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Post by The Viceroy (AdminM) on Oct 18, 2016 19:48:02 GMT
Joseph, King of the Romans, chosen representative of the Empire, arrives in Dresden. He brings with him an army from Munster:
5,000 Line Infantry
2,000 Grenadiers
1,000 Dragoons
50 Field Guns
Joseph, although already having been elected to the role by the Imperial states, has yet to be coronated by the Pope and therefore has no authority to use the title of Emperor.
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Post by Sublime Porte on Oct 18, 2016 23:54:33 GMT
OOC: And, of course, he never has such a claim as the real Emperor of Rome is the Kayser-i-Rum in Nova Roma!  |
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Post by The Viceroy (AdminM) on Oct 19, 2016 0:07:16 GMT
OoC: 'Claim' was the wrong word anyway as he does have a claim to the title, I think 'authority' makes more sense.
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Post by Sublime Porte on Oct 19, 2016 13:19:54 GMT
The Sublime Porte sends a letter:
"From His Sacred and Imperial Majesty, Sultan Ahmet III Khan,
To His Majesty, King Joseph of Vienna,
We congratulate you on inheriting the realms of the Habsburgs, and the imperial dignities bestowed on you by the Alemannic notables. Your election is pleasing to us, as we have heard that you are a just and reasonable man. We also respect your desire to maintain the dignity of your confederation, which you call Holy Roman Empire, which has come to be partially occupied by outside powers. We ourselves do not wish to contribute to this problem by occupying territory around Vienna. We have therefore decided to begin our relationship with you as the new King in a peaceful and respectful manner, but withdrawing to territory outside of the Holy Roman Empire. We hope that you will see that we no longer pose a direct threat to the imperial realm, and will consider the negotiation of a lasting peace.
These being the words of Sultan Ahmet Khan. As God is his witness.
Signed by the Nisanci on behalf of his Sovereign."
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Post by The Viceroy (AdminM) on Oct 19, 2016 21:27:49 GMT
Joseph scoffs at the message, suggesting that no Emperor can cement his position whilst half his own territory is ruling itself.
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