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I have yet to find the time to devour the rules, so it might be a wee bit before DKB reports start popping up - but when they do, the Reich will be paying for the usage of a certain Canal.
Good to know, good to know...
While Hohenzollern merchies will be taking the whole banana, would it be feasible for a 'one-shot' military transit fee (i.e. to get the Prinz Adalberts around to the Pacific Protectorate)?
Also with the defeat of the Anahuac I'm assuming the LK's contract would have expired around 1 July 1905?
Yes to both. Reckon $1 for a "Routine Priority" transit by the Prinzes.
Quote"Probably not, but it is not impossible. No doubt the local yards would complain, and there is the small question of whether any foreign builders would actually accept a contract with us."
As the Reich Foreign Ministry currently gives the Colombians 7 out of 10 on the Richter Scale of Cultural Association (aka the Diplomatic Friendliness Index), Krupp would be quite happy to provide vessels to the Armada's requirements...
Then perhaps we'll talk bidness...
Ahoj!
Maybe Ciudad Jorge would be San Jorge?
All the "X-towns" could be similarly converted. And you can always use Santiago :) as defaul for anything, not only Jamestowns :D
Borys
One has to ask if we really needed so many places named after a George.
I usually try to make a fairly literal translation of the name - it's easier for folks to figure out where the place is.
Besides, I already have a San Jorge on Grenada...
Well, there were four of them ...
:)
Borys
Depends on just how many kings had the name, and which king was in power whan the city was named. Also saints, but possibly ministers (though less likely unless he was great, well liked, or a war hero) I'd say Rohan has less of those, but that is only because I've not branched much of the "known" cities and villiges of Tolkien's works.
Quote from: The Rock Doctor on April 14, 2008, 10:58:28 AM
As of 1912:
In general:
1. Ships with triple expansion machinery are obsolete, and to be replaced as quickly as possible, even if it prevents the Armada from expanding in quantity.
2. Asymmetric warfare (mines, torpedos, submarines) are essential parts of the Armada's arsenal, and should be fully developed and fielded.
3. All coasts and possessions should benefit from sufficient patrol and anti-piracy assets.
4. A power projection capability is required to allow the Armada to aid Gran Colombia's allies in overseas conflicts.
5. Following from #4, it is more cost-effective to further invest in that power projection capability, so it is capable of retaking a peripheral possession, than it is to invest in peripheral squadrons capable of defeating all likely threats.
Hm, it seems GC managed to get hold of a copy of Netherlands naval policy... ;)
1,2, and especially 5 sound very Swiss. A fast central navy was the core of Swiss planning.
QuoteHm, it seems GC managed to get hold of a copy of Netherlands naval policy.
*blinks innocently*
...though at this point, I'd think that #5 doesn't really apply to the Netherlands. Retaking Pago-Pago or Coquimbo is a much different matter than retaking Java.
Quote1,2, and especially 5 sound very Swiss. A fast central navy was the core of Swiss planning.
I'm more inclined to think that numbers trumped engine type in Swiss eyes - there is (or was) a
lot of old VTE-driven stuff in the NSN inventory.
Quote from: The Rock Doctor on April 14, 2008, 12:22:53 PM
QuoteHm, it seems GC managed to get hold of a copy of Netherlands naval policy.
*blinks innocently*
...though at this point, I'd think that #5 doesn't really apply to the Netherlands. Retaking Pago-Pago or Coquimbo is a much different matter than retaking Java.
Very true. But with two major bases, 30 million people and more then 100 000 Elite soldiers, I do not see Java as a peripheral island. Invading a place such as Java is a very different from invading Pago-Pago in the first place.
So if I understand you correctly, you're talking more about centralizing within the NEI, and defending its fringes, rather than regarding the entire NEI as a fringe of the Netherlands. That would make sense to me.
Quote from: The Rock Doctor on April 14, 2008, 12:42:50 PM
So if I understand you correctly, you're talking more about centralizing within the NEI, and defending its fringes, rather than regarding the entire NEI as a fringe of the Netherlands. That would make sense to me.
Pretty much.
Basically, my plan is for major army or KNIL forces on the major islands and important areas supported by mine warfare forces, subs and cost defence ships. And then have a single highly mobile main fleet that will either be concentrated in the Atlantic or in Asia as the situation requires.
QuoteI'm more inclined to think that numbers trumped engine type in Swiss eyes - there is (or was) a lot of old VTE-driven stuff in the NSN inventory.
True, but only in regards to foreign acquired ships. NS was the first country to use turbines in all types of ships, even to the point of accepting mechanical problems, and Im pretty sure that no NS built ship was laid down after 1900 with VTE. The last war was to be the swansong for all of the Swiss built VTE powered ships. Only the Cods would have lingered on with VTE.
Neat ships in the Auxiliary fleet there, Rocky. The Presidential Yacht is suitably decadent. And the liner is very impressive.
A suggestion on the Rodrigo de Batstidas survey ships. Those motor (diesel? gasoline? steam?) launches behind the superstructure be more useful as survey ships with an 'A'-frame on the stern. Even with a hand winch (and they seem large enough to have an electrically powered winch aboard) an 'A' frame would make handling loads easier, or make large loads possible....
My thoughts,
Thanks, Rich. I'll keep that in mind for follow-ups, or if I tinker with the picture of the Bastidas class.
The admirals have been pining for their own yacht, but haven't gotten their way. So far.
That Russian 356mm/50 gun is instead a 14"/45 one - even Russia did not have the 1911 gun tech back in whenever.
Thanks, I'll revise accordingly.
QuoteUNK: Black Adder (Armada)
Very fitting for the UNK. :D
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ed/Blackadder_prince_edmund.jpg)
No doubt next in line for the UNK throne. ;D
It was the first one I pencilled in. I figured it was unavoidable.
I noticed that with the GC submarines, you give the maximum depth in meters. However, looking around a bit, I believe that the values of maximum depth in the table use measurements in feet and not in meters.
Simple example, the submarine of Das Boot, U-96, had some serious problems near Gibraltar at a depth of over 250 meters. Now U-96 was a Type VIIC u-boat with a calculated crush depth of 250-295 meters. At 781 tons, the U-96 would fall in the 1000 ton 1935 category of submarines with a given depth of 750. 250 meters is 820 feet which is a lot closer to the 750 figure in the table than 250 meters.
I'll have a look at the original table, then...
Yup, looks like you're correct - either that, or 1940 tech subs can hang out a kilometre below surface.
If it isn't an inconvience, can you post your nation's current views on Gran Columbia or any deals that you have with Gran Columbia either here or in a PM? Thanks.
NS -> Evil Businessmen, they're shiny.
Quote from: TexanCowboy on November 01, 2010, 07:55:12 PM
If it isn't an inconvience, can you post your nation's current views on Gran Columbia or any deals that you have with Gran Columbia either here or in a PM? Thanks.
It's very awkward having to find out about dealings with other nations only now, such as I just found out from Rocky about dealings with the Swiss. Please send me a PM with GC dealings as it relates to your respective nations soon, or I'll just end up being forced to omit those dealings from my report.