Balance of Power (Gameplay Thread) - Epilogue and Game Over

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Austro-Hungarian Empire

To: Germany
As our new Kaiser ascends to the throne, we look forward to working with Kaiser Wilhelm and strengthening our alliance in the future.

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The Russian Empire has, as of late, acted aggressively to our allies, leaving them, and us, weak and vulnerable in the world.  They are a serious threat, and should be treated as such.

The Austro-Hungarian Empire hereby declares war on Russia

X Kaiser Franz Ferdinand I

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I hope to have my answers up some time by this evening.

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I congratulate Pope Albert's ascendance to the papal throne and look forward to working with him on behalf of Austria-Hungary's Catholics in the future.

X Kaiser Franz Ferdinand I

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I will do whatever is in my power to strengthen the rights of Bosnian Muslims and all other minorities within the Empire.  While I cannot take any formal action immediately, I hope to advance their equality as long as I reign.

I also agree to Sultan Abdul's declaration against Russia.

X Kaiser Franz Ferdinand I

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Propaganda
Encourage citizens to enlist in the war effort to defend the Kaiser and motherland; play on fears of Russian terrorism and aggression while emphasizing the attack on Poland as an effort at liberation.

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Austria-Hungary will join Chancellor Bulow's attack in Poland.  Russia must not be able to further strengthen its sphere of influence in Europe, and Chancellor Bülow and I are committed to preventing that.

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The Kaiser is deeply disturbed and saddened by the murder of Mr. Bryan and offers his greatest sympathies to his family and friends.  Meanwhile, Austria-Hungary is committed to working with President McKinley and the United States to fight back against Russian terrorism and imperialism in Europe, and we defend his actions toward those ends.

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Austria-Hungary hereby claims Ukraine as an autonomous kingdom within our Empire.  We refuse any peace negotiations that will not allow us and Germany to keep control over our respective territories won in the war, as well as our spheres of influence in Eastern Europe.

His Imperial Majesty Kaiser Franz Ferdinand I

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I hereby appoint Mr. Bülow as chancellor of Austria-Hungary for the duration of our war efforts.

His Imperial Majesty, Kaiser Franz Ferdinand I

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x King Vittorio Emanuele III of Italy

x Prime Minister Pierre Waldeck-Rousseau

x Kaiser Franz Ferdinand I of Austria-Hungary

What in the world are you signing this for? This is a transaction between my nation and Italy. I fail to see how this affects Austria at all.

All right.  I didn't realize that.

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A Declaration of His Imperial Majesty, Kaiser Franz Ferdinand I, Regarding the Proposed Peace Treaty with the Russia

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Kaiser Franz-Ferdinand wishes to congratulate Secretary Hay on his election in the United States, as well as Adam I Ludwik on his selection as King of Poland.  Austria-Hungary looks forward to working with both of them in the future.

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A Declaration of His Imperial Majesty, Kaiser Franz Ferdinand I, Concerning Women's Suffrage in the Austro-Hungarian Empire

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A Declaration of His Imperial Majesty, Kaiser Franz Ferdinand I, Clarifying Suffrage Laws within the Empire

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Well, it was nice while it lasted.  I won't miss it, though.