Wilted Rose

Precipice of War - We Write Under The Sign Of The Goat

Well, despite it being fuck all early in the morning. I woke up and got onto my computer. Of course, this means I remember things I usually don't and boop, I remember I had a post written just waiting to be posted. So I did, a week late but...

Yeah.

Precipice of War - We Write Under The Sign Of The Goat

------Siracuse(Syracuse), Sicily.-------

It was a warm day, a mild breeze sweeping through the streets and docks of the prestigious city. Mostly untouched by the Ottoman Invasion and suffering very minor conflicts during the Civil War, mostly due to the city being a major naval center for the Regia Marina's Malta straight patrol fleet.

It was very peaceful in this area of the world, despite the Civil War still fresh in people's minds, the war raging in Africa, and the conflicts in the former Ottoman Empire.

Yet for Nazario Cardosi, it was a wonderful day to be in Italy. The Kingdom, despite owing great debts to the Spanish, have managed to remain neutral so far in the war torn era. A well deserved peace, he would say to himself as he nodded at a couple off-duty sailors fishing near the docks.

"Any luck with the fish yet? You two have been here for the better half of the day!" He smirked as he walked over next to them. The two men let out a grumbled as they turned to him, but a small smile still held on one of their faces.

"Niente! Not a bite. Here I was hopping that with all the ships docked and not turning up the water, a fish would actually try to swim here! Ma no, bastardi. Not a single one." Said the other man, "Ilardi" is what his uniform said. "Adamo here thinks god has cursed us because I forgot to bring home a few tomatoes last night. How was I supposed to know we were out? I was at my brothers!"

"Taking a siesta at that, I bet." Adamo would chip in, his gregarious nature showing as usual. "Nazario, why are you still walking around the docks today? The women have gone home to cook or handle children, you can't find any here at this hour!"

Nazario would chuckle, "I'm not here for the women, I was here to check on you two one last time. You're back on duty in three hours, no? I wanted to stop by one last time to wish my two favorite cousins a good bye!"

"Bah, we're only your favorites because we cook good food when we stop by to visit." Ilardi would chip in as he set down his fishing pole against the railing, his other hand roughly rubbing the back as his neck as he turned to the other two.

Nazario let out a deep chuckle. "Well, I'm not the lying time so you have me there. Anyway, when do you two believe you'll be back?"

Both cousins tensed up, however it would not be very noticable to someone not used to their body language. Nazario was however, and his eyebrow raised slightly.

"Well..." Ilardi would start to say, before getting cut off by his shorter cousin. "We don't have a solid date this time, Cugino. The Regia Marina has been on elevated alert for a while now, nothing serious though. Just extra time at sea."

"That sounds understandable, maybe there will be fish when you get back!" Nazario let out cheerfully, trying to lift his two cousins' mood a bit. "When you two get back, I'll make sure I'll have a beautiful women next to me and some wonderful food for you to eat instead of me!"

----------Palazzo del Quirinale, Rome.-----------

"Your majesty, your coffee is ready. Are you sure you do not wish for me to send some servants to bring you some?" Came through from the other side of the door, as King Florenstano leaned back in his chair. His hair and face starting to show the signs of age and stress and he set down another sheet of paper.

"No." He said, just loud enough so the people on the other side of the door could hear. "They have other matters to attend to, I shall get it myself."

There was several long moments of silence, and Florenstano sighed as he pushed himself up, letting out several groans. "I need a new back - or a new body all together."

He grabbed his cane that was leaning against his desk, tapping it a few times before walking to the door and opening the large Mahogany doors and nearly walking straight into a man with a very well decorated uniform.

"Ah, Maresciallo d'Italia Carlo. You are early, I see. You were not to arrive for another half hour."

Carlo bowed his head in respect, before smiling. "Is that how you welcome home an old friend? It has been months!" Carlo said joyfully, shaking Florenstano's hand as the King slowly returned the smile.

"You may be my friend, but I am still the King. Still no salute? No bows? My friend, I am offended by your lack of respect for someone of superior stature and rank!" He replied, sarcasm seeping from his voice as he reached and patted Carlo on the back. "I assume you have done as I requested?"

"Yes my King, with Spain engaging in conflicts with Ethiopia, I have begun the starting phases of heightened alert and mobilization of the army. Grand' Ammiraglio Fabro has shortened all shore leaves and increased the basic patrols. Should Spain wish for us to be involved, we are now in a position for both possible answers.

"Good, I pray to God that the Parlamento says no should that question come. I do not want our people to suffer through another war, even if that means damaging the relations between our ally. We are no military power anymore. The Great War has long passed, and the Ottoman Empire and Ballista showed us how outdated we are. It is best for us to sit and be the neutral part in the conflict."

"Now tell that to the Eagles in the Parlamento. I've seen then, your Majesty. They want nothing more then to throw young boys off into muddy trenches and sand dunes to show the world our 'power.' Madness, I say." Carlo said, his smile turning into a small frown as he walked down the long hallway with his King.

Many thoughts were racing through both of their minds - International tensions are rising faster every second, the Suez Canal is going to be unusable for a very long time due to probable conflicts in the Red Sea and the canal proper. It seems that no matter where Italy gos, it will lose something in the end. There just is no clear path.

Florenstano slowly came to a stop, his cane making a very audible clang as it hit the wall to his right. "Go downstairs and contact the Prime Minister, and have him contact the Grand' Ammiraglio as well as the Maresciallo dell'Aria. I think it is time for a meeting."

Carlo let out what one would assume would be a grunt, but Florenstano knew him. It was the fastest way he could say yes.

Carlo saluted, did an about face and moved quickly to the stairs.

"These wars will drag the world to hell."

Precipice of War - We Write Under The Sign Of The Goat

Ah, with Thanksgiving ended and family leaving me alone for another month, I sat down and actually started to finish a post I've had in the works for a while. Filled with happy people and siestas. Expect it soon™

Precipice of War - We Write Under The Sign Of The Goat

Precipice of War - We Write Under The Sign Of The Goat

gorgenmast said
Googer in the House.I didn't see anything show-stopping in Wilted's app. If you play as Italy, I'd appreciate some mention of Batista's Regime, and how generally crappy things were for the fourish years he was in charge there. We can work in how Batista supplanted the monarchy and he how ran the show in Italy; but try to build up Italy as a country that has just recovered from a period of repression and foreign governance. You should not try to play Italy like a nation that woke up one morning and decided "hey, we should start becoming important and invading things" like a lot of new players do. I won't hound you for not reading the lore to the letter and getting every detail right - we all know that the lore is massive and that would be inhumane to expect that of anyone. All I'd like is to see you try to work with the hand you've been dealt. Italy has not had an easy time this past decade - they've been invaded by the Ottomans and made pawns by the Spanish. At the same time, they have a lot to be proud of: they resisted the Ottomans and ousted Batista. They've seen trama in a short period of time and they've been hardened by it. That's the framework you should build off of: an Italy that has earned its country and monarchy back with blood, sweat, and tears and is looking to recover their pride and kick some ass.Work off of that, and I'll excuse/work with any inconsistencies. Make some good stories, that's the important thing. Enjoy Italy.(Googer Approved)

Thank you, I had no intentions of really sweeping all that past under the rug. It gives me writing material and a good foundation to really delve into the cultural and economic aspects of the Italy of 1980. Especially in the topic of Spanish relations and the war-damaged south, as well as Batista(He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named). Italy's situation is a very interesting one, and I'm looking forward to it. On that note, I'll be getting to work on that as soon as my schedule is less overburdened.

Precipice of War - We Write Under The Sign Of The Goat

Mmmm, valid points. Italy only ever tried to build two carriers anyway, and they were scrapped because they didn't finish in time for the end of World War 2(which hasn't happened). Not to mention they were built off the hull of a passenger liner if I recall. Will make edits as necessary.

Precipice of War - Factsheets and Post Catalogues

(THIS WILL BE EDITED AS CHARACTERS AND PLOT THINGS ARE INTRODUCED, BEAR WITH OUR SIDE CHANGING WAYS)

Country name- The Kingdom of Italy

Map-


Background of country-
Italy, birthplace of the Roman Empire and center of the catholic church has juggled from being a great power to a weakened regional power often during its troubled history after independence. A major combatant of The Great War, the Kingdom suffered heavy casualities against the Austrian and German Empires in the Alps, but managed to gain the upper hand and defeat the Austrians outside of Innsbruck in 1919. After which, the war turned to a dull stalemate a few dozen kilometers south of the German town of Rosenheim, where the front would stay until the end of the war.

The casualties and strain inflicted on the people and industries of Italy put massive political and social consequences on the state, and several uprisings and revolutions were attempted, but the Kingdom slowly recovered to a respectable status come 1931. Though nowhere near as powerful as it was pre-war, as was the case with many nations.

Italy would continue with gradual economic development(mostly centered in getting the southern half on par with the north) and fostering healthy relations with many nations around the Mediterranean Sea. Though it failed in the attempt to purchuse Corsica from France in 1958, and again only ten years later.

In 1970, a sudden invasion by the Ottoman Empire struck southern Italy, catching the nation off guard. The Regio Esercito holds the line for as long as able, but begins to falter before Spanish intervention full defeats the Ottoman Empire. One of the Spaniards, Basista, overthrows the Monarchy and institutes a Dictatorship after and rules with an iron fist for several years after cutting ties with Spaion. A civil war that raged from 1976 to 1977 drove him out with Spanish support, and the monarchy was reintroduced. At the cost of a Constitutional Monarchy instead of an Absolute one. The Senate of the Kingdom managing the upper house, and the Chamber of Deputies for the lower house.

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Location- Southern Europe

Area- 301,338 km2

Maritime Claims- 12nm

Climate- Thanks to the great longitudinal extension of the peninsula and the mostly mountainous internal conformation, the climate of Italy is highly diverse. In most of the inland northern and central regions, the climate ranges from humid subtropical to humid continental and oceanic. In particular, the climate of the Po valley geographical region
is mostly continental, with harsh winters and hot summers.

Terrain- Mostly mountainous with large basins in the north. Also a lot of beachfront.

Natural Resources- Large amounts of arable land and natural gas.

Natural Hazards- Volcanos, avalanches, mafia, and debt.

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Population - 55,441,000

Major cities by population- Rome, Milan, Naples, Turin.

Nationality- Italian, Sardinian.

Religion- 89.5% Catholic

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Government Type - Constitutional Monarchy

Capital- Rome

States/Provinces- 20 regioni

Territories- None at the moment.

Flag or Flag Description-

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Military Branches- Regio Esercito(Royal Army), Regia Marina(Royal Navy), and the Regia Aeronautica(Royal Air Force)

Main Battle Tank- P26/55 - 60mm Front Armor, 50mm side/rear armor, and 20mm top armor. Armed with the 75mm Ansaldo L/34 cannon and 2 8mm Breda 38 machine guns. Powered by a V-12 SPA 342 diesel, 24 litre 330 HP engine, with a power/weight ratio of 11.53 hp/tonne. 40km/h max speed on road, 25km/h max speed offroad.

Standard Issue Weapon- Fucile di Fanteria Modello 1961 - Short recoil operated semi-automatic rifle, holds 12 rounds and loaded by 2 six round stripper clips. Cartridge is a 7.62×63mm.

Uniform Color/Pattern- 'Multiland' Camo standard issue, Vegetata deserto for desert, pine-needle for Alpini.

Military Service Age and Requirements- Must be 18 or older, conscription in wartime.

Manpower- 234,000 standing forces, 298,000 reserve.

Naval Size- 157 total ships - 1 battleship, 9 cruisers, 11 destroyers, 22 frigates, 19 corvettes, 44 fast coastal patrol units, 35 minesweepers, 16 amphibious operations vessels. (I'd like to mention most of these, if not all, are outdated compared to most great power nations.)

Air Force Size- 750 combat aircraft. 150 Mc.205 Veltro fighters, 200 Reggiane Re.2002 Ariete fighters, 100 Fiat G.55 Centauro high altitude interceptors, 100 Savoia-Marchetti SM.91 Heavy Fighter/Bombers, and 200 Savoia-Marchetti SM.84 bombers.

Precipice of War - We Write Under The Sign Of The Goat

You'd be surprised actually, I was looking up the sizes of Italy's military in the past to give me a rough estimate and then reduce from there. To put it bluntly, The historic Kingdom of Italy maintained an insane armed forces. I will reduce more though, because I still find the numbers iffy.

Precipice of War - We Write Under The Sign Of The Goat

Country name- The Kingdom of Italy

Map-


Background of country-
Italy, birthplace of the Roman Empire and center of the catholic church has juggled from being a great power to a weakened regional power often during its troubled history after independence. A major combatant of The Great War, the Kingdom suffered heavy casualities against the Austrian and German Empires in the Alps, but managed to gain the upper hand and defeat the Austrians outside of Innsbruck in 1919. After which, the war turned to a dull stalemate a few dozen kilometers south of the German town of Rosenheim, where the front would stay until the end of the war.

The casualties and strain inflicted on the people and industries of Italy put massive political and social consequences on the state, and several uprisings and revolutions were attempted, but the Kingdom slowly recovered to a respectable status come 1931. Though nowhere near as powerful as it was pre-war, as was the case with many nations.

Italy would continue with gradual economic development(mostly centered in getting the southern half on par with the north) and fostering healthy relations with many nations around the Mediterranean Sea. Though it failed in the attempt to purchuse Corsica from France in 1958, and again only ten years later.

In 1970, due to greatly increasing world wide tensions, Italy postponed the scrapping of the aircraft carrier Sparviero(though still scrapped it's sister carrier, Aquila) and began minor modernization projects to bring its outdated military up to par with most of Europe, many of which are still ongoing, since they were postponed due to the rise of Batista from Spain.

During the pseudo-civil war from 1976-1977, the monarchy was overthrown for a short time before being reinstated by Spain during it's intervention on the matter, at the cost of a Constitutional Monarchy instead of an Absolute one. The Senate of the Kingdom managing the upper house, and the Chamber of Deputies for the lower house.

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Location- Southern Europe

Area- 301,338 km2

Maritime Claims- 12nm

Climate- Thanks to the great longitudinal extension of the peninsula and the mostly mountainous internal conformation, the climate of Italy is highly diverse. In most of the inland northern and central regions, the climate ranges from humid subtropical to humid continental and oceanic. In particular, the climate of the Po valley geographical region
is mostly continental, with harsh winters and hot summers.

Terrain- Mostly mountainous with large basins in the north. Also a lot of beachfront.

Natural Resources- Large amounts of arable land and natural gas.

Natural Hazards- Volcanos, avalanches, mafia, and debt.

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Population - 55,441,000

Major cities by population- Rome, Milan, Naples, Turin.

Nationality- Italian, Sardinian.

Religion- 89.5% Catholic

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Government Type - Constitutional Monarchy

Capital- Rome

States/Provinces- 20 regioni

Territories- None at the moment.

Flag or Flag Description-

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Military Branches- Regio Esercito(Royal Army), Regia Marina(Royal Navy), and the Regia Aeronautica(Royal Air Force)

Main Battle Tank- P26/55 - 60mm Front Armor, 50mm side/rear armor, and 20mm top armor. Armed with the 75mm Ansaldo L/34 cannon and 2 8mm Breda 38 machine guns. Powered by a V-12 SPA 342 diesel, 24 litre 330 HP engine, with a power/weight ratio of 11.53 hp/tonne. 40km/h max speed on road, 25km/h max speed offroad.

Standard Issue Weapon- Fucile di Fanteria Modello 1961 - Short recoil operated semi-automatic rifle, holds 12 rounds and loaded by 2 six round stripper clips. Cartridge is a 7.62×63mm.

Uniform Color/Pattern- 'Multiland' Camo standard issue, Vegetata deserto for desert, pine-needle for Alpini.

Military Service Age and Requirements- Must be 18 or older, conscription in emergencies.

Manpower- 234,000 standing forces, 298,000 reserve.

Naval Size- 157 total ships - 1 battleship, 9 cruisers, 11 destroyers, 22 frigates, 19 corvettes, 44 fast coastal patrol units, 35 minesweepers, 16 amphibious operations vessels. (I'd like to mention most of these, if not all, are outdated compared to most great power nations.)

Air Force Size- 750 combat aircraft. 450 Mc.205 Folgores, 100 Savoia-Marchetti SM.91 Heavy Fighter/Bombers, and 200 Savoia-Marchetti SM.84 bombers.

Precipice of War - We Write Under The Sign Of The Goat

Perhaps. I was planning to focus on more economic and cultural development before I read up fully on the current situation in North Africa. Seems peace never lasts. At the moment though, I'm using my spare time to fill out the fact sheet.