User talk:Fegaxeyl

Purchasing foreign freighters
Just been reading the Navy section of Essex and the buying of old foriegn ship and refitting them might be some Woodbridge would be intrested in. Maybe if we put in a joint bid we could get more boats for a smaller price Verence71 15:40, April 25, 2010 (UTC)

That would be a brilliant deal. Who would we be buying from, though? Fegaxeyl 15:45, April 25, 2010 (UTC)

The Nordic Union might be a possibility Verence71 18:14, April 25, 2010 (UTC)

Sweden is supposed to be a leader in metalworking, so it's likely they'll have some old freighters needing retirement that we can buy. New Britain might have some older vessels too, and it said that its navy was downsized so they might even have some decent warships that could prove useful if they survive a journey from South Africa to East Anglia. Fegaxeyl 19:02, April 25, 2010 (UTC)

I'm thinking that it more likely that New Britain would sell any old freighters to neighbouring countries to improve their reputation in the region Verence71 19:34, April 25, 2010 (UTC)

There might still be old gunships under New British control, but that's not really what the Essex Navy is looking for - we want big freighters for conversion. Then let's call the Nordic Union and see what they've got for sale! Fegaxeyl 20:58, April 25, 2010 (UTC)

In time I suppose we could construct something along these lines http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_class_minesweeper adapted for other purposes Verence71 18:23, April 26, 2010 (UTC)

Three problems with that: one, Essex already has vessels around that size (though a handful of them at most); two, our nations probably don't have the metal reserves for that unless we start to scrap cars en masse, and it's unlikely we have the engineering expertise to build a boat from scratch either; and three, Essex is looking for ships that have the ability to carry diplomatic and military teams, carry cargo, and transport oil so that rather than being fairly specialised like smaller vessels they are very general and useful all-rounders, valuable on long-range exploration and trade missions. Essex and Woodbridge would presumably both be capable of building these vessels, but to do so would require a prohibitive resource investment and huge amounts of time. Though experience would be gained in constructing ships of these sizes, Essex would rather buy foreign vessels of the necessary sizes cheap and perform the necessary modifcations in drydock much faster and cheaper. Time and money would be saved. Of course there is nothing stopping us from building vessels of the River-class, but they aren't what Essex currently wants in her navy. Fegaxeyl 19:28, April 26, 2010 (UTC)

Point taken :) Verence71 19:55, April 26, 2010 (UTC)

I'll drop a line to the proprietor of the Nordic Union page to see if they could sell our nations any old freighters, say... ten or so, for our first order? I'm not sure what our nations could trade in return though. Fegaxeyl 19:58, April 26, 2010 (UTC)

This is the response received:
 * The Swedish Minister of Trade, Ewa Björling, expresses her gratitude for the offer, and informs that at they can sell the 10 freighters. The initial price is around NUK 60 million per vessel, but the price can be changed after further negotiations (regarding the economic situation in Essex and Woodbridge). In return, the government of Essex and Woodbridge can deliver the payment partially in form of currency and partially in form of manufactured goods, such as chemicals, pharmacutical goods as well as foodstuffs. Björling, however, informs that as the Swedish merchant fleet is relatively small, they urge both countries to ask neighbouring Norway for any additional vessels, as Norway is one of the major shipbuilding nations in Europe and in the world. However, she adds that she hopes that Essex and Woodbridge in the common years will choose Sweden for lucrative trade agreements of goods such as heavy machinery, automobiles, telecommunications and lumber.
 * Along with the Swedish offer, the Norwegian government, represented by Minister of Industry and Trade, Trond Giske, who currently has among the world's largest merchant fleet (1,408 vessels), is willing to give both Essex and Woodbridge 2 freighters each as a sign of goodwill, and hopes that this will open for increased trade between, and opens for further sales of further freighters, but also other goods such as fish, oil or natural gas.
 * Realismadder 22:30, April 26, 2010 (UTC)

Want to take up the offer, Verence? Fegaxeyl 06:59, April 27, 2010 (UTC)

I'm up for it :) Having read the Nordic Union article it could also be the go-to place for military goods as Woodbridge is always looking to update it's military hardware Verence71 11:11, April 27, 2010 (UTC)

Airships
The main thing that killed airship travel was two things: Safety concerns (which were unfounded since the Hindenburg was the last airship to use Hydrogen), and Airplanes, because they could hold more passengers and the trip took a 3rd of the time. I don't have a problem with airships, and was actually hoping that there would be a way to re-introduce them, so I have no problem. Germany actually has something called Blue Gas that they were going to use for airship fuel because its the same density as air so using it up wouldn't affect ballast, this could be a major Prussia industry with the return of airships.Oerwinde 17:35, April 25, 2010 (UTC)

OBN
Liking the extra detail you've put on the OBN page. I've got the odd idea about the political side of things so I'll probably put some info in the Parliament section of the article fairly soon Verence71 12:52, May 8, 2010 (UTC)

Axis, Allies, and Communism
Hmmm. Do you want an alliance with Japan? -Eastward Expansion

I would like to form the Axis in AA&C, yes. I would like Italy on board too, though. Fegaxeyl 09:13, May 17, 2010 (UTC)

Hmmm those are good ideas, but Italy is trying to be less Facist. Mabye the USSR would like to join in an alliance. By the way it's your turn again!Eastward Expansion 19:30, May 22, 2010 (UTC)


 * Yes, I would accept a version of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, and I wouldn't mind an alliance either. Tbguy1992 16:28, May 23, 2010 (UTC)

Argentina and brazil were allways at each others throats in the 1930's/1940's but the primary reason for the brazilian DOW in the map game is that you as argentina didn't withdraw suport for Japan whereas in OTL Argentina withdrew its suport for Japan after the US and brazil threatend them.Vegas adict 07:23, May 26, 2010 (UTC)
 * Minor point the Brazilian Argentinian war could end the alliance with the USSR as theres no way the USSR would encourage people to fight against a radical left wing government (at the time of WW2 Brazil was ruled by a left wing dictator).Vegas adict 17:24, May 26, 2010 (UTC)
 * Brazil declared war before the USSR joined the axis so its up to the controler of the USSR to decide weather he wants to suport Brazil and gain a powerfull ally in South America or suport Argentina (A country who's ideology is completely oposite to them)Vegas adict 17:46, May 26, 2010 (UTC)
 * Its nice to see that I'm so important! I'm currently debating what the USSR should do, so You should get the answer to the question you are all asking. Sincerely, Premier Tbguy1992
 * Do you want to attack me because I left the Axis? I leave it to your desition, but I ask you that if you don't have a problem with it, don't.

"Invasion"
Don't that it's due to start on Tuesday :)

Seeing as how Essex's adoption of the New Pound is due the same day I wondered if it might be an idea if one of us wrote about the invasion and the other about the currency adoption Verence71 19:36, May 30, 2010 (UTC)

Sorry about the late reply. I'm of the opinion that the news of the invasion would probably be kept secret for at least a day or two, because as you said any hostile groups in the areas we'll 'invade' with radios will hear the news (though a bunch of helicopters and an airship flying over a pretty big clues that something's happening!). As for writing about certain sides: I'd be happy either way, though you seem to have a bit more insider knowledge of the area so I guess you'd be the better choice for documenting progress of the military whilst I take up the story of the adoption of the n£. Of course if you think we should reveal the news of the invasion tomorrow then hey, that's cool. (Have you considered that our efforts might result in a little 'overspill' into areas beyond those we've designated to invade?) Fegaxeyl 20:13, May 31, 2010 (UTC)

I suppose that could be the case. I've actually already written up the ceremony about the adoption of the N£ in the Woodbridge article. I've added a bit about the Woodbridge ambassador being heckled as he gave a speech as I'm assuming there will be some people in Essex who aren't happy about you adopting the currency. As for the invasion what you could do write it up and then I spot any slight mistakes vis a vis the geography of the area I could edit it?? Verence71 20:26, May 31, 2010 (UTC)

Cool! I've got most of tomorrow afternoon to scribble down the battle plan. Two questions: how long do you think the invasion should take, and do you think we should make it a turkey shoot or a tough slog for our men? Fegaxeyl 20:32, May 31, 2010 (UTC) EDIT: I just had an idea: should we jointly create an article to deal with the area and its future development, and add a 'live feed' section of how troops are progressing? By the way, I really like the bit on the adoption of the N£. Fegaxeyl 20:41, May 31, 2010 (UTC)

Given the recent discussion aboug articles being a bit optimistic I don't think we should make the invasion too easy. Something along the lines of a month, maybe a bit longer. I'm liking the idea a joint article on the new area.Verence71 22:20, May 31, 2010 (UTC)

Regrettably I haven't got the article started yet, but here's a quick map I made (maximum size, unfortunately). Fegaxeyl 17:33, June 1, 2010 (UTC)

That's a very good start. Verence71 18:07, June 1, 2010 (UTC)

I read your politcal comment. The Queen does have some power, like regulating your civil service, asking the prime minister to form a government, apporving the laws, commanding the military, etc. And please tell me what would it be like in England if she excerised her "Royal Progrative" very pro-actively, and didn't listen to her prime minister's advice? --Catherine 21:48, June 1, 2010 (UTC)

Help!
I want to write a timeline that when Elizabeth II came to the throne in 1952, she was more active in government unlike OTL, and excrised her royal progrative, normally excrised with the advice of the Prime Minister: declaring war and making peace, appointing and dismissing bishops, high commissioners, and ministers, regulating the civil service, commanding the military, apporving and sealing Parilamentary laws, and directing day-to-day operations of government. Please give me a article link, maybe to Wikipedia, on a article with a great deal of information about the Royal Powers in Great Britain. Then please tell me you ideas of what would happen if she excrised those powers. Thanks! I would really appericate you doing these! --Catherine 05:55, June 3, 2010 (UTC)

Question
I have a question? How would it be if the Queen Elizabeth II reigned with aboslute power, and did everything she wanted to do? --Catherine 21:30, June 3, 2010 (UTC)

Please Read
Will you please read George III: The Overly Active King. Tell me what you like about it so far. --Catherine 20:51, June 6, 2010 (UTC)

Thanks for the Advice!
I thank you for the advice you gave me on Queen Elizabeth! --Catherine 19:11, June 17, 2010 (UTC)

Arrival
I suppose that the EU type thingy retains the sovereignty of its member states. Because you know, I doubt Europeans would be willing to give up all their autonomy. There are dozens of languages, ethnic groups, religions and political systems in Europe. Post Cold War the Eastern European countries would not want to just become Europeans. So I should imagine its like the USA, as an American from Texas can consider themselves a Texan and an American in law. Similarly I should imagine someone from Ukraine can consider themselves European and Ukrainian. Bob 16:45, June 20, 2010 (UTC)

A lot of Ukrainians probably think of themselves as Russian Verence71 19:44, June 20, 2010 (UTC)

If they thought of themselves as Russian why would they be independent. Thats just independence movements for the sake of it. Bob 08:35, June 21, 2010 (UTC)

But I had another thought. Its not really nationalism in Europe any more. Its patriotism. We don't think that our country is better than anyone elses. Its just that we love our country and would fight to preserve its freedom. I think that the EU is as drawn together as Europe can get. Bob 08:35, June 21, 2010 (UTC)

I don't think the Ukrainian Russians want independence, it's probably more of an ethnic identity thing Verence71 09:11, June 21, 2010 (UTC)

Central World
Hi might you create an article for Central World, I would like to turn it into a community project! Please Answer. VENEZUELA 15:34, July 14, 2010 (UTC) Please!!!!

Hitler was a dictatorial prime minister, like Francisco Franco!

TBA in Norfolk
Just thought I'd tell you I'm planning on there being a mini-civil war between TBA units in Norfolk. I'm also looking at having Woodbridge Special Forces infiltrate the TBA in order to help agrevate this civil war. Verence71 15:55, July 18, 2010 (UTC)

I would love any changes or hlep for The Great WAr. Duchland

I was thinking around 1920, 1921 or 1922. Duchland 15:52, July 30, 2010 (UTC)Duchland

Nice to see you again.
It's nice to talk again, Feg. I don't really frequent RSFF that often; it's usually out of curiosity towards the state of the wiki as well as to compare the works there with the fiction I'm writing now. I fear my Talk:Main Page lamentations on "the Golden Age" seemed a little melodramatic, but that's how it seemed back in the day. I myself am now heading into my GCSEs as well as writing a blog and trying to wrestle something out of my otherwise poor social situation, so there's no chance of me being as committed to the wiki as I was. I'm glad to see that you're well anyway. I hope your Alt History wiki stuff works out. Thanks. Smith. 20:01, July 31, 2010 (UTC)

England
I'm looking for help from someone with a knowledge of England as to the realism of the England (Napoleon's World) page and, more importantly, The Anarchy (Napoleon's World). You seem to be the resident Brit on this wiki. KingSweden 17:13, August 8, 2010 (UTC)

I linked the two articles that concern England above. Are these realistic events? The Napoleon's World TL is based on a successful invasion of Russia and later Britain by Napoleon himself, and following his defeat of Britain carves the UK up into three separate kingdoms, with the now-independent Ireland and Scotland essentially French client states.

That's really the main bit as far as the Isles go - up until the 20th century, as you can see in the Anarchy article. It's a bit of a lengthy read so I understand fully if you choose to skim, but I'm wondering what your opinion as an English resident is on how plausible the events are (troop movements, areas of campaigns, interaction between warring factions, so on).

Let me know what you think!

Regards,

KingSweden 02:36, August 9, 2010 (UTC)

Wow, well I certainly have some edits to make. Thank you so much for the geography pointers!

I feel Socialism WOULD have been successful had the Irish War and then French sanctions thrown a wrench in the whole thing, but you make a good point.

Is it unreasonable that it would take several months of heavy fighting to advance spaces as small as, say, 100 km for the French? That's the thing that has always bothered me about this article, but I've envisioned it as a longer war (eyeballing a map, England looks bigger than Korea and the Korean War raged for severals years once the Americans and Chines got involved.)

Thanks again,

KingSweden 14:09, August 9, 2010 (UTC)

Your thoughts:


 * A French landing alongside the entire coast of southern England, from Plymouth thru Portsmouth, including Southhampton and Dover (I'm assuming already my geography assumptions here are screwed). This spreads their roughly 100,000 man force thin from the get go instead of a single push at one location. That could stall them and frustrate General Wieder's and Rouerre's movements when they could be attacking northwards towards London.


 * Racial/religious tension rises often due to economic/social hardship - you'd be hard pressed to find a majority Germans prior to the mid-1920's who were honestly anti-Semitics, but once the hyperinflation set in, Hitler had his perfect scapegoat for Germany's problems. I included the ethnic battles for that very reason.


 * Would it be reasonable to assume that the Irish receive stiffer resistance in Wales/England than I've outlined?

KingSweden 19:22, August 9, 2010 (UTC)

Cleveland map changes
I interpret whats on the map from the areas specified from other maps on the specific articles. It just so happens that this is what is most closely approximated. Bob 17:26, August 10, 2010 (UTC)

What proposal is this? If its the Prince Andrew idea then its seems sensible. Bob 17:38, August 10, 2010 (UTC)

Weekends
Yup, you're very right, almost nothing happens here on the weekends. I find that strange myself.--Vladivostok 19:07, August 19, 2010 (UTC)

Venusian Haven
Hello there. Sure you can pitch in. What did you have in mind? --NuclearVacuum 19:33, August 19, 2010 (UTC)


 * Well than, please, be my guest. Feel free to help contribute. Have fun. --NuclearVacuum 17:42, August 20, 2010 (UTC)

Owen...sigh
As someone who has long experience with Owen, its best just to ignore him. I don't think he is a troll, I honestly believe he means well, he is just unattached from reality. If he is editing obsolete articles, at least he is not editing articles that matter. In sum, don't get worked up by him its not worth it. Mitro 15:55, August 20, 2010 (UTC)

Battle of Sandringham
Just about finished this and the Invasion Of Norfolk. I just have one more day to go Verence71 18:08, August 21, 2010 (UTC)