Herr Vootsman: Asteria's Coalition Leader - The Interview!
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Hello everyone, it is the first time i make such an interview, i always try to do something new and bring more interesting interviews for our community. Today i gonna share the interview i have made with Herr Vootsman the MoFA of eUSA and also the leader of the coalition Asteria (Asteria) the strongest coalition, but he also a very good friend of mine
🙂, i had the honor to interview him and ask everything i had in my mind, but i also gave a small stage to Paul Proteus eUS current CP to answer few questions, i really hope you will enjoy this interview, so have fun reading
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Hello Herr Vootsman, the MoFA of eUSA and also the leader of the Asteria coalition, thank you so much for agree to make this interview with me, but before we start would you agree to introduce yourself first?
Sure – It’s a pleasure to answer questions. Just for background – I live in USA and have been playing eRepublik since 2009. I mostly stuck to domestic affairs and was not a gold beast back then. I ended up running for President of eUSA back in February 2021 – with plans for a peaceful term, to focus on internal affairs, education for newbs, etc. What happened instead was the mass banning of Asteria accounts, sudden change in the balance of power and ultimately a massive invasion of eUSA by Code countries. Somehow I ended up as president for 7 terms and now I’m Secretary General of Asteria.
- Tell us about the way you lead the coalition in the war against "CODE", do you cooperate with other countries leaders areas to strike?
In general, members of Asteria HQ determine the big picture plans, and then the Supreme Commander makes the actual battle plans. These battles are then coordinated with Asteria countries, and other allies and friends, such as Hydra and Spain.
- When Asteria fight on other countries lands, out of the coalition a neutral countries, there is any talks with those countries leaders?
I personally message and in communication with any country eUSA occupies or swap through. I don’t think this is always done by everyone else, however.
- How the war between the coalitions effects the countries economies?
For the most part, very little, however the resource regions of Russia generate a large amount of taxes, and depending on who holds them, it can interfere with the ability for people to work as manage. Perhaps a month or so ago, Ukraine was holding Western Siberia, and this caused problems with people in Indonesia working in the weapon factories, ultimately prompting a fight between Ukraine and Indonesia.
- There was any try to negotiate between the coalitions?
Yes and no – It’s a war game, so it’s not like I’m trying to find a way to have a lasting peace between Asteria and Code. However, on a country to country basis or with regards to various regions, many deals are offered, and sometimes they are accepted.
- Can you tell us about the start of the war at the east front from Russia to China and to South Korea?
I’m not sure the best place to start, but prior to invading Russia, Asteria had occupied Caucasus after using them to swap countries into Iran (which as liberated along with a wipe of Turkey). I may remember the exact details wrong, but as I remember USA was in Belarus with Lith, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine, Spain – Croatia had a region there as well. We were trying to get initiative on Croatia and Russia put NE on us (using Alaska border), ultimately, we defended that attack (in Belarus) and counter attacked into Russia cores. Fairly quickly, the western regions were taken, followed by excellent blocking by Argentina and Mexico. Once they were cleared, Croatia landed in Western Siberia (on USA) to block our advance. Continued attacks, and I recall Lithuania doing an outsized job, lead to complete wipe of Russian cores, with USA attacking East from Alaska.
- eGreece have a very powerful military force how did the coalition succeed break their defences and take over their lands?
Military strength is only one part in defending a region, coordination with blocks and swaps is important as well. At the time Greece was conquered, Turkey was also occupied, which made it easier to get initiative, since laws and attacks could be launched from Turkey, Bulgaria and FYCL3. Croatia was no in their cores either, which also made fighting easier.
- There is any coordination between the units of the countries with each other or they just follow the orders?
It's far easier to coordinate air power, so there are a variety of cross-national groups that will fight in air in Asteria battles. On ground, due to protector bonus and TP cash, it's generally a lot harder to get people to fight for other countries.
- How do you summarize 2 terms working under Paul Proteus can you tell about the relationship?
While Paul, as President is my Boss - I'm also his boss since he's my #1 employee at Vootsman Heavy Industries. This is pretty much how things work in government.
-- I have decide to ask Paul Proteus the same question, his answer was:
"Working with Voots is incredibly easy, he is so deeply invested in our foreign affairs and relationships with Asteria that I'm able to directly talk with him through anything going on, and he can relay immediately what we need to do taking into account every angle"
- Herr Vootsman can you tell us about a large operation the Asteria coalition have made and how much time takes to to carry out a large-scale operation?
It depends on a lot of factors. For example, about a year ago, when Colombia and Peru were occupied by Code (this was shortly after USA was liberated), I planned an operation to liberate those regions. It consisted of pretty much everyone air striking on Tuesday, and then swaps/blocks to ensure we had initiative on remaining regions. USA landed on Hungary in Venezuela, which is why we are still there today. It was over in a week.
-- The same question was sent to Paul Proteus he also answer this question:
"At the beginning of my last term Voots helped us coördinate our movements in Korea extremely effectively, and this month, even as we've faced setbacks, he's helped mitigate some bad situations we could have fallen into in terms of preserving training wars"
- Your the commander of Asteria alliance but also the MoFA of eUSA, there is any disagreements between you and the president regarding military responses? If you want make for example a strike in a region but the president think it might be a mistake and not allow this attack
Yes, this does happen although not that common. It typically occurs when our planning team wants us to put laws on someone (often for initiative not for real attack), usually we do it anyways
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- There is a difference of the actions Asteria will do between an attack by a country from "CODE" alliance and a country that is not in any alliance?
I think our actions are more based on the level of threat and strength of attack, than which Alliance is doing the attacking. That said, the vast majority of attacks on Asterian countries are from CODE countries.
- If you could change or add ANYTHING to this game tell us 1 things you were pick to change/add and why?
Q7 air weapons, they only go up to Q5s, I'd like them to make Q6 and Q7
- Before we end, there is any last message to our readers, your friends, and the community that read this interview?
Be excellent to each other, and PARTY ON DUDES!
Thank you so much for ur cooperation Herr Vootsman, thank you for accept this interview, i wish u the best of luck wherever you will go my friend.
And thank for all the readers please dont forget to comment, vote, share and if u like and want to show more support.
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I recall saying these things
#1 employee at Vootsman Heavy Industries is on my CV
Great Person
Of course you want more powerful Air weapons!! (I do too, but yeah)
Rock'n Roll , o7
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Great article, but the best part of it was the picture of Voots and Paul, loved it o7!
Yeah lol
🐕🦺Keer Votsman 🦮
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We win this war.
o7. Enjoyable read!
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Cekamo PRC-ka da pojasni sve ovo iznad
good read
That's a somewhat flattering approach to interviewing, but Voots is one of the few guys around who truly deserve that.
additional question: any view on pussy eCountries like Loland? why are you so scared to attack us?
Is it true what ePL shadow imperator always says "they will never attack us, I´m rule the world from behind"
"Be excellent to each other, and PARTY ON DUDES"
One of the finest things about Vootsman is, he knows it's a War game and plays it only like a war game.
I'm guessing he has respect across all the Alliances.
hey what are you doing here !
I'm everywhere.
Great person.
Great article and great interview. Thank you for the effort and the result 😊
Voots is THE MAN!
VOTE GOOD LUCK 🙂
Good stuff! + dat photo of Vootsman with Paul 😃😉
Please release more articles like this, Thanks! 😉
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o7 Voot and Paul!
Owner of many multis and a server to manage them
You forgot to ask the most important question.
" Are you still getting fcked by Ottoman Empire in Europa Universalis IV ?"
Yes.
I've been save scumming but my army gets stack wiped each reload
Prepare for 500 years of that.. that's what we got
Joking apart, I appreciate keeping the people playing the game and enjoying it as much as they can although our number is not much as before. Yes, this game does not deserve more but If we are still playing, we should try to get fun.
I loaded it back up (had to get old version update rolled back)
Perhaps this time I will succeed
One Big Operation.... "Free eUSA and kill simios"...one year ago.Good interview, Voots is good friend and ally.
Always Hail Asteria!
No need to comment like a hater just because he serves other side, and because of he plays with the help of money.
This game is not even "pay to win". Beyond, it became "pay to play". And he spents, that's all.
I never saw him insulting, acting racist or bullshitting around.
I respect him tbh.
huszonot o7
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Great Article !
Vootsman, man of the hour
"In general, members of Asteria HQ determine the big picture plans, and then the Supreme Commander makes the actual battle plans. These battles are then coordinated with Asteria countries, and other allies and friends, such as Hydra and Spain."
>"...and Spain"
False, the eSpain representatives were kicked by Terorista from Assteria channels. Just because you keep former president Divo IV the cuckold as a court clown doesn't mean you coordinate with us
Oh come on, you should support us anyway, cause Russia is the EVIL !
We don't keep Divo IV the cuckold in our planning/coordinating rooms.
I'm not sure why Terorista kicked the eSpain representatives, perhaps it was for flying for Croatia vs Asteria (nope, we let that slide) or posting chats (actually I think we let that slide too...)
Divo VI on the other hand, very solid guy.
Herr, np....this goverment is idiot...16 good months...1 bad month...and other 16 good months..
Herr, ofc you like him, he's your yes man. The poor idiot would have followed you on your Asian collapse while we managed to salvage a bad situation. Not cool threatening to PTO a country tho.
Argens, take a seat, we are here to stay 😉
Eres poco listo...9Z8...pero que muy poco listo...acabas de venderte delante de todo el mundo xD
A diferencia tuya que eres muy listo argens. No es secreto de nadie que mientras Asteria fue humillada en China nosotros aguantamos la tempestad. Vale con abrir el mapa 🙂
We were kicked for defending our sovereignty against the tantrums of terorista and also for asking explanation of why was he feeling with Divo instead of the elected government.
I would like to ask same explanation from you