AUSTRIA-HUNGARY (John Fryatt)
F(Alb) - Gre (FAILED); A(Tri) - Ser (FAILED, DISLODGED - DISBANDED NRP); A(Bud) s A(Tri) - Ser (CUT); A(Vie) s A(Bud)

ENGLAND (Robert Dane)
F(Lon) - NTH; F(Nwy) - BAR; F(Swe) - Nwy (FAILED)

FRANCE (Claus Jeppesen)
F(NWG) s GERMAN F(SKA) - Nwy; A(Wal) - Lon; F(ENG) s A(Wal) - Lon; F(MAO) - WMS; A(Gas) - Bur (FAILED); F(Spa) sc - GoL

GERMANY (John Mainprize)
F(SKA) - Nwy; A(Mun) - Bur (FAILED); A(Sil) - War (FAILED); A(Yor) - Lpl; F(Den) s F(Kie) - BAL; F(Kie) - BAL

ITALY (Richard Hucknall)
F(ION) s AUSTRIAN F(Alb) - Gre; F(Apu) s F(ION); A(Tyr) - Tri; A(Ven) s A(Tyr) - Tri

RUSSIA (David Rule)
F(GoB) - Swe (FAILED); F(Fin) - StP sc; A(Rum) - Bud (FAILED); A(Gal) s A(Rum) - Bud; A(Ser) s A(Rum) - Bud (CUT); A(War) s A(Gal) (CUT); F(Con) - AEG

TURKEY (John Doyle)
F(AEG) - Smy; F(EMS) s RUSSIAN F(Con) - AEG; A(Bul) s A(Gre); A(Gre) Stands


Autumn 1903 Adjustments:
A: Bud, Vie -Tri, -Gre = 2; Loses 2.
E: +Swe -Nwy, -Lon, -Lpl = 1; Loses 2.
F: +Lon, Spa, Bel, Por, Bre, Mar, Par = 7; Gains 1.
G: +Nwy, Mun, +Lpl, Den, Edi, Hol, Ber, Kie = 8; Gains 2.
I: +Tri, Ven, Tun, Nap, Rom = 5; Gains 1.
R: StP, Rum, Ser, War, Sev, Mos, -Swe = 6; Loses 1.
T: Smy, Bul, +Gre, Con, Ank = 5; Gains 1.


Builds/Disbands:
A: Removes F(Alb).
E: Removes F(NTH), F(Swe).
F: Builds F(Mar).
G: Builds A(Ber), A(Kie).
I: Builds F(Nap).
R: Removes F(AEG).
T: Builds F(Con).

PRESS

Vie Govt: Despite recent speculation in certain quarters, the Emperor is not in fact dead! He has recently been holidaying in his seaside villa and is dismayed to see, on his return, the encroachment of foreign armies onto Austrian soil. He suggests that certain troops brush the snow off their boots now and go sample some Turkish delight, as they will be doing shortly in any case. God Save the Emperor!

English Govt: Her majesty wishes it to be know that the English feel betrayed and dishonoured by all her neighbours! (Robert - which if you read between the lines is a compliment to your collective diplomacy). Our actions are easily explained in that in our dying moves we are doing whatever we can to try and keep a balance in Europe as equal as we can. Due to a fear of a juggernaut we feel our remaining resources are best spent trying to hold it back whilst we have the chance.

We believe it's far better to go down in a blaze of glory and wild actions than a lot of orders to leave units standing. And before I get a slurry of messages asking, yes I am aware that this can be seen by all Dip2000 players, and no I'm not to worried about what sort of reputation that gives me. I play each game and each player on my experiences with them in that game and I'm not going to let a players past record influence my decisions in anyway.

Good luck to you all as England heads towards her watery grave.........

Ber Govt: Reuters: At 20.00hrs German troops attempted to enter Poland in a defensive move following intelligence received that Russian forces were about to invade the Fatherland. Our Northern Fleet is placed on the highest alert and has moved to intercept any move by the Russian fleet into the Bal. It is with the greatest regret that we have felt the need to carry out these actions. However deteriorating relations between our two nations have left us with no choice but to defend our borders rigorously.

StP Govt-English Govt: Sex is also meant to be fun, Robert, but when only one person's having it, we look on him with pity, and do not applaud his behaviour.

Con Govt: As I look out from my flagship Myst, I can see the Italian coast. Hmmm, I do have a want for Italian sausage, but wait, to the north there is Austria, what about Austrian sausage? I order my chefs to start planning for a feast, not quite sure what will be on the menu...

The Sultan John I

Spring 1904 deadline: 19:00 BST, 9th June 2003.