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Post by The Viceroy (AdminM) on Feb 25, 2015 19:27:58 GMT
The Prince of Savoy sends one of his men to approach the Duc, he carries written terms. It seems the Prince does not trust Luxembourg as far as he can throw him.
The terms read:
Genoa will provide the French with 30,000 Ducats in return for leaving the city.
The population will be unhindered and merchants allowed to leave the city of their own volition.
The Odescalchi family and their allies in Genoa will be compensated for the loss of their patriarch, and will remain unfettered as the French leave Genoa.
In light of the tragedy which befell Mario Odescalchi, the Prince is unlikely to give much on these terms, though anticipates some negotiation to occur.
Edit: This will simply be a ceasefire agreement, a full peace will have to be worked out between France and delegations from Genoa, Austria, Spain and Venice.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2015 22:23:02 GMT
The terms will be accepted so long as Genoa terminates all its diplomatic and economic relations with the Kingdom and Empire of Spain. Furthermore, Genoa must promise in writing to desist in any attempts to influence Spanish policy or to provide it economic incentivisation to refuse French cooperation.
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Post by The Viceroy (AdminM) on Feb 25, 2015 22:34:42 GMT
Eugene of Savoy stalls, he is not authorised to negotiate the nature of Genoa's foreign relations and France has unfortunately deprived the Republic of its Doge. He suggests that the Great Council be convened, and allowed to select a new Doge before negotiations continue. He hopes that France will allow this to go ahead unimpeded and unfettered. As a gesture of good will, he hopes also that France will allow the people of Genoa to start rebuilding the city (again), he will keep his troops inside the Reichsbank complex.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2015 22:48:20 GMT
One week is allowed by the grace and magnanimousness of the Sun King. Spain and Venice must stand down and cease their hostilities toward France if the forces of Savoy and Genoa are to enjoy their continued parlé.
Eugene of Savoy is requested to offer himself as collateral to any further damages done to the French.
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Post by The Viceroy (AdminM) on Feb 25, 2015 22:58:35 GMT
'After all your treachery you cannot expect us to accept such a dangerous truce. Though you cannot achieve what you wish unless we elect a new Doge. This is a problem of your own making. If you wish Venice and Spain to cease hostilities, you will have to talk to them. Though we request, in case of the eventuality of more treachery, that both fleets remain close. The Spanish will dock in Sicily, as is their right, and the Venetians are allowed to dock in Corsica, if they so wish.
OOC: There are only Genoese forces. Eugene, although Prince of Savoy, is an Austrian general. Though if anything happens to him, it will likely damage relations with Savoy.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2015 23:04:37 GMT
"You offer me nothing. I offer you the carrot and stick."
The Duc returns to the safety of the French lines and orders the recommencement of artillery fire at the newly revealed and exposed inner bastion of the Reichsbank.
"I will shove the carrot up his arse," Luxembourg chuckled, "and then stab the stick in his eye. Then we shall see. "
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Post by The Viceroy (AdminM) on Feb 25, 2015 23:09:26 GMT
'So be it.'
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2015 23:21:16 GMT
Following the night's bombardment and long-after having pulverized the bastion's crenelations and battlements, one thousand Line-Infantrymen, and whatever Grenadiers are left, array outside the breech of the inner walls. They are ordered to fix bayonets and to advance upon and butcher whatever Genoese are left. No quarter or mercy is to be shown to any man found inside the destroyed fortifications.
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Post by The Viceroy (AdminM) on Feb 25, 2015 23:25:00 GMT
OOC: this will be continued tomorrow, as I'll need to consult with the Admiral before the result is made known.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2015 23:26:08 GMT
OoC: Bravo.
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Post by The Viceroy (AdminM) on Feb 26, 2015 14:36:17 GMT
Eugene of Savoy stands before his men, they seem to number 2,000 foriegn regimentals, the Swiss mercenaries must be underground. They manage to fire a few salvos before being crashed into by the bayonets. After about an hour of fighting, the French limp back towards their lines having been fought off by Eugene's first line.
French losses:
700 line infantry,
200 grenadiers (unit wiped out).
Genoese losses:
500 line infantry.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2015 18:09:24 GMT
Time is afforded the Genoese for them to provide a representative invested with the authority to negotiate terms.
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Post by The Viceroy (AdminM) on Feb 26, 2015 19:31:41 GMT
The Great Council is called with the view to appoint a new Doge. Although it is a closed session, the Duc de Luxembourg will be one of the first to know the results.
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Post by The Viceroy (AdminM) on Feb 26, 2015 20:28:46 GMT
The Genoese select their new Doge with record speed. Pietro Morelli, an ally of the late Mario Odescalchi and finance minster, is appointed. The Council remains behind closed doors, as some families wish to discuss terms to end the occupation.
After almost 18 hours, Pietro Morelli orders the doors to be opened and sends a messenger to deliver terms privately to the Duc.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2015 21:06:07 GMT
They are accepted without reservation.
France and Genoa are now at peace.
Long may it continue.
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