Jack was behind the stage patting out a beat on his leg as he sat on a worn old chair. He had done gigs before, some smaller, some the same size but he had been a teen then and everybody clapped because they were still kids really. Tonight would be different, he wouldn't be a man behind the scenes who just picked music for the 'fun hour'. He would be the icon and he was not going to screw this up. Normally he dealt well with pressure and he felt no different now, he was ready and had been since their manager had announced the gig. He had spent most of the night going over the songs in his head and out loud, to the annoyance of his room mate, even though he knew the songs well. Getting out of the chair he walked onto the stage as Drake was rigging up his amps.
"It's gunna be a good night, eh? I can already see the peoples faces. Of course I would say good luck but I know you don't need it."
Jack winked as he spoke.
"Anyways, how are the others doing, I would have thought they would setting up their gear by now. One thing I like about singing, nothing to set up."
gowia
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STATUS: Sometimes it doesn’t matter too much what choice you make, as long as you make it quick and stick to it. 4 yrs ago
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Sometimes it doesn’t matter too much what choice you make, as long as you make it quick and stick to it.
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Merry Easter, one and all. Happy Day if you celebrate it or, if not, I just hope it was a happy day anyways
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Just had a long weekend of travel, weddings, and hangovers. I will reply ASAP once my head stops hurting. Apologies for the delay
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You should laugh every moment you live, for you'll find it decidedly difficult afterwards.
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Remember never to step on a mans Timbs. Entirely not based.
Bio
Hey there, I assume you want to know about me so here it is...
The name is gowia (g-ow-ee-ah) or Alex. Or anything else you come up with, I'm not fussy.
I am a 25 year old male, though comfortably I'll play anything as a character.
I am a Brit born and bred and so that is my lingo, I use British words and love my slang, and if I don't seem to make sense I may simply be using English idioms that don't translate outside the rural country abodes I swan around.
I enjoy all sorts of things, I am an avid football (soccer) player and supporter, adore music, and live for a good story. I am in love with history. So you will always get a decent plot or conversation out of me on that subject.
If there is anything else you need to ask, feel free too. I swear I don't bite... much.
The name is gowia (g-ow-ee-ah) or Alex. Or anything else you come up with, I'm not fussy.
I am a 25 year old male, though comfortably I'll play anything as a character.
I am a Brit born and bred and so that is my lingo, I use British words and love my slang, and if I don't seem to make sense I may simply be using English idioms that don't translate outside the rural country abodes I swan around.
I enjoy all sorts of things, I am an avid football (soccer) player and supporter, adore music, and live for a good story. I am in love with history. So you will always get a decent plot or conversation out of me on that subject.
If there is anything else you need to ask, feel free too. I swear I don't bite... much.
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We can keep going, myself and Byrd will soon have a small collab up about a new deal.
Evening
Im ready to roll
Everybody still with me please sound off. I need to know who is still here since I want to start this this weekend and if you are not finished you are out and I will simply redraw the map.
Lascaux
Army:
Veteran: 15,000
Regular: 50,000
Recruit: 50,000
Navy: NA
GDP: 39,000,000,000
Stability: Unstable
Army:
Veteran: 15,000
Regular: 50,000
Recruit: 50,000
Navy: NA
GDP: 39,000,000,000
Stability: Unstable
I think thats everyone? Shall we get started!?
January 1950
Rome, the Italian Republic
With the swift reply of President Truman the Italian government had worked long into the night. The Americans gracious delivery of their demands had meant a new start in Italy. The demands made were fair and in fact by establishing these bases it would give Italy further security in the future when the two bases were handed over. Alcide was already in a car on his way to meet with Ambassador Dunn, hoping to plan out the location of the bases quickly and begin the flow of funds before the month was out. Furthermore with the confirmation of new military funds and weapons the Italian branch of government meant to deal with recruitment was in overdrive attempting to push out a new campaign for bringing in fresh faces. ‘Pace, libertà e Forza’, appealing to the newly democratic people of Italy’s sense of self-determination. This new campaign also came with the advertisement of monetary gifts to those who serve 5 years in the army and a pension for those who serve 10 years, along with smaller gifts for extra accolades. Finally the farming subsidies have encouraged farmers to invest more into the rebuilding of their countryside and so large efforts are now going into the reconstruction of farmland and pastures.
Rome, the Italian Republic
With the swift reply of President Truman the Italian government had worked long into the night. The Americans gracious delivery of their demands had meant a new start in Italy. The demands made were fair and in fact by establishing these bases it would give Italy further security in the future when the two bases were handed over. Alcide was already in a car on his way to meet with Ambassador Dunn, hoping to plan out the location of the bases quickly and begin the flow of funds before the month was out. Furthermore with the confirmation of new military funds and weapons the Italian branch of government meant to deal with recruitment was in overdrive attempting to push out a new campaign for bringing in fresh faces. ‘Pace, libertà e Forza’, appealing to the newly democratic people of Italy’s sense of self-determination. This new campaign also came with the advertisement of monetary gifts to those who serve 5 years in the army and a pension for those who serve 10 years, along with smaller gifts for extra accolades. Finally the farming subsidies have encouraged farmers to invest more into the rebuilding of their countryside and so large efforts are now going into the reconstruction of farmland and pastures.
Nation's full name: The Italian Republic
Population: 47,515,537 (1951 Census)
Current leader's name: Alcide Amedeo Francesco De Gasperi
Allegiance: NATO
Military strength: 49,250 (Worked out from number of active Italian Battalions, not sure what are standing down.)
Population: 47,515,537 (1951 Census)
Current leader's name: Alcide Amedeo Francesco De Gasperi
Allegiance: NATO
Military strength: 49,250 (Worked out from number of active Italian Battalions, not sure what are standing down.)
January 1950
Rome, the Italian Republic
“Good people of this Italian Republic, it has been four years since the despotic rule of Umberto II was ended, democracy and freedom have prevailed as we bring in this new age of prosperity. This is why we were present at the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty, to show our support in the destruction of oppressive regimes still ever present across Europe.”
-A speech from Prime Minister Alcide De Gasperi on the new year.
With the Italian Parliament’s birth Italy was beginning to enjoy a sustained period of economic growth despite the recent reparations paid out, this was thanks to smart money handling along with generous help from the Americans in the form of the Dawes Plan. However the Italian peninsula was still in terrible condition and had an army that was nowhere near the size of similar European countries’. Along with this Italy’s colonial lands had been taken in the end of the second world war, some of which had been taken in times long before the tyrannical rule of Mussolini, creating a feeling of anger within the masses as they felt they had been punished more than their due.
In response to the lack of soldiers Italy began a campaign to try and draw more men into the army. The rising power of the communists to the North East meant that Italy was inadequately prepared to aid their NATO allies in times of war. A media recruitment campaign would begin along with special monetary bonuses and clauses for milestones in the number of years men spent in service. However Italy was in no place to spend that much money so soon after their fragile economy had only just been repaired. To allow for this a letter was first penned to the president of the United States of America. Furthermore the aid could be used to help rebuild the agriculture of Italy. Farms had been levelled and the countryside was in ruins, however farm subsidies would be a great help in combating any hunger that may befall the peninsula.
Rome, the Italian Republic
“Good people of this Italian Republic, it has been four years since the despotic rule of Umberto II was ended, democracy and freedom have prevailed as we bring in this new age of prosperity. This is why we were present at the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty, to show our support in the destruction of oppressive regimes still ever present across Europe.”
-A speech from Prime Minister Alcide De Gasperi on the new year.
With the Italian Parliament’s birth Italy was beginning to enjoy a sustained period of economic growth despite the recent reparations paid out, this was thanks to smart money handling along with generous help from the Americans in the form of the Dawes Plan. However the Italian peninsula was still in terrible condition and had an army that was nowhere near the size of similar European countries’. Along with this Italy’s colonial lands had been taken in the end of the second world war, some of which had been taken in times long before the tyrannical rule of Mussolini, creating a feeling of anger within the masses as they felt they had been punished more than their due.
In response to the lack of soldiers Italy began a campaign to try and draw more men into the army. The rising power of the communists to the North East meant that Italy was inadequately prepared to aid their NATO allies in times of war. A media recruitment campaign would begin along with special monetary bonuses and clauses for milestones in the number of years men spent in service. However Italy was in no place to spend that much money so soon after their fragile economy had only just been repaired. To allow for this a letter was first penned to the president of the United States of America. Furthermore the aid could be used to help rebuild the agriculture of Italy. Farms had been levelled and the countryside was in ruins, however farm subsidies would be a great help in combating any hunger that may befall the peninsula.
To: Harry S Truman
From: Alcide De Gasperi
Mr President, the Italian government is eternally thankful for the aid you provide to us through the Dawes Plan however we are still in a poor state and so we must again ask for your generous aid. Our military is barely enough to maintain order within our own borders, barely capable of combating the growing threat of communism. I humbly request that you provide us with monetary aid and weapons so as to allow to the fast recruitment of another 2 battalions to join the Italian Army. We hope to have men ready for combat by the end of the year with your aid however we feel we may soon fall behind other nations and become more of a burden than an aid if we are allowed to do that. Furthermore our countryside and farms have become so damaged and destroyed during your liberation of our soil from that snake, Mussolini, that we may suffer from shortages in the next few years. If you would be able to provide us with a small agriculture subsidy per year it would allow us to direct more of our own personal wealth into the other aspects of the nation to allow for more growth. I hope to hear back from you post hate.
Yours, Alcide De Gasperi.
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