AUSTRIA-HUNGARY (James Ogle)
A(Bul) s RUSSIAN A(Rum) - Con; A(Tri) - Ven; A(Tyr) s A(Tri) - Ven; F(Gre) - ION; F(ADS) s F(Gre) - ION

ENGLAND (Christopher Houston)
F(BAR) s A(Nwy); A(Nwy) Stands; F(ENG) - MAO; F(NTH) s A(Nwy)

FRANCE (Richard Mansfield)
A(Mar) Stands; A(Spa) - Por; F(Bre) - Gas (FAILED)

GERMANY (Thomas Maddox)
A(Bur) - Par (FAILED); A(Den) - Swe (FAILED); A(Ruh) - Bur (FAILED); F(Bel) - Pic

ITALY (Peter Moran)
A(Gas) - Par (FAILED); A(Pie) - Tus; F(ION) - Apu; F(TYS) - Nap; F(WMS) - TYS

RUSSIA (Mark Prichard)
F(SKA) - Swe (FAILED); F(StP) nc Stands; F(BLA) c A(Rum) - Con; A(Rum) - Con; A(Lvn) s F(StP) nc; A(Mos) - Ukr

TURKEY (Wesley Jakeman - ANARCHY!)
A(Con) Stands (DISLODGED - DISBANDED NRP); F(Ank) Stands ; F(Smy) Stands

Autumn 1902 Adjustments:
A: +Bul, +Ven, Gre, Bud, Ser, Tri, Vie = 7; Gains 2.
E: Nwy, Edi, Lon, Lpl = 4; No change.
F: +Mar, +Por, Bre, Spa, Par = 5; Gains 2.
G: +Den, Hol, Mun, Ber, Kie = 5; Gains 1.
I: Nap, Tun, Rom -Mar, -Ven = 3; Loses 2.
R: StP, +Con, Sev, Rum, Mos, Swe, War = 7; Gains 1.
T: Ank, Smy -Bul, -Con = 2; Loses 2.

Builds/Disbands:
A: Builds A(Tri), A(Bud).
E: None.
F: Builds A(Par). 1 Build centre short.
G: Builds A(Mun).
I: Removes A(Tus), F(Apu).
R: Builds F(Sev).
T: None.

PRESS

Andy-All:
Please don't forget the retreats for Spring 1903.

Andy-All:
Please can you all remember to label your orders with the game name - Your power - and the season the orders are for.

Also can we all pay particular attention to the abbreviatons you are using in your orders. Some of you are making it up as you go along I think! If you are not sure then get the official list from the Dip2000 web site or alternatively write the name out in full, Thank you.

Anon-All:
News just in: The letter A in the italian alphabet has just been replaced with the letter O, after a landslide vote by the italian public. The Italian Prime minister was unavailable for comment, but has banned the countries media from printing his name until the result can be over turned...

Aus-All:
The Austro-Hungarian Emporer issued another statement about his foreign policy last night, declaring all out war on Italy and warning all other powers to keep away from any supply centers currently under Turkish control. Any act that provokes this mighty Empire will be dealt with in a forceful and brutal fashion. Moves into Tyrolia, Bohemia, Galacia, and Silesia will be similarly thought of as an act of aggression.

Rom-All:
War Dispatches from Roma (November 1902): Prime Minister Peter Morano declared the Spring 1902 campaign to be a disaster. He was distraught at the fact that his supposed "friend" Austria would threaten Italy's borders with such arrogance and hubris that he only had this to say about the despicable tyrant named James Ogle, "Ogle is a crafty devil, I must admit that. He feigns loyalty and encourages people to do his bidding as he sees fit. In fact, past communiques between the two of us clearly indicated his intention to do away with his cousin, Kaiser Thomas...and his foe to the East, Tsar Mark, who he's so far duped into being a friendly power."

"Alas, General Toto Schillaci has been executed...mostly because I certainly couldn't take the blame for this tragedy...and the invasion of Italy. Still, Admiral Baresi should do well in the coming years. His sublime understanding of managing a defensive war is unrivaled."
"As Carthage, Babylonia, Persia, and Macedonia have realized in the past...Italy is a fearsome opponent and will not lie down easily under the attack of that boy, James Ogle. Besides, Ogle fancies himself to become some sort of doctor. From what I can tell so far, this burly cricket playing farmyard dolt may very well become a physician...most likely with the reputation of being a quack."

"I beseech other countries to heed my warning...Ogle will stab you in the back at a moment's notice...and for nothing more than suggesting to him that your countries, together, might have some success going forward. His initial declaration that he's known as a reliable ally is a complete and utter farce. He's just a petulant soul ...and certainly shouldn't be trusted as far as you can throw him."

Rom-Ber:
Kaiser Tom
You are now the bookies favourite to go for the solo win. The PMU ( French equivalent of Ladbrokes, but state owned like all good Republics ) have noticed that your stealthy expansion has been uncontested because of all the infighting elsewhere. Your inability to reply to the simplest of messages suggests one of three things, arrogance, or the lack of the use of the English language or you're just out there and partying and having a good time at your country's taxpayers expense.
We will pray for your deliverance.
Chief de Pontificating
IL PAPA PIETRO MORGANO

Reykjavik to ALL:
Has everyone forgotten about us? Come visit...play golf at midnight...and drink yourselves senseless on good Icelandic beer. Eidur Gudjohnsen does it...so why can't you?

Swiss-All:
You're all a bit boring...but then again, as a people, so are we. Still, please reinforce how intelligent we are by publishing your exploits in the tabloids. You see, we've known that war is an ugly business for quite some time...so we opted not to participate. Your fighting, however, makes us feel very good about ourselves...so have a go at one another...and please concentrate all your military might on that bastard Peter Morano of Italy. He's even talked about invading us!
What complete and utter tosh!

Par-Ber:
Tom I have a file full of returned mail so it seems you are still having problems. For the sake of Bane and my sanity please try and sort this out. Thanks.

Andy-All:
More great press and this time not just from Peter! Thank you all for contributing but I would ask we keep it entertaining and not let it get too personal?!?,

Spring 1903 DEADLINE: 09:00 GMT, Monday 25th September, 2006.