1875-05-08: Imperial Orders
Imperial Orders
Summary: Darius sends out Orders to Ludovic and Maximus.
Date: 5/08/1875
Related: Firestorm, and Aequor Civil War
NPCs: NONE
Players:
Darius  Ludovic  Maximus  

Senator d'Korbina -

I am writing to you to give you your official orders. I know we discussed them but I want to clarify and give you the order to march. Your orders Senator are to take the Paras Legio I Cohorts associated with d'Korbina and d'Bartone territories of the Colonies as well as the Legio XIII 8th Infantry and 20th Artillery Cohorts (Under the Command of Tribune Maximus Olympicus) and head to the Aequoran Barony of d'Rhandhoul and lay siege to it. Let me make clear, the following orders. You are to capture at all cost the farmland and villages in the outlying region of d'Rhandoul. If at all feasible capture the township and Keep that is the Baronial Capital, but that is not our primary goal.

Senator, I know you and Jasmina are close, but I need you to heed the following orders carefully. While we will defend the captured territory, you are NOT unless absolutely necessary to engage Aequoran forces outside of the captured territory. Come to aid only if it will not jeopardize the captured territory and or the colonies as a whole. Offer assistance to Eosphoria at your judgment but keep those restrictions in mind. Our goal in this war is to capture and hold the farmland in that barony to help the Colonial infrastructure. If it looks like Aequor is gearing up for a major offensive then write me. I'll head there via the closest Airship and I'll take field command.

Above all. Remember that we need to maintain for as long as possible the appearance of Aequor fighting Aequor. I won't ask you to lie as discussed, but no Imperial Banners are to be flown until the ruse is up.

May the One see you to victory my friend.

Signed -
Darius Firebrand XXIV
Praetor of the Legios Para I, and XIII Asterrea

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To Maximus

Tribune,

You are to take the 8th INfantry Cohort, currently stationed at Candeo along with the 20th Artillery Cohort and head to Hellsmouth. There you will meet up with elements of the Paras Legion I under the COmmand of Senator Ludovic d'Korbina. You are to lay siege to the Aequoran territories of d'Rhandoul. Your primary objective is the capture of the Barony's farmland. The 20th Cohort has been outfitted with Three of the Cannon that the West uses if in your and Senator d'Korbina's best judgment you can successfully lay siege to the Baronial Capital and take the keep do so, but only if it will not compromise the primary mission. We need those villages and farmlands for the colonies desperately.

This mission is different than normal, however. Do not wave ANY Imperial banners. Wear Aequoran d'Korbina tabards which will be with the 20th Cohort. You need to LOOK as Aequoran as possible. Show these Westerners how the East fights Tribune, but above all, keep those farmlands.

Signed -
Darius Firebrand XXIV
Praetor of the Legios Para I, and XIII Asterrea

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From Ludovic to Darius.

Praetor.

I understand the limitations you've placed on our actions. The troops been ready for a while. We'll head out on the morning.

I know we touched upon my negotiating with d'Rhandhoul to end this without bloodshed. They're kin so I reckon they'll at least hear me out. Can you confirm i've permission to make binding promises?

I kinda screwed this up last time we met but thank you for taking the time to save my daughter.

Signed -
Ludovic d'Korbina

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Replied to Ludovic

Ludovic -

Nothing to apologize or thank me for. You are my friend as well as my subject, know that because of that I'd burn half the west to see you and your's safe. As for negotiations, I too would prefer there be no bloodshed. Offer each the chance to surrender including the Keep. If they resist, be thorough in their destruction so the enemy has fewer soldiers to throw at us but accept ANY and all surrender. Treat the prisoners well and see to their needs the best you can.

Signed -
Darius Firebrand XXIV
Praetor of the Legios Para I, and XIII Asterrea

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