Concert of Europe: Gameplay Thread

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x Frederick II, King in Prussia

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His Majesty the King in Prussia is most pleased to announce that in a historic diplomatic event, full and formal diplomatic relations are hereby established between the Kingdom of Prussia and the Ottoman Empire. Ambassadors will be exchanged between Berlin and Istanbul, and His Majesty looks forward to a friendly and productive relationship with His Sacred and Imperial Majesty the Sultan.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

His Majesty the King in Prussia is most pleased to announce that in a historic diplomatic event, full and formal diplomatic relations are hereby established between the Kingdom of Prussia and the Ottoman Empire. Ambassadors will be exchanged between Berlin and Istanbul, and His Majesty looks forward to a friendly and productive relationship with His Sacred and Imperial Majesty the Sultan.

Confirmed.

[windjammer]

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xKingLouisXV

This treaty has been extended to Poland, country that now becomes ally to the Kingdom of France, Russia and Austria.

xKingLouisXV

[CMB222]

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x Frederick II, King in Prussia

X Ferdinand VI

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

His Sacred and Imperial Majesty had decided in his divine benevolence that it's better to give than to receive. Therefore he's sending two beautiful Cherkess slave girls as his personal gift to King Louis XV, as he is aware of the King's glorious reputation as one horny man.

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

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xKingLouisXV

This treaty has been extended to Poland, country that now becomes ally to the Kingdom of France, Russia and Austria.

xKingLouisXV

x Augustus III

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

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xKingLouisXV

This treaty has been extended to Poland, country that now becomes ally to the Kingdom of France, Russia and Austria.

xKingLouisXV

x Augustus III

xEmpressMariaTheresa

[Wikipedia delenda est]

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xKingLouisXV

This treaty has been extended to Poland, country that now becomes ally to the Kingdom of France, Russia and Austria.

xKingLouisXV

x Augustus III

xEmpressMariaTheresa

xEmpressElizabeth

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x Ferdinand VI

I am also proud to announce the wedding and marriage between my niece, Maria Luisa, daughter of the King of Naples and George, Prince of Wales, heir to the British Crown.

[windjammer]

I'm asking Spain for clarification. Are they still in alliance with France or not?

[CMB222]

I'm asking Spain for clarification. Are they still in alliance with France or not?

Yes

[Chancellor Tanterterg]

I'm asking Spain for clarification. Are they still in alliance with France or not?

It's not an either or thing with France and Britain, I think.

[Wikipedia delenda est]

1) The Russian Empire has allied itself with France, Austria, and Poland-Lithuania. At this time, we do not seek war with the Ottoman Empire. As for the Prussians, the Russian Empire is aware of the dangers of the Anglo-Prussian alliance. We believe that if they act aggressively, then our allies and ourselves will not hesitate to fight back.

2) The Russian Empire has decided not to invade the Crimean Khanate. Instead, we have agreed to a deal with the Ottoman Empire in which we will gain access to the Black Sea. We have also allied ourselves with the Swedes, as we believe being allies with them is a much more productive and fruitful strategy for the Russian Empire than being enemies with them.

3) After much consideration and careful deliberation, the Russian Empire has decided to name Paul as the successor to Empress Elizabeth, with Catherine ruling as regent until Paul is of an age in which he has the capabilities to rule. In other words, when it comes time for a successor to assume the Russian throne, Paul will be that successor and Catherine shall rule as his regent due to his infancy. Peter's pro-Prussian views and his unpopularity were the primary factors that led to this decision.

[DKrol]

January 1756
George II of Great Britain

On the Subject of the Anglo-Spanish Treaty - It is the great pleasure of His Majesty the King to announce he has agreed to the union of the Prince of Wales to Her Royal Highness Princess Maria Luisa of Sicily and Naples to cement the bond between the Kingdom of Spain and the Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The King is also pleased to announce that the following treaty has been signed. The King is proud to announce the new chapter of friendship, openess, and comradery between the two kingdoms and signaled the process of setting aside the old troubles between the two kingdoms is a sign of the new and enlightened age in which we live.

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x George II
By the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, Archtreasurer and Prince-Elector of the Holy Roman Empire

[GoTfan]

The Netherlands expresses dismay at the Treaty between Britain and Spain. There still exists much resentment against Spain as a result of the War of Independence, and public opinion in the Provinces may turn against Britain as a result.

Anne, Princess Royal, Princess of Orange and Regent of the Netherlands

[Lumine]

A declaration from Sanssouci:

It is with deep concern that His Majesty Frederick II, King in Prussia sees the latest diplomatic developments across Europe, and the dangerous push towards war forced by the recklessness of some of the European Powers. For years His Majesty has kept the peace and devoted himself to the development of Prussia and the sustained improvement of the lives of his subjects, proving himself a responsible Monarch in the process.

Yet now we see very clear danger of foreign aggression against Prussia due to Empress Maria Theresa of Austria and King Louis XV of France, who have crafted a web of contradictory alliances and contradictory promises in such a way to seemingly isolate particular powers in Europe, in what can only constitute a sign of their desire to force a full-scale conflict across the continent on their cynical desire of aggression against the Kingdom of Prussia and other countries such as Great Britain.

His Majesty, wishing to avoid a conflict that would only spread bloodshed and misery made a peace proposition to Vienna, requesting that the matter of Silesia be settled once and for all as rightful Prussian territory. The Empress is clearly unwilling to even consider this, further proof that Vienna might only be waiting for the chance to strike in a petty revenge that will cost dearly to our own subjects. And while we may have considered King Louis a friend of Prussia in the past, his intentions clearly point to war as soon as he is ready.

This Austro-French alliance is clearly turning into a threat to peace in Europe.

The King in Prussia will make this clear: Prussia will not stand for aggression against its lands and subjects, and it will defend itself if threatened or provoked by the cynical posturing of Vienna and Versailles. Even more, this alliance poses a threat to countless German states who might soon fall prey to ambitions from Vienna and their desire for expansion across the Empire in places such as Bavaria, who have suffered the yoke of Austrian oppression in the past.

His Majesty King Frederick extends his protection to German states threatened by Austro-French aggression, and pledges to defend them from this Alliance should they require and request aid. We request that Vienna makes their intentions regarding Silesia, Bavaria and other German states clear, for the threat of war is loo large, too dangerous to be ignored.

Frederick II, King in Prussia.

[CMB222]

His Majesty, King Ferdinand VI of Spain, declares that the alliance between the Kingdom of Spain and the Kingdom of France is hereby dissolved. The King of France insulted His Majesty in private relations and has fallen out of favor with the King.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

The official statement from the Sublime Porte regarding diplomatic s**storm in Europe:

[GoTfan]

The Dutch-Prussian Treaty of Mutual Assistance

1) Tariffs on goods traded between the Netherlands and Prussia are to dramatically reduced.

2) The Netherlands and Prussia swear to defend each other in the face of military or political hostility

3) The Netherlands will provide advisors to assist in expanding and training  the Prussian Navy while Prussian advisors will assist in the expansion and training of the Dutch Army.

4) Both nations agree to provide economic support in all trade endeavors

5) Prussian and Dutch nationals are to be granted free passage of all territories under the jurisdiction of either power

6) William, Prince of Orange is to marry Wilhelmina, sister to the nephew and Crown Prince of Prussia, in order to bind our nations by marriage.

7) Both nations agree to defend one another against the intransigence of the Catholic powers

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x Frederick II, King in Prussia

[Lumine]

From Sanssouci:

His Majesty Frederick II is pleased to confirm the signing of a historic mutual assistance treaty between the Netherlands and Prussia, which will guarantee the safety of both nations, build stronger economic, military and cultural ties, and aid in the task of containing aggression from the Austro-French alliance. He is also pleased to confirm the future marriage of the noble William, Prince of Orange with Princess Wilhelmina of Prussia once both come of age, a link that will bind the Netherlands and Prussia together.

His Majesty is also most concerned about the news coming from Madrid. As fellow Monarchs we must maintain courtesy when it comes to discussing private matters with each other, a simple sign of respect and Christian behavior. That the King of France, Louis XV could not maintain even a veneer of dignity and gone as far as to insult His Majesty Ferdinand VI of Spain in private is both irresponsible and improper for a monarch, and it goes to confirm the suspicions that the King of France is desperate to force a war of aggression and keep his unstable web of allies together by all means possible.

May all countries across Europe to take this as a sign of impending Austro-French danger.

[Lumine]

From Sanssouci:

His Majesty Frederick II has been made aware that His Majesty the King of France, Louis XV and possibly agents on his service have been spreading misinformation regarding the Kingdom of Prussia, its interests and diplomatic efforts. We cannot but regret seeing a Monarch fall from dignified behavior to such a level, as it is most regrettable and distasteful to see a foreign nation doing everything on its power to push war by trying to ruin the reputation of Prussia and other nations in order to force them into a conflict.

His Majesty will consult with his Ambassador to France in order to take reasonable, appropriate and measured responses. We request His Majesty the King of France to stop beating the drums of war through such regrettable efforts of misinformation.

[GoTfan]

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x Frederick II, King in Prussia

x Anne, Princess Royal, Princess of Orange and Regent of the Netherlands

[windjammer]

From Versailles:
I'm truly saddened by the recent actions made by Spanish King. I obviously did not insult him in private as I am a perfect gentleman. All I see, that is the result of the current intrigues of the King of Prussia, who managed to convince the King of Spain to betray his own blood, his own family and his own religion by allying himself with the current Prussia-GB who for the last decades constantly terrorized, brutalized and persecuted catholics around the world.
So I implore him to realize he's making a big mistake by allying with these 2 countries.

The King of Prussia is accusing me to try to ruin his reputation. But how could I ruin his reputation? We are talking about a man who has invaded countless European regions without even declaring. The King of Prussia is a warmonger, a clever one I must admit, but a warmonger.

And I'm committed to defend the Polish borders by the way.