DC229: Sorry for the late adjudication, but I've been having computer problems, and had to reboot from my last backup (which luckily was a couple weeks ago). That's pretty much been my day so far :(
I'm not sure whether to interpret this as a sloppy season or a season full of stabs, as there were a lot of invalid supports and general confusion all over the board. My sense is that there was a mix of the two. Looking to Asia first, India was dismembered this fall, and is reduced to only 1 SC following a well-executed Chinese stab. Srivijaya has established a strong naval presence in the Indian Ocean, and Arabia has an interesting retreat option as a result - retreat to Axum's SC in Mahilaka, or retreat off the board? Turning to Africa, there appears to be a shifting of alliances, judging by the Axum army in formerly Egyptian Makuran and the accompanying press. Moving north, Tkarenen has finally been captured (by Wagadu), and the Atlantic is quite a crowded battlefield. Germany had a nice season given the circumstances, managing to offset the loss of Swabia with a gain in Onoguria while appearing to appease the Danes with support into Borussia. Finally ending in western Asia, Khazar faces a tough situation with a lot of armies swarming around their position, including a Russian army in fiercely contested Bulgar, which finally fell. Looking at the big picture, Arabia and France have moved to the lead with 11 (or 12) SCs and 9 SCs respectively following multiple SC gains this year for each.
Here is our upcoming schedule (back on schedule this week, with Thu primary deadlines):
Fall Retreat 903: as soon as possible (hopefully before Sun Mar 1st)
Winter 903: Mon Mar 2nd
Spring 904: Thu Mar 5th
Before the adjudication, we have three press submissions.
Press #1 (anonymous)
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All red with blood the whirling river flows,
The wide plain rings, the dazed air throbs with blows.
Upon us are the chivalry of Rome --
Their spears are down, their steeds are bathed in foam.
"Up, brothers, up, the watchman cries,
Foul fiends ride forth heralded by lies.
--Above the din a voice is in my ears;
I see death's form glide through the crossing spears.--
Khazaria!
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Press #2 (Umayyid)
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A valiant young Umayyad sailor
With uniform fresh from the tailor
embarked on a trip
to sink Wagadu's ship
and hasten their chief to his jailor
The aforementioned chief finds his role
is to beg and to plead and cajole
the threats that he faces
from neighboring races
have him (tactically) deep in the hole
And though it now seems preordained
That african soil will be stained
with blood and with sweat
I'm willing to bet
his defeat will be quickly attained
Meanwhile, away 'cross the sea
the Corsican military
in its infinite wisdom
dismantles its system
and defers to our hegemony
Last but not least, back in Spain
(where rain mainly falls on the plain)
Pamplona's steers
are fighting back tears
while munching on West Frankish grain
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Press #3 (Axum)
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"The boasting press was premature
for my loyalty was not assured
when planning a stab
one might want to consider
if your ally's real target is you"
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Position Power Abb 902 903 Change SCs changing possession
1 Abbasid Caliphate (Arabia) A 9 11 +2* +Geo, +Ind
2 West Frankish Kingdom (France) F 7 9 +2 +Pam, +Swa
3 Tang Empire (China) C 7 8 +1 +Var
4 Kingdom of Sri Vijaya V 7 8 +1 +Cho
5 Kingdom of Wagadu W 7 8 +1 +Tka
6 Kingdom of Axum X 7 8 +1* +Mak
7 Principality of Kiev (Russia) R 6 7 +1 +Bul
8 Umayyad Emirate (Spain) S 6 7 +1 +Crs
9 Samanid Emirate (Turan) T 7 7 0
10 Byzantine Empire B 6 6 0
11 Kingdom of Denmark D 5 6 +1 +Bor
12 Tulunid Emirate (Egypt) E 6 6 0 -Mak, +Scl
13 East Frankish Kingdom (German) G 6 6 0 +Ono, -Swa
14 Khaganate of Khazaria K 6 5 -1 -Geo
15 Neutral N 11 4 -7 -Bor, -Bul, -Crs, -Ono, -Pam, -Scl, -Tka
16 Pratihara Kingdom (India) I 4 1 -3 -Cho, -Ind, -Var
* Please note that Arabia may still gain Mahilaka at Axum's expense
Fall Adjudications
Arabian A Cap - Geo
Arabian A Kak S A Cap - Geo
Arabian A Man S F Mas - Ujj
Arabian A Mos - Aze
Arabian A Sha S A Ujj - Ind
Arabian A Ujj - Ind
Arabian A Yem H
Arabian F Bsr - Ars
Arabian F Mas - Ujj *Bounce* *Dislodged*
Byzantine A Con H
Byzantine A Tar - Slr
Byzantine A Vla - Chs *Invalid*
Byzantine F Aes S F Cre
Byzantine F Att S F Sty - Cap *Void*
Byzantine F Cre S F Tys - Ios *Void*
Chinese A Ann - Nnz
Chinese A Cha S A Uyg
Chinese A Chn S A Uyg
Chinese A Nep - Var
Chinese A Tib S A Man - Kas *Void*
Chinese A Uyg S A Tib
Chinese F Eas - Kai
Danish A Jln H
Danish A Pom - Bor
Danish F Abs S A Pom - Bor
Danish F Sgs - Ngs
Danish F Wsx - Wss
Egyptian A Kan - Jel
Egyptian A Zaw S A Sud - Kan *Void*
Egyptian F Egs S F Sty - Cis
Egyptian F Ios - Scl
Egyptian F Lis S F Ios - Scl
Egyptian F Sty - Cis
French A Fra S A Swa
French A Lbu - Nar
French A Lot S A Swa
French A Swa H
French A Tou - Pam
French A Ubu - Hel
French F Brc - Nos
German A Bav S A Sax
German A Pol S A Pom - Bor
German A Sax S F Bre
German A Sla S A Vis - Ono
German A Vis - Ono
German F Bre H
Indian A Ind - Sha *Bounce* *Dislodged*
Indian A Kas S A Ind - Sha *Cut* *Dislodged*
Indian A Knj S F Ras - Ujj
Indian F Ras - Ujj *Bounce*
Khazar A Bal - Geo *Bounce*
Khazar A Bas - Ati *Bounce*
Khazar A Mrd - Srk *Bounce*
Khazar A Srk - Bal *Bounce*
Khazar A Tam S A Pec
Khazar A Udm - Ati *Bounce*
Russian A Che S A Vya - Bul
Russian A Kie S A Vla - Pec
Russian A Kom - Udm *Bounce*
Russian A Sev - Mrd *Bounce*
Russian A Vya - Bul
Russian F Liv S A Bor
Spanish A Kut H
Spanish A Spm S A Tou - Pam
Spanish F Bls S F Tys - Crs
Spanish F Cad - Sta
Spanish F Sjt S F Cad - Sta
Spanish F Tys - Crs
Samanid A Blk - Kas
Samanid A Her - Blk
Samanid A Kip - Ati *Bounce*
Samanid A Kyr - Yug
Samanid A Orb H
Samanid A Sam S A Orb
Samanid A Sog S A Blk - Kas
Srivijayan A Chl - Cho
Srivijayan F But - Jas
Srivijayan F Cob S A Chl - Cho
Srivijayan F Krs - Kam
Srivijayan F Mis S F Sus
Srivijayan F Ser - Mas
Srivijayan F Sus S F Ser - Mas
Wagadu A Mau H
Wagadu A Sij - Wal
Wagadu A Tah - Aga
Wagadu F Sta - Tka
Wagadu F Swo S F Sta - Tka
Wagadu F Tas - Sos
Axum A Lub - Sud
Axum A Mah - Adu
Axum A Roh - Mro
Axum A Sud - Mak
Axum F Gad C A Mah - Adu
Axum F Gos - Phe
Axum F Soc S F Mas
Neutral A Bor H *Dislodged* *Disbanded*
Neutral A Bul H *Dislodged* *Disbanded*
Neutral A Crs H *Dislodged* *Disbanded*
Neutral A Dal H
Neutral A Dub H
Neutral A Ono H *Dislodged* *Disbanded*
Neutral A Pam H *Dislodged* *Disbanded*
Neutral A Pec H
Neutral A Rom H
Neutral A Scl H *Dislodged* *Disbanded*
Neutral A Tka H *Dislodged* *Disbanded*
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