The Oligarchian Observer/Edition:3

http://wiki.battlemaster.org/images/Oligarchcrestnew.jpg The Oligarchian Observer
Cost: Free, unless, of course, you are Sirionite, Fontanese, or Old Rancaguan	Contributors: Hireshmontspace	Volume: 3
New Layout!

• Yeah, yeah, I know. New layout, blatantly and unashamedly thieved from the Ash Sea Chronicle... but its easier to update, so boo on you!
• Disclaimer: This paper DOES NOT represent the official opinions of the Oligarchian government, merely a general accounting for the public.

Fontan attacks

Looks like Fontan is attacking again, in Greatbridge. We'll beat'em back. But, man, it really is annoying. It used to be we could fight them, then turn north and go at it. Now... no such luck. They're so close... oh well. Just 11k! By the way, go on to Volume 4 now!

News from afar

Well, Perdan attacked Al arab today, successfully, and we saw reports of CALIGUSIAN FORCES!? I wonder if it was just a trader or something, or if Caligus actually sent an army. That would be most impressive, considering how close their fight with Yssaria is. Personally, this writer recommends that Perdan make a colony in Al Arab, to deal with the oversized realm penalties. Ibladesh cant control those lands, not without the link, and Itorunt wont take them. So why not make a lil' realm down there to hold the border? Then Perdan could help us! Woohoo!!

Back to normal

Things are as usual again! Sirion scampering away, its armies in shambles, enemy forces routed and driven from our lands! Unfortunately, Gadlock was retaken by OR. But, hey, its Fuinur, he cant hold on to it! Doc himself cant fight a war! He's got nine men to his name, in disarray in Oberndorf! The only worry now, until a tax time or two have passed, is Fontan in their new home in Krimml. But we'll deal with that when the time comes!

Does the word, "Orders" ring a bell?

Some people deserve to be hit, and hit hard. We just lost our try at retaking Oberndorf because we had about 5-7k, I don't know the exact numbers, sitting on their BUMS in Oligarch, or running off to Greatbridge. If I were a cursing man, I'd say, "WTF!?". But I'm not, so I wont. ; ) Anyways. We'll recruit, and kick their tails in a few days. Arnaud's a genius, he'll think of something. Who knows, maybe we'll use that plan we got in the WCC for Sir Temple, that'd be fun.

Change of Capitol for Fontan

They changed their capitol to Krimml. Lets go ahead and rename them Coimbra, after all, they have a "Coimbra Dwellers" group or whatever. But, all the same, this is bad news for Oligarch. It means Fontan can launch quick strikes in and out. Not good for us.

Regrouping and Raids

So, those of us trapped in Kazakh decided to hit Juazeiro, by way of Kazan. Who knows, maybe we'll win, maybe we won't. Besides that, TOs are being run on Oberndorf(by Sirion), and Gadlock(by OR). We'll take Oberndorf and stop the TO, probably Gadlock too.

First Kazakh Campaign coming to a close

We lost the battle in Gadlock when 9k Sirion/OR forces attacked our 8k defense force. Because of that, our 4-5k TO force in Kazakh was cut off. I failed in my duty, and did not coordinate our forces in Kazakh. Interestingly, though, I caught an infil for the second time in two days trying to get me! Stupid OR assassins! So, anyways, Arnaud ordered us out of Kazakh, to Kazan. I was out of contact, and a few of us got caught in Kazakh, where 3k Sirion/OR forces attacked and broke the TO. Then, Janus began a TO in Kazan. The 1st Kazakh Campaign isn't over yet, but it's drawing to a close.

Why is it always Greatbridge?

The Fontanese attacked Greatbridge again... and we beat them again. Its funny how I expected us to wallop our foes in the north, and get beaten in the south. But it seems quite the opposite occurred. We beat'em in the south, and, well, read about the northern front in the article above this one!

Sirion in Oberndorf

Yes, so, our first downpoint since the distribution of this issue. A 7k Sirionite army moved into Oberndorf, cutting off Ashforth. They are looting and pillaging (well, to be correct, over half the reports were of raping, clearly demonstrating that the Sirionites are dedicated to aid in the repopulation efforts in Oberndorf!). We'll drive'em out... when we get done*chuckels* with Lil' Fuinur.

I thought the idea was to DEFEND your territory!

It seems Fuinur doesn't understand the whole idea behind that thing called, "war". He Garissoned Kazakh with militia, a smart move. Unfortunately, he only used 700CS of militia. FOUR TLs walked in and took the city. A few turns later, and NINE TLs are running a TO. We caught at least one, maybe 2, infils trying, futilely, to assassinate us. I wonder if Fuinur is aware that, technically, Kazakh is in his "kingdom"?

Laughter in Gadlock

YEs, yes, I know. I should be SERIOUS about warfare. But, I'm sorry, Old Rancagua is crackin me up! We moved in 10k to Gadlock, and took it almost without a fight. Then, they sent 6k, yes, a mere 6k, to attack our entrenched 10k. I mean, really, what idiot orders an attack like that? Sure, sure, it might break up the TO. Unfortunately, guys, we practically had 2 to 1 odds! Not a smart move, Fuinir!

Dulbin Rebels

Just recently, the people of Dulbin have begun a rebellion. Yes, its true. They just don't know Who to side with. They've been ruled by pretty much everyone at some time or another. Maybe we should just kill'em all...

Old Rancagua is gettin old and creaky!

The recent Kazakh Peninsular Campaign is meeting rampant success in the face of laughable OR resistance. 3k militia in Gadlock... removed with light casualties. A mere 700 CS militia in Kazakh were eliminated practically without bloodshed, only a few dozen casualties total, and we only had one siege engine between us! Also, Gadlock is being TO'd

Victory in Greatbridge!

Yesterday, simultaneous with the attack on Ashforth by OR forces, 23k of Sirionite and Fontanese forces assaulted Greatbridge. Due to some excellent strategical plans on the part of the Ministry of War, the pitiful rabble of enemy troops was scattered and defeated decisively, with minimal Oligarchian casualties. The 23k enemy force was defeated by the 20k defending force, and rightly so!

Old Rancagua Halted at Ashforth!

Yesterday, 13k of OR forces were halted by 7k of primarily militia forces led by Duke Ticondrius Grom Hellscream of Ashforth. This northern prong of the allied invasion was stopped, literally, dead in its tracks in an indecisive battle, in which neither side achieved victory. The days prior had been days of furious preparation; walls repaired, militia recruited in mass numbers, several TLs diverted from Greatbridge to Ashforth. And for good cause, the invasion was turned back, and it fled home with its tails between its legs! Bye, bye, Fuinur!