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Post by Leopold I von Habsburg on Oct 2, 2016 15:37:17 GMT
Once de Mercy has mustered his forces in Buda, he is to submit a plan of operation to Vienna for dealing with the Transylvanian insurrection to the south. His imagination being the limit
When this has been approved, his forces are to march south and bring an end to this insignificant rebellion
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Post by The Viceroy (AdminM) on Oct 2, 2016 15:39:40 GMT
De Mercy responds with a request to hire mercenaries with funds made available by the Austrian treasury. As things stand, Rakoczy's cossacks would tear his force apart.
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Post by Leopold I von Habsburg on Oct 2, 2016 15:41:29 GMT
Vienna approves. De Mercy is given the funds
OOC: Just wanted to check, has my plan for regional starvation been approved?
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Post by The Viceroy (AdminM) on Oct 2, 2016 19:38:03 GMT
Yep, although before de Mercy's arrival the rebels were able to support themselves by pillaging Hungary.
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Post by Leopold I von Habsburg on Oct 2, 2016 19:51:23 GMT
This is a shame, but no too much of an issue. With Austria's borders closed to eastern food imports and internal trade with the Transylvanian region now band, the rebels might now, we hope, have to start tightening their belts (that is, if belts have been invented yet!)
The funds will be made available for De Mercy to build his mercenary force
In the mean time, we continue to encourage that he work on a plan of action for dealing with the rebels
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Post by The Viceroy (AdminM) on Oct 3, 2016 14:44:37 GMT
The Army of Hungary, commanded by de Mercy:
7,000 Militiamen
2,000 Swiss Infantry
1,000 Yeomanry Cavalry
50 Field guns
The Transylvanian Independence Army, commanded by Rakozcy:
3,000 Cossacks
3,000 Irregulars
As de Mercy pens his letter to the Emperor, detailing his plans of attack, the Transylvanians make the first move. They steal a night’s march, possibly born from military necessity or possibly due to the pangs of hunger they were suffering. The irregulars began to sneak into the camp, but were spotted by a sharp-eyed guard who proceeded to raise the alarm. Militiamen and irregulars entered into an evenly matched melee, the irregulars were hungry, but the militia still had sleep in their eyes.
Eventually, the irregulars became overwhelmed by the increasing numbers of militia. The Yeoman also joined the melee, unable to prepare their horses, they engaged on foot. De Mercy continued to try and direct the chaotic struggle, but just as the Militia started to gather themselves into some kind of formation a horn blared through the cool night air. A thunderous roar erupted, as 3,000 Cossacks charged into the encampment. De Mercy himself was shot, though stumbled to cover before he was trampled.
Fortunately, before he lost consciousness, de Mercy played another card. While the militia attempted to quell the infantry advance, he had ordered the elite Swiss mercenaries to line up. The Cossacks had become bogged down, and they pressed forward. One volley from the flintlocks, followed by the advance of the second line, and so on and so forth. They pressed their way through the camp. The Cossacks attempted to charge, but the cramped environment meant the Swiss pike line could advance and meet their foes. Rakoczy himself became trapped was captured by Austrian militiamen.
As the sun rose, and de Mercy roused, he was utterly shocked by the numbers of dead littering the field.
Transylvania:
3,000 Cossacks
3,000 Irregulars
Austria:
4,000 Militiamen
750 Yeomanry Cavalry
300 Swiss Infantry.
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Post by Leopold I von Habsburg on Oct 3, 2016 16:04:51 GMT
De Mercy is promoted, but he is ordered to proceed as follows!
1.) Rakoczy is to be executed up against the nearest wall by firing squad - by at least 10 Austrian soldiers for good measure.
- His body is to then be buried in an unmarked grave in the nearest woods
2.) All Rakoczy's commanders are to then be executed by firing squad against the same wall.
- Bury them in the nearest church cemetery, for they were mislead and now their fate rests with God
3.) All the prisoners we have taken - who are originally from the Monarchy - are to first to be offered a chance to renounce their allegiance to the deceased Rakoczy in exchange for something to eat (bread and strew) and a chance to return to their homes. Failing that, de Mercy is to have those who don't renounce their allegiance dig ditches and then summarily shot by firing squad
4.) Any Cossacks are to be shot and left in the open for the crows. A reminder that the Monarchy will not tolerate rebellions!
5.) A message is to be dispatched to Rakoczy's successor urging him to see sense and make peace with Vienna at once
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Post by The Viceroy (AdminM) on Oct 3, 2016 16:07:24 GMT
De Mercy responds, suggesting that it might be best to keep Rakoczy alive and imprisoned, rather than risk a free man take up the head of the Transylvanian revolt. Or failing that, retain a permanent garrison in the region.
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Post by Leopold I von Habsburg on Oct 3, 2016 16:11:01 GMT
Fine. De Mercy has not failed me as of yet.
But have everyone else executed so as to send a clear message to the rest of the rebellion
Rakoczy is to watch though. He will then be placed in irons and held in a cell Buda Castle under constant supervision. When the Rebellion is crushed, we shall deal with him, and let justice be done.
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Post by The Viceroy (AdminM) on Oct 3, 2016 16:13:22 GMT
With Rakoczy's imprisonment, and the execution of the remaining leaders of the rebellion, Transylvania is once more gripped by the Iron Fist of the Emperor.
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Post by Leopold I von Habsburg on Oct 3, 2016 16:22:50 GMT
De Mercy is to advance and mop up any left overs - again, should anyone continue to show the slightest act of resistance to the rule of the Emperor, hang them from the nearest tree or shoot them up against the nearest wall
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