The Case for War
Day 1,132, 06:12
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by Hard Logic
"We want to glorify war — the only cure for the world — militarism, patriotism, the destructive gesture of the anarchists, the beautiful ideas which kill"
These words come from The Futurist Manifesto, written over 100 years ago by a group of Italian artists. Although their ideas fitted poorly in world about to endure the First World War, they apply rather well in the current realm of eRepbulik.
We find ourselves in a current lull, with the North Americans driven off, and Ireland recently subjugated. Unfortunately, in eRepbulik, a lull is inactivity, and inactivity is death. War drives our economy and gameplay: but the war must be engaging, interesting to the citizenry enough to inspire them to buy food and weapons, and to keep playing what is otherwise a rather dull game. I warn you that it is not only enjoyable to go to war, but it essential that we do so as quickly and as aggressively as possible.
So why are we not already arming ourselves and preparing to invade? With the attack cost removed, and the cost of declaring war avoided by the Natural Enemy rule, it cannot be simply a monetary matter. The reasons are several, but here are two which I consider most important:
Firstly, the executive of the United Kingdom has no, and with a few notable exceptions has never had any love for war. And why should they? It is probably the most stressful task a government can come across. It is expensive, it is dangerous, and if it all goes wrong they will be lynched. They point out that we can simply fight for our allies through our network of Mutual-Protection Pacts. "Lucky us!" you all surely react to this. We get to fight in the interminable, unending cycle of war in eastern Europe and the Balkans, which will never end and will never change. Or even better, help Argentina fight Chile for the Southern Lower Amazon! How exciting!
Secondly, there is no current consensus on who we should make our enemy of choice, or indeed that we should go to war. This is what this article seeks to rectify
Maddog Jones has already argued that we should attack Belgium. He is wrong.
He argues that Belgium would be easily held as it is surrounded by allies. Sadly, he is mistaken
As you can clearly see, Germany is occupied by Poland, and thus, Poland borders Belgium. Were we successful in our occupation, it would be a matter of days before the Eastern Europeans declared us their natural enemy and drove us off the continent, facing us with the prospect of a Polish invasion. Almost exactly a year after the last one.
He also tells us that Belgium is a clear enemy, who tanks against us, and were invaded would somehow cease to be a threat. He is wrong. Belgium is still, largely, a neutral country (despite his the acts of its President). We already are neighboured by no less than six sworn enemies; can we really afford to add another to that list? Not to mention the oft-repeated warning that it would damage our relationship with France. And even if they are plotting against us, their impact is so negligible, so unimportant, it better to let them wither and die of their own inactivity rather than stir them up with war.
There are, however, two extremely viable, deserving and exciting targets within striking distance. Sweden and Canada.
Canada is perhaps our most persistent and arrogant foe. Over the past year, they have invaded us with success three times. Their success was born not from military might, but through simple exploitation of former weaknesses in the Military module, or through mysterious reserves of gold. Yet they have been allowed to go almost completely unpunished.
Is it because they are too strong? Our leaders would have us believe that were we to attack Canada, the United States would rush to their aid, facing us with another invasion. However, across the channel we see our long-standing and gallant allies, the French, driving deep into Canadian territory without any response. Why are we not aiding them in this quest? There are resources and vengeance at stake here, and it is a combination of laziness and cowardice that stops us seizing the opportunity.
Sweden is a country we have not battled for many months, but do not forget that they too invaded us in January of this year, and have also survived unpunished. But the main cause of war with Sweden would be a nobler one than revenge: Liberation
Sweden has for many weeks occupied the north of our German allies, who are currently reduced to just one region. Although they are a strong nation for their size, and the war would not be easy, there is a possibility for our nation to attack Sweden through also-occupied Denmark. Should we find success in battling Scandinavians, we would also be put in a position to attack the Swedish homeland, opening the way to more resources, as well as a good opportunity for war and conquest against the relatively weak nations of Finland and Norway.
So what is the summary of this article for those of you who found it too boring to read (I don't blame you)? Attack Sweden, or attack Canada. But whatever you do, do it soon.
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These words come from The Futurist Manifesto, written over 100 years ago by a group of Italian artists. Although their ideas fitted poorly in world about to endure the First World War, they apply rather well in the current realm of eRepbulik.
We find ourselves in a current lull, with the North Americans driven off, and Ireland recently subjugated. Unfortunately, in eRepbulik, a lull is inactivity, and inactivity is death. War drives our economy and gameplay: but the war must be engaging, interesting to the citizenry enough to inspire them to buy food and weapons, and to keep playing what is otherwise a rather dull game. I warn you that it is not only enjoyable to go to war, but it essential that we do so as quickly and as aggressively as possible.
So why are we not already arming ourselves and preparing to invade? With the attack cost removed, and the cost of declaring war avoided by the Natural Enemy rule, it cannot be simply a monetary matter. The reasons are several, but here are two which I consider most important:
Firstly, the executive of the United Kingdom has no, and with a few notable exceptions has never had any love for war. And why should they? It is probably the most stressful task a government can come across. It is expensive, it is dangerous, and if it all goes wrong they will be lynched. They point out that we can simply fight for our allies through our network of Mutual-Protection Pacts. "Lucky us!" you all surely react to this. We get to fight in the interminable, unending cycle of war in eastern Europe and the Balkans, which will never end and will never change. Or even better, help Argentina fight Chile for the Southern Lower Amazon! How exciting!
Secondly, there is no current consensus on who we should make our enemy of choice, or indeed that we should go to war. This is what this article seeks to rectify
Maddog Jones has already argued that we should attack Belgium. He is wrong.
He argues that Belgium would be easily held as it is surrounded by allies. Sadly, he is mistaken
As you can clearly see, Germany is occupied by Poland, and thus, Poland borders Belgium. Were we successful in our occupation, it would be a matter of days before the Eastern Europeans declared us their natural enemy and drove us off the continent, facing us with the prospect of a Polish invasion. Almost exactly a year after the last one.
He also tells us that Belgium is a clear enemy, who tanks against us, and were invaded would somehow cease to be a threat. He is wrong. Belgium is still, largely, a neutral country (despite his the acts of its President). We already are neighboured by no less than six sworn enemies; can we really afford to add another to that list? Not to mention the oft-repeated warning that it would damage our relationship with France. And even if they are plotting against us, their impact is so negligible, so unimportant, it better to let them wither and die of their own inactivity rather than stir them up with war.
There are, however, two extremely viable, deserving and exciting targets within striking distance. Sweden and Canada.
Canada is perhaps our most persistent and arrogant foe. Over the past year, they have invaded us with success three times. Their success was born not from military might, but through simple exploitation of former weaknesses in the Military module, or through mysterious reserves of gold. Yet they have been allowed to go almost completely unpunished.
Is it because they are too strong? Our leaders would have us believe that were we to attack Canada, the United States would rush to their aid, facing us with another invasion. However, across the channel we see our long-standing and gallant allies, the French, driving deep into Canadian territory without any response. Why are we not aiding them in this quest? There are resources and vengeance at stake here, and it is a combination of laziness and cowardice that stops us seizing the opportunity.
Sweden is a country we have not battled for many months, but do not forget that they too invaded us in January of this year, and have also survived unpunished. But the main cause of war with Sweden would be a nobler one than revenge: Liberation
Sweden has for many weeks occupied the north of our German allies, who are currently reduced to just one region. Although they are a strong nation for their size, and the war would not be easy, there is a possibility for our nation to attack Sweden through also-occupied Denmark. Should we find success in battling Scandinavians, we would also be put in a position to attack the Swedish homeland, opening the way to more resources, as well as a good opportunity for war and conquest against the relatively weak nations of Finland and Norway.
So what is the summary of this article for those of you who found it too boring to read (I don't blame you)? Attack Sweden, or attack Canada. But whatever you do, do it soon.
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Go with is real but that ll cost a lot
Not as much as it might. It no longer costs anything to attack a region, and we can go to war for free using the natural enemy rule.
Attack the damn pig disgusting Swedes!
I agree that eBelgium is a bad target and who knows how it will turn out eventual.
Attacking eCanada seams quite reasonable and it's less risky, it's better to take a part of it before the French take it all! And when it will happen you will be whining about that you didn't take a bit)
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Nice article + 1 about Belgium
Actualy Belgium is going to be invaded by poland.
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Agreed, we should help liberate Germany!
Help the Belgians defend against the Poles!
Canada has a handful of major allies that could wipe UK solo. Sweden has less allies than Canada but still has a couple of major allies that can again wipe UK solo, starting a war against any Eden country will undoubtedly be the end of UK (yes UK as a whole regions don't cost gold so London is lol pwned)
Besides Phoenix is too busy fighting other minor countries for resources that attacking anyone would just give them a free war and occupy us for their own benefit.
France is loosing their Canadian regions and soon Poland will conquer France then we are next. Best thing to do is sit back and watch the show, I am sure our new ally Belarus will make us invincible.
Also Phoenix doesn't look so hot with Argentina attacking Chile, Serbia attacking Slovenia and Pakistan being occupied by China (Pakistan isn't Phoenix? then why is its only four allies apart of Phoenix? don't tell me who's neutral!) love Phoenix, it likes fighting itself over Eden.
Jezuz, do you actually know how MPPs work? You are correct that Canada and Sweden has strong MPPs, but so do we. We have been repeatedly invaded throughout this year, and never successfully.
Your comment about Pakistan cheerfully demonstrates your complete ignorance of everything.
Just one thing, eDenmark is not occupied. They have chosen to join the eSwedish community.
I believe I do know, when we go to war all those MPPs with other countries mean those countries can fight in our battles.
Yea we have been wiped, by Canada recently along with USA...and now you all want go to war with them with the same MPPs.
I don't care for Pakistan if their is anything I need to know I don't really want to, all I know is its in the process of being wiped.
@Beharede: Thanks, will edit that.
@C2UK, you are definitely wrong. About being wiped, and just in general.
Pakistan and China is hardly strange, Pakistan is de-facto Phoenix and China id 100% EDEN.
The reason I haven't hit the NE button is because we're not in a position to. Our allies need every ounce of help we can give, and opening more wars isn't going to solve anything, especially not when our allies are preoccupied with other things.