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The Empire Rises; Once more.
Topic Started: Jul 24 2008, 11:42 PM (344 Views)
Toussaint
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Vienna was coming alive once again, finally, after years of being tucked away under a curtain of isolation. Under the movements of the Imperial Party, and more particularly their president, Heinreich von Alkmarker, Austria-Württemberg was determined to rise once again to the center of European and world politics.

But the first step would be cooperation, and restoration. The political climate in Europe was obviously different than it had been in the nineteenth century. Adjustment was necessary. And the Baron von Alkmarker had just the plan for that.

Which was precisely why the Hungarians were invited to Vienna on this splendid occasion. They had already become allied with the Austrian Habsburgs, and as a fellow state of the dynasty, they shared the interest of restoring the family name to its old prominence.

And indeed, the Marslavans were also invited. As a fellow ally in Central Europe, and in the Danubian region, they would also be intimately involved. Their cooperation was hoped for just as much as the cooperation of the Hungarians.

The plan would be hatched soon enough. The Hungarians were expected at any time, at which point the conference would begin. Both the President and the Empress awaited their brothers to the east.
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Wien

The Hungarian branch of Hapsburg arrives in Wien with a triunphal glory.

The delegation is huge, nearly 100 persons, leaded by Prince Ludwig and First Minister Viktor Von Doom, sided by foreign minister Janos Walker.

Ludwig is curious about this call and is interested in the political moves made by his cousin Juliana.

Wien is beautifull as he remembered and, he belives, full of promises.

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The Hungarians had arrived in Vienna, accompanied by a grand delegation including Prince Ludwig of the House of Habsburg. While the Marslavans had not yet arrived, it was decided that the conference would begin between just the Hungarians and Austrians, with the Marslavans added into the discussion upon their arrival.

The Empress personally greeted her cousin, while President von Alkmarker greeted von Doom. After that, the 100-man Hungarian delegation entered the conference room to join the 50-man Austrian delegation and the 10-man Wurttembergian delegation. After proper pleasantries were exchanged, and agendas were explained, Alkmarker began to give his introduction.

“My fellow Austrians, Wurttembergians, and my good Hungarian friends: welcome to Vienna on this beautiful July evening. We are here today to discuss the future of the continent, more specifically Central Europe. This region was once the heart of all European activity- many would say that it was once even hegemonic- under the good name of the House of Habsburg. The Habsburgs have been integrated into both our nations’ histories and governments, and are no doubt respected by all amongst us.

“However, as we regrettably know, the Habsburgs were unseated from their hegemony as marriage politics collapsed and Austria-Hungary was torn to pieces. My friends, why did our two, once united, nations fall apart? The answer was brutal trials and pressing issues of the day. These obstacles are past us now. And what better way to express that than to rekindle the unity that we once shared?

“I am attempting to hatch a plot to rebirth the Holy Roman Empire of old. That great nation once reigned supreme, and by the hand of God almighty, it shall again. Such a union of Austria, Hungary, and perhaps Marslava would be beneficial to us all.”
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The question was a shock.
Neither Ludwig, neither Von Doom was awaiting such thing.

Hungarian delegation retired for long hours, to decide the matter, no one knew what was speaked in the Hungarian rooms, suited by Austria.

When delegation went out, someone has declared that Lord Doom seemd annoied.
Prince Ludwig spoke: "My dear Cousin, my fellow nobles", he said "for long time Hungary has tried to unite the Danubian nations...we have try to constituite an Union between the nations alongsiode the great blue river: Danubian Union.
We faild", he stay silent for a bunch of seconds, perhaps remebering the dead creature "It failed because we have forgot, my uncle, forgot to add the sacrality twist that an empire have", he paused again "Hungary, and me as its prince, dreams to rebuilt the empire of the Habsburg, so we can only say: Yes!.
But at some conditions: that an Habsburg will reign, possibily exchanging the trone between Austrian and Hungarian lines, and that nations belonging to the Empire continue to have some degree of internal autonomy".
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The Marslavan delegation led by Coumt Rasdevicgek and teh Grand Duke arrived only later and was surprised by the decision taken by Austrians and Hungarians .
A Holy Roman Empire seemed to be a too obsolete idea to be applied in this world but, at second thoughts from such an union would rise an all powerful nation that would be respected and trusted through all the world .
Finally the Grand Duke said to the assembly:

- Brothers of Austria and Hungaria : only few decades ago Bohemia, Austria and Hungaria were the three poles of the Habsburg empire .
The royal families of our three countries are linked by marriages and parentships and each of our three countries has a past of union and alliance .
It's for this that Marslava accepts to be part of the Holy Roman Empire ; the two chambers of Bohemia and Bessarabia will surely accept such a proposal . -
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OOC: Is Marslava a Habsburg nation as well?

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Alkmarker smiled. He was pleased to know that his plan had found itself a niche in the European political landscape, and he was highly invigorated knowing that both delegations had accepted the proposal of a union. He'd achieved what he's set out to do- expand the influence of the great Habsburg nation.

He pulled out the document he'd laid for the operation of the HRE, and began to present it.


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OOC: I'm just going to list this as an OOC bullet deal.

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-The Capital of the Holy Roman Empire is Vienna. The Holy Roman Empire is a single, unified nation, NOT a confederation. There is Central, top-down control in the empire. This should be reflected on the map (NRE willing), and will be reflected in RP as well.

-Each constituent state is called an Electorate of the Empire. Upon the death of the Holy Roman Emperor or Empress, the electorates will convene in Vienna to select a new Monarch. The Holy Roman Emperor must be from a constituent state.

-The Emperor or Empress will be the Head of State for the country. They may only be played by the player who's character this is. However, those who do not have the monarch will have different executive characters- either a Chancellor, Prince, Foreign Minister; whichever the other player chooses.

-The person controlling the monarch will exercise the most control over the country- however, each character is allowed to release his/her own statements independently. MAJOR decisions, such as joining treaties, will be put to vote by the electorate OOCly.

Military
-The Holy Roman Empire will have a common military, broken into several divisions. So far, I assume, the divisions will be the Wurttembergian Army, the Austrian Army, the Hungarian Army, and the Marslavan Army. This means little OOCly. RP-wise, this ought to be reflected.

-The system of separated armies allows semi-autonomous powers (in forming your divisions). Each person will be responsible for RPing their own armies, unless otherwise noted.

-The Holy Roman Military will be comprised of all militaries added together, like an alliance. If you are an elector state, please PM me your military! This will prevent an funky unfairness.

-War, as a major decision, is declared by a major character AFTER being approved by the other electors.

Other
-As a new nation, the Holy Roman Empire will have a clean slate on its treaties. It will have to re-apply for admittance into treaties.

-A common currency will (obviously) be used. It is a SINGLE NATION.

-Players wishing to build relations with the HRE should contact the player in charge of the Monarch. If this player is not available, PM the next most vocal player, and then the third.


I don't think I forgot anything. If there are any other questions, please let me know.


After he'd given his speech, a great flag was unfurled in the background- the flag of the Holy Roman Empire:

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The document was then passed around for signing.
Edited by Toussaint, Jul 27 2008, 11:14 PM.
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OOC : There are a lot of links between the Habsburg and the Bohemian dinasties and often an Haubsburg was king of Bohemia ( Albert I the Bear etc .... ), the emperor Arrigus VII had a wife from the royal bohemian family etc ...

http://s3.zetaboards.com/nationstates/topic/226847/1/#new
the link for my army .

IC : We adhere to this initiative .
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"This document is very interesting", said Von Doom "but as wish from my prince we need to apport some modifications and emendaments", he points a finger on the document and continues "My lord, prince Ludwig asks that the trone shall occupied only by an Habsurg or, if the line should ever extinguish itself, from someone that is parent to it on a semi-salic law".

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The Grand Duke states that every sovereign of the future Holy Roman Empire is related to the Habsburg .
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Toussaint
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If all sovereigns shall be a Habsburg, as promised by all parties, then do any further ammendments need to be made?
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For us the treaty is good, and we are ready to join in the Holy Roman Empire

-- Prince Ludwig Von Habsburg, Prince of Hungary.
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Toussaint
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Then we must elect the first Monarch before we can readily announce this to the world.

For obvious reasons, I nominate Empress Juliana for the position. Unless anyone has any objections to this, of course?

OOC: And may I get a updated army list for Hungary, Filo?
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We have no opposition to have Empress Juliana as empress .
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Prince Ludwig recognize Juliana as first Empress of the Brand and New Heilige Romanische Reich, but wish remember that the next ruler should be of HUnarian Line of Habsubrg.
Hungary wish to offer the crown of Saint Stephan to crown the empress.

-- Viktor Voon Doom, First Minister of Hungary.
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"In that event, I am quite honored to take the throne as the next Holy Roman Empress, and hope to reign with prosperity and fortitude. I shall promise that the next Holy Roman imperator shall be of the Hungarian Habsburg line.

In the meantime, I would like to appoint Viktor von Doom as the first Chancellor of the Holy Roman Empire, and I would like to appoint Vladislav II as our nation's Foreign Minister, unless there are any objections, in which case I shall be willing to listen."
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The Grand Duke will immediatly take service as the new exteriors Reichminister .
Regarding the army, will there be a common commandment, and where will it be located ?
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Von doom smiles, at least something is been gained in this vain theater.

I swear fidelty to you, Empress Juliana, Holy Roman Majesty, said and kneels.
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Comunication from Budapest
Since the Diet have ratifiet with thr 65% of the votes the Union in the Holy Roman Empire, and since Viktor Von Doom is the new imperial Chancelor, the Diet has appointed Janos Walker as first minister of Hungay, who has nominated in capacity as new foreign minister Fortune Rosikon, another Gipsy from Von Doom Clan.
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OCC: Hungarian Military
http://s3.zetaboards.com/nationstates/single/?p=128465&t=227226
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Jul 29 2008, 12:35 PM
The Grand Duke will immediatly take service as the new exteriors Reichminister .
Regarding the army, will there be a common commandment, and where will it be located ?
Excellent.

With regards to the military, there will be a Command Council made up from officials of Austria, Wurttemberg, Hungary, and Bohemia. They will jointly collaborate on operations, and also separately command their respective armies.
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