En Garde -- Mai 1637 Turn Resolution
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Elan En Garde! Game
Turn Resolution for Mai 1637
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In Paris
Beaufort de Beaumont, Major in the frontier Regiment,
was able to secure the task of returning to Paris for supplies,
which was convenient as he had a personal favor to perform as
well. He met up with his friend Sebastien Orlov Saratov behind
the Chapel of Our Lady, and there they found Louis Lefuet and
Robert Staunton Pierre.
Lefuet offered to duel Saratov first, so they drew their
rapiers in that first light of dawn and called En Garde! Lefuet's
lunge hit right after Saratov's, both striking hard. The Russian
struck his worst blow when Lefuet closed in and was hit with a
cut before he could cause any further damage. He surrendered
and Staunton Pierre jumped in to face the grinning Saratov.
En Garde! was heard again, and Staunton Pierre faked out
Saratov's parry to draw blood with his slash. Saratov responded
with a lunge, and both landed almost simultaneous cuts. It was
fast and bloody with more slashes, cuts, and lunges. It was obvious
that the gentlemen were well-matched and both seemed to be tiring
at the same rate. Staunton Pierre's strategy finally got the
better of Saratov's strength and the Russian finally surrendered.
Three out of the four parties limped back to their barracks,
and none too soon as the City Watch were making their rounds.
New to Paris was Arnald Aubert, who went straight to the shylocks for a loan. Next he bought three horses, and then sent word to Red Phillips that he intended to join that club. Not that it made any difference, as his final destination was the CPC barracks, where he had written ahead with his intention to join them as a Major. Fortunately Col d'Acier had recently asked the previous major to retire. The dew was barely dry on the grass as Major Aubert rode to the frontier with his battalion, including Captain Potier and the wincing Captain Staunton Pierre. Captain Saratov rode out with Major de Beaumont to serve with the frontier regiment.
Also newly arrived in the City of Light was M. Jean-Michel LeBlanc, who appeared to be quite confident as he alighted from a coach and instructed his servant to secure his membership at Red Phillips.
In the early morning, Colonel d'Acier saw to his own financial matters and finalized some regimental paperwork.
Week 1:
Marquis Legris and Helene spent a quiet week at Bothwell's.
BG D'Acier spent the week studying at the Military Academy
to prepare himself for the summer season. Captain Lefuet could
be found at the RFG barracks practicing with his rapier, and Captain
Singe-Elan did the same with his sabre with the DG.
Jean-Michel LeBlanc presented himself at the CPC barracks.
Fortunately BG D'Acier was in and liked the look of the newcomer,
and LeBlanc bought a subaltern's commission. The captain on duty
showed him around the barracks and recommended a good horse dealer,
where LeBlanc made a purchase.
Weekend 1:
Helene insisted upon seeing Capitaine de Ciel et le Monde
du Demain again, as apparently the lead actress had been recast
and was even better that the original. She and Marquis Legris
attended in their regular box. In the cheap seats was Jean-Michel
LeBlanc, who enjoyed the show immensely.
BG D'Acier attended Church with Ursula.
Week 2:
Bothwells was the setting for carousing: Marquis Legris,
Helene, BG D'Acier and Ursula. One suspects the gentlemen were
discussing the upcoming campaign season.
Captain Lefuet practiced with his rapier in the RFG barracks.
Captain Singe-Elan indulged in a different sort of practice at
Madame Fifi's.
Subaltern LeBlanc had something more serious in mind when
he called on Gillian. Alas, she was not interested and turned
him away.
Weekend 2:
Marquis Legris and Helene were at the theatre again, and
with so many viewings of the play one wonders if they were watching
the crowd instead!
At mass were BG D'Acier and Ursula, Captain Lefuet and Cosette,
and Captain Singe-Elan.
Week 3:
There must have been plenty to discuss regarding the armies
for the summer, as Marquis Legris, BG D'Acier and their ladies
were at Hunters again. Captain Lefuet and Cosette were there
as well, perhaps indulging in the same conversation.
Captain Singe-Elan remained in denial at the bawdyhouse.
Subaltern LeBlanc sampled the wines at Red Phillips.
Weekend 3:
Marquis Legris and Helene were again at the theatre. The
actors actually worked their names into the play!
BG D'Acier and Ursula attended mass.
Week 4:
Carousing at Bothwells were Marquis Legris, Helene, BG D'Acier
and Ursula. The ladies finally rebelled against the talk of war
and had a few things to say about the current fashions. The gentlemen
drank.
Captain Lefuet learned about supply lines at the Military
Academy.
Captain Singe-Elan dallied away another week at the bawdyhouse.
Subaltern LeBlanc discovered that regimental duty left him
no time for weapon practice.
Weekend 4:
The cast and crew of Capitaine de Ciel et le Monde du Demain
dedicated their final performance to their biggest fans, Marquis
Legris and Helene.
BG D'Acier and Ursula attended mass, as did Captain Lefuet
and Cosette.
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On Campaign
Mai 3, 1637
"Record my tale, Historian. Record it full and well."
To my gentle readers in Paris, I bring sad tidings. Not only
have we lost Merzig, but the rumors are true! Yes, my gentle
readers, what has been only whispered in the salons of Paris is
true! Not only is the famous Sweede Gustavus Adolphus alive,
but he has deserted his prior loyalties!
Five years ago, the protestant Adolphus, though still allied
with France, was killed leading his most famous Cavalry charge.
Or so we heard. Loyal citizens of France, fear. Fear that Adolphus
is not dead. He was rescued from the field by villagers tending
to the wounded, his wounds hideous, unable to speak, or to identify
himself. Our great Cardinal, knowing that we no longer had to
deal with the heretic counseled seizing the day -- and so we did
to the detriment of the independent German Princes and the heretic
Hapsburgs and the loathsome Holy Roman emperor.
But, my gentle readers, such a lasting peace was not to be.
Adolphus, witnessing the actions of our great nation grew jealous
indeed and started forming an army in secret. To our disMai,
this army has now taken the field against France: the infidels
have risen and have taken the field from us this day -- but, my
dearest friends, do not despair, for all is not lost, for we have
truly salvaged a partial victory out of the jaws of defeat on
this fine day.
As you know, my friends, last month marked the taking
of Merzig as the pay and supplies caravan was captured by the
remarkable Colonel Megane. The citizens of Paris applaud this
brave gentleman as he again, this month, gave the blow which shook
the enemy to its roots. Acting on intelligence from sources I
am not at liberty to disclose, Colonel Megane left the safe confines
of Merzig for a reconnaissance in force.
Meanwhile, the first of this months military actions started
the second battle of Merzig. Acting on the advice of Major d'Ermatitis,
the Guards Brigade sallied in an attempt to pin forward elements
of Adolphius's light cavalry.
On this day, Mai the third, I am truly frightened. There
are only three battalions in the city, filled with the walking
wounded. The frontier regiment has the walls, with the first
battalion taking the north and the second the south. The Archduke
Leopold Cuirassiers defend the sides.
Mai 5, 1637
All word has been lost from the GDMD. They are somewhere
to the south, but the semaphore towers, just constructed last
month, have been possessed by the Germans! They cannot call for
help and I fear that there is no help to give.
The guards brigade is entangled with Adolphus's light cavalry
to the east, there have been a number of light skirmishes but
the general cannot disengage. Last word is that they are seeking
high ground to emplace artillery.
The area surrounding the town has grown quiet, and I fear
for my safety. We have no reserves and the trickery of Adolphus
is legendary.
Mai 9, 1637.
Still no word from Colonel Megane, and the semaphore is sill
out.
Observers report that a great battle is brewing between the
guards brigade and Adolphus's light cavalry. The regiments I
hear have just had a hearty, hot, breakfast: this can mean only
one thing: battle is expected.
The area around the town is still quiet: I am struck by unease,
we have not yet been attacked, but Ferdinand and Adolphus cannot
help but know our precarious position. I also hear tell that
local miners have been conscripted -- I cannot fathom why.
Mai 9, 1637, continued.
The sun is just setting, and its rays silhouette the great
pike square that the Guards regiment has drawn up on the hill
east of here. Volley after volley is fired, obscuring the air
with the blue, acrid, smoke of gunpowder. Horses charge, and
then wave off as the pike square holds. Colonel Mondego is commanding
the pike, with reserves from d'Ermatitis' battalion. D'Abril's
control over his men is astounding, the volleys being fired every
twenty seconds without fail. Rippling waves of fire reach out
and crush the enemies horses, held at bay by the brave pikes of
the Cardinal's Guards.
Major d'Ermatitis' reserves perform well, with him personally
leading every charge -- it's fantastique!. Sally after sally
is met with d'Ermatitis' pikes and D'Abril's bullets.
But my pen hesitates, for what is to come? Adolphus' cavalry
charges, and charges again, and we on the walls of Merzig can
only pray.
No! It cannot be! The reserves have been committed on the
south, but the lines buckle! Quickly, realizing the futility
of their position, they attempt to retreat to the city, bringing
the battered remnants of the guards brigade home. Major d'Ermatitis
is chosen to organize the retreat while D'Abril and de Treville
fought to hold off the sabers and pistols of the cavalry.
My heart is in my chest, but d'Ermatitis has done it! The
guards brigade is safe in Merzig. I can see the officers looking
at each other, and then there is shouting! I cannot hear, but
it seems that -- oh, woe the day, the supplies for the Royal Foot
Guards and the Cardinal's Guards were left on the field! What
can possibly become of this day?
Mai 10, 1637.
A tide of misery has swept the city, for the Guards brigade
is surely doomed. The frontier regiments are at their posts and
the area surrounding the town is still quiet. But what is this?
Where are the King's Musketeers?
Gentle readers, I cannot find the camp of the musketeers.
It seems that they and a battalion of Cardinal's Guards have
disappeared over the night, where could they possibly have gone?
Mai 11, 1637.
D'Abril has appeared in the east, with wagons behind him!
This is incredible. While the enemy was recuperating, D'Abril
lead a surprise sally and managed to sack the enemy's camp. We
have supplies!
The heroes have returned. De Treville himself told me of
newly promoted Major la Vessie's bravery, leading his command
in a pincer movement to relive the King's Musketeers. My heart
swells with joy to see that the guards have put aside their differences
and managed to reverse the tide of battle.
The first pincer was led by de Treville as D'Abril held back
in strategic command. De Treville was chosen by D'Abril to be
the anvil to van der Oops's hammer.
Van der Oops, was chosen to be the hammer because of the
incredible skill of his men. He deployed by squadron, with the
newly promoted Lieutenant Colonel taking half and la Vessie commanding
the others.
It is said that van der Oops's swordplay was unmatched by
any of the enemy, cutting a swathe that forced the enemy onto
the Musketeer's serving as anvil. As the enemy compressed, Major
la Vessie's squadron captured the now unprotected camp and started
re-capturing the captured supplies. Major La Vessie was able
to not only take back the French supplies but managed to get a
sizable portion of the German artillery before German sallies
forced the entire raiding party back to Merzig.
But the wounds! I fear that the guards brigade is out of
the fight, for they must recuperate and ... what is happening?
It cannot be! The north wall has fallen. Sappers were able
to tunnel to the wall and --
Mai 11, 1637, continued.
Gentle readers, pray for me. I am in a field hospital right
now. The north wall has fallen, along with half of the frontier
regiment with Major du Lame and Captain Saratov being part of
the casualties. The regiment was crushed by falling masonry,
not even being able to fight the enemy. Major du Lame was seen
valiantly dragging some men out of the rubble before he was hit
by a boulder himself. It is unknown what happened to Captain
Saratov, perhaps with his prior injuries he had little chance.
Major de Beaumont however, sallied from the south wall and managed
to prevent the enemy from pushing the attack home. Let us be
thankful, for de Beaumont has saved us for now.
Mai 12, 1637.
The enemy has vanished. Why have they not pushed their attack
home? We have no defenses ... Oh no! A battalion of cavalry is
approaching from the south, we are doomed!
But wait! It is the battalion of the CPC, just departed
from Paris. They look like they too have fought a great battle
-- I shall interview them and find the information for you, gentle
reader. I shall find the information by hook or by crook, for
you my dear friends.
Mai 9, 1637, Backdated, the tale of The Village.
But first, a preface. There is a place that I can only refer
to as The Village (due to secrecy concerns) which is the nerve
center of our semaphore network which stretches from Paris to
Merzig. This village relies more on secrecy than on walls to
protect it, unfortunately the veil of obfuscation provided did
not suffice.
Three days out from Paris, the battalion of the CPC was met
by a young signaller. He told them that the village was yelling
for help, for they had sighted a large enemy force in the area
and were worried about protection.
Riding post haste, pistols primed, the CPC was led to the
village by this young signaller. While the major in charge lead
the majority of the CPC to secure the village, Captain Pierre
took his squadrons on an expedition to find the enemy. And find
them, Pierre did. Mind you, gentle reader, that Pierre rode into
battle looking like he had already survived a great duel, with
multiple gashes on his ribs and his left arm bound in a sling.
Riding quietly, Pierre had his squad dismount as evidence indicated
that he was close to the enemy. He observed that there were only
two squadrons of the enemy on this duck hunt, and he squirmed
back to his squads. Deciding that an attack was warranted before
this detachment found the Village, he had his two squads camp
nearby, outside the range of the enemy pickets.
Mai 10, 1637, Backdated. The tale of the Village.
Pierre roused his men three hours before dawn. His scout
reported that the pickets were mostly asleep and the time was
perfect to attack.
Any possibility of advance warning gone, Pierre led a thundering
cavalry charge through the blankets and tents of the enemy. Slaughtered
to a man, Pierre quickly finished his gruesome work and reported
back to the regiment -- the danger was past, and The Village was
safe.
The battalion of the CPC scouted the area again, and then
resumed its ride up to Merzig.
Mai 13, 1637.
The men have toasted the CPC again and again. Now the town,
despite its ruined wall, could hold till summer. Still no word
of our brave Colonel Megane.
Mai 20, 1637.
The celebration! The semaphore lines have opened and ...
what is this? Colonel Megane returns! It looks like his men
are escorting a Royal German Coach. Upon the news he is promoted
immediately, with Major Desacroix being promoted to replace the
late Lt. Colonel de Saint-Everemond.
What wondrous news! While leading the reconnaissance in
force, Megane found the poorly guarded coach of Holy Roman Emperor
Ferdinand the Second! We have the leader of our enemies for ransom!
The high command is gathered around the coach, as the door is
wrenched open, a body tumbles out. It seems the craven Ferdinand
chose to take hemlock than face his enemies honorably. What a
setback for the enemy! No further attacks are expected as the
Germans must insure the succession of Ferdinand III. France is
victorious once again. Unfortunately, it is clear to all that
Merzig is no longer safe. A new city must be found.
Gentle readers, until next month, I remain your obedient servant,
Military Historian, Procopius de Ceaesarea, Merzig
Campaign Matrix:
| Char | MiDs | Prom | Crs | Other |
| HdE | 6 | -- | -- | -- |
| TdA | 3,4 | -- | 1400 | -- |
| HdT | 1,3 | -- | 2200 | Baron |
| FM | 1 | -- | -- | -- |
| PvdO | 3 | LtCol | 800 | -- |
| SlV | 4 | Maj | 1000 | -- |
| RM | 6 | Col | 800 | -- |
| LYD | -- | LtCol | 1000 | -- |
| JdS | KIA | |||
| JdL | KIA | |||
| SOS | KIA | |||
| DDV | -- | -- | 150 | -- |
| BB | 2 | -- | -- | -- |
| JPN | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| AA | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| RSP | 5,4 | -- | -- | -- |
| HP | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Character Matrix:
| Char | Regt | Rank | Club | Mistress | Title | SPs | SL/gain |
| AML | DG | bBG | Bothw | Helene | Marquis | 137 | 23 |
| DdS | None | bLTG | Bothw | Claire | Comte | - | 23 |
| TDA | KM | bLG | Bothw | Beatrice | Duc | - | 22 |
| JdA | CPC | BG | Bothw | Ursula | 51 | 15+ | |
| FM | CG | Col | Bothw | Michelle | - | 15 | |
| PvdO | CG | LtCol | Bothw | Didi | - | 15 | |
| HdT | KM | Maj | Hunt | Hyacinthe | Cheve | - | 14 |
| DDV | None | Capt | - | ||||
| JdS | KIA | Maj | |||||
| LL | RFG | Col | Hunt | Cosette | 21 | 10 | |
| SlV | CG | Maj | Hunt | Nadine | - | 10 | |
| RM | GDMD | Col | Blue G | Cheve | - | 10 | |
| HdE | RFG | Maj | Hunt | - | 10 | ||
| AA | CPC | Maj | Red P | - | 9 | ||
| GSE | DG | Capt | Frog & | 17 | 7 | ||
| JPN | DG | Capt | HrsGg | - | 7 | ||
| HP | CPC | Capt | Frog & | Wendie | - | 6 | |
| SOS | KIA | ||||||
| LYD | GDMD | LtCol | Frog & | - | 6 | ||
| RSP | CPC | Capt | Red P | Rosalyn | - | 5 | |
| JML | CPC | Sub | Red P | 9 | 4 | ||
| BB | 53rd | Pvt | - | 1 | |||
| JDL | KIA |
'+' indicates the gain of a SL this turn
'-' indicates the loss of a SL this turn
'D' indicates the character is currently disgraced
Reminder: No Sps are tallied while on campaign
No Orders Received:
NOR Orders Used:
Converted to NPC:
Housing Matrix
Char District Dwelling
AML IsleCite Palace
DdS IsleCite Palace
TDA LaChapel Mansion
JdA Bellevil Apartment
FM Montmart Palace
PvdO Montmart Palace
HdT Charonne Fine House
DDV Passy Garret
LL Charonne Fine House
SlV Charonne Town House
RM Charonne Apartment
HdE Passy Garret
AA Passy Garret
GSE Passy Town House
JPN LaVillet Fine House
HP Passy Town House
LYD Passy Garret
RSP Passy Garret
JML Passy Garret
BB Passy Garret
The Regiments
The table shows the disposition of officer slots within each of
the regiments. C6 - C1 are the captain slots in increasing order
of seniority. M2 - M1 are the two majorities, LtC is the Lieutenant
Colonel, and COL is the Colonel. 000N0 indicates the position
is filled by an NPC. The first three digits are the NPC number
and the last digit is his MA. - means the position is open. Any
officer with a [ ] indicates this is the Brigade Major. A ( )
indicates the regimental adjutant, if any. { } indicates an officer
serving in a military appointment. Any officer with a military
appointment does not have a regimental command; that duty is passed
to the next senior officer of the regiment.
Any character holding a brevet rank of Col. or below will be indicated as holding both ranks (ie CPT and MAJ).
Remember, for game purposes, there is no limit to the number of privates and subalterns allowed within a regiment, and they will only be noted if occupied by a player character.
Regimental organization: see http://patriot.net/~aquazoo/eg/eg_res/regts.html
The General Staff
Brigade Commands:
Brigade of Guards -- Moliere (NPC)
Horse Guards Brigade --
Heavy Brigade -- JDA
Dragoon Brigade -- Laffont (NPC)
1st Brigade of Foot -- Aurillac (NPC)
2nd Brigade of Foot -- Petite (NPC)
3rd Brigade of Foot -- Chastel (NPC)
4th Brigade of Foot -- Saint-Girons (NPC)
1st Volunteer Brigade -- Groulart (NPC)
2nd Volunteer Brigade -- de Challon (NPC)
3rd Volunteer Brigade -- van Hamme (NPC)
4th Volunteer Brigade -- Bonshom (NPC)
1st Cavalry (V) Brigade -- Becdelievre (NPC)
2nd Cavalry (V) Brigade -- Flambert (NPC)
Division Commands:
1st Division -- Luxor (NPC)
2nd Division -- DdS
Cavalry Division -- Gamut (NPC)
1st Volunteer Division -- de Souveray (NPC)
2nd Volunteer Division -- Guivar'ch (NPC)
Volunteer Cavalry Div -- Guillory (NPC)
Frontier Division -- Voisin (NPC)
Army Commands:
1st Army -- Pied dans la Bouche (NPC)
2nd Army -- Besancon (NPC)
3rd Army -- Benoist (NPC)
Field Army -- de Gatinais (NPC)
Frontier Army -- Perigeux (NPC)
Field Marshal -- Dillee (NPC)
Other Military Appointments (only Player Characters are listed)
Captain Cardinal's Escort PvdO
Divisional Commander DdS
*indicates position to become available next season
Civil Appointments (only PC MwoPs shown)
Comsr of Public Safety vacant
Chancellor of the Exchequer vacant
Minister of Justice vacant
Minister of War vacant
Minister of State vacant
Minister w/o Portfolio AML Nov 1637
* The month shown is the last month in which the character will
hold the appointment. The appointment ends on the last day of
the indicated month.
Mistress Roster:
| Mistress | SL | Attributes | Gentleman |
| Beatrice | 22 | Married - TDA | |
| Claire | 23 | I | Married - DdS |
| Helene | 21 | W | Married - AML |
| Antoinette | 18 | W I B | |
| Michelle | 17 | W | FM |
| Ursula | 16 | I | JdA |
| Didi | 15 | Married - PvdO | |
| Madelon | 14 | ||
| Isabelle | 13 | ||
| Hyacinthe | 13 | I | Married - HdT |
| Karine | 13 | B | |
| Cosette | 10 | I B | LL |
| Patrice | 10 | W | |
| Nadine | 9 | W I | Married - SLV |
| Rosalyn | 9 | RSP | |
| Veronique | 8 | ||
| Gillian | 8 | B | |
| Wendie | 7 | W | HP |
| Francoise | 6 | ||
| Estelle | 6 | W I | |
Player Roster:
Achilles Martin Legris AML 23 nospam.bill@pentex.org
Daniel de Sparrot DdS 23 nospam.acarin@btinternet.com
Tirs D'Abril TDA 22 nospam.tirs@tirsabril.com
Jean D'Acier JdA 15 nospam.jbalkestahl@yahoo.com
Fernand Mondego FM 15 nospam.ckirmser@charter.net
Piet van der Oops PvdO 15 nospam.vinlander@hotmail.com
Henri de Treville HdT 14 nospam.sandbagger3@gmail.com
D'ahstardlee De'Ville DDV 12 nospam.chainsawpixie@yahoo.com
Louis Lefuet LL 10 nospam.kauss@eriga.lv
Silac la Vessie SlV 10 nospam.micks@gmx.co.uk
Renno Megane RM 10 nospam.reaching-moon@supanet.com
Hacute d'Ermatitis HdE 10 nospam.tomm@doctors.org.uk
Arnald Aubert AA 9 nospam.schmitt@socantel.net
Georges Singe Elan GSE 7 nospam.aquazoo@patriot.net
Jean Pierre NesPah JPN 7 nospam.Sean_Newman@eisai.net
Henri Potier HP 5 nospam.agent_pumpkin@yahoo.com
Sebastien Orlov Saratov SOS 6 nospam.martibr2003@yahoo.com
Louis-Yves Desacroix LYD 6 nospam.lydick@2nd-source.com
Robert Staunton Pierre RSP 5 nospam.bpb9521@osfmail.isc.rit.edu
Jean-Michel LeBlanc JML 4 nospam.redwing922@yahoo.com
Beaufort de Beaumont BB 1 nospam.brwntrsk@sover.net
Jacques du Lame JDL 1 nospam.ludo000007@earthlink.net