tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72430096820389615542024-03-12T04:24:46.294-07:00Unkerlant ChronicleBaronVonJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339350668111081119noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243009682038961554.post-10023121871663001872012-07-26T08:38:00.001-07:002012-07-26T08:38:21.099-07:00Hail Zlobenia!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I picture of PFU troops from Zlobenia. The Zlobs have always been more open in their views about the outside world, and see the current conflict as a way to create a government that will embrace a global stance.<br />
Some of these views are reflected in their uniforms. The Zlobenia Home Guard Volunteers wear surplus uniforms from Albion. Blue, the provincial color of Zlobenia, has been added. As these early surplus uniforrns wore out, new ones were made, but not with the same dye. Over a short period the color went to a more mustardy yellow you see here.<br />
<br />BaronVonJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339350668111081119noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243009682038961554.post-83294464908477653322012-07-20T06:03:00.001-07:002012-07-20T06:03:09.763-07:00The skies over Unkerlant<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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UWP planes</div>
In the early morning, the skies above Geseburg erupted in battle. Ahead of the expected Nationalist zeppelin attack, their planes went forward to clear the skies of any Communist air power.<br />
They wer met plane for plane by the UWP forces. The planes were no doubt piloted by Transbalkanian "observers".<br />
High above the town they dueled. For every fascist plane downed, a UWP plane was destroyed. One desperate UWP pilot even even crashing his disabled plane into a UNF plane.<br />
After a very short battle, a lone UNF plane staggered back to its bay aboard the zeppelin. The lumbering air giants were seen turning back. With no air cover they would be easy prey for the remaining communist pilots.<br />
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UNF planes</div>
<i>This was a chance to dig out an old favorite: Crimson Skies. Though designed for an alternate 1930s USA, these planes fit right in the skies above Unkerlant.</i>BaronVonJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339350668111081119noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243009682038961554.post-88056382907376852422012-07-13T08:28:00.002-07:002012-07-13T08:28:13.033-07:00UWP attack on GesehburgThe long anticipated assault on Gesehburg began this morning. Most of the city had evacuated early in the week. Only those loyal to the Unkerlant Workers Party, lower class laborers and a few union groups, had remained.<br />
UWP forces charged up the steep cliffs and hills. They encountered little resistance.<br />
Gesehburg, that majestic city on the mountaintops, home to vacation villas of the nobility, in the hands of communists and their foreign backers. Yes, readers, spotted amongst the UWP troops were "advisors" from Unkerlant's most hated enemy, Transbalkania. The villas and mansions are now in flames. The whole city burns.<br />
But, just before sunset on the western horizon, the shadowy bulk of zepplins were spotted against the sky. Is the UNF on it's way?<br />
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<i>A Transbalkanian soldier standing guard outside the courthouse.</i></div>
<br />BaronVonJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339350668111081119noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243009682038961554.post-69604996933423916602012-02-22T05:12:00.000-08:002012-02-22T05:12:00.397-08:00Period photo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFFnOg1bxu1euV8soN3JYx-X-PaS-VOxABN4pX5Wfoa7U2Ltei7Jn3lybB3coQn82oB5wlgyEA84PkPUaMZ2hhOIIfiw5LxuM5Nk1rPZ2WJGiHnK-UMqHTkAZYZCXN4eYE5tMHQXqIy-o/s1600/P2210019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFFnOg1bxu1euV8soN3JYx-X-PaS-VOxABN4pX5Wfoa7U2Ltei7Jn3lybB3coQn82oB5wlgyEA84PkPUaMZ2hhOIIfiw5LxuM5Nk1rPZ2WJGiHnK-UMqHTkAZYZCXN4eYE5tMHQXqIy-o/s320/P2210019.JPG" width="310" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A photo of the KCM.</div>BaronVonJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339350668111081119noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243009682038961554.post-51102991534881647682012-01-12T07:01:00.000-08:002012-01-12T07:01:13.060-08:00Patch of the Zeppelin TruppenMany of the Army sided early with the Unkerlant Nationalist Front. One of those units was the elite airborne Zeppelin Troops. They were awarded their own distinctive shoulder patch.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX7WZS4Gqy0eoCDMg_qdkUhUCPApW6rLRXFGd_ekahsRreGhPWfIhIoCkH9eUBU4FyaGMIQ8LBAFH2RYHtCqiNpG0aA1trd1DpBkdmpWNXGfQCkmBK6rjCAUxU_lOvoRNAQ_StYuaPcCs/s1600/UNF.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX7WZS4Gqy0eoCDMg_qdkUhUCPApW6rLRXFGd_ekahsRreGhPWfIhIoCkH9eUBU4FyaGMIQ8LBAFH2RYHtCqiNpG0aA1trd1DpBkdmpWNXGfQCkmBK6rjCAUxU_lOvoRNAQ_StYuaPcCs/s320/UNF.jpg" width="314" /></a></div>BaronVonJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339350668111081119noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243009682038961554.post-12574818151905358472011-12-15T09:30:00.000-08:002011-12-15T09:30:32.103-08:00UNF Soldier<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLCB3ZtFLL60HCbJh6uhKa7JShkDnahQEQJA5Jnyj9nAccAEna-Nqe2NGvPtB7BfrsVg6mw25WYZ5WNJ-nnBs2rJ9XIB-5WvYVwm8kHHrvR8mVg6GwrhPZis0a-0lM3ZluEXDPrjDDD4k/s1600/UNFsold.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLCB3ZtFLL60HCbJh6uhKa7JShkDnahQEQJA5Jnyj9nAccAEna-Nqe2NGvPtB7BfrsVg6mw25WYZ5WNJ-nnBs2rJ9XIB-5WvYVwm8kHHrvR8mVg6GwrhPZis0a-0lM3ZluEXDPrjDDD4k/s320/UNFsold.jpg" width="214" /></a></div>Pictured is soldier serving the Unkerlant Nationalist Front. His uniform, a little antiquated for the time, is little changed from those who served briefly in the Great War. Indeed, this is probably a veteran, as shown by the ribbon on his button hole. Many soldiers flocked to the fascist banner carrying what arms and uniforms they had, often adding a bit of red piping or painting UNF symbols on their helmets.<br />
Though later defections plagued the UNF, those that remained were stalwart soldiers.<br />
<i>Source: "The Secret War: a History of the War in Unkerlant, post WW1".</i>BaronVonJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339350668111081119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243009682038961554.post-49846848763309663012011-11-17T07:42:00.000-08:002011-11-17T07:42:30.378-08:00Highlander<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkR-F_55SNnjTxSVc8NrT8QX9gPIPrEeFu5l-vCdM8cZ56U4G3wYVosR8LVBl8-klajEDCj6JZtRq6nm2bx4f90_Itl5DkDkffTxly-M8kOXMg7FaEwbT88Ed1XTvJ0fbi-pVrCpx5O5k/s1600/Scan-111117-0001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkR-F_55SNnjTxSVc8NrT8QX9gPIPrEeFu5l-vCdM8cZ56U4G3wYVosR8LVBl8-klajEDCj6JZtRq6nm2bx4f90_Itl5DkDkffTxly-M8kOXMg7FaEwbT88Ed1XTvJ0fbi-pVrCpx5O5k/s320/Scan-111117-0001.jpg" width="224" /></a></div>Another portrait by an unknown artist simply titled: "Bergstaat Highlander". As with much of its history, Bergstaat was divided by geographical lines during the war. The lowland east, with its factories and forges leaned towards the promises made by the Communist UWP, while the mountainous north was staunchly Monarchist.<br />
This highland fellow is easily recognized by oversized beret. His raspberry pom-pom distinguishes him as a grenadier. The Bergstaat highland grenadiers suffered high casualties in the fighting around Geseburg. The remnants of these tenacious troops were later folded into the regular Ludwigian forces.BaronVonJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339350668111081119noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243009682038961554.post-40329111916400357502011-09-28T05:56:00.000-07:002011-09-28T05:56:42.728-07:00International Brigades<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPm5oml6pWZlPHVEI202EQSlMV_dv-mXxU8FL20dg_0jY6Kc0ohBl-sOTBdMw-bYiIEoqFAOGGg6-xt104Hp9VqOmtHKcOk5pKXobrRRv70WGQfwQ2BIzjXvIo6-4GdxuhKvoNd5M6fuQ/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-28+at+7.31.51+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPm5oml6pWZlPHVEI202EQSlMV_dv-mXxU8FL20dg_0jY6Kc0ohBl-sOTBdMw-bYiIEoqFAOGGg6-xt104Hp9VqOmtHKcOk5pKXobrRRv70WGQfwQ2BIzjXvIo6-4GdxuhKvoNd5M6fuQ/s320/Screen+shot+2011-09-28+at+7.31.51+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div>Pictured is flag of one of the many "International Brigades" sent to Unkerlant. The term brigade is misleading. Few could muster more than a platoon.<br />
Filled with the best intentions, many foreigners flocked to Unkerlant, and its various factions, to help with struggle for a united Unkerlant. Very few actually made it. Travel in and out of Unkerlant, even with todays trains and aeroplanes, is spotty at best. And with most of the borders closed, even harder. Most foreigners are forced through Transbalkania, where they are arrested. if they are lucky. Worse, if they are unlucky.<br />
One unit, however, has distinguished itself fighting for the more progressive PFU forces. The Ben Franklin Battalion, from the US, is made up from a collection of WWI vets and adventuresome scientists.<br />
Unkerlant's isolation, both politically and geographically, has attracted academia for years. When not studying the country's peculiar linguistics, geology, flora, fauna and scientific advances (or lack there of), members of the Ben Franklin battalion can be found kicking in some teeth of those jack booted thugs, the UNF.BaronVonJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339350668111081119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243009682038961554.post-17966793517575760112011-09-22T07:14:00.000-07:002011-09-22T07:14:37.480-07:00Koenigstadt Civic Militia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyjeCRZQ2KmbW0FYwb02zFgbxhOIUINOPsKpsH6qYADLZgRdUpNz2yM4Q-O9ZQr4bxgHwhcNyQqGymNP2OQv_utDs_Ke3cEBa3zBKFpyWFvQJ0QyEMfL5WP-55ZWIKLiimIvJ8AieU-BU/s1600/Scan-110922-0001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyjeCRZQ2KmbW0FYwb02zFgbxhOIUINOPsKpsH6qYADLZgRdUpNz2yM4Q-O9ZQr4bxgHwhcNyQqGymNP2OQv_utDs_Ke3cEBa3zBKFpyWFvQJ0QyEMfL5WP-55ZWIKLiimIvJ8AieU-BU/s320/Scan-110922-0001.jpg" width="317" /></a></div>A rough watercolor by an unknown artist of a Civic Militiaman after the fall of Koenigstadt. Acting both as police force and personal bodyguard to the king, even at the height of warfare, the Militia still wore their distinctive spiked silver helmets and appulettes. They proved to be effective shock troops.BaronVonJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339350668111081119noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243009682038961554.post-76271884435032100492011-09-09T06:49:00.000-07:002011-09-09T06:49:42.403-07:00For St Osbert and Unkerlant!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqbDpb2jrfUQ3fiAtlMP0Py4iVQkEDaOibfIBdMqoXQOlrdZgHocK1Yve6SIJ8ERFisaLKCTDgh1ipqtv3C_Xg9J9WotnWq0DR29lqnTY0eLi2xV1OjnVuFPkbfC0IXCnxL93YeXcRk6s/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-09+at+7.51.04+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqbDpb2jrfUQ3fiAtlMP0Py4iVQkEDaOibfIBdMqoXQOlrdZgHocK1Yve6SIJ8ERFisaLKCTDgh1ipqtv3C_Xg9J9WotnWq0DR29lqnTY0eLi2xV1OjnVuFPkbfC0IXCnxL93YeXcRk6s/s320/Screen+shot+2011-09-09+at+7.51.04+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div>Though Unkerlant has never been considered especially pious, a few rural militias have been known to carry religious flags into battle. This is one such flag, depicting Unkerlant's patron saint, St. Osbert. Osbert was a wayward monk sent to preach to the unholy barbarians located in the secluded valley that would become Unkerlant. Osbert approached the local chieftain, Unkar, and began describing the wonders of Christianity. Unkar promptly had Osbert's head detached from his body. Still, legend says, Osbert kept preaching the gospel. He was set on fire. Still he kept singing the gospels praises.<br />
The chieftain was impressed. He would not convert, but from that point on, his descendants would. St. Osbert would come to embody the fighting spirit of the people of Unkerlant. Battling on despite the odds.BaronVonJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339350668111081119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243009682038961554.post-57717558594913844252011-08-31T12:41:00.000-07:002011-08-31T12:41:27.016-07:00Flags of War<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIWgfUkM1zyxkiOrO3TzGk2k_aiHXWvQNSOkpzkXextaFVx3ygjFwyB2T-GOoyCFp93hkq6zVjbHAmrydM0Pl2CezTThYxe3PVtFwr_1wR-pa8mrvIrwbpUfDTtSEzaU5bjHiM8WT_9rM/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-08-31+at+2.36.21+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIWgfUkM1zyxkiOrO3TzGk2k_aiHXWvQNSOkpzkXextaFVx3ygjFwyB2T-GOoyCFp93hkq6zVjbHAmrydM0Pl2CezTThYxe3PVtFwr_1wR-pa8mrvIrwbpUfDTtSEzaU5bjHiM8WT_9rM/s320/Screen+shot+2011-08-31+at+2.36.21+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div>Presented is a flag carried by the first (and only) volunteer battalion of the King's Loyal Cheesmongers. As the name suggests, this group fought briefly for the Restorationists.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><i>source: Dur Unkerlant Reichsarmee undt Provenzal Staattruppen 1920-1930 by Arneld Von Zupp</i></span>BaronVonJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339350668111081119noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243009682038961554.post-20648970886213565412011-03-23T06:32:00.000-07:002011-03-23T06:32:14.590-07:00Winter into Spring<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigGqclyHbCRBAGD3COF7Dw_eSIdqfE6L510th_eCFetRqF5QHaNyAYT3vzMVu3MaIDtSbGtBZX1zkVZ_COPbaJwN76gcecNYHG5DOjw4YW39uHjiT-qmHmTaPDfX36emSK1DA4QvFntCE/s1600/1931final.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigGqclyHbCRBAGD3COF7Dw_eSIdqfE6L510th_eCFetRqF5QHaNyAYT3vzMVu3MaIDtSbGtBZX1zkVZ_COPbaJwN76gcecNYHG5DOjw4YW39uHjiT-qmHmTaPDfX36emSK1DA4QvFntCE/s320/1931final.jpg" width="235" /></a></div>We here at the Unkerlant Chronicle are dedicated to bringing you the latest news from the front. Unfortunately, several factions have have banned our publication and this has made distribution difficult. Combined that with the notoriously horrible roads in our home country and you have a recipe for scattered news coverage.<br />
Winter this year has been particularly brutal, but battle lines have stabilized during the frigid temperatures. With Spring here, no doubt hostilities will continue.<br />
A quick look at the map shows only four cities still up for grabs, as they say. Gesehburg in the south, Grunburg in Hochland, Ostvald in the north and neighboring Wurzen, capital of Franistover.<br />
The next battle, when it surely comes, will mostly likely happen in Gesehburg. Fascist and communist factions have been building up in neighboring towns and village. Whatever happens, it will most likely be a brutal affair. Gesehburg is Unkerlant's highest city, located in the steep Widowfang mountains. Few roads access it, so it will come as no surprise the recently seized Carroburg Zeppelin Works by Fascist forces may aid them in their assault. The vaunted Iron Legion Zeppelintruppen may come into action. Until now, they have seen little action as UNF leaders have been reluctant to lose any of this elite unit in some petty skirmish.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggG6-XBuMeSF2V6KOATQadVCaWQNsu5lrOzasdPZ07YMjkvLJIIHR1Y8QcBXgCeGVDrP6rbWLE1jsHrh2JV0LkfPInBCPf1qEiwup6qoFx1sf6gnKNwyTh6U5n3GO6t0h1QYrV-u19Lwk/s1600/UWParty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggG6-XBuMeSF2V6KOATQadVCaWQNsu5lrOzasdPZ07YMjkvLJIIHR1Y8QcBXgCeGVDrP6rbWLE1jsHrh2JV0LkfPInBCPf1qEiwup6qoFx1sf6gnKNwyTh6U5n3GO6t0h1QYrV-u19Lwk/s320/UWParty.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>UWP artillery stationed outside Gesehburg</i></div>BaronVonJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339350668111081119noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243009682038961554.post-56638616331988931532010-08-02T07:17:00.000-07:002010-08-02T07:17:40.372-07:00Second Battle of Agbetten; Monarchist Counter AttackWith UWP leader Oskarr Phlattz barely cold in the ground, and Unkerlant Workers Party forces still reeling from their oil reserves being destroyed, Ludwigian forces took the opportunity to counter attack and try to retake Agbetten.<br />
The city was still burning in places from the last battle, when Monarchist shells started falling. The barrage lasted almost 3 hours before the steady rumbling of tanks was heard. The outer defenses quickly fell, trenches being manned mostly by hastily rounded up conscripts. The airfields too, were attacked with planes still on the ground, so Ludwigians controlled the skies.<br />
It was over for the UWP quickly. Remnants of the army that had captured Agbetten a week before, now fell back to Wuppental in defeat.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuv8jT6YL7L1OqjODdm4H44WBWzWMvHE2G5EYgL3u501OXV8Snh9qxAoYrBpRMFx6nAQ2nTTrUpq3DUkY7YW1e9TP9qfX6UFuE1ZkFleDAqZJZJTCodauvokcFrYfOT0i9s10wStdBHx0/s1600/t1e2-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuv8jT6YL7L1OqjODdm4H44WBWzWMvHE2G5EYgL3u501OXV8Snh9qxAoYrBpRMFx6nAQ2nTTrUpq3DUkY7YW1e9TP9qfX6UFuE1ZkFleDAqZJZJTCodauvokcFrYfOT0i9s10wStdBHx0/s320/t1e2-01.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>A captured UWP tank, soon to be pressed into Monarchist service.</i></div>BaronVonJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339350668111081119noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243009682038961554.post-54177706078477253452010-06-18T08:42:00.000-07:002010-06-18T08:42:29.718-07:00Identifying the forces presently engaged at warAs part of our coverage of the current internal conflict in Unkerlant, we will presenting a series of studies on the vast array of uniforms of the forces involved, to better help our readers determine who is marching down their street.<br />
Presented here is the uniform of a cadet soldier from the Unkerlant Academy for Martial Prowess and Study. This smartly dressed lad has the traditional colors of Styrland troops, white, yellow and black.<br />
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<i>source: Dur Unkerlant Reichsarmee undt Provenzal Staattruppen 1920-1930 by Arneld Von Zupp</i>BaronVonJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339350668111081119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243009682038961554.post-66783071292883744752010-06-15T06:04:00.000-07:002010-06-15T06:04:25.260-07:00The Return of the KingToday Monarchist forces captured the capital. It was only a matter of time, as most of the capital police and the Koenigstadt Civic Militia were already fighting alongside Ludwigian forces.<br />
King Ludwig himself addressed a huge crowd in the Koenigplatz, flanked by his new advisor, General Rolf Von Stern, Commandant of the Civic Militia. Ludwig appeared in all his royal regalia, looking every inch the monarch. But, as he spoke, one could hear the age and recent stresses in his voice.<br />
"Unkerlant, our home, is and has always been, an independent nation. We don't need outside ideas or more importantly, outside armies on our beloved soil! These experiment swith democracy, socialism, and most all fascism, have lead us to this sorry state of affairs. So, my children, I ask you. Will you help me cast out these invaders and restore Unkerlant to its former glory?"<br />
The crowd exploded into cheers and celebratory gunfire.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaZUBh5UvcQvkEYWz9VfC6UiD8yhf1Y_R-vfCYP_7Q9_5z7MCiJVwW3ME0P7pfHvBiDaXsfRGaDwnSbNchWRG2b7x6lHXtPOu3R4BatOgl9kUuJ9FzNFwq0Wg3RaJd19p7fX549EM-lNw/s1600/ludwig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaZUBh5UvcQvkEYWz9VfC6UiD8yhf1Y_R-vfCYP_7Q9_5z7MCiJVwW3ME0P7pfHvBiDaXsfRGaDwnSbNchWRG2b7x6lHXtPOu3R4BatOgl9kUuJ9FzNFwq0Wg3RaJd19p7fX549EM-lNw/s320/ludwig.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>King Ludwig I</i></div>BaronVonJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339350668111081119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243009682038961554.post-9554954529200866272010-06-11T09:45:00.000-07:002010-06-11T09:45:36.498-07:00Dirty Deeds!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqSbhNppMEKeJy6hVA7W3o680C30PriQmDZMjZhaWtU6k7ouDY67uxjoPE1N2UoT4p4YiLQEe4I-LIgPiEGJhu2j8tCRhznpHHwSFVr6NLJlma1JUehEPGzRe05hMIhzLaKKfAx4H0ffM/s1600/Untitled-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqSbhNppMEKeJy6hVA7W3o680C30PriQmDZMjZhaWtU6k7ouDY67uxjoPE1N2UoT4p4YiLQEe4I-LIgPiEGJhu2j8tCRhznpHHwSFVr6NLJlma1JUehEPGzRe05hMIhzLaKKfAx4H0ffM/s320/Untitled-1.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Assassination, always a staple of Unkerlant politics, struck the very heart of the Unkerlant Workers Party this day. Oskarr Phlattz, heart and soul of the UWP movement was found dead in his simple shack outside Grenzstadt. His throat had been cut. Many have pointed fingers at a now missing mistress, and now supposed agent of the Ludwigian Restorationists. Indeed, Monarchists have taken claim to an explosion at the oil refinery in Agbetten. The loss of both a leader and much needed fuel in the same day has paralyzed the UWP, and poised the Monarchists for a counter attack.<br />
Phlattz's brother and right hand man to the movement, Hermann, seems the obvious replacement as leader. He addressed a large crowd this afternoon outside the Hotel Agbetten. "Children of the Revolution. Do not be disheartened by the loss of our father. We must carry on the torch of freedom to brothers and sisters across our shared Homeland. Let its light both blind our enemies, and light our way to victory!"BaronVonJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339350668111081119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243009682038961554.post-24848411112352543272010-06-09T07:25:00.000-07:002010-06-09T07:25:43.114-07:00Styrland to join the PFUWhile the battle for Agbetten raged in the south, the People for a Free Unkerlant quietly seized control of Styrland, and most importantly, the Electorate of Asstryria. With the capture of Asstyria comes the Unkerlant Military Academy for Martial Prowess and Study, and with it, most of the young officer corps. With these brave young lads leading the PFU cause, nothing should stand in their way of the conquering the north.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuUznPzmmS4KPYUiPmI55Ljd9DtXeRT1Yp976wxn9VqGIGSBE5lNTFo_ss1wVTDaDyf3Vk00XOMEiT9zT9f8J5I2btlGcdfe5v6AO3xHIHtsrapZYgzt8r7-PRacwApIOUjB2w3x5LU2A/s1600/Picture+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuUznPzmmS4KPYUiPmI55Ljd9DtXeRT1Yp976wxn9VqGIGSBE5lNTFo_ss1wVTDaDyf3Vk00XOMEiT9zT9f8J5I2btlGcdfe5v6AO3xHIHtsrapZYgzt8r7-PRacwApIOUjB2w3x5LU2A/s320/Picture+2.jpg" /></a></div>BaronVonJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339350668111081119noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243009682038961554.post-55455347702220268972010-06-08T05:58:00.000-07:002010-06-08T07:35:19.410-07:00Battle for Agbetten, Averland<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Szxsur02ZtxGDQaEu6AiI8q2vhfiyHsAXICrJVOG57zA_B-XF5g9IBWDyscRkfs-tlE_c1obu47iXWLundS-hmCuSenM7nEz8NyaW5zLrOpXf8-iJjxS5hzRzVctuZQySpp0Yk_sf3c/s1600/Picture+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Szxsur02ZtxGDQaEu6AiI8q2vhfiyHsAXICrJVOG57zA_B-XF5g9IBWDyscRkfs-tlE_c1obu47iXWLundS-hmCuSenM7nEz8NyaW5zLrOpXf8-iJjxS5hzRzVctuZQySpp0Yk_sf3c/s320/Picture+2.jpg" /></a></div>Ludwigian forces in the recently captured city of Agbetten, were surprised this morning by artillery fire from UWP forces. It seems the sleeping Red giant has awakened! The bombardment was followed by strafing from the tiny Unkerlant Workers Party air force, mostly converted crop dusters and civilian aircraft.<br />
Monarchists tanks rolled out south to root out the UWP gun emplacements and were met by UWP tanks. These were real tanks, not just modified, armored trucks. It seems an outside force is funneling in arms and equipment to the UWP, possibly through Transbalkania.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYaQk2WEg11mYPlrnG4dB6Vc0cL_E71DKzx8ag-zcar1gSz3TrySYIbndWwXuE4dFF5BNRg-Luhm2gYrRYBbqNKBBgYuHOkUedRgIivSNizmnhkTI2iGmgKWbvz1572qv7cWufaUBovKk/s1600/VickersLightTankMarkVI.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYaQk2WEg11mYPlrnG4dB6Vc0cL_E71DKzx8ag-zcar1gSz3TrySYIbndWwXuE4dFF5BNRg-Luhm2gYrRYBbqNKBBgYuHOkUedRgIivSNizmnhkTI2iGmgKWbvz1572qv7cWufaUBovKk/s320/VickersLightTankMarkVI.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Monarchist Tanks race south to engage the UWP</i></div>A large infantry battle erupted around the ironworks in the southern part of town. Once the the Monarchists tanks were destroyed, UWP armor was able to support their forces around the ironworks. Monarchists forces were forced to pull back to the northern sector, and seek refuge in St. Lothar's Cathedral.<br />
The UWP peasant workers were reluctant to assault such a religious symbol, but the arrival of the UWP sector Commisars, and few "examples" later, and the cathedral was reduced to rubble. The battle for Agbetten was over.<br />
A short speech was read from Oskar Phlattz, spokesman and head of the UWP, who was not there for the battle. Then, surviving members of the local nobility were paraded out and summarily executed.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7WCJ2ObvkHEFjFNzBq6w1Igm3X-w6wvZwdMd-jIMGuHFXFhsi2KXxL_hxyJtwjsaVPQAkNqTijiNc1MJEHH0dMPuPdl9bbasvtJW_kqOLW1dCC37aJfKOJtDzUfnuSsBJfcgwMo1hH28/s1600/internationalsd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7WCJ2ObvkHEFjFNzBq6w1Igm3X-w6wvZwdMd-jIMGuHFXFhsi2KXxL_hxyJtwjsaVPQAkNqTijiNc1MJEHH0dMPuPdl9bbasvtJW_kqOLW1dCC37aJfKOJtDzUfnuSsBJfcgwMo1hH28/s320/internationalsd.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>UWP soldiers form up in Agbetten's town square.</i></div>BaronVonJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339350668111081119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243009682038961554.post-89937910735381575312010-06-04T06:07:00.000-07:002010-06-04T06:07:03.582-07:00Monarchist claim part of the Drakwald<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy28ckrbkeChCIAsGF6g2dBzNMPrRhqQLK0EErRy5audIzIbiYtTvjwVFCCuQQ6v9AGN2f2sfL5Tni4_vb467-pVYvRouuhH0cRdrKIJzxy_f26UJms62cWJXyWYkE4NFfPS_bcZLjock/s1600/Picture+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy28ckrbkeChCIAsGF6g2dBzNMPrRhqQLK0EErRy5audIzIbiYtTvjwVFCCuQQ6v9AGN2f2sfL5Tni4_vb467-pVYvRouuhH0cRdrKIJzxy_f26UJms62cWJXyWYkE4NFfPS_bcZLjock/s320/Picture+2.jpg" /></a></div>Ludwigians gained another city today, this time Averswald in the Drakwald. The sleepy lumber town was unprepared for sight of Monarchist planes in the air above their community. A delegation representing King Ludwig soon followed, and the town was theirs.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbZWrWDDLKdDX33CZlteWskzQbWzj5BkcSkhtjP0QJUGNIGEXzXHX6zAZ4Rw3YKvO9nG8NO52gC5lEgfPgzHSFm3uI_p62IDY2XMpKudNcTMGpPAEW6gIici1dQ9LowMYbfjEG8_gsuXU/s1600/bb2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbZWrWDDLKdDX33CZlteWskzQbWzj5BkcSkhtjP0QJUGNIGEXzXHX6zAZ4Rw3YKvO9nG8NO52gC5lEgfPgzHSFm3uI_p62IDY2XMpKudNcTMGpPAEW6gIici1dQ9LowMYbfjEG8_gsuXU/s320/bb2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Monarchist planes approaching Averswald. Pictured are a FL12 Kutlass and an F611 Brigand.</i></div>BaronVonJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339350668111081119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243009682038961554.post-55097956735536445592010-06-02T07:42:00.000-07:002010-06-02T07:42:39.738-07:00UU gains in Salacia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBlN25FcrLdVnmG7LGqsX-lDpGxB9A_RNpQv0sco1W-0HDQw6JC5EBnCId3hTlBg1IoNzxlm0blIGUFYUgdse6Djlmz_wIgUhzkgIhpzZ37tVYU_esru3X1R2PSnVlxJCYItEqOLl1EkU/s1600/Picture+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBlN25FcrLdVnmG7LGqsX-lDpGxB9A_RNpQv0sco1W-0HDQw6JC5EBnCId3hTlBg1IoNzxlm0blIGUFYUgdse6Djlmz_wIgUhzkgIhpzZ37tVYU_esru3X1R2PSnVlxJCYItEqOLl1EkU/s320/Picture+3.jpg" /></a></div><br />
The Salacia province has always been one of Unkelrant's poorer states. Deemed nothing more than a den of thieves by outsiders, Salacia has had to make do over the centuries, sometimes "borrowing" things that don't belong to them. But recently, maybe due to the crushing poverty, Communist ideas have made inroads into Salacian society. The Socialist Brotherhood of Salt Miners has been very active and influential in Salzenmund particularly.<br />
It was into this Red den that Unkerlant United forces invaded this afternoon. UU forces quickly overwhelmed the unprepared Salzenmund militia, and UU tanks smashed through the Salt Miner's hastily armored tractors and armored trucks. As fierce as the battle was, there was little bloodshed.<br />
Unkerlant United placed a garrison and few "advisors" to the mayor in place, then hastily made a public statement. Arch Duke Viktor Von Volborg had this to say:<br />
"We, free people of Unkerlant, have come to the aid of Salacia, in order to protect them from what we see as the true threat to freedom in our fair country, the Iron Legion. Salzenmund was the obvious choice in their ruthless expansionism."<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxA1EAuiXoTAfFAeShbaxwlN6J9zyG_ttAvuYC9P_7_nsGRfAFe1pDKpgKqyYImepuxul2sR0tQA6L26Zd5CLbD8pFv2GmgE0Z2K_d9RFo_Y7G4WZDIiXQypdGLmMU_CupwhgF60mm9OI/s1600/dfguop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxA1EAuiXoTAfFAeShbaxwlN6J9zyG_ttAvuYC9P_7_nsGRfAFe1pDKpgKqyYImepuxul2sR0tQA6L26Zd5CLbD8pFv2GmgE0Z2K_d9RFo_Y7G4WZDIiXQypdGLmMU_CupwhgF60mm9OI/s320/dfguop.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>UU troops inspect a captured armored truck</i></div>BaronVonJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339350668111081119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243009682038961554.post-30412783525886280512010-06-01T10:15:00.000-07:002010-06-01T10:16:11.760-07:00UNF BlitzThis morning, in an all out lightning attack, the Unkerlant Nationalist Front struck several cities in the southwest. Zepplintruppen launched from their base in Carroburg dropped into and captured strategic locations in the town of Schoppendorf in Overholt at dawn. The gates of the city were opened in time for the arrival of UNF tanks following close behind. There was little resistance.<br />
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This trooper is a perfect example of forces embroiled in the current conflict. He wears a uniform and gear very similar to those worn in the Great War. Only the color sets him apart. Many provincial militias use surplus material, or use them as a basis for their own distinctive uniforms. This fellow is from the Volborg Freistaat Provincial Militia. His uniform is a mustardy green with yellow piping. His arm patch and shoulder straps bear the Duchy's colors.<br />
As arms and equipment flow in from all over the world, the factions involved will take on an even more differing assortment of dress and weapons.BaronVonJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339350668111081119noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7243009682038961554.post-16028629746532480172010-05-20T05:41:00.000-07:002010-05-20T05:41:41.023-07:00A Red Southeast<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">While other factions across Unkerlant expand their influence, the Unkerlant Workers Party has remained disturbingly quiet. Sources inside Wurten and Bergstaat, their main base of operations, have reported the factories running day and night. The iron and steel works are turning out the raw material for armored vehicles, while farmers and fisherman receive military training from foreign "advisors".</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">Business and large land owners have been rounded up, and those that don't take to re-education have simply disappeared.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">The UWP now control a large portion of Unkerlant's grain belt as well as its factories. It won't be long before another faction tries to take it away from them. When asked for comment, Oskar Phlattz, nominal leader of the UWP, had this to say:</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">"We, the Unkerlant Workers Party, are striving for a new future. A future free of the shackles of class and corporate greed. The workers of our homeland will flock to the UWP banners, and together we will rest control of Unkerlant from the nobility, the clergy, and capitalist dogs who seek to keep their boots on our necks!"</span></span><br />
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Lothar Luttelbuch and his PFU insiders were able to infiltrate the ranks of the Ducal Horse Grenadiers. The Horse Grenadiers, probably one of the most feared military units in the country, have long dominated Zlonbenian politics. Although the Horse Grenadiers are now mostly mechanized, they still keep their old name. Their capture of the Royal Stables in Hurn (the city, not the principality in the south), all but insured the city's allegiance to the PFU. Colonel Blutz, commander of the Horse Grenadiers, formally raised the new PFU flag above the city hall.<br />
Meanwhile, Duke Sigmisund gave Luttelbuch a state dinner at the ducal palace in Zlobenburg, late last night. The duke, without the backing of his provincial militias, must have seen the writing on the wall.<br />
This leaves only Altenbruk up for grabs, before Zlobenia is fully within PFU hands.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg95mch0B22xyaIIxk4eIwwVyGO0dd-BwhZgNwcWk-w99kzDLH5fGHglXcbtpUkRtF2cTR3iUHIVNbBFCMAqLmzBA31f3mJBY6bwpACaevVUiDRUvORGNIz_mDSCbuR4iKObMtgaKvhEDs/s1600/Picture+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg95mch0B22xyaIIxk4eIwwVyGO0dd-BwhZgNwcWk-w99kzDLH5fGHglXcbtpUkRtF2cTR3iUHIVNbBFCMAqLmzBA31f3mJBY6bwpACaevVUiDRUvORGNIz_mDSCbuR4iKObMtgaKvhEDs/s320/Picture+3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Marburg, in the Baronies, also has strong Monarchist leanings, so it was no surprise when the town fathers claimed official allegiance to the Ludwigians. Wurtbad was little tougher to win over. UNF forces controlled most of the town council and high positions in local provincial militia. It was only when the local Kanonball team, the Wurtbad Wyverns, roused the populace in favor of the Ludwigians, that the fascists were forced from power.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWASTu-Yz22rEJmudYg-baG70Ze0cCv7okIbnpiZ5ZNXlEX9stp6pO2dYvaIivLSERJnEEtUu9zSAdyiQYFIJXNVk1lAIVYhcf2xKJu5SJBq5AFLUJWNJx8PF_be8NeI5cyeu6szmYlWA/s1600/mm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWASTu-Yz22rEJmudYg-baG70Ze0cCv7okIbnpiZ5ZNXlEX9stp6pO2dYvaIivLSERJnEEtUu9zSAdyiQYFIJXNVk1lAIVYhcf2xKJu5SJBq5AFLUJWNJx8PF_be8NeI5cyeu6szmYlWA/s320/mm.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Mad" Max Mueller, captain of the Wyverns, before the 1930 Kanonball Natonals</div>BaronVonJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13339350668111081119noreply@blogger.com0