[MC]I can't say goodbye to our allies.
Michael Crookes
Hello eWorld!
As many of you know, we in the eUK were recently attacked and wiped by Argentina in an airstrike. During the initial attacks I was fortunate enough to be among the team supplying our allies, and let me tell you, the majority of those who fought for us were from CoT countries(although it should be mentioned that Spain were also very highly represented). Of course, there were many reasons for that; timezones were a major factor, as was the campaign Poland and Serbia were fighting in Turkey.
For about 2 weeks we were thoroughly beaten in pretty well every battle we fought, even failing to fight off Ireland. However, after that time finished, TWO countries really began to rally around us and fight for us and eventually we managed to clear the Argentinians from our land entirely and even invade Ireland.
Now, as I am sure everyone is aware, the eWorld is currently going through a major alliance shift as EDEN breaks up and the new battle lines are drawn. As such, every country is required to clarify where it stands and who it will support in the coming months; new friends will be made, and old friends forgotten. But where does the eUK lie?
The eUK has pretty well entirely followed the demands set out to us by TWO HQ, it really is that simple. In recent days we have signed an MPP with Romania and we have been seeing CoT countries slip down, and eventually off our priorities list. This is probably not surprising, considering how heavily involved senior eUK figures are in TWO HQ.
From a military point of view, the steps made by the eUK are entirely sensible: We have signed a new alliance with a strong country, we have supported our allies in TWO and we have set ourselves up to be in what will likely continue to be the dominant alliance in the eWorld. In fact, if I was a member of TWO HQ, I would probably have urged the eUK to take these very steps. However, I am not in TWO HQ, and these decisions do not sit well with me.
You see, by following this line, we are effectively cutting all support to many of the countries which gave us huge support during the Argentinian invasion. It astounds me that the country at large is so quick to forget about the Chile, Brazil, Mexico, Bulgaria, Paraguay etc. Less than a month ago we were calling these people brothers in arms, now we are preparing to fight against them.
remember this?
Many readers of this article may well consider this process as a sign of our commitment to our TWO allies more than an abandoning of our former allies. However, it is my belief that that argument holds very little water. Let’s be clear, there was very little need for this current shift in the alliances from our perspective. CoTWO had things pretty good, and yet TWO HQ began planning to sign alliances with Romania. In short: How does this alliance shift, which was caused by TWO benefit even our core members?
So what?
When the Argentinians attacked us, I was overwhelmed by the support we got from CoT countries, especially those in South America. I wrote a few articles which were published in some countries asking for support. I ended that article with a challenge: The eUK is calling for help: will you answer? They did.
I made myself a promise that when these countries needed my support, I would give them every ounce of my effort. However, now I see that the eUK is aligning itself with Columbia (one of the countries in the same alliance as Argentina when they attacked us). Furthermore, the signs are clear for all to see that within a few months Argentina will be (at the very least) a TWO aligned country.
All of these thoughts have been going round my head for a while now, and I have come back to the same thought over and over again. It is not a viable option for me to remain in the eUK and support those who I said I would support. That means that one way or another a decision must be made, and the tone of this article has probably suggested to many of you the decision which I have taken.
At the end of the day the decision is a very simple one. I gave my word to our allies that I would support them. I did not say “I will support you as long as you are on my side” and I didn’t say that because I didn’t mean it. If I only fought for them when it suited me, then in truth, I am only fighting for my own interests.
It is with a heavy heart that I tell you that I am planning to move to eChile in the next few days. I have made many friends in the eUK, and I have immensely appreciated the love that I have been shown while I was here. The eUK really has become a place that is very close to my heart even in spite of all the internal feuds etc. I am by no means closing the door on the eUK, I may well be back, but at the moment, it is the wrong place for me.
Of course, my logic works two ways, and when the eUK needs support, I will answer the cry with everything I am able to give. That is regardless of the alliance my country is in. That is because you, my friends, really do mean more to me than any mechanic this game has.
Hail Friendship o7
Stay safe and play hard!
(Michael Crookes)
Comments
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Crikey. Fully understand your reasons for leaving but you'll be a great loss to the eUK. Best of luck wherever you head o/
Shame to see you go, great to see a well-thought out, articulate article for a change.
It seems overly simplistic to base a decision on one sequence of action. I don't have an opinion on the Romania bit, but we are part of TWO, not CoT. Not having an alliance with a country doesn't mean you have to fight against them either. I won't fight against Chile in the same way that I didn't fight against France for months (until that went to hell).
I do respect that you are making a personal choice. We have often had problems when our elected leaders make personal choices and not rational ones. You are a private citizen and a cool dude, and I appreciate that you are doing what you think is right, even if I wouldn't make the same choice.
ily roz ❤
Wise decision. You, sir, have my respect.
two cot war its going to happen, the only thing you can do is stay neutral.
Sometimes it is for the best to leave, you are an inspiration for me in this game. Hope you have fun there. 😁
thanks, this comment has really encouraged me
Agreed mick
I for one will find it very hard indeed to fight against the likes of bulgaria,chille,brazil,etc
I'll happily fight against Chile, Brazil etc etc and I'll happily fight for any new MPP's that we happen to sign. The eWorld is changing, much like it has done before....
Saying that though, I don't blame you for turning your back on the eUK...
This was all too sudden for my liking too. CoT helping us fight Argentina one week, us helping their enemies the next. We should have given it a while first.
" I'll happily fight for any new MPP's that we happen to sign. The eWorld is changing, much like it has done before...."
This.
Although adding to it, we made love with Poland the VERY SAME day France were being given citizenship to help us Anti-Takeover our congress elections. I thought it was an act of good faith being responded to by our government in bad faith at the time. Retrospectively, however, it was one of the best decisions we had made and one of the most profound changes in our foreign policy direction. As far as I'm concerned with some countries is that the only reason they allied with us was to help destroy Argentina, not to help an ally. CoT and TWO have been on the brink of war for months now. Both sides were waiting for the penny to drop.
I fully support the MPP with Romania being one of several people to arrange it and I fully support any consequent new MPPs that we shall gain. You will be a loss though, no doubt about it. Have fun in Chile.
I believe the phrase is "Both sides were waiting for the other snowshoe to drop"
Canadians and your snow!
As a supplier, I can tell you that Bulgaria is not a loss from that war, more Poles and Serbians came through than Bulgarians.
The only regrets are: Chile and Brazil who did help a lot and who I won't fight against.
As for the rest, CoT have already made clear they don't like us by not standing up to America's entry into CoT. It's sad, but they took the first shot now its a scramble for new allies so that they don't all join CoT and become their pokemon.
also, you will be missed Michael, and I wish you would stay. Still have fun in eChile...especially if they sign that NAP with Argentina! q:
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The only COT country that fought for the UK, in any meaningful way, was Chile. They provided 13% of all your dmg during our airstrike (and in the subsequent campaigns). Poland, Spain (who even used an AS for you), Serbia, etc, provided more damage overall.
Still, guess who covert NAP'd Argentina to make the AS possible?
Clue: You heading that way. 🙂
so what you want to say is that Chile helped Argentina to make its BB a fact, and get 10k new soldiers which will fight against Chile later?
yeah Chileans must be smart as you
You can read the basis on the NAP, on one article of Kaban's. Never said it was an official NAP, but seems it was respected by both sides, so dunno why the criticism.
keep trying 🙂
We haven´t a NAP with you, not now, not before.
Don´t start with the typical argentinians lies. And enjoy your new ally, suck all the possible blood, and then leave them like you always do : D
Sorry, man. But no lies. There was a "somewhat" valid NAP, which was "somewhat" respected on both sides. And we are not allies with the eUK.
Yeah right, keep with your lies, i don´t care anymore about UK anyways : )
Eso no es cierto, aun cuando ya estoy aburrido de pelear en las directas contra argentina los mexicanos siempre ayudamos a Chile, y aqui ayudamos a UK.
No dije nada de Mexico.
That mentality: smaller dmg does not help, is what keep small countries small and big ones big. And the big ones always want to get bigger.
Paraguay gave what it had, Mexico put itself into it, Peru fought as well.
An mpps cost the same amount no matter dmg put in. hehe!
You lie about a covert NAP... but then again, we all know Argentina does this often.
The only COT country that fought for the UK, in any meaningful way, was Chile.
I saw a lot of ebelgian's in the battle side UK : )
Yep, we noticed some nice dmg from Belgium, true.
it's not a problem, we are in CoT but we have a lot of friends here. I hope not see bad relation for that. we will work indeed to keep it.
we'll miss you, but eChileans have always seemed cool, you'll have a nice time there, remember to send a postcard from time to time 🙂
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Respect, at least one realized of this mistake.
I will wait with pleasure the moment when Argentina betray to you, i've read some articles, and they lie to you a lot, but the only country who will lose here will be you. And honestly, and personally, i will be there to don´t help UK again : )
You lost more than you won with that desition.
Good luck with your new "friend"
UK should stand its position and make its claims clear against the HQ decissions.
We should not abandon those who figthed for us and that we fighted for all this time.
Just hope our gobs have the balls to do something. If not exile seems our only choice.
HAIL SPAIN!
HAIL UK!
HAIL POLAND!
HAIL CHILE!
Brave man.
You are welcome here country of brave & Loyal people
Wise decision. You, sir, have my respect. x2
Respect and Honor for you Michael
Sad to see how somebody like you get cheated by your own country like this. You don't deserve it.
How ironic it's that I did my second mercenary medal for UK, in a totally unexpected way, now seems it was not just a random fact.
Will never get this flag again.
In Chile you will really see what means to fight for your ideals and honor those who lend you a hand when you are in need
maybe chile do 13% of the campaing but our 13% its all of the damage can we done, our 100% in dmg its less tan poland for example, but eChile fight with all our strenght for UK, thats the important, the same for paraguay, mexico, paraguay, thats its the most important... not the millions of damage, if poland help UK with 100% Argentinian AS is a fail.
personality i think in RL chile likes UK.... in future maybe we dont like to help UK, like a country, but in our hearts i think we do littles helps for England.
michael you are welcome.
I'll be fair, and add that the one that helped eUk the most... was eUK itself, with 18.5%. After that it was Poland and Spain, with 18%. Then Serbia, Hungary, Chile, Brazil and Bulgary.
Tsuffur, consider, though, that Poland was also fighting at the time against Turkey, Spain was in the middle of their own AS (so their % should be bigger, actually), etc.
Indeed, your desicion requires straight thinking and balls.
The mpps UK signed and kept with countries like Paraguay or Mexico had their cost for countries with not the best internal finances, 10k cc can surely be used to help brothers, to help our (many hungry) newbies, to invest. And yet we happily payed them and fought hard side by side against Argentina, articles were written, etc etc...
The eUK is a rather liked country, but it has been really disappointing how quickly you are cutting a relationship made in good faith and will, set aside the dmg.
I agree with Daanitha above, you are being lied to often, things are wearing too much makeup. But oh well... let the chips fall where they may, since there is such an instance and haste to breaking everything up.
insistance*
eUK lieks to switch sides, almost as cowardly as the Irish
by switch sides i ofc mean abandoning old allies in favour of stronger ones
full respect for you. as for UK,with friends like your current ones you don't need enemies,just ask czech's.
V!
Saludos desde eParaguay! o/
Wise decision. You, sir, have my respect. x3
Déjà vu... this country never changes.
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