&&SCENNAME
Balkans

&&REGIONS
Milan
Rome
Naples
Slovenia
Croatia
Bosnia
Serb Republic
Serbia
Montenegro
Macedonia
Albania

&&GROUPINGS
(9) Balkans,Milan,Rome,Naples,Slovenia,Croatia,Bosnia,Serb Republic,Serbia,Montenegro,Macedonia,Albania,

&&BRIEF
"Croatia, Serbia, and Albania have the largest military resources and production capabilities.  All three also have reasonably strong economies.  The remaining regions are considerably weaker and will be dependent on alliances for their survival."

&&NOTES

&&CUSTOMNOTES 00
"Croatia, Serbia, and Albania have the largest military resources and production capabilities.  All three also have reasonably strong economies.  The remaining regions are considerably weaker and will be dependent on alliances for their survival."

&&CUSTOMNOTES 01
"What peace had been forged in the area did not take long to unravel once the policing of the United Nations was withdrawn.  Ethnic tensions in the area, particularly Bosnia, once again turned violent.   This time however, the neighboring regions refused to take the refugees, further exacerbating the situation and leading to countless skirmishes between border guards and the refugees.  Video clips of the carnage began to flood the airwaves as the 'ethnic cleansing' resumed.  International outrage might have been high, but no nation considered sending their own troops into the foreign conflict.  Even the formal separation of the Serb Republic from Bosnia-Herzegovina could not prevent the bloodshed from escalating. ¶¶When the World Market announced its goal to have the region pacified by July 1st 2013, many leaders of the area saw this as a direct threat against their authority and vowed that they would never let it happen.  While the more pacifist regions in the area considered World Market intervention a good thing, the more radical regions mobilized their troops.  If the World Market wanted only one leader in the area, it would be them..."


&&EMAIL 00

&&EMAIL 04 - Slovenia
"We must be prepared for an attack against us by Croatia.  Although we have tried to make peaceful overtures, their paranoia continues to grow and the proximity of their capital to our border only magnifies that.  It is likely that they will decide to conquer us just so they don't have to worry about their flank. ¶¶Our generals have discarded the option of launching a preemptive strike against them.  They have a far stronger military than us...  However that recommendation may change.  If they do get involved in conflict on their southern border first and ignore us, their defenses will be weakened and that could give us the opening to launch an attack and try and capture Zagreb. ¶¶Other than our reliance on petroleum imports, our economy is in reasonably good shape.  We should build facilities to manufacture Military Goods, and we should address our electrical production shortage but overall we do currently have a trade surplus."

&&EMAIL 05 - Croatia
"The tactical situation is definitely challenging.  Slovenia would normally not be considered much of a threat, but the fact that their border is so close to our capital continues to be a concern.  At the very least we must make sure to keep our capital well defended against any surprise move on their part.  Of more immediate concern though are of course our borders with Bosnia, Serbia, and the Serb Republic.  Fortunately the Danube River does provide a good defensive border between Serbia and us.  Our current Alliance with Bosnia continues to cause us to keep troops stationed there in order to protect them against any aggression by the Serb Republic.  Under the guise of continued support, Bosnia should provide us with the staging ground we need to attack the Serb Republic with virtual impunity.  Once they are conquered, not only will that put us in a much stronger tactical position, it will provide access to some key economic resources and allow us to then launch a two-pronged attack on Belgrade.  ¶¶These plans do presume rather static situations among all the regions in the area.  Albania may become a factor earlier than we expect, and Serbia should definitely be watched with great attention.  Both regions have the resources to assemble a considerable force and directly threaten our efforts."

&&EMAIL 06 - Bosnia
"Our tactical situation is grave.  Croatia has indicated that they will not allow the World Market to decide the leadership of their country.  They will likely attempt to conquer the entire area before the World Market imposes its own solution and Serbia is probably thinking the same thing.  As the saying goes, we are definitely between a rock and a hard place and our Alliance with Croatia is not likely to save us. ¶¶The ethnic and historical hatreds throughout the area limit any diplomatic possibilities.  Unfortunately even the Serb Republic poses a significant threat to our region and they may choose to try and take Sarajevo at any time so we are still very dependent upon Croatia for our defense.  We may be able to convince Montenegro or Albania to help us, but that would only be a temporary solution, and both would be likely to betray us at any time."

&&EMAIL 07 - Serb Republic
"Our immediate concern should be Bosnia.  Estimates show that we currently have a slight advantage over them militarily, and the vulnerability of Sarajevo gives us an opportunity that may be fleeting.  If we allow them time to build up and deploy their forces, we know they will be coming after us.  Although Croatia are still Allied with them, we're not sure how supportive they will really be in the event of war. ¶¶In the long term, if we are to hope to survive we must establish some diplomatic alliances.  Serbia is the obvious choice for us, and an alliance with them should allow us to withstand attacks from any of our other neighbors.  We must build up our production capabilities of Military Goods and Military Units though.  Otherwise we would have very little to offer an ally and they may choose to eliminate us rather than work with us."

&&EMAIL 08 - Serbia
"After analyzing the situation, our generals report that Croatia and Albania constitute the only credible threats in the area.  Fortunately the Danube does prevent Croatia from easily attempting an attack along our border.  If they move south into Bosnia and the Serb Republic though, they will be better poised to attack towards Belgrade.  Tactically we could surprise Croatia by stockpiling some bridging units and eventually making a sudden attack across the Danube.  That could put us in a position to flank whatever forces they have moving south and allow us to move on Zagreb. ¶¶While you are considering the tactical alternatives available, you should address the growing shortage of electrical production in our region.  It hasn't impacted manufacturing yet, but if we don't correct the situation, it will. ¶¶As for Montenegro and Albania, we should improve our defences along those borders.  Although unlikely, one or the other may decide to show more ambition than we currently expect.  We do expect Albania to move on Macedonia, so if they don't that might mean they have a bigger target in mind - us..."

&&EMAIL 09 - Montenegro
"The conditions of our independence have left us facing the current situation in very weak shape.  Albania and Serbia are both in position to conquer us with relative ease.  We should immediately see what can be arranged diplomatically with either of these regions.  The tensions between us and Serbia do make it less likely that we can arrange any sort of alliance. ¶¶Unfortunately our ore and coal resources increase the motives for our neighbors to invade and we lack the manufacturing capabilities to quickly build additional defenses.  All we can do is try and hold out.  Perhaps Croatia will distract Serbia, and Albania will be preoccupied with Macedonia, but don't count on it."

&&EMAIL 10 - Macedonia
"We should do whatever possible to arrange an alliance between Albania and ourselves.  Otherwise we would be the likely target of their military, and unfortunately the outcome of such a conflict would likely be unfavorable.  If we can sign an alliance with them, that would virtually assure our short term survival and give us the opportunity with their help, to expand our territory.  ¶¶Economically we must immediately address our manufacturing shortages.  We need to increase both our Industrial and Military Goods production significantly.  Also, once those goals are achieved we should consider additional military facilities."

&&EMAIL 11 - Albania
"Serbia and Croatia are our only credible threats in the area, but desperate regions take desperate actions.  Like us, Macedonia and Montenegro have both shown resentment of the World Market's intervention and will take whatever steps they can to prevent it.  We could decide to attack both of these wildcards before they are able to ally with either of our more substantial concerns, or we could continue to use them as buffer zones between us and the rest of the area. Overall our military leaders recommend that we not risk an alliance with either region.  If we were ever betrayed, it would mean unexpectedly having our flank exposed.  Better to eliminate them now and be sure of our borders. ¶¶Ironically, Croatia is likely to provide the most help to our ambitions for the area.  Serbia likely sees them as the bigger threat and will likely deploy along those lines.  As the two regions weaken each other, it should give us the opportunity to move on Belgrade.  Once we capture Serbia, it will only be a matter of time before Croatia would be forced to surrender."

&&SCENWIN
"Congratulations on your victory in the Balkans!  You have proven that you do have the qualities needed to potentially vie for world domination.  Perhaps you are ready to try a full-blown campaign and attempt to become the true Supreme Ruler..."

&&SCENLOSE
"Unfortunately you have failed in your efforts to conquer the Balkans.  Perhaps attempting some additional practice scenarios would be wise before you attempt a complete campaign."

&&SCENUNIFYLOSE
"Unfortunately you have failed in your efforts to unify the Balkans.  %s has emerged the victor of the unification vote!  Perhaps attempting some additional practice scenarios would be wise before you attempt a complete campaign."

&&CAMPWIN
"Congratulations on your victory in Balkans!  Your leadership to this point has been quite impressive and we have made good progress in our campaign towards world supremacy.  The next challenge we must face Europe.  When you are ready to proceed, give the order and we will begin."

&&CAMPLOSE
"Unfortunately we were not successful in our efforts to conquer Balkans.  Our region has been thoroughly defeated and there are no other regions willing to offer us another chance at leadership.  It is with regret that we inform you that you have no option but an immediate and enforced retirement."

&&CAMPUNIFYLOSE
"%s has emerged the victor of the unification vote!  Although we were unsuccessful in our efforts in the Balkans, your performance has at least impressed other regions enough for them to offer you a new opportunity at leadership.  Below you will see what offers are available to pursue:"

&&MPWIN
"Congratulations!  You have emerged the victor in the Balkans against other human challengers.  Your personal record will be amended to reflect this success."

&&MPLOSE
"You have failed in your quest to conquer the Balkans against other human opponents.  Better luck next time..."

&&MPUNIFYLOSE
"You have failed in your quest to conquer the Balkans against other human opponents.  %s (%s) has emerged the victor!  Better luck next time..."