tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post2869509861567172793..comments2024-03-28T03:31:19.790-07:00Comments on Archduke Piccolo: Battle of Zerbst - 1. The Gathering StormArchduke Piccolohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-70418206788572541302013-01-18T12:13:41.266-08:002013-01-18T12:13:41.266-08:00ah an old weak emperor who can barely hold power, ...ah an old weak emperor who can barely hold power, should at his death he have multiple sons or many powerful rivals the empire will not likely remane a whole nation but fragment into splinter groups each one controled by a powerful or cunning man eager for the imperial throne... A story we have heard many times and yet no-one seems to remember it.<br /><br />Here's a quote perhaps that reflects that situation:<br />"History repeats itself because nobody was listening the first time" - annonymous. Daisy Gowan Ditchburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476802587483833107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-47083535532796920642013-01-18T03:07:18.071-08:002013-01-18T03:07:18.071-08:00You never quite know how things might develop. I ...You never quite know how things might develop. I had it in mind that this insurrection might become a harbinger for a much wider conflict within the Wholly Romantic Empire, though at the time it wasn't clear what role Rechburg would play.<br /><br />The Emperor Violoncello is getting on. How tight a grip upon affairs is he able to retain? The Elector Princes - notably Crown Prince Draco zu Spitzensparken of Altmark-Uberheim - are getting restless...<br />Cheers,<br />IonArchduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-51943998800062051852013-01-17T19:29:09.355-08:002013-01-17T19:29:09.355-08:00well if you ever consider it. I am more than happy...well if you ever consider it. I am more than happy to send troops, besides perhaps becoming a mercenary is all part of an Oronegrean soldiers training, an optional part of coarse.<br /><br />although this war may not be that suitable for their inclusion perhaps later on when the archduke is really making a name for himself he shall encounter some, either hired by himself or unfortunately perhaps on the opposite side of the battle field.<br /><br />if you are ever interested just send me an email<br /><br />GJDitchburn@Gmail.com ;-)Daisy Gowan Ditchburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476802587483833107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-3970770284861106202013-01-17T18:56:25.617-08:002013-01-17T18:56:25.617-08:00Actually, a good many of the Rebel troops are inde...Actually, a good many of the Rebel troops are indeed paid mercenaries (as was mentioned briefly some time back), rather than your good old honest insurrectionist. But these guys are military nomads, and do not form the kinds of mercenary Companies that infested Italy in the 15th-16th Centuries. It is arguable, though the Rebel propagandists haven't hit on this yet, that the forces on the side of the Status Quo are mercenary. However, the Emperor entered the lists solely as guarantor of Ulrichstein's political existence, and Altmark-Uberheim sent his small contingent only as a member state of the Imperium.<br /><br />The Rechburg troops supporting the rebellion? The Duke hopes to get something out of it, but he's paying for his own troops' participation. <br /><br />Interesting idea, though...<br />Cheers,<br />IonArchduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-4314994139215589702013-01-17T14:37:29.302-08:002013-01-17T14:37:29.302-08:00a great battle to be sure. I for one feel quite so...a great battle to be sure. I for one feel quite sorry for the archduke has he seems to have to face one of the most popular miniature rebellions theis world has ever seen. on the other hand I love the rebels as they seem to be like many of us in that they are the greatest DIY miltary force I have ever seen.<br /><br />oh have either force ever though of hiring mercenaries? soon I'll have a centuries worth (in your system) of Oronegrean troops. Ok 100 men are not a game changer but I am sure also that they if used wizely can help in a battle. also I am sure that I could get more than that done soon. and I do not want to be sending too many figs in the mail. All up to you really if you would like to perhaps borrow some figs or not.Daisy Gowan Ditchburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476802587483833107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-67093705735670397402013-01-17T13:22:21.015-08:002013-01-17T13:22:21.015-08:00Yes, I think this one will be make or break for th...Yes, I think this one will be make or break for the Revolution. Marshal Noailles has proved himself an able commander, and no ninny. Archduke Piccolo will be determined to make a name for himself. Game on.Archduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-75679558804116479962013-01-17T13:20:24.790-08:002013-01-17T13:20:24.790-08:00I am surprised just how much sympathy the Rebel si...I am surprised just how much sympathy the Rebel side is getting, despite some bad press I gave it at the outset. But it is true that after a rocky start, and against the odds, the Rebels have done well. I have a feeling that that is often the way with successful revolts/revolutions: that at some point it seems all up with the insurrection, and then somehow they get over the hump after which it's a long retreat for the loyalist forces.Archduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-27391056965228046782013-01-17T07:50:25.786-08:002013-01-17T07:50:25.786-08:00It looks set a to a fierce battle, your campaign n...It looks set a to a fierce battle, your campaign narrative really brings it all to life.<br /><br />Paul.Paul Liddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671334487545618109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-51633046317736894772013-01-17T07:22:48.393-08:002013-01-17T07:22:48.393-08:00I confess my sympathies are with the Marshall on t...I confess my sympathies are with the Marshall on this one. I can't help but admire anyone who has a friend called Raunchfester. <br />Success to Marshall Noailles and his troops! Huzzah!Mad Padrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00410143683610813671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-11342455192270084042013-01-16T18:27:29.002-08:002013-01-16T18:27:29.002-08:00Thanks Francis - here's hoping the actual batt...Thanks Francis - here's hoping the actual battle lives up to the preamble!Archduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-42497041682227975312013-01-16T18:26:06.687-08:002013-01-16T18:26:06.687-08:00Actually, not all the Rebel army will be classed a...Actually, not all the Rebel army will be classed as 'rabble', having fought in two battles, now (counting the Lobrau one the previous year). The 1st/8th, 9th and 10th remain in that class; the rest count as '2nd Line'. This places their morale on a level with regulars, and their training slightly below.<br /><br />In the Zaltpig action, even as 'rabble' the lads did extremely well. Their lack of training resulting in very heavy casualties - much higher than the column they defeated. But their overall performance I thought deserved some kind of recognition...Archduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-23694839310739309092013-01-16T17:56:15.637-08:002013-01-16T17:56:15.637-08:00Speaking on behalf of Marshal Antoine Noailles I a...Speaking on behalf of Marshal Antoine Noailles I am looking forward to this battle with some intrepidation. Though I am really keen to see how the so called "rabble" go against the much vaunted Imperialist curs in this mother of all battles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6650770985225450559.post-39537164384721748962013-01-16T16:37:25.494-08:002013-01-16T16:37:25.494-08:00Looking and sounding good Archduke.Looking and sounding good Archduke.The Angry Lurkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01227314379603418332noreply@blogger.com