would be eyeing up the assets in the south-west.

[Kennifer]

"Well, you're not in my position, and thus do not get to dictate my strategies. I have my reasons for wanting that base, you have yours, so let's see who emerges victorious."

[MadameButterflyKnife]

Fox notes the situation, before speaking up. "I would not be surprised that Banks has noted that as a potential target. Think of it from her perspective; the base is an easier target than the regions to her southwest, in terms of factions. How about we surround the base, and wait for any proper developments in the area before we determine who receives it. We don't need to determine everything immediately; just make sure that we have our base of control."

[Despair's Archon of Memes]

I have no objections to Lara's planned flanking of the Separatists... The fact that the Imperium borders the territory of the Organization of Special Interests, however... I feel like that's something I'd like to discuss... In the future.

[Mr. Lee Hammer]

I'm sure we can work something out. But keep in mind I need the Rail. It's a good path to distribute my business ventures. And I need certain parts to make my dealings easier.

[TenOfSwords13]

Fox notes the situation, before speaking up. "I would not be surprised that Banks has noted that as a potential target. Think of it from her perspective; the base is an easier target than the regions to her southwest, in terms of factions. How about we surround the base, and wait for any proper developments in the area before we determine who receives it. We don't need to determine everything immediately; just make sure that we have our base of control."

I would rather have the Base's resources be put into play, and into use, sooner rather than later. I cannot see a reason why I would not take the Base now, and then discuss with Banks what can be done to alleviate the situation, Fox.

[Kennifer]

"You still seem to think I'm just going to let you take it, or perhaps are overconfident that your army's victory would be assured over mine. I had figured you'd be an obstacle, but wasn't sure it would happen this soon."

[MadameButterflyKnife]

"Well, if you both are so determined, I would hope that you figure this situation out either now, or in the battlefield quite soon. If tensions are to rise, I would love for them to explode as soon as possible."

[TenOfSwords13]

I do not see anything that I need to further discuss, however I do feel as if Alexandra, Markham, Banks, and the OS should discuss their situations further, given their proximities.

[PointMaid]

For my part, I suggest no one make advances on my armies unless they would like to be but one stumbling block to my empire. I am willing to discuss specifics in the open if those involved wish it. Otherwise...

[Mr. Lee Hammer]

No one here better decide to go after my armies. I like to think of myself as an entrepreneur and am willing to let some people into my business ventures if they're so inclined. But if you interfere with my land, you will make yourselves a very powerful enemy.

[Kennifer]

"I am perfectly open to discuss negotiations about land claims, but do not expect me to just say you can take something without fighting for it."

[Despair's Archon of Memes]

Likewise. The Imperium has very important business here in Obychinzk... And if you interfere with that work... I will see to it that you regret ever setting foot here.

With that being said, Mark... I won't take your Rail. As long as you don't take over the Imperium's current territory behind my back while my and Lara's flanking of the Separatists is in progress. ... As long as we have that in place... We should be golden. Emphasis on SHOULD.

[Mr. Lee Hammer]

No worries, I shall not set one foot in your territory. We all have our own business ventures and we both want them to thrive. And who would I be to interfere?

[Florien]

Annotated by Lead Analyst [REDACTED]

Notes: The meeting ended shortly thereafter, the minutes recorded by a minor clerk, (********.) [As far as we can tell, there was no clerk present. Media reports, employee information and elevator logs say no one else entered or left the top floor on the day in question. Look into this disappearing clerk] The full recording however, was not retrieved until much later, having been recorded partially by a bug placed in the light fixture by one of the so-called "Shadow Cabinet", most likely (YAW SANGUI), who was known for such tactics. (EMMA PRYNDOR-EVANS,) [Both names were redacted, but also both were obvious from context. Readded for your benefit.] who also had a history of bugging everywhere, was on a business trip to Peru for most of GLADWELL'S short term in office. That recording was ultimately recovered from the (******) [Unknown, but likely referring to the Summer Recruitment Company, which was extremely active in the information market at the time.] Recruitment Company's data during an unrelated accounting fraud investigation. (It is unknown how they managed to obtain the recording.) [They probably obtained it shortly after the Liberana Oil Rig Disaster, by blackmail of Sangui. Why they cared, I don't know.] The gaps and unintelligible bits in the ****** Recruitment Recording have been filled in with a more complete recording picked up by a (more advanced and dedicated surveillance setup installed during the Vychadoré Jr. Regime,) [Vychadoré Jr. was always obsessed with keeping records of his orders, unlike his more famous parent. A forgivable mistake for a second generation dictator, but could have sunk Sr.] recovered by our own intelligence services.

[Additional Note, how did they fail to notice that the assassin was not only identified as a fame-seeker and not a government employee in the newspaper article I've appended to this section, but also named? How did they fail that hard? I'm either hyper-competent or they're completely incompetent. Possibly both. The article was right there to find!]

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Send in your moves via DM to me. No further negotiating, private or public, may take place until the next negotiation phase. When all players have sent in their moves, they will be revealed and processed, then any further things will be resolved (if necessary).

[Florien]

Spring 01

The New Macedonian Empire moves a ship from Grychak into West Grychak Lake. Support- 1
The Legion for the Light of Liberty moves a ship from Port Midland into West Grychak Lake. Support- 1 Standoff: Neither ship moves.

The New Macedonian Empire moves a modern calvary regiment from Grychak Industrial into the Innlands Excavation *. Support- 1
The New Macedonian Empire's modern calvary regiment in the Inner Farmlands holds.

The Organization for Special Interests of Obychinzk moves a tank brigade from Obychinzk Tank Depot to Luzhi Valley. Support- 1
The Organization for Special Interests of Obychinzk's ship in Ladrynopol and tank brigade in Chylenbol hold.

The Juniper Banks Obychinzk Company moves a PMC infantry unit from The Gardens to the Arzutzk Test Range. Support- 1
Dolre Military Industries moves a ship from Northport to the Arzutzk Test Range. Support- 1 Standoff: Neither unit moves.

The Juniper Banks Obychinzk Company's ship in the Coastal Quarry and PMC infantry unit in the Luzhi Forest hold.

The Mechanicus Imperium moves a tactical cruiser from Autarkia to the Bay of Arzutzk. Support- 1
The Mechanicus Imperium moves a mechanized infantry unit from Inner Autarkia to Autarkia. Support- 1
The Mechanicus Imperium's mechanized infantry unit in Outer Autarkia holds.

Dolre Military Industries moves a combined arms unit from The Prison Mines to Arzutzk Military Base *. Support- 1
Dolre Military Industries moves a combined arms unit from the Northern Prisons to The Prison Mines. Support- 1

The Legion for the Light of Liberty moves a Liberation Team from the Desert Oilfields to the Oasis *. Support- 1
The Legion for the Light of Liberty's Liberation Team on The Peninsula holds.

The Alatanian-Backed Separatists hold.

The current positions of the armies.

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