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Eu3: Dynasty- An Irish AAR
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26-02-2012 3:12pm#1
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Prologue-
Éire is in a very sorry state of affairs. Internal Fractions have allowed the English the establish a foothold in Meath for 400 years. It will be soon that these people will no longer consider themselves to be Irish, one and the same of the native population. The Reformation has become rife across Europe, The English have converted their people to follow the wicked desires of Martin Luther. In Meath, the traditional way of live is threatened not only Culturally, but Religiously.
As for the Rest of the Island, in-bickering has rendered each of the factions left petty warlords. There has not been a High King of Ireland since Brian O'Neill, around 300 years previous. We will be following the story of the O'Neill as they fight to overthrow the bonds of feudalism and strike into the heart of the British Establishment in Ireland.
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Shane O'Neill's Father Conn Bacach had bowed to the English expansion of the late 1530s. He traded his native title of Over-king for that of Earl of Tyrone. He also had converted to Protestantism, and elected his illegitimate son Matthew to become his heir. This did not bode well with Shane who wished to be elected as ruler based on the Brehon system, rather than the British one of primogeniture. As a result Shane slew his brother, and his title pased to Matthew's son Brian, whom Shane also had murdered. Now the title belonged to Matthew's youngest son Hugh or Aedh O'Neill, who fled to the pale for protection.
Having Eliminated his immediate rivals for the leadership, Shane had himself elected The O'Neill or the O'Neill Mor. Queen Elizabeth upon coming to the throne had decided to come to terms with Shane, now the de Facto leader of the O'Neill Clan. At a meeting in the Pale, Elizabeth Recognised Shane as the O'Neill and laid plans for him to become the second Earl of Tyrone. This was not good news for Aedh, who was in hiding after Shane's tániste or successor Turlough had Brian murdered.
After several Failed expeditions by the English Deputy Sussex, hostilities ceased and Shane recieved practically all his Demands. He now consolidated his power among the Scottish settlers, capturing Sorley Boy MacDonnell as Prisoner.
Here I will begin the point of divergance
Instead of destroying the good relations established with the English and ravaging the pale, Instead Shane decided to focus on strengthening his position at home. This would quell all hopes of ascension of Turlough or Aedh for at least the time being.
Shane now realised that a politically united Ireland was the only way to defend against the English, in the long term. The Expansion by King Henry was a wake up call in the fact that it showed the Irish petty kingdoms would rather be vassals of England than unify against this outside threat. Shane believed that he should be the driving force behind this unification as the British had at least acknowledged his sovereignty without him having to pay them homage, Basically the only King showing outward resistance to the threat.
It was apparent that if driven enough, with no distractions that the English could easily steam roll Ireland. The Native Kingdoms could only put up a token resistance of max, 8 regiments of professional soldiers. As a way the combat this Shane used the Discovery of the new world to his advantage. Whilst the other European powers were squabbling still, Tyrone had started to Colonise the a northern part of the Continent dubbed "America". This colony could be used as a last resort to escape from the English, help fund the war effort and if successful enough start an Age of Irish Colonise.
All the while however Shane looked towards the former Celtic nations, in particular Brittany. Brittany had been conquered years beforehand by the French, but nationalist sentiment was still high. Shane could use this to his advantage, but he knew however this would put him into conflict. The French would make an excellent ally against the English, the two were mortal foes. This would come at the price of many wars and possible French betrayal to the British. It was obvious that Shane needed to exploit a French alliance to his benefit, and when they were weakest, rise up the Britons in revolt.
As for an Economy, to be expected there was not much established. Tyrone was losing money fast, and at the cost of inflation and low research Shane had to increase the circulation to stop his nation going under.
Immediately as a way to gain money, Shane sent out his 2 merchants to the merchant leagues of Genoa and the Hansa
Taking advantage of Religious strife to fuel the treasury, Shane pocketed a cool 40 ducats.
Like in financial terms, Ireland had little to offer in Statesmen.
To further his plans with his recent income of ducats Shane recruited a regiment of mercenaries. Connacht, although in monarchical trouble refused his royal marriage offer. They would be first to fall.
Already within a month Shane's reforms had caused the general populace to gain an admirable respect for his abilities as a leader.
Shane began to plot the downfall of the Connacht. His army was double that of Connachts and they had no allies, Ripe for the taking
Tale of the Tape: Shane gallantly lead the army which decimated those of the O'Connor. Historians question his involvement in the battle, but many are certain that Shane led the charge against O'Conner, his free shooters pushed back the enemy lines, and the mercenary cavalry cut down the routing forces.
Over the course of the conquest O'Conner raised many regiments, all were swiftly defeated by O'Neill.
More success came, in the form of successful establishment of the Irish colony in the west Atlantic.
In a risky opportunity the O'Neill Decides to support English rebels. Some historians consider this a minor matter however, in light of future diplomatic agreements between the two powers. This hits the Irish treasury hard, and is considered one of the Great O'Neill's more obvious blunders.
As a result the treasury goes into considerable debt for such a small country. Support seriously wanes for Shane, those in the Royal Court begin to question the rule of Shane. Some of the lesser Nobles begin to question their support of Shane.
Shane is forced to take a loan of 30 ducats to cover his debt. This puts him in an awkward position if he cannot raise the funds required to pay it pay, and possibly be stuck in a cycle of borrowing.
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Troubles begin in the Colony. Without the necessary funds to make an agreement, and risking losing face if allowing the natives to live in peace, Shane must make a huge moral decision and at the bequest of his nobles massacres the natives. Natives of what is now Canada recall this incident as an infamous attack on their liberty and this sets the stage for later native troubles in the region. Contemporary support for these actions quote Shane saying "Our lord directed me to conquer these lands" but modern day historians know that Shane was not a very spiritual man, and confided in his wife Catherine MacDonnell that this decision haunted him for years, particularly as it resonated with him as a reversal of his own situation.
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The O'Neill's situation changed when Tyrone experienced a revival in its economic prosperity. However there were still issues over the conquest of Connacht which had began nearly half a year earlier, and when it would end. Ireland's warriors were more suited to petty warfare rather than full out conquest, this drove a wedge between those in the Clan who believed Shane should simply receive the traditional tribute and leave, and his supporters who believed the end was in sight. O'Connor did his best to increase these tensions from afar, hoping to instil enough support in Aedh's claim to secure his ascension, and then when least expected to turn Shane's plan against him with his own invasion.
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The Bureaucracy was expanded in what was a lauded move nationally for Shane.
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Shane's Diplomat from the English Court, Edmund Fitzwilliam reported that Queen Elizabeth had entered a royal marriage with Munster. Upon here death a personal union between the two countries would be lead by the O'Brien family. Realising an opportunity for to further himself, Shane sent Fitzwilliam back to the English court with a marriage proposal from himself.
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In a complete twist of Fate England accepted Shane's offer. If Elizabeth died without a heir, Shane himself would become king of one of the most powerful nations in the western world. He knew however, even if it did come to pass, it would not last long. Even with him being in far more prestige than the O'Brien family, England would not long accept a king from what they viewed as a backwards and savage nation. Shane, having thought carefully knew his plan. First he would finish with the O'Connor, and then the O'Brien family. The combined prestige would beat off any lesser nobles who tried to gain the throne themselves, from another nation. If he became the head of the English nation, even for a short while, he could simply grant himself back Meath, his ancestral seat of kingship, allowing his to become the High King of Ireland. However Shane knew these plans would be unlikely to come to fruition.0 -
As a result of Shane's good management techniques Tyrone is picking up well as a nation. The conquest of Connacht is nearly completed and Tyrone's colonies are growing very quickly.
A few of the World 1563
Seeing that the Scottish Throne is in troubles, Shane pledges for another marriage
As to quicken the surrender of the Connacht Garrison, Shane commissions a bombard to replace the now defunct cavalry
The Mercenary cavalry now have no purpose in seiging the fort, and are too costly to upkeep as a reserve force. As a result they are disbanded
As the siege continues, O'Connor desperately continues to raise forces in vain. The court of Connacht contain in trying to make feeble peace settlements with the great O'Neill
Celebrations start for the first time in months as Tyrone reaches a new level in naval engineering
Shane receives a major setback when Elizabeth gains a heir. He must continue to plot the return of the fifth province through other means
On the advice of an old Breton Merchant, Guion Berthou in the court, Shane continues his colonial ventures. Although this is bregruding, after the events in the previous months.
A minor reform is now viewed as one of the steps Shane took that was important in Modernising Ireland
Shane receives two great successes through his messengers on the 10th of May. His colonisation has been successful, and the Connacht garrison after a year of constant warfare has surrendered. Major celebrations unfold as the first step in Shane's unification is completed.
Immediately Shane sends out envoys to settle the annexation of Connacht. He grants guarantees of protection to those nobles who gave way to support them. However, the O'Connor escapes to the court of Leinster to see another day.
The people of Connacht accept the demands on the 14th of May. Shane would be more joyous had he not so much rum at the party in the days beforehand :P
By the end of the month however an unknown foe has risen the peasantry against Shane. He manages to subdue them with the promise of more freedoms. Contemporaries blamed the hostilities on the O'Connor. However historians view it as a combination of secret plotting by Shane's Tániste Turlough and Aedh, however it seems as it was abandoned before it was fully implemented. Shane took an important step in the views of many historians to modernising, the leaders of the planned revolt were spared. This lost him some domestic support amongst the Nobility who viewed it as a tradition which Shane was strangely violating. Shane knew however that the key to stopping such rising was appeasement and reform, not brutal action.0 -
After the success over Connacht, much of the court of Tyrone had now focused on expanding the fledgling colonies in North America.
There was a un-eventful start to a new period in Shane's rule. Envoys on 7th June revealed that a new Pope had been elected, Clemens VIII. Tyrone had also began to recover from a recent stability hit.
In a completely shocking move, the Hiberno-Norman Aristocracy in Ulster moved to support Protestantism. Shane now had the added responsibility for dealing with religious unrest in his own homeland, along with what no seemed apparent, more English interference. Weknow know the English and Scottish settlements instilled by Henry were now being expanded upon by Elizabeth. However, Shane was not going to take this lying down.
A quick luck at the British Isles is shocking. (Catholic yellow, Protestant blue, Reformed light blue). Wales, Northern England and Cornwall were still Catholic. Meath still held out against the protestants, but Ulster had fallen. Shane knew that he could subdue the dissenters through active missionary work, but now was excited at the prospect of religious liberty being another footing for a campaign against the English.
Shane had now obliterated any remnant of Connacht as a political state.
In an attempt to cull the attempts of the Reformation spreading, Shane chooses to embrace the counter-reformation. This will allow him to more easily dispel the growth of protestantism in Tyrone, at the cost of relations with heretic nations.
The discovery of even more provinces in the new world reaches Shane's ears. This is good news for the planned expansion of Ireland.
Ireland's statesmen are somewhat more appealing when Shane decided to change his advisers. Shane elects to follow the advice of his court and picks a master of mint to deal with his rising inflation; A colonial advisor to deal with his expansion; and finally a better Artist to make the country more stable and better his choice of advisers in the future.
A hostile situation with the merchant class leads to Shane deciding to move more toward free trade. This avoids a confrontation with peasantry regiments rising.
Hearing of possible Danish expansion near his north Atlantic settlements, Shane increases colonisation in that immediate area. Modern Reports from Dane ships reveal indeed, they were scouting the area.
In a minor issue, Ulster's tax rate drops, but Shane manages to arrange a payment of ducats.
Historians question Shane's motives in establishing a Colony so close to Spanish Interests in the South Americas. Here-say from that time period seems to indicate the Court of Tyrone pressured Shane to try contain the Spanish into their loose boundaries by establishing a frontier.
This report of successful colonisation strengthens Tyrone's hold over the area.
Another modernising move for Tyrone sees the Liberal Classes gain a hold in the Royal Court.
Tyrone's Colonisation in the mid Atlantic succeeds to the joy of many.0 -
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More English interference in Tyrone becomes dominant, when Sussex tries to convince the Scottish Settlers to rise up against Shane. Shane resolves the situation after heated exchanges with the settlers, and Sussex but loses some domestic stability for refusing to act against England. He manages to restrain the nobility for at least the time-being from taking arms against the English. However, this interference gives Ireland a viable Casus Beli against England if the opportunity soon arises to strike.
Shane sells some minor offices in the court in exchange for vital funding.
An opportunity to repent for his previous actions in the North Atlantic, Shane acts immediately to help the Natives of his newest Colony. However this comes at a rather large price. This move is lauded as a show of compassion by what is viewed as an otherwise Ruthless Leader.
In a minor matter on the Content, the Holy Roman Empire moves closer to unity.
Tyrone manages to pay off its debt, and things seem to look well for the immediate future economically.
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In a massive show of luck, Tyrone hits a gold rush, resulting in a massive increase in treasury funds.
Military research reveals the advantages of newer cannons. Shane's Military grows further on the road to domination.0 -
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As the colonies expand, Tyrone has now become a regional power in Western Europe. Although the treasury hangs in the balance as debt mounts, will the colonial expansion pay off?
In a show of this new found power, Scotland offers alliance. This is very good news, should Shane ever decide to attack England, he will have an ally who will act as a buffer and absorb the initial English onslaught.
Scotland drags Tyrone into a war with some Indian nations, although this is largely symbolic and nothing comes of it
In stroke of luck, Tyrone receives the opportunity to significantly increase the population of one of its colonies
The work of Guion Berthou in the Hansa pays off very well for Shane. Not only does it force some German minors out of the station, but Tyrone has the largest share of the overall profit.
(I have no idea how this happened, I didn't cheat, hadn't enabled autosend, and throughout the entire game have sent 6 merchants to Lubeck)
One of the North Atlantic colonies starts producing Fur as an export, to the Delight of the Royal Court
Shane also steps up the establishment of newer colonies as he sends settles upwards from the Seminole outpost.
In a shrewd diplomatic move, Shane claims the throne of Mantua. When the current monarch dies, it will become a junior partner in a personal union. Taiwan is also discovered.
After the loss of some relations, Shane decides its time to step up on the Irish Unification with the Invasion of Leinster. In the initial barrage the O'Conner of Connacht escapes to Meath.
More Colonial success means naval supplies are exported overseas.
Tale of the Tape: Shane crushes Leinster's armies within days of this declaration. However, the O'Connor rises up a huge band of refugees, and sympathisers to conquer Meath. Once the conquest of Leinster is completed, Shane will have a lot on his hands.
A quick look reveals Tyrone's large settlement area in eastern Canada
More Success for the economy secured through colonial exploits
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As Shane expands both domestically and overseas, revolts begin to spread from neighbouring provinces to his own lands. England continues to enforce its will in Ireland, and Spanish and Portuguese Colonial interests come into conflict with Tyrone.
Shane takes another step towards a United Ireland. The siege of Leinster is won. England practically begs for a conflict when it embargos Tyrone, however Shane must resolve domestic issues before this can be taken further, when O'Connor starts to siege Connacht.
Shane gains another Casus Beli against England. Leinster is incorporated as a province of Tyrone. The revolt of O'Connor continues. The first army marches to bring down this resurgent threat.
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With so many events happening both on the Home front and overseas, Shane has forgotten the colonial ambitions of other European powers. But fear not! plotting for their downfall has already begun....
Shane sends Elizabeth a treaty granting her troops access to his land, until the threat of the Connacht Rebellion is dealt with. Shane's armies at home don't have the strength of numbers to stop the revolt yet.
Tale of the Tape: Shane's forces combine with the English in one massive thrust which utterly routs the O'Connor's army. O'Connor himself is captured 4 miles west of the Battlefield. He is quickly moved to Shane's fort in the Fews region of Ulster.
Serious questions are risen about just how far Shane is willing to go to achieve his goals. Not only has he given access to Irish lands to the English, he has helped them put down a revolt which had literally captured Meath. Behind closed doors more attention is drawn to Aedh, which traditionalists strongly believe should be put be proclaimed the O'Neill.
Shane also receives an alliance offer from the Von Habsburgs of Austria, a very strong power in central Europe. This will be very useful if ever Shane decides to go into open conflict with the English.
Shane receives a double blow overseas. The Swedish have undeniably colonised an unknown part of the Eastern Seaboard, and the natives have revolted destroyed much of one of Tyrone's mid Atlantic colonies.
Shane sends orders for a small force of 3 regiments to be sent to the North Atlantic colonies to survey how far Sweden's attempts have reached.
Scout reports reveal that Sweden has set up dozens of small settlements along the coast of Massachusetts. Shane knows he must act quickly before the Swedish can expand enough to threaten his own settlements which they have cleverly split in the middle.
Upon seeing even more Colonial activity above the mid Atlantic, Shane decides to have his scout force explore the coastline so more settlements can be set up before the Spanish, French and English explorers can return with their own settlers.
Shane seems England has gotten involved in a colonial conflict in India. This makes it even less likely they will defend Sweden from Irish attack as defender of the Faith.
Due to the large increase in Irish population one of the North Atlantic colonies is renamed to reflect Irish Authority in the region [Told ya!]
Guion Berthou's fiscal management makes even more strides in the Hansa. Tyrone now controls a monopoly on trade. A minor celebration is held in Ulaidh to lift the spirits of the citizens
Shane's force meets tribal resistance whilst exploring southwards
Tale of the Tape: Although only a small force, Shane's expeditionary army crushes native resistance within the each day of revolt. [generally]
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Having reached the coast between His two largest settlements, Shane decides everything is in place to deal with the Swedish threat. Shane is quite confident that he has boxed them into "New Sweden" and victory will be swift.
The war looks very much in the favour of Tyrone. Scotland have came through on the alliance, unlike the habsburgs. The only real power on Sweden's side is Brandenburg. Their alliance is also Fighting in Russia and the Baltic.
The coast has been found and Shane orders more settler to colonise it.
Shane's scout force sets out the crush the swedish before they can respond.
Tale of the Tape: Shanes armies meet little resistance, the tribals fall quickly. The settlers didn't revolt. Shane looks to have pocketed 3 new colonies, especially with the swedish homeland being overun by the scottish and peasent revolts.
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The Swedish have not relented and ceded their territory. Tyrone has occupied their Colonies. Wars in the Baltic with the Commonwealth seem their up-most concern. Scotland sees its chance to invade the weakening Swedish Homeland, as the rebels have cut the territory in half.
Southwards the Spanish are crumbling in over-extension. Rebels and Nationalists run rampant in Iberia, the Americas and Low countries. It seems the Spanish will lose some of their Burgundian holding, as they create the vassal state of Belgium. However Gelrian nationalists control much over the upper states.
The colonies are not yet making a profit. A constable will help uptake some of the taxes in the biggest settlement.
After converting much of their dominions to protestantism the English "strive for a tolerant society"
Shane marries into the new Belgian Monarchy. This will possibly prove useful if he ever needs to strike at the Spanish.
The ruler of Hainut has been excommunicated. This has the possibility of being useful in the future.
The natives are getting more and more restless. Shane has to take action to prevent a bloody massacre in the Mid Atlantic.
Looking at Hainut, this is a very ideal time for expansion, especially with the Belgian alliance, but it seems Hainut has some powerful allies.
Some of the colonies are booming economically, Shane leaves them to relative autonomy. Colonial Borders are also expanded.
The Spanish play tag with rebel forces. Although unlikely to win, nationalists have sprung up from all former nations in the Spanish homeland.
Shane pays back a large loan, but the happiness is short lived when one of his
most trusted advisers dies.
As expected he brings some new blood into the court, the highlight of this being a brilliant master of mint.
Aachen is in succession trouble. Shane swoops in the try remedy the problem
As expected, Tyrone is to form a personal union with Aachen should the throne not produce a heir, although this is likely.
Shane receives the shocking news that his tániste, Turlough is horribly ill with a fever. Given the option of prayer or medicine, Turlough's life hangs in the balance.
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The Swedish as persevering in their engagements, both overseas and in the Baltic. Obviously they believe they can win, as they would have jettisoned their menial colonies in a peace settlement. Meanwhile Tyrone has a succession crisis when Shane's Tániste Turlough dies. A debate ensues over who should become Shane's new successor. Support for Aedh whom Shane deposed is high but Shane names his young son Einrí as heir.
Einrí is named as current heir to the throne of Tyrone. Undoubtedly be contested in the Future, as is the custom in the sept's of Irish clans.
A quick glance in the east brings bad news. Russia and Sweden have preformed a brilliant counter-attack against the Commonwealth. With Most of Lithuania being occupied by enemy forces, it doesn't seem long until they will surrender. This is bad news for Tyrone, as this means that Sweden will have more men they can use to confront the Irish when they choose to strike. Brandenburg is slowly freeing the southernmost provinces from Scottish control, which will further decrease our war-score.
Denmark sends an envoy with a marriage proposal to Tyrone. Shane accepts it. Although he hopes to gain Iceland as a strategic point in the north Atlantic, this means he will be more likely to go the rout of hopefully gaining a claim to the Danish throne.
Austria renews their alliance. In a quick test, Shane asks the Von Habsburgs to intervene in the Baltic. They refuse and again, the alliance is broken. This would have been an ideal early end to the war, but it seems Sweden is quickly gaining the advantages.
We will remember the twice-fold treachery of the Von Habsburgs
The palatinate gains military access to the occupied province through Wuzberg. Although they have a large force for such a small country at 20 regiments assaulting the fort, it is unlikely they will win as Brandenburg is not far north and allied with Saxony, the Palatinate's chief enemy.
Tale of the Tape: As I predicted, the Palatinate forces were driven out by a large combined force of Brandenburgians, Swedish and Saxons. There are a total of at least 60 enemy regiments in the confines of Saxony. The Palatinate must pray the Swedish alliance never gain access to their homeland.
Shane sends his 5 spy's to try incite a revolt in the Saxon capital.
These attempts are however futile and all return empty handed.
Saxony is response to my attempt sends spies all across the lands of Tyrone. However these are all minor local events and easily put down without serious military intervention. Shane now gains a personal slight against the Saxons.
Saxony offers the court a laughable peace-deal as a settlement. Shane promptly turns it down.
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As Sweden's position strengthens, that of Shane's weakens. No longer was Sweden focusing on the Baltic, they and their allies were getting ready for war. Shane knew that he had to strengthen his own position to survive and began plotting. It seemed as if a pre-emptive strike would be needed before the Swedish could launch their own assault.
Another blow comes for Shane when the nation of Russia enters the conflict on the side of Sweden. Russia's huge power will have a massive effect on the outcome of the war, and as a result become the leaders of the opposing alliance. Shane strengthens ties in Northern Italy with Ferrera and Mantuna
After months of negotiations, Shane manages to get the Portuguese court to formally declare themselves an Ally of Tyrone.
Meanwhile in the low countries, Gelre has arisen as a nation once again, due to Spanish weakness. They gain much of the Netherlands and the Spanish pose no real resistance. In a very strange occurance, Two different Belgium's have emerged in the area. Seriously. The flags are just inverted
A plea to the Portuguese crown is placed by Shane for Military intervention. Tyrone stands tensely in wait for a agreement. The nobility are uneasy and call out the idea as ridiculous
Portugal enters the War on the Side of Tyrone. With a major colonial power on his side, Shane has undoubtedly increased his odds of victory. The Portuguese navy will no doubt offer a large barrier against an invasion from the Baltic alliance.
Brandenburg sends Shane a pitiful peace deal, no doubt to cause unrest among the court.
In a very fortunate occurrence, the printing press is adopted b y Tyrone, and as a result the research of the state increases dramatically
In a very sudden twist of fate, Sweden is offering very acceptable peace terms to Shane. However, Shane was not in conflict for money, the colonial land was his goal. Ethiopia is called into the war by Russia in a nominal but symbolic gesture of opposition.
Scotland conquers another province in Sweden. They go into open conflict with the Swedish military forces seiging a Scottish occupied fort on the cost.
Tale of the Tape: The Swedish forces completely rout the numerically superior Scots and drive them further inland to the next occupied province of Varmland.
Shane holds favourable terms against the Swedish, but decides to hold out for the best deal he can get
He manages to get a reluctant white peace from Brandenburg which is a major blow to the security of the Swedish and their other German allies.
This peace deal cuts Saxony off from any outside help, meaning Palatinate reconquest of Franken is quiet likely. Lunberg although a minor threat also loses its protector.
Although at a slight lose against Saxony, Shane sends a white peace offer in hopes that war exhaustion will force the Saxons to contemplate surrender, which in the end they accept.
The leader of the Baltic alliance, Russia makes peace with the Palatinate. This is worrisome for Shane, but only a minor matter.
The Swedish continue to seige, whilst the Scottish manage to escape complete defeat. In a strange blunder the Scots force suffers miscommunication with their leader and march back to face the Swedish. As a result, the Scots are mercilessly slaughtered and lose their presence in the Baltic0 -
With the Portuguese raiding the Baltic Coast, and the lose of Allies left right and centre in the Baltic alliance, a Swedish Victory seems very Stark. Russia has yet to act on their alliance in more than diplomatic threats, it seems that Shane will have his way again.
Luneburg entered the war as a gesture to their overlord Brandenburg. It makes sense for them to leave now, or so Shane saw it.
In a minor hit, Sweden takes Ostergotland from the starving Scots garrision. Neverless, Shane's shrewd diplomatics hit harder than any Swedish military threat.
Shane pays off a rather hefty loan, in a show of good faith. Following Shane's example, the Russians make peace will many of the smaller states involved in the war through their allies.
As exhaustion is creeping up in the homeland, Shane decides it is time to take his prize from the Swedish. It seems likely that the Swedish will relinquish their
colonies, and sever ties with Russia.
As it seems likely to succeed, Shane goes for broke. Although he cannot seem to reward the Scottish, he manages to gain the colonies, destroy Russian-Swedish relations, and pocket a sum of 325 ducats
A breathless envoy reveals the best news in years. Without having to fight a single battle Shane has left the Swedish reputation in tatters. Now his Colonial empire meets as the Settlers pay homage to their new overlord.
As too ease the transition, Shane decides to assimilate the Swedish settlers into Irish culture.
Shane brokers a peace deal with Ethiopia. This leaves only Russia opposing the Great Colonial Alliance.
3 pieces of news come on one day. Tyrone's navy goes from strength to strength and is now able to produce Galleons. Shane has received a viable casus beli against the Von Habsburgs, but will not in this state act on it.
Shane easily convinces the Russian crown to accept peace in a conference held in neutral Belgium. Now the might of the Tyrone has bested the Huge Power of Imperial Russia
A look at the world at the end of 1576. The Ottomans are rising fast as the de facto ruler of Eastern Europe. They strike at the heart Russia, cutting off some provinces and forcing release of vassals, in true osman style. In the West the Von Habsburgs make war with an vast alliance of small states. Somehow the Ottomans get dragged in but it seems like it will be a short fight. The Ottomans are now caged in and losing land to Persia and Austria. They better watch the Russians don't strike.
Unrest of Natives destroys yet another Colony. This feeds the anguish at home at the effectiveness of the Tyrone system of government. Shane sends the navy to wipe out the vast network of piracy in the North Atlantic. No doubt one of his Baltic foes is the cause of this.
In an accurate prediction, Belgium finally break their alliance with their cousins in Hainuit and make war. Shane starts to organise for aid to his Flemish allies, but it will not be until the scum piracy is removed.
Tale of the Tape: The proud navy of Tyrone wipes the floor with the under equipped brigands. However no ships are captured.
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After the end of the Baltic War, a long awaited peace falls across Shane's dominions for a short while. This is not long lived, as the Navy moves to secure victory in Hainut. The Ottoman wars continue in the Balklands and Persia, it looks like they will be losing a lot of their recent gains. The House of Von Habsburg has struck at the ideal time to save their brethren in Croatia and Hungary.
As he is dragged into a small regional conflict, Shane orders the navy to return home as to transport a token force to the Low Countries. However half of his transport ships are lost to the sea
With little of a navy remaining, Shane orders the Ships to harbour in Connacht, it seems that Tyrone will have to sit this war out.
The court of Hainut makes a terrible peace offer and sends it to Shane. The envoy is executed quickly. Belgium slowly seiges the province with a force of 10 regiments, having wiped out any opposition they received.
Good news reveals that Poland has consolidated the Commonwealth through its personal union. This will act as a strong buffer to the Baltic States and upward expansion by Austria.
Shane is called to support rebels against the Von Habsburgs in Spain. He takes a stability hit at the cost of maintaining relations with the icy power. A war with Spain would beggar the country.0 -
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In recent developments, Shane has largely stayed out of military affairs. Still he plots for territorial gain through diplomatic and colonial means. Belgian forces destroy Hainut whose Royal family beg for peace. The Ottoman wars still rage in the East, which what appears to be heading to a Russian Victory. Closer to Home, France stumbles madly through Italy and south Germany.
Shane moves the focus of the nation to the Mid Altantic Colonies. This will increase trade and prestige in the area.
In the spirit of the times, the colony is renamed Tyrsean (Tír Séan) or Land of Sean. The mid atlantic will seemingly be the focus of development for Tyrone for the foreseeable future.
The peninsula at Florida is renamed Tirmhacha after the Irish Goddess.
(I NOW REALISE MY OVERSIGHT! I WILL FIX THESE MISTAKES OF NAMING)
Hainut begs for mercy from Shane. Seeing as he has had little effect on the war, Shane makes white peace. Although the Belgian Crown are unhappy, they realise Shane's position in the conflict and pass on the issue.
The colonial force is directed to the northern bays of America. They find vast un-colonised lands, ripe for the taking.
Shane sends settlers to establish control of the area before another situation akin to the Swedish war can arise.
The court makes positive gestures to several Italian states to try ease relations. Corsica is beseiged by rebels but will not grant access. Siena gladly enters a royal marriage
The old ruler of Ferrara takes a turn for the worse and dies without a heir. This lucky event puts Shane on the throne. To sweeten the deal, the throne of Ferrara had inherited Modena upon its kings death.
In Aachen, Ludwig Philipp O'Neill comes to the throne of the Heir-less monarchy. Take that Von Habsburgs!
As another Advisor dies, Shane reshuffles his advisers in the court, gaining the great skill of 2 men.
A quick look at America reveals a Startling area which Tyrone covers. In 50 years this will become cores and then the fun will truly begin.
Belgium finally takes Hainut from their cousins. Shane hosts a huge feast for his Flemish allies. A quick look reveals the Spanish have nearly been driven from the Netherlands, as Gelre occupies their remaining provinces.
The court receives a huge surge in discoveries of foreign lands, however they neither have the manpower of money to utilise them.
Shane decides it is time to unify the Gaelic clans. He orders his armies to prepare for war and sends his envoys to inform the O'Brien clan. Munster will fall to the Red Hand. Shane's force in Ireland nearly triples O'Brien in infantry alone, it will not be a hardly contested war.
As Shane sends a overwhelming force to take Munster itself, O'Brien's armies strike into Connacht, hoping to rise up separatist sentiments among the clans. However after O'Connor's botched rebellions, they gain little support. Shane sends a secondary force back to Leinster to help secure its peasantry against O'Brien.0 -
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After a lack of real military activity, Shane has went to war with the O'Brien's of Munster. The first real signs of duress are showing in the Colonies and Shane's position in Northern Italy grows ever more important.
Cork repeatedly tries to raise new forces to combat Shane's might, only to be brutally cut down every time. His secondary force is mobilising in Leinster to deal with the O'Brien invasion.
The secondary force sets out for Connacht in the closing days of March. They arrive in terrible weather conditions, and the O'Brien forces have had time to fortify and secure their position.
The secondary force must retreat to Ulster to recover their loses. Shane is tired of waiting for his generals to come through, and sends the seige force to deal with O'Brien, whose army is completely decimated. The Pope is also re-elected.
After the king of Mantua passed away, another O'Neill ascends to a foreign crown, Francesco is crowned the new King of Mantua.
Shane makes a badly placed threat to the ambassador of Russia following a tense feast. This gains him more infamy among the European crowns.
As to increase Colonialism even more, Shane chooses the idea of Colonial ventures for his nation. This however brings national unity to an all time low, and feeds the fire of his domestic enemies.
In a startling show of defiance, The Swedish peasantry in Kap Jacob rise up against Tyrone, capturing two of Shane's colonies.
As quickly as the news arrived, Shane sends his secondary domestic force to deal with the crisis.
After a seige of many months, Shane finally occupies the Seat of the O'Brien clan and their forces unconditionally surrender.
Per his original plan, Shane has now unified all the Gaelic clans in Ireland. This gains him respect through the land, in a feat not achieved since Brian O'Neill. He now holds the overkingdoms of Ulster, Connacht, Munster and Leinster. However, the final and most prestigious has eluded his grasp due to the English presence there - Mide. Shane will need to reclaim his families ancient lands as to become the rightful High King.
Gaining the knowledge of lands uncolonised on the Spanish border, Shane sends settlers immediately, any way which can box the other powers out of America must be followed in order to ensure Irish Supremacy.
As the rebellion in America grows stale, Shane merges his Colonial Scout force and Second domestic force to deal with the revolt. Although around an estimated 2 regiments smaller, the untrained peasantry will not put up much of a fight.
Tale of the Tape: Ultimately the two armies do battle over the fertile hills of Nya Smaland. It seems as if the Tyrone force is making more loses early in the battle, but ultimately seeing the carnage on display, the peasantry route and a completely crushed by cavalry whilst fleeing from battle. This serves as a reminder for years to all those who oppose Shane within Tyrone's own borders.
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Within the Month the Swedish rebellion is quickly stamped out, and order restored.0 -
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I will yet! The next update is a shocking tale of intervention and loss. However my internet is going to be Out for ages, sorry0 -
After the heir of the Spanish Habsburg Empire died, Henri Valois of France was set to succeed Felipe in Spain. However, this did not bode well with the Habsburgs, both within Spain and abroad. Immediately, Felipe searched for a way out of this crisis and as he was growing older, desperately tried to conceive another heir.
Back in Tyrone, Shane has high prestige among the nations of Europe, and seeks to plant himself further up the line for the Spanish throne. Spain itself only has 2 marriages with foreign nobility, so doing so may be easy. Currently, however Shane knows he is now-where near prepared should any military action be required, thus he will need to take a diplomatic route until he needs to strike.
Spain's domestic problems worsen when the Habsburg heir dies. Shane seeks to use this as an opportunity to gain from their weak position.
The feudal lords of Ireland are struck a blow by Shane when he brings in National organisations. This takes considerable power away from the Feudal caste as Shane seeks to consolidate the position of his immediate family in the Sept of O'Neill even further.
As expected, Spain acts under the guise of Saving Navarre. An ill-equipped Spain makes war against France. Although France is busy in the East, they will likely beat the declining Empire in a slug fest.
One of Shane's more reliable allies, Portugal calls him to enter conflict in Africa. Although he is unlikely to act on it, he makes a gesture of support by signing the declaration, as it will likely scare the frightened natives.
As to take immediate advantage of the French problem, Shane sends substantial funding to Breton patriots. Under the guise of Cultural unification, Shane hopes to profit with gain of a rebellious and ignored Brittany.
Here-say from Holland reveals the Crown is without a heir. As before, Shane pimps out another member of the O'Neill court.
Shane's marriage with Holland seems to be proving successful is terms of improving chances of succession. However Gelre aggressively starts to war with the Dutch and is very likely to win.
The Protestants have achieved success with their aggressive and brutal campaign of conversion in England. Only Wales remains faithful to the one and only true faith.
Shane's spies in England reveal potentially great news. England has only a moderately sized garrison in both ends of the nation. Although he is focused on another goal at the minute, in future he may be able to avail of this military weakness.
The Breton Patriots gain control of Finístere. If the French continue to ignore their revolt they may be able to defect without Shane having to raise a sword.
Widespread rebellions and French invasion have unhinged Spain. Without outside aid, it is unlikely they will survive through much more of this war.
With no other choice, Shane intervenes in France. Though he is losing a powerful ally against England, he cannot miss the opportunity to strike whilst France is so pre-occupied.
With Portugal in the War, Shane should be able to easily defeat the French Fleet. Belgium should keep them occupied in the Paris area.
This has obvious frightened France. They begin to aggressively finish their Italian campaign. Corsica is annexed.
Savoy is badly humiliated by France. They lose Parma, Genoa as a Vassalalso have to release Milan.0 -
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The Valois of France are in a brutal stalemate will a succession of states seeking new territory from all across Europe. Shane's plan of sitting on the sidelines has not worked, forcing him into direct conflict with the French themselves. This large scale conflict could be the ruination of the carefully laid plans of the Valois dynasty for a unified France or lead to them emerging with even more power than before.
As to raise the war exhaustion of the French, Shane orders his navy to blockade the English Channel. Although it is only a small naval force which could easily be taken out, it will provide a nuisance for French economic prospects and transport from the capital.
Spain is in utter revolt. Catalan and Aragonese nationalists have completely seized their homelands on the east coast of Iberia. In the West particularists run rampant. The colonies are in complete dis-ray and had not Shane been in alliance, ripe for the taking. The French have completely subdued the Spanish forces and it is only a matter of time before a peace treaty is signed. This is bad news for Shane as Belgium is now becoming the war front, and undoubtedly intervention in Brittany will have to happen very soon.
Although even Shane Admires the French fighting spirit, he must reject their white peace offers for want of more. This shows the French are still at some unknown point in the chain, weak.
As commonplace in the Gaelic provinces, another revolt against the English has spilled into Meath. Not able to afford a large stability hit, Shane must be seen to associate with the dissenters, and relations with England drastically suffer.
A visit by the a minor Wittelsbach Royal from the Palatinate results in a huge admiration of Shane's Military. The discipline and loyalty of the men of Tír Eoghan is renowned throughout Europe.
The Palatinate make a nice peace deal with the French, they gain two rather large provinces formerly held by Burgundy. This is a sign the French are really cracking, but lose of Palatine support means Belgium will suffer.
Shane sends over a small force of 9 regiments to aid the Breton Patriots. They face little local opposition, and Shane makes plans for more men to be sent over. The only way Tyrone will receive favourable peace terms is if they become a large inconvenience on the Continent, taking the Palatinate as example.
Strangely, another power has sent aid in the Form of nationalists to Brittany. This is bad news for Shane who wants the peninsula for himself, and thus must expel them.
Tale of the Tape: The badly organised Breton volunteers wander into Vendee whilst the Second Army sieges it. After a little confusion, the majority of the suggestable peasants are sent on their way to aid the patriots but some bribed mercenaries put up a fight whilst held up in the mountains.
Spain is hit very badly in the Peace treaty. The must give away many of their native possessions and cede provinces to France. The Austrian Habsburgs step up on the war effort from a symbolic role in order to receive retribution for their senior Spanish line.
Portugal manages to get a hasty England involved in the War effort. This adds
to a long list of French adversaries over the new defunct Spanish succession. Undoubtedly the English will add much to the fight but tensions are high among the Irish and English forces, particularly in the Naval fleets in the Channel.
Shane's Expeditionary force in Canada discovers 2 French colonies that have been established. They capture them quickly but this has only a nominal effect of enraging the French even further.
Portugal make their peace with France at the cost of a minor American colony. All but Belgium have left the war at this stage from Shane's original allies.
As it seems less and less likely that Shane will achieve his goals in Brittany any time soon, he annexes the French colonies in America.
After occupying many French provinces in the North East, Belgium finally leaves Shane's side, at the cost of Calais. Although it does lead to some resentment between the two crowns, Shane understands the Belgian goals in the war itself.
Tale of the Tape: France finally sends a moderately sized force to deal with the Second Army. Although French cavalry vastly outnumber their Irish counterparts, low moral from heavy losses comes into play and ultimately Henri sends the order for his men to withdraw before the force is lost.0 -
As the war weary French barter down their opponents from battle, Shane is yet to receive more than a pathetic white peace offer. England's navy pulverises their French Counterparts in the Channel, and Austria finally gains access to the French Homeland.
Austrian forces have finally made way to aid the Irish Second Army. Although they are only allied in War, the von Habsburgs receive a large donation from Shane for their help. France is unlikely to break through the Habsburg line, and even more unlikely now to reach the Irish occupied provinces.
In a complete twist of fate, now the French are falling to the hands revolt and foreign occupation. The Palatinate and Belgium have missed out on huge prospects next to their doorsteps by their earlier surrenders. The Austrians have seemingly broken the French Resolve. Now Shane knows he must siege until the treaty comes his way.
Already, the provinces held by the Breton patriots have began to officially defect to Shane's control. This shows the complete loss of Valois power in the Breton Peninsula.
A threatened Commonwealth sends a completely un-provoked embargo at Shane. This sends confusion throughout the court and many come to the conclusion that French influence was the driving force.
The peasantry are in no way used to conflict on this scale and some of the better off begin to actively question the legitimacy of the war. Shane, knowing he is near victory is forced to have them executed to avoid their views causing fevor among the public. But this just adds to the feeling of weariness.0 -
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[Note] The Diplomatics have basically been wiped for all countries. I remade the basic alliances between some countries, however all vassals are now independent nations.
As the war wages on with France, Shane's hold over Brittany grows. However Bavaria has ideas on gaining Franken from their Palatine cousins which provides a distraction for Shane's allies in Germany.
Bavaria springs war in Central Germany on the Palatinate. Luckily they do not gain any Allies immediately. Shane rushes to the Defence of his allies, but due to the disorganised nature of Germany and the ongoing war it is unlikely that he will provide anything other than moral support. Franken proves to be little more than a war causer for the Palatinate at this stage, but as a core they keep hold of it.
Shane moves the government again to Centralisation, in that he institutes a more European form of Law by removing the more questionable aspects of Brehon. Whilst the country is still relatively stable, the Feudal Nobility are non-the less surprised especially among the clan chiefs which fear that Primogeniture will soon be institutionalised as well.
Again Shane is thrown into conflict with Brandenburg. If Brandenburg gains access to the Palatinate, it will spell its end. However it is extremely unlikely that they will attack Tyrone itself, as they have no navy. This news drastically increases the chances of Bavaria winning Franken.
Brandenburg raises Particulartists in Tyrmhaca. This throws the colonies into dis-array as Shane's expeditionary force is in the Northern Wastes. Shane knows the revolt will be easily put down when his military returns, it still strikes him at the lengths his enemies will go to undermine his position, and the fact that support for such a revolt was present in the first place.
The Spanish guarantee the Independence of Tyrone. Shane is unsure whether to take this as a mockery, given the recent Spanish break of alliance, or a genuine effort to reach out. He decided to believe the latter, as it will be useful in the future. Shane manages to regain the alliance of the Austrian Von Habsburgs, which will prove a good help in France
Belgium and Munster decide to wage war on the Palatinate. Shane is return declares war on them, believing that it will aid his Flanders allies interest in Belgium itself.
Whilst the expeditionary force makes its way to crush the revolt, they have gained a considerable hold in the mid Atlantic area, with others following its example.
Tyrone loses its economic prosperity to the shock of many. Unemployment rises and import costs are increasing. Some blame this on the reform of Brehon as Tyrone seems to be heading toward a slump.
After Austrian Intervention and a heavy bout between them and Brandenburg, Shane manages to get matters in Franken back to the status-quo.
France continues with its insulting white peace offers whilst Shane's alliance besieges half their nation.
At the cost of Liege's sovereignty Austria makes peace with France. Shane knows they were not to be relied upon as much of an Ally but is surprised they did not barter for more.
Shane's forces have almost secured all Breton land, and taken quite a lot of the west coast of France
Within the Month all of North Western France is under Shane's control, however terrible peace offers continue.
The expeditionary force, now headed by Shane himself reaches Tyrmhacha. News reaches Shane with a shocking revelation - it is the grandson of The O'Brien Mór, commanding a force of 4,000 men overall.
Another shock arrives to the Royal court in August when a Royal Marriage invitation arrives from the Newly independent Kingdom of Cataluyna. Shane accepts, to the horror of Felipe II von Habsburg.0 -
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As Shane's allies leave with their individual winnings, Shane continues to strike inland to the heart of the Kingdom of France. Being involved with many continental wars, relations with many States seem uneasy. The Aachen Line of the O'Neill clan seems to have finally splintered off into its own legitimate O'Neill-Aachen line with its continual succession. In America, the particularist revolt is being put down brutally by Shane himself upon the discovery of Dissent among the Nobility, particularly the O'Brein line with Turlough McArdle's leadership of the revolters. Einri is given Stuart ship supervised by Tirlough Brassileagh O'Neill (Shane's nephew) whilst Shane is gone.
Tale of the Tape: Part McArdle's forces are being besieged by a group of Natives when Shane arrives. The natives quickly disperse and he begins the siege of the simple wooden fort which has the Revolts leaders inside. Shane's force gets dug in and starts to burn into different sections whilst recieves arquebus fire from above. A scout force belonging to the revolters of 2,000 cavalry returns to the fort and take Shane by surprise. In the panic McArdle and his men escape through the back of the fort. Although Shane's force prevails he himself is badly wounded through the chest with a Sabre by a cavalryman.
France start to budge with their terms, showing that they now are considering Shane a large threat. A delirious Shane has to make the decision to place Tirlough as the regent of Tyrone, as Einri is to young to assume leadership of the Clan.
Unsettling news reveals that the Palatinate has made peace with France at the cost of one province. Tirlough decides to step up the raids on inner French provinces and even sends a force of 17 men to occupy Ill-de-France. Shane makes his way back to Tyrone in a Flyte guarded by two Barques, he starts to make signs of recovery from his recent injury to the Chest.
Reports are given to Tirlough which reveal that Breton Nationalists have risen up in Finistere, undoubtedly the Work of French spys.
In light of this uprising, Tirlough bribes the remaining resistance in Moribhan to put away their arms and accept annexation. This is a blow to France as they lose even more land to Tyrone.
Tale of the Tape: The Fifth army makes quick work of the rebels which mainly comprise of Polish Mercenaries, in the end the General Niall O'Daomhin manages to secure the quarter and transport of the Polish into the neutral lands of Liege to find their way home.
The Lowland Alliance of Belgium and Munster continues to press Tirlough with peace offers, following the example of Shane, he refuses and decides to wait to Flanders makes their peace first. Shane returns in a Stable condition to Tyrconnel but is not in any condition to resume Kingship so Tirlough continues in the name of Einri.
France makes a favourable peace offer. However on the directive of Shane, Tirlough is to make a peace deal which 1)secures Brittany, Maine, Anjou and Normandy as Provinces or Tyrone. 2) releases Guyenne as a soveirgn nation.
Mysteriously Poland ends it's embargo of Tyrone. Shane is making signs of improvement and privately confirms to Tirlough he will return to the throne within the next few months. Einri recieves valuable adminstrative experience within the role of Rí Ruirech of America.
Even more mysterious is when Poland starts the embargo again. Shane sends for a diplomat to investigate the situation and he returns with the news that Poland and England are Allied. Shane warns Tirlough that a possible English Invasion could be on the Horizon.
Flanders makes peace with France at the Cost of Picardie and Caux, a perplexed Tirlough sends an envoy to find out the circumstances for surrender, and it seems that Flanders has lost her entire army fighting Belgium in the Lowlands. The Belgian army sieges their own fortress for months to get it back from Flemish control.
Einri oversees the defeat of the Last Particularist Revolters in Caddo. This is an important milestone for the Tániste and proves his military prowess for the title of Ard Rí.
Flanders hastily makes peace with Belgium, and Tirlough seeing no point to continue the war does the same.
Tirlough heads a scout force to Southern France to investigate the disappearance of any major French Resistance. When it arrives he discovers the English are sieging many of the provinces and that Shane's earlier spies have been particularly effective in creating havoc.
On the eve of his re-ascension to the throne, Shane is found dead in his private quarters in his fortress of Dungannon. Although details are sketchy, many are certain of the fact that foul play was involved. Stories around the time blame Tirlough whom defenders argue was occupied in France. Others argue the French themselves had Shane assassinated, others the British. The court physician declared that poison was the cause of death, but whomever committed the act is unknown.0 -
Séan O'Neill - The Proud, Rí of Tir Eoghan, Rí of Connachta, Rí of an Mhumhain, Rí of Laighin, King of Ferrara and Rí of Meiriceá.
Died on February 10th 1589 40 years after his inauguration, Assassinated by an unknown assailant. Shane is widely regarded as the reason that Ireland retained its sovereignty. His effective leadership, both Diplomatic and Military placed Tyrone as one of the foremost Nations in the world, even at the doorstep of the great English.
Although he established the Largest Celtic kingdom ever seen, the fact that Míde remained in the hands of the English dogged him as a personal failure throughout his life. His life's ambition was to re-institute the Ard Rí na Éirinn and make sure Ireland suffered from no outside influences. Although he himself did not complete this goal, it is likely the hugely powerful dynasty left in his wake will complete this.
The son of Conn Bacach and Alice Fitzgerald, he married 3 times within Tyrone and more into Aachen, Mantuna and Ferrera. Offspring - Einri, Conn, Seán Óg, Aed, Brian Laighneach, Turlough, Níall and Art.
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Shane's death is quickly dealt with in February. Einri is proclaimed the new Taoiseach. However due to his young age, Tirlough is made his protector as head of the ruling O'Neill Roydammna. Tirlough follows the last instructions given to him by Shane in the French Campaign. February is declared a month of Mourning.
England makes peace with France leaving Einri enraged due to their general lack of involvement in the war. This loses occupied land from the Portugese in south western France. Elizabeth gains Corsica and a Indian colony. Armagnac is released as a nation, hurts Shane's plan for a strong Guyenne to keep France in Check.
Tirlough raises Burgandian Nationalists, Pretender Rebels, and Occitian patriots in South Eastern France to destroy any war effort in the area, and increase French desperation. A bonus is the fact that they will continue to operate long after the war.
The Second army wipes out French funded Particularists in Santee. The First army continues to siege Ill-de-France and wipe out local resistance.
Einri is formally inducted with the white rod at Tullhogue. Tirlough remains in his service as an O'Neill Fliath, and his chief advisor. Shane's youngest son Art is made Tániste with the support of his mother's family, the O'Donnell clan of Tyrconnell.
Naples finally secures the re-unification of the Kingdom of Sicily. Hopefully this will provide a powerful barrier to Papal expansion in Italy.
Valois spies raise revolters in Maine. Einri must return a raiding party to deal with them.
A tutor hired for young Art seems to think the child will make for an excellent leader for his nation, to the joy of many.
The first army finally ends the siege of Paris, with the French capital, surrender will soon follow, to the benefit of Tyrone.
Tirlough's revolters make huge trouble for France by occupying an increasing amount of territory, this only increases the odds of a very favourable surrender deal.
As unexpected as the Death of Shane, a huge fire breaks out in Dungannon the capital of Tyrone. 1000 people die in what will be remembered as the Great Burning of 1589.
Einri finally makes peace will France and the partition begins. 1) Tyrone will gain Normandy, Vendée, Anjou, Maine and Poitou. Guyene is also released in the South as a sovereign nation under the guidance of the O'Neill court. 2) Alencon and Armor will be discussed at a later date. 3) France will make no treaties will Guyenne or Armagnac.
On Tirlough's suggestion the court of Guyenne immediately makes war with Armagnac as to increase their rightful territory. (They have cores on all their provinces)
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After His father's success in gaining the thrones of Modena and Firenze, Éinri decided it best to try Diplomatically strengthen ties with Nations with a weak succession.
To this end, he is able to raise many obscure documents in his favour, alleged to prove his claim to foreign thrones. He could gain a foothold in Germany, the Low countries or far beyond. However Éinri decides to continue and pressure the Italian states.
With an O'Neill on the throne of Mantua, without any legitimate heir - The throne is ripe for the taking. However extremely high infamy after the French war stops Éinri in his tracks. The court Bishop warns Éinri if he proceeds with military action he will be labelled a War Monger; or Dishonourable scum.
Éinri enters into a marriage with the powerful regional power of Savoy. An alliance offer from Cataluyna will undoubtedly secure its independence from Spain for now.
Seeing as war with the English is unlikely for the next few years, Éinri gains permission from the Pope to declare himself the King of Ireland. The protestant English are in uproar however, and this is likely to provide a contentious issue for years to come. Previously the Gaelic lords could easily be divided and conquered, but now unified the English authority faced a significantly larger threat.
In a completely shocking move, Elizabeth grants Áed lordship of Míde, on the grounds of conversion to Protestantism. Whilst once again a member of the Ui Neill holds the crown of Rí of Míde, the proclamation of a "True Tyrone"
sends shockwaves through the Nobility as Éinri's opponents flock to the new kingdom. This is likely a tit for tat response by the English to undermine the O'Neill's authority in Ireland.
Remaining Breton provinces defect to Ireland. French rebels continue to ruin the ravaged nation. Éinri presses demands over Alencon to the French.
Éinri acts to put the small state of Parma under the Authority of the O'Neill. Milan intervenes on Parma's side. However with their own monarchy weakened, Éinri is able to claim on the Lombards also.
Guyenne continues to beat down Armagnac in Aquitane. English funded Rebels reak havoc in the East. Tirlough leads a force to destroy the revolt and in the act strengthen local ties.
A humongous Provence is Freed from the French in the South. Burgundy flies its flag free from foreign dominance in decades. Demands with the French are hugely enhanced after the pretender Duke of Auvergne that Shane Funded actually succeeds to the French throne. Alencon will soon be bartered by the Grateful new King.
Quite unexpectedly, the King of Savoy dies, leaving Éinri as his Heir. A second personal union is formed in a great day for the new King. With Savoy to enforce his local claims, the subjugation of Italy will be swift.
Infrastructure in the Colonies is greatly increased to enhance their output. Forts are build along the cost but the court has made it clear that Shipping routes are to be maintained.
Meanwhile, Flanders has been following the colonisation path of Ireland by colonising the south of Africa. Whilst this is no issue now, the Portuguese may be threatened to the point of action by this in the future.
Guyenne completes its conquest of Armagnac. Tirlough remains as an emissary to the local King and influences him to look eastwards to Provence for success.0 -
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