The Diplomatic Courier

New York: Initial reports indicate that a German and French Alliance has been formed in order to reduce the influence of England. Germany appears poised to march into the Low Countries resulting in a massive expanse of its war fighting capability to achieve the predominate position in Europe. While Munich is exposed, sources in Rome are uncertain to what extent a peace accord exists between Germany and Italy. Meanwhile, on the Iberian Peninsula, France is in a position to seize both Spain and Portugal. This however, will leave them open to a landing by the English if they are not careful or come to some agreement.

Central Europe is still an open question. Austria is prepared to defend its western boundary against any Italian aggression, leaving Munich open to Italy and an assured victory, also this fall Tunis is likely to fall to the Italians without contention. While in the east Austria is sure to make a gain somewhere, Serbia is the most likely bet. Unless Turkey and Russia have agreed to keep Austria out of both Serbia and Rumania. Conflict looks certain in the Balkans, while Russia seems out of position after the initial moves for anything other than a regional squabble with Austria or Turkey, but netting small prospective gains.

Picked up on the international wires by GMPress in Valletta

Fall 1901 Results:

Builds are due by 9pm EST tomorrow, May 22. If all orders are marked FINAL, I shall adjudicate earlier.

Orders:

Austria:
A bud -> ser
F tri Holds
A vie Supports F tri

England:
A wal -> bel
F nth -> nwy
F eng Convoys A wal -> bel

France:
F mao -> por
A gas -> spa
A bre Holds

Germany:
F den Holds
A kie -> hol
A ruh -> mun (Bounce)

Italy:
A tyr -> mun (Bounce)
F tys -> tun
A ven Holds

Russia:
F stp/sc -> bot
A mos -> lvn
A ukr -> rum
F sev Supports A ukr -> rum

Turkey:
A bul -> gre
A con -> bul
F bla Holds

General Notices:

No retreating units; retreat phase skipped.

Order Results:

Supply Center Ownership:

Austria: Budapest, Serbia, Trieste, Vienna (4 total).
England: Belgium, Edinburgh, Liverpool, London, Norway (5 total).
France: Brest, Marseilles, Paris, Portugal, Spain (5 total).
Germany: Berlin, Denmark, Holland, Kiel, Munich (5 total).
Italy: Naples, Rome, Tunis, Venice (4 total).
Russia: Moscow, Rumania, Sevastopol, St. Petersburg, Warsaw (5 total).
Turkey: Ankara, Bulgaria, Constantinople, Greece, Smyrna (5 total).

Adjustments:

Austria: 4 supply centers, 3 units. 1 unit may be built.
England: 5 supply centers, 3 units. 2 units may be built.
France: 5 supply centers, 3 units. 2 units may be built.
Germany: 5 supply centers, 3 units. 2 units may be built.
Italy: 4 supply centers, 3 units. 1 unit may be built.
Russia: 5 supply centers, 4 units. 1 unit may be built.
Turkey: 5 supply centers, 3 units. 2 units may be built.

Winter 1901 Builds:

Austria:
Builds A bud

England:
Builds F edi
Builds F lon

France:
Builds A mar
Builds A par

Germany:
Builds F kie
Builds A mun

Italy:
Builds A rom

Russia:
Builds A mos

Turkey:
Builds F con
Builds F smy



Spring 1902 will be due 9pm EST, May 28, 2017.

Dateline: Valletta

Reports from Stockholm indicate tension in the capital of Sweden. King Oscar II, OGF, KG, has reportedly acquiesced in his deposition from the throne of Norway, though anonymous sources from the Sveriges Kungahus have indicated His Majesty fears the very independence of Sweden itself is in jeopardy. With reports that his nephew has ascended the Norwegian throne as Haakon VII, the King was heard to mutter - Han hade aldrig några bollar.

One thing is certain to this reporter, as Europe moves again towards war not seen in a century, only Sweden has remained outside the orbit of the great powers. If King Oscar is to prevail, it will be no small miracle - right now he is as hemmed in as his sardines.