Chapter II: A New Age
It seems that my early childhood was unneffected by my dad's absence, I frequently heard of my dads other heroics in battle, from before I was born, you see My dad has been serving the Empire since 1698, in 1700 he was appointed for general (at the age of only 21) he was but a young man.... I remember when a fine gentlemen satt down with me and described one of my dads most heroic battles! At the time I was enthused with it, not knowing the danger he had walked into, and the danger he faced for us, not just the "Empire" but rather its people, and the patriotism he did indeed show, ah yes, I remember the story, erm battle, well, I believe it was called the.........
General Rivaldo's Journal: 1703, Prelogue Battle of the Odd.
STATUS REPORT: 1701-1703 (prologue part I)
To: Emperor Pedro and the Chamber of Parliment
From: General Pascoal Rivaldo, General of the 4th, 13th, and 7th Legions of Portugal.
I would request the transportation of more men and armies. As, the Martha Confederacy continues to create many troops at a rapid rate. I would further like to dispell the notion of the Confederacy's barbarianism, in the notion of creating quality troops, our armies at this time can be labeled as out-classed, and if not for the troops I brought with me from Lisbon, could be labeled as dead already. I would like to inform your Highness and the Constables of Authority belonging to the Parliment, that I have; soely for the continued ability for trade, and guaranteed survival of Portuguese Goa, struck up an alliance with the Old Kingdom of the Mughal.
Unfortunetly they too are struggling to amass troops, or even win a single battle. So far I have yet to see a single victory by any nation against the Martha Confederation. In terms of advantages I must say we have few, but the one we have could prove almost essential, we have complete naval dominance, which has allowed us to at least dwindle the enemies wealth and ability to produce troops, however it has not been enough. I was able to attain information reguarding the subject becuase of a single Spy.
I trust that you are aware that we are at war with both the New Confederacy and the Mysorian Islamic Kingdom. God Bless your patience, wisdom, and knowledge with my dwindling faith, I do vow however, to not let a single battle go un-won against these heathens while I am in staff.
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TO BE CONTINUED (we will see when)