God Wills It - A HPM Roman AAR - Part 5
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Published: 2017-02-06, edited: 1970-01-01
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The Final Wars of the Papal States
In this world of liberalism, institutions which have a stood a thousand years may not stand much longer. Just as the Ancien Regime of France came crashing down in the pursuit of Liberty, so too will all the crowns of Europe.
No one is safe.
In this world of liberalism, institutions which have a stood a thousand years may not stand much longer. Just as the Ancien Regime of France came crashing down in the pursuit of Liberty, so too will all the crowns of Europe.
No one is safe.
Opportunity!
As the Pope has a seizure over the simultaneous seizure of Romagna (heh, see what I did there) and the start of the Franco-Prussian War, the Kingdom of Naples decides to join in the fun, declaring war for the reconquest of Puglia.
The Pope prays for guidance but it seems that God is really entertained by whats going on right now.
As the Pope has a seizure over the simultaneous seizure of Romagna (heh, see what I did there) and the start of the Franco-Prussian War, the Kingdom of Naples decides to join in the fun, declaring war for the reconquest of Puglia.
The Pope prays for guidance but it seems that God is really entertained by whats going on right now.
The First Battle
As the Kingdom of Naples poses a far greater existential threat to the Papal States than some Germans to the north, we tell France to "chill out" and wait for our arrival once we crush some Purple power.
Meanwhile, the Pope shows great trust in his armed forces by fleeing to Corsica.
As the Kingdom of Naples poses a far greater existential threat to the Papal States than some Germans to the north, we tell France to "chill out" and wait for our arrival once we crush some Purple power.
Meanwhile, the Pope shows great trust in his armed forces by fleeing to Corsica.
The Battle of Bari
Yet another successful defeat of Napoli forces occurs in Bari. Aquila, however, is being occupied by the largest remaining Napoli army, and our commanders are slightly scarred from the last time we fought there.
Meanwhile, pleased with the perpetual state of warfare, the Romanists open up the Roman Army - a new paramilitary aimed at overthrowing the Papacy. In particular, the famed general Molinelli resigns from the armed forces and leads the creation of the Roman Army.
Yet another successful defeat of Napoli forces occurs in Bari. Aquila, however, is being occupied by the largest remaining Napoli army, and our commanders are slightly scarred from the last time we fought there.
Meanwhile, pleased with the perpetual state of warfare, the Romanists open up the Roman Army - a new paramilitary aimed at overthrowing the Papacy. In particular, the famed general Molinelli resigns from the armed forces and leads the creation of the Roman Army.
The Battle of Aquila Pt 2: Electric Boogaloo
We win this time.
We win this time.
(no leader) is the perfect leader for this large army, sir!
As the Napoli army scurries back to friendly territory, it is abundantly clear that this war will see a clear Papal victory. The Army of God is finally fully functional. Why, we don't even need the French to save us constantly!
As the Napoli army scurries back to friendly territory, it is abundantly clear that this war will see a clear Papal victory. The Army of God is finally fully functional. Why, we don't even need the French to save us constantly!
Now you're competent, Germany
The Prussians defeat the French army and rapidly move towards Paris. The Ottomans, forced to choose between two allies, ally themselves with France. The Austro-Hungarians, though forced to be officially neutral as per the Treaty of Vienna, let Ottoman troops pour forth. The world is determined to ensure the Germans lose. Well, except the United Kingdom, but it's not like the UK was relevant to world politics in this time period.
Nonetheless, the German armies show no sign of slowing down. All aboard the unification train!
The Prussians defeat the French army and rapidly move towards Paris. The Ottomans, forced to choose between two allies, ally themselves with France. The Austro-Hungarians, though forced to be officially neutral as per the Treaty of Vienna, let Ottoman troops pour forth. The world is determined to ensure the Germans lose. Well, except the United Kingdom, but it's not like the UK was relevant to world politics in this time period.
Nonetheless, the German armies show no sign of slowing down. All aboard the unification train!
Well this is bad
As we crush the last hostile Napoli army in southern Italy, the Germans cross Austria and land in Savoy. Whilst we do love watching the Savoyards die, they now pose a risk of marching on Rome.
As we crush the last hostile Napoli army in southern Italy, the Germans cross Austria and land in Savoy. Whilst we do love watching the Savoyards die, they now pose a risk of marching on Rome.
The Fall of Paris
With France and her allies now beat back on every front, Paris falls in June to the Germans. France is forced to surrender.
"The Greatest Land Army" and home of Napoleon, is now crushed in five months by the German Confederation.
With France and her allies now beat back on every front, Paris falls in June to the Germans. France is forced to surrender.
"The Greatest Land Army" and home of Napoleon, is now crushed in five months by the German Confederation.
The Kingdom of Naples surrenders
With the French no longer at war with the German Confederation, and the City of Naples under threat of falling once more, the Napolis finally take the hint and surrender.
The Pope returns to Rome victorious - the wars are finally over, after all!
With the French no longer at war with the German Confederation, and the City of Naples under threat of falling once more, the Napolis finally take the hint and surrender.
The Pope returns to Rome victorious - the wars are finally over, after all!
We're here for science
The Egyptians let our profession looters, or archaeologists, whatever PC term we're using this week, through to do some excavating work, under the basis that "You own our entire economy".
The Egyptians let our profession looters, or archaeologists, whatever PC term we're using this week, through to do some excavating work, under the basis that "You own our entire economy".
The lessons of war
In the Franco-Prussian war, the Germans boasted particularly effective artillery. The French, however, had excellent rifles. And we're allied to the French. Hence, we buy their rifles to upgrade our armed forces for the near future.
In the Franco-Prussian war, the Germans boasted particularly effective artillery. The French, however, had excellent rifles. And we're allied to the French. Hence, we buy their rifles to upgrade our armed forces for the near future.
Manifest Destiny
A paper titled "Manifest Destiny" is published by Romanist authors, spreading a more militaristic vision for the idealistic Roman Republic that stretches from sea to shining sea.
Or like, conquer Naples at the very least.
A paper titled "Manifest Destiny" is published by Romanist authors, spreading a more militaristic vision for the idealistic Roman Republic that stretches from sea to shining sea.
Or like, conquer Naples at the very least.
Pan-Nationalists
Meanwhile to the south, Italian Nationalists rise up in a broken Kingdom of Naples. Their goals are unclear - many are hostile to the idea of being annexed into the Kingdom of Savoy.
Meanwhile to the south, Italian Nationalists rise up in a broken Kingdom of Naples. Their goals are unclear - many are hostile to the idea of being annexed into the Kingdom of Savoy.
... You wot?
Our allies in Morocco are attacked by the Spanish for part of the northern coast. Whilst we, loyal as always, declare war, we also proceed to not do anything at all.
Our allies in Morocco are attacked by the Spanish for part of the northern coast. Whilst we, loyal as always, declare war, we also proceed to not do anything at all.
France, save me
Papal High Command is left confused and dazzled when informed that France cannot, in fact, save us this time.
Papal High Command is left confused and dazzled when informed that France cannot, in fact, save us this time.
France goes to war with Korea
Meanwhile, the French beat up some Orientals in order to get over their defeat at the hands of the Germans.
Such is the European Way.
Meanwhile, the French beat up some Orientals in order to get over their defeat at the hands of the Germans.
Such is the European Way.
It was generous!
As Spain is poised to utterly wreck both Rome and Morocco, we attempt to sue for peace.
They are slightly offended by our offer.
As Spain is poised to utterly wreck both Rome and Morocco, we attempt to sue for peace.
They are slightly offended by our offer.
Alright, alright, take it already
The Pope surrenders - despite berating the Spanish for hurting a Catholic brother. The Spaniards then get angry at us for being allied to a Mooslem.
The Pope surrenders - despite berating the Spanish for hurting a Catholic brother. The Spaniards then get angry at us for being allied to a Mooslem.
The First Franco-Austrian War
France and Austria-Hungary go to war over... a one province Italian Republic called Fiume.
We're not sure why, but Savoy joins on the French side in order to further their legitimacy as defenders of Italy, and the Russians join on the Austro-Hungarian side as the Czar got tired of watching peasants starve.
France and Austria-Hungary go to war over... a one province Italian Republic called Fiume.
We're not sure why, but Savoy joins on the French side in order to further their legitimacy as defenders of Italy, and the Russians join on the Austro-Hungarian side as the Czar got tired of watching peasants starve.
Vulnerable... and possibly isolated
The Savoyards now face a risk of their army being beaten by the Austro-Hungarians. The Pope has never dropped his claim for Romagna, and now begins to scheme.
The Savoyards now face a risk of their army being beaten by the Austro-Hungarians. The Pope has never dropped his claim for Romagna, and now begins to scheme.
What this war is all about
Gotta get that Fiume port.
Gotta get that Fiume port.
Fiume falls
The Republic is annexed back into the Austro-Hungarian Empire, but the war rages on in the fields of Savoy
The Republic is annexed back into the Austro-Hungarian Empire, but the war rages on in the fields of Savoy
Reactionaries victorious
The King of Naples of executed and his son is placed in charge, as a far-right reactionary takes power as a puppetmaster. The man sends a delegation to Rome, requesting for a normalization of relations.
Meanwhile, however, civil strife continues as the Young Italy Brigade attempts to seize Naples from the reactionaries.
The King of Naples of executed and his son is placed in charge, as a far-right reactionary takes power as a puppetmaster. The man sends a delegation to Rome, requesting for a normalization of relations.
Meanwhile, however, civil strife continues as the Young Italy Brigade attempts to seize Naples from the reactionaries.
Savoy burning down
As Naples collapses into anarchy, the Kingdom of Savoy begins feeling the burn... of Austro-Hungarian and Russian troops.
The Pope is gleeful as both his Italian rivals falter.
As Naples collapses into anarchy, the Kingdom of Savoy begins feeling the burn... of Austro-Hungarian and Russian troops.
The Pope is gleeful as both his Italian rivals falter.
The Austro-Hungarian Revolution of 1868
A massive liberal and Republican revolution rises up once more in Austria-Hungary, heralding a new revolutionary wave. Within the Papal States, the Romanists, Fundementalists and Nationalists begin to coordinate.
The Nationalists, specifically their paramilitary, have too strong ideological differences compared to the Romanists regarding the placement of Rome and Lazio in the new Italian state, and hence a Grand Coalition is unlikely.
A massive liberal and Republican revolution rises up once more in Austria-Hungary, heralding a new revolutionary wave. Within the Papal States, the Romanists, Fundementalists and Nationalists begin to coordinate.
The Nationalists, specifically their paramilitary, have too strong ideological differences compared to the Romanists regarding the placement of Rome and Lazio in the new Italian state, and hence a Grand Coalition is unlikely.
It's Ethiopia, guys. Ethiopia
Our expedition, while effective for finding pointless reasons to declare war on Egypt, do not manage to find the source of the Nile. Why it is so difficult to continue walking along the side of a river, the Pope cannot say.
Our expedition, while effective for finding pointless reasons to declare war on Egypt, do not manage to find the source of the Nile. Why it is so difficult to continue walking along the side of a river, the Pope cannot say.
Big Business
Holyman Sachs opens up shop in Rome. Their business consists of... something which the Pope doesn't understand. Finance, man. Doesn't matter, however, as the Pope decries them as part of the 1% and comes up with half baked ideas to "stop" them. He goes so far as to state that their "business model is fraud", thus distracting the people from actual problems to the evils of a boogeyman.
Holyman Sachs opens up shop in Rome. Their business consists of... something which the Pope doesn't understand. Finance, man. Doesn't matter, however, as the Pope decries them as part of the 1% and comes up with half baked ideas to "stop" them. He goes so far as to state that their "business model is fraud", thus distracting the people from actual problems to the evils of a boogeyman.
Industry, that thing
After decades of relying on French investment, we decide to kickstart our home-grown railroad industry via technology from 30 years ago and a healthy dose of protectionism.
After decades of relying on French investment, we decide to kickstart our home-grown railroad industry via technology from 30 years ago and a healthy dose of protectionism.
The Third Army
As the population of the Papal States expands and we recruit more and more people to the armed forces, we now have sufficient men to form the first few division of the Third Army.
As the population of the Papal States expands and we recruit more and more people to the armed forces, we now have sufficient men to form the first few division of the Third Army.
Jubilation!
Cheers and celebration are held in Rome as Savoy burns down to the ground.
Meanwhile, the Pope consults with 24 liquor bottles as to how he can proceed further and capitalize on this.
Cheers and celebration are held in Rome as Savoy burns down to the ground.
Meanwhile, the Pope consults with 24 liquor bottles as to how he can proceed further and capitalize on this.
Absolutionists Rise Up!
In an ironic twist of fate, people rise up in France to reduce their rights.
In the name of the King?
In an ironic twist of fate, people rise up in France to reduce their rights.
In the name of the King?
All aboard the railroad train
Our railroad investment is so high one might say its off the rails.
That person should immediately be put down for making that joke.
Our railroad investment is so high one might say its off the rails.
That person should immediately be put down for making that joke.
Young Italy Brigade wins... now what?
The youth seize Naples. They however, immediately devolve into petty infighting, as the youth tend to do, and are unable to agree to how they are to unite Italy. Ultimately, the Republic of Naples is forged.
With revolutions across Europe, the Pope becomes rather uneasy.
The youth seize Naples. They however, immediately devolve into petty infighting, as the youth tend to do, and are unable to agree to how they are to unite Italy. Ultimately, the Republic of Naples is forged.
With revolutions across Europe, the Pope becomes rather uneasy.
The Egyptian Revolution!
Friends, Egyptians, Countrymen!
Cast off the yoke of Rome, rise up once more! The Sultan of Egypt attempts to shake off our crushing political domination of them, shelling our embassy in Cairo. He calls for a revolution against the white oppressors.
This, of course, will not stand. To War!
Friends, Egyptians, Countrymen!
Cast off the yoke of Rome, rise up once more! The Sultan of Egypt attempts to shake off our crushing political domination of them, shelling our embassy in Cairo. He calls for a revolution against the white oppressors.
This, of course, will not stand. To War!
Savoy surrenders
As the Franco-Austrian War rages on without sign of victory, the southern front is closed as Savoy agrees to a white peace in exchange for their occupiers leaving.
As the Franco-Austrian War rages on without sign of victory, the southern front is closed as Savoy agrees to a white peace in exchange for their occupiers leaving.
Our hands are a little, tied, but sure
Papal attack dog #1 joins in on the war against the Egyptian Revolutionaries.
The Pope, as he prepares for war with Egypt, suddenly stops and realizes the political situation he has been presented with. An opportunity as great as this may not present itself again.
Papal attack dog #1 joins in on the war against the Egyptian Revolutionaries.
The Pope, as he prepares for war with Egypt, suddenly stops and realizes the political situation he has been presented with. An opportunity as great as this may not present itself again.
SUPRISE ANSCHLUSS
In a move that shocks the Nationalists within Rome and our allies abroad, Pius declares war on Savoy for the seizure of Romagna.
The French, tied down fighting the Austrians and our ally in the war against the Egyptians, panic, sending envoys to Rome to ask us to stand down and resolve the Romagna issue diplomatically.
We will resolve it diplomatically, of course. Occupation is an excellent form of diplomatic leverage.
In a move that shocks the Nationalists within Rome and our allies abroad, Pius declares war on Savoy for the seizure of Romagna.
The French, tied down fighting the Austrians and our ally in the war against the Egyptians, panic, sending envoys to Rome to ask us to stand down and resolve the Romagna issue diplomatically.
We will resolve it diplomatically, of course. Occupation is an excellent form of diplomatic leverage.
Ravenna sacked
The ancient city of Ravenna, once the capital of the Roman Empire in its final days, its captured and burned down to the ground by angry members of the Papal armed forces. This prompts intense anger from the Romanists.
Meanwhile, the Unification Front continues to organize anti-war protests. To them, overthrowing the Pope is now more essential than anything else.
The ancient city of Ravenna, once the capital of the Roman Empire in its final days, its captured and burned down to the ground by angry members of the Papal armed forces. This prompts intense anger from the Romanists.
Meanwhile, the Unification Front continues to organize anti-war protests. To them, overthrowing the Pope is now more essential than anything else.
Cesare Grifeo, top general
Cesare Grifeo, an expert on both offensive and defensive tactics, is placed in charge of the entirety of the Papal Armed forces, to lead us against whatever the Savoyards throw at us.
Cesare Grifeo, an expert on both offensive and defensive tactics, is placed in charge of the entirety of the Papal Armed forces, to lead us against whatever the Savoyards throw at us.
Total occupation of Romagna
Grifeo chooses to focus on seizing all of Romagna before dealing with the Savoyard offensive to the south.
Meanwhile, the Savoyards issue multiple, frantic call to arms to the French, begging for their participation.
Grifeo chooses to focus on seizing all of Romagna before dealing with the Savoyard offensive to the south.
Meanwhile, the Savoyards issue multiple, frantic call to arms to the French, begging for their participation.
Belgium is coming to town
Whilst France remains neutral on the conflict, the Belgians appear to be willing to fight hard against the Pope.
For some reason.
Whilst France remains neutral on the conflict, the Belgians appear to be willing to fight hard against the Pope.
For some reason.
The Battle of Ancona
Belgian forces trickle in, not as a single large force. Hence, Grifeo makes it his priority to defeat the divided Belgian armies before they can coalesce.
Belgian forces trickle in, not as a single large force. Hence, Grifeo makes it his priority to defeat the divided Belgian armies before they can coalesce.
Victory in Ancona
The Belgians put up more of a fight than the Savoyards, but ultimately do not have the manpower to win
Meanwhile, Austria continues to be the battle field of French, Russian and Austro-Hungarian troops.
The Belgians put up more of a fight than the Savoyards, but ultimately do not have the manpower to win
Meanwhile, Austria continues to be the battle field of French, Russian and Austro-Hungarian troops.
The Battle of Bologna
Grifeo engages in a risky battle in Bologna, against a known Belgian defensive mastermind. Fabio Diaz, for some reason, takes over control of the army, thus putting us at more of a disadvantage.
We ultimately win and defend Romagna from being recaptured.
Grifeo engages in a risky battle in Bologna, against a known Belgian defensive mastermind. Fabio Diaz, for some reason, takes over control of the army, thus putting us at more of a disadvantage.
We ultimately win and defend Romagna from being recaptured.
Another engagement at Ancona
The largest battle of the war takes place at Ancona where Belgian forces who have regrouped have attempted to mount an offensive, to buy time for Romagna to be taken back by a separate Belgian army.
The largest battle of the war takes place at Ancona where Belgian forces who have regrouped have attempted to mount an offensive, to buy time for Romagna to be taken back by a separate Belgian army.
Sweet mother of prestige!
Our second expedition returns back with tremendous success, though they had to dodge the Egyptian authorities in order to return home. They have fully mapped out the Nile and its various sources.
Our second expedition returns back with tremendous success, though they had to dodge the Egyptian authorities in order to return home. They have fully mapped out the Nile and its various sources.
A violent victory
Ancona sees a victory yet again, but at tremendous losses, thus putting us at danger of actually running out of men before the Belgians, who have mobilized their reserves.
There is talk amongst Papal High Command of mobilizing, but the Pope fears social consequences of teaching our peasants how to shoot.
Ancona sees a victory yet again, but at tremendous losses, thus putting us at danger of actually running out of men before the Belgians, who have mobilized their reserves.
There is talk amongst Papal High Command of mobilizing, but the Pope fears social consequences of teaching our peasants how to shoot.
... What?
A branch of the Romanist movement that advocates for a Roman Kingdom or Empire rises up in Puglia. They are quickly decried by the mainstream Roman Army, but win a lot of public attention to the Romanist cause.
A branch of the Romanist movement that advocates for a Roman Kingdom or Empire rises up in Puglia. They are quickly decried by the mainstream Roman Army, but win a lot of public attention to the Romanist cause.
Can we end this war already?
The last Belgian force on the offense retreats back into Savoy. Romagna is now fully secured, and the Kingdom of Savoy is at risk of being annihilated completely based on Papal rhetoric- though international opinion should protect them.
Meanwhile, the leaders of the Unification Front, top clerics in the Fundamentalist movement and the leaders of the Roman Army meet in secrecy in a coffee shop in Naples. As a liberal Republic, Naples serves as a strong base from which the revolutionaries can operate. They decide to join forces in a Revolutionary Coalition, aimed ultimately at overthrowing the Pope and replacing him with a Republic. Whether the Republic would ultimately be Romanist or Italian is uncertain.
The last Belgian force on the offense retreats back into Savoy. Romagna is now fully secured, and the Kingdom of Savoy is at risk of being annihilated completely based on Papal rhetoric- though international opinion should protect them.
Meanwhile, the leaders of the Unification Front, top clerics in the Fundamentalist movement and the leaders of the Roman Army meet in secrecy in a coffee shop in Naples. As a liberal Republic, Naples serves as a strong base from which the revolutionaries can operate. They decide to join forces in a Revolutionary Coalition, aimed ultimately at overthrowing the Pope and replacing him with a Republic. Whether the Republic would ultimately be Romanist or Italian is uncertain.
How's that 1 military strength going for you
The main Belgian force is annihilated, leaving them only with reserves. Savoy, on the other hand, struggles to train a new division to attempt to hold out.
The main Belgian force is annihilated, leaving them only with reserves. Savoy, on the other hand, struggles to train a new division to attempt to hold out.
The French arrive in Fiume
After several months of hard fighting, French armies arrive to liberate the Republic of Fiume. Meanwhile, with our possessions in Romagna secured, the Army heads south to put down the White Army.
After several months of hard fighting, French armies arrive to liberate the Republic of Fiume. Meanwhile, with our possessions in Romagna secured, the Army heads south to put down the White Army.
Fiume liberated and - wait whats there
The Franco-Austrian War ends with a French victory, with the Republic of Fiume liberated. Meanwhile, the Egyptians decide to be adventurous, responding to our lack of response by attempting to invade Sicily, for some odd reason.
The Franco-Austrian War ends with a French victory, with the Republic of Fiume liberated. Meanwhile, the Egyptians decide to be adventurous, responding to our lack of response by attempting to invade Sicily, for some odd reason.
Savoy surrenders
As our army moves north once more, and there is significant risk of us marching unopposed into the Savoyard capital, a ceasefire is called, and we meet in Rome to discuss the terms of surrender.
Romagna is handed back to the Papal States, and the Unification Front leaders who seized in the first place are executed.
As our army moves north once more, and there is significant risk of us marching unopposed into the Savoyard capital, a ceasefire is called, and we meet in Rome to discuss the terms of surrender.
Romagna is handed back to the Papal States, and the Unification Front leaders who seized in the first place are executed.
The status of our industry
Humans need liquor more than clothes, apparently
Humans need liquor more than clothes, apparently
The Storming of Alexandria
The Papal army is split into two - one is sent to sicily, where it defeats the Egyptians there, whereas the others (the Second Army) is sent to take back Alexandria.
From Alexandria, they move east where they fight an Egyptian army in Matruh. Once more, the Egyptians' criminal underuse of artillery combined with the general inexperience of their officers lead to a quick defeat.
Meanwhile, revolutionaries recognize the particularly interesting and opportune position they've been presented with - there is no army in Italy.
The Papal army is split into two - one is sent to sicily, where it defeats the Egyptians there, whereas the others (the Second Army) is sent to take back Alexandria.
From Alexandria, they move east where they fight an Egyptian army in Matruh. Once more, the Egyptians' criminal underuse of artillery combined with the general inexperience of their officers lead to a quick defeat.
Meanwhile, revolutionaries recognize the particularly interesting and opportune position they've been presented with - there is no army in Italy.
Destruction of the Egyptian Army
Roughly ten thousand Egyptians are felled by our guns, whilst the remainder surrender. In a controversial move, the Pope orders the captured Egyptians to be sold on the slave market - despite slavery being outlawed in Rome.
Meanwhile, the major leaders of the Revolutionary Coalition cross the border from Naples and enter Puglia.
Roughly ten thousand Egyptians are felled by our guns, whilst the remainder surrender. In a controversial move, the Pope orders the captured Egyptians to be sold on the slave market - despite slavery being outlawed in Rome.
Meanwhile, the major leaders of the Revolutionary Coalition cross the border from Naples and enter Puglia.
Recruiting from Romagna
With Romagna back into the fold, the Pope orders the creation of the Third Army.
Meanwhile, the Roman Army and Unification Front's main leaders arrive in Puglia in March.
With everything in place, supporters of the revolution begin to pour into the region.
Molinelli, using his connection with members of the military, sends a letter to the army in Sicily, led by Grifeo. He warns Grifeo to stay in Sicily regardless of how the wind blows.
Grifeo proceeds to inform the army in Egypt, led by a staunchly Papist general, Colonna, that he is to seize Cairo and then station his army there.
With Romagna back into the fold, the Pope orders the creation of the Third Army.
Meanwhile, the Roman Army and Unification Front's main leaders arrive in Puglia in March.
With everything in place, supporters of the revolution begin to pour into the region.
Molinelli, using his connection with members of the military, sends a letter to the army in Sicily, led by Grifeo. He warns Grifeo to stay in Sicily regardless of how the wind blows.
Grifeo proceeds to inform the army in Egypt, led by a staunchly Papist general, Colonna, that he is to seize Cairo and then station his army there.
The Roman Revolution
In May, massive protests organized by the Revolutionary Coalition break out, and the revolutionaries wait for the Papal reaction. Reports quickly break out of the Holy Guard firing upon the peaceful protestors, thus resulting in violence breaking out across the major cities of Puglia.
The revolution that had been planned meticulously for years now is finally triggered. Thousands rise up against the Pope - and their call to arms resonates amongst the local populace, and tens of thousands more follow suit.
The Pope is caught off guard by the uprising, executing his top intelligence officers. This leaves him largely in the dark. He orders an envoy to be sent to Egypt and Sicily to get the army to return back to Rome
In May, massive protests organized by the Revolutionary Coalition break out, and the revolutionaries wait for the Papal reaction. Reports quickly break out of the Holy Guard firing upon the peaceful protestors, thus resulting in violence breaking out across the major cities of Puglia.
The revolution that had been planned meticulously for years now is finally triggered. Thousands rise up against the Pope - and their call to arms resonates amongst the local populace, and tens of thousands more follow suit.
The Pope is caught off guard by the uprising, executing his top intelligence officers. This leaves him largely in the dark. He orders an envoy to be sent to Egypt and Sicily to get the army to return back to Rome
The Siege of Rome
Grifeo intercepts the convoys, and orders their members arrested. Meanwhile, as the Pope attempts to flee Rome, he is told that his admirals have defected as per Grifeo and Molinelli's demands.
Fighting in the streets breaks out early in June as the Pope realizes he is losing control of his very administration. The liberal members of his advisory flee Rome to opposition hotbeds, whilst the fundamentalists and restorationists, angered over their treatment and aware of their representation in the Revolutionary Coalition, defect.
The Pope is stuck, and in early July Rome is surrounded by the main Revolutionary Army.
Grifeo intercepts the convoys, and orders their members arrested. Meanwhile, as the Pope attempts to flee Rome, he is told that his admirals have defected as per Grifeo and Molinelli's demands.
Fighting in the streets breaks out early in June as the Pope realizes he is losing control of his very administration. The liberal members of his advisory flee Rome to opposition hotbeds, whilst the fundamentalists and restorationists, angered over their treatment and aware of their representation in the Revolutionary Coalition, defect.
The Pope is stuck, and in early July Rome is surrounded by the main Revolutionary Army.
Egypt surrenders
Over in Africa, Egypt comes back into our fold, and the Sultan is executed by the army there that still remains oblivious to the happenings in Rome.
Meanwhile, High Command continues to jump ship as they see where the wind is blowing. Many begin to offer their services to the revolutionaries. Those that do not are executed.
Over in Africa, Egypt comes back into our fold, and the Sultan is executed by the army there that still remains oblivious to the happenings in Rome.
Meanwhile, High Command continues to jump ship as they see where the wind is blowing. Many begin to offer their services to the revolutionaries. Those that do not are executed.
Just me and my factories
As the Pope finds himself surrounded on all corners, factory managers report record profits!
As the Pope finds himself surrounded on all corners, factory managers report record profits!
The Roman Republic
The Pope, realizing the military and political situation, surrenders voluntarily. Molinelli takes charge of the country.
On October 28, Molinelli proclaims the Roman Republic - a successor state to the Republic that defined Europe two millenia prior. The dream of two generations of liberals and revolutionaries has finally been realized.
The nationalists are offered a compromise and told that they can form their own political party - they can then push the agenda of integration of all regions of Italy.
The Republic - the revolutionaries proclaim - will be the heart of liberalism and progress within all of Europe. Molinelli immediately orders what would eventually become known as the Roman Terror- the homes of loyalists are stormed, they are dragged from their families and then shot in the streets.
In this liberal democracy, there will be no room for supporters of authoritarianism.
As the constitution of the Republic is being written and its institutions are being forged, Molinelli temporarily takes over as part of a military junta. Elections are scheduled for May, at which point the victorious party will take the nation forward.
The Pope, realizing the military and political situation, surrenders voluntarily. Molinelli takes charge of the country.
On October 28, Molinelli proclaims the Roman Republic - a successor state to the Republic that defined Europe two millenia prior. The dream of two generations of liberals and revolutionaries has finally been realized.
The nationalists are offered a compromise and told that they can form their own political party - they can then push the agenda of integration of all regions of Italy.
The Republic - the revolutionaries proclaim - will be the heart of liberalism and progress within all of Europe. Molinelli immediately orders what would eventually become known as the Roman Terror- the homes of loyalists are stormed, they are dragged from their families and then shot in the streets.
In this liberal democracy, there will be no room for supporters of authoritarianism.
As the constitution of the Republic is being written and its institutions are being forged, Molinelli temporarily takes over as part of a military junta. Elections are scheduled for May, at which point the victorious party will take the nation forward.
Two millenia coming
As across the country Papal institutions falls, liberalism finally prevails. In a world filled with despots and absolute monarchs, we are the light in the black.
Rome is reborn.
As across the country Papal institutions falls, liberalism finally prevails. In a world filled with despots and absolute monarchs, we are the light in the black.
Rome is reborn.
