Proposal: Fortification and Defence of our Island
![Canada](http://www.erepublik.net/images/flags_png/S/Ireland.png)
irishbhoy1967
This is a 2 part proposal with the aim of fortifying our country, making a full scale invasion like we have just witnessed next to impossible for our enemies. Both parts of this proposal can work independently of one another but can also work together and compliment each other perfectly.
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Part 1
Pending an agreement with Canada, allow the region of Shannon to remain in the possession of Canada indefinitely.
What does this do for our Defence?
The very reason Canada are in Shannon at the moment is our defence. As Shannon borders all but one of our regions, Canada can attack any of these home regions that fall into enemy hands and then return them to us by means of Resistance War(cost should be covered by us)
Shannon borders-
-Cork and Kerry
-Southeast
-Northeast
-Northwest
-Northern Ireland
Any future advance into Irish territory would be halted early on and blocked by Canada and it would be highly unlikely that Ireland would ever lose multiple regions like we just have. Canada have a vastly superior ability to defend us than we have ourselves. They are strong and organised militarily themselves as well as having a policy of keeping MPPs with all the superpowers of Eden at all times.
Canada's MPPs
Another reason their MPPs would be hugely relevant for us if they were to stay in Shannon is Canada would only be a 1 zone Moving Ticket away for Irish Soldiers, making it easy for them to participate in a wide range of battle all across the world. It would also ease the pressure on us to always have MPPs ourselves.
There is hardly a region in all of eRepublik more suitable for this type of proposal. My own guess(stress just my own guess) is that we have 10 or less active players currently in the region. Using this site I found just 2 companies in the region both of which had less than 3 employees. Being honest, I cannot vouch for the accuracy of this site, but it is common knowledge that the region of Shannon is completely worthless to our economy. So we can turn a worthless region into a very valuable part of our nations Defence by allowing it to remain Canadian.
In eRepublik logic I can see no drawbacks to this. The only thing that would prevent it is stupid real life pride. That should not get in the way of what is the right thing to do for the protection of e-Ireland. A British citizen has already started a Resistance War in the region. Although it is most likely designed as a drain our enemies do NOT want Canada in Shannon. See this article for more info on that Resistance War, Irish Citizens are urged NOT to fight in it.
Part 2
Cork and Kerry, True Capital of Ireland.
The second part of this proposal would mean our economy and our population are focused intensely on the region of Cork and Kerry. This would require 2 initiatives-
1- Urge all Irish GMs intending to start up new companies to do so in the region of Cork and Kerry, promoting this project in the media, on forums, by messaging etc etc.
2- Urge all Irish Citizens to move to the region of Cork and Kerry.
This would basically just be imitating the UK and their policy of doing the same with the region of London. Whether you like the UK or not, you have to give credit where it is due and admit that this stance has made them one of the toughest countries to conquer in the whole game. Losing any other region does not affect their ability to defend themselves as everyone is already in London. When any other region falls they do not have to move players back to a UK region. They also have all of their companies there which means their markets or supplies are not affected any time a region falls. The very same would be true for Ireland under this proposal, but we would have the added benefit of Cork and Kerry being cut off from even being attacked at all* by having Canada positioned in Shannon. Any other Irish region that fell would be temporary and would not cause any disruption to the country in any way. The region of Cork and Kerry already has a high concentration of companies to begin with also.
*We would have to return Connecticut to the USA.
I urge a TD to contact me about getting a discussion going on this soon. From an eRepublik perspective I cannot see why Ireland should not be doing this. If we do take the region of Shannon back we will almost certainly not have the opportunity to do this again as we have no open war with Canada and to do so would be a costly exercise.
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Is mise,
Irishbhoy1967
Party President of Independent Voices
Supreme Commander of the Irish Citizen Army
Comments
Great Proposal! Cant see any reason that this wouldnt work out!
Great idea !!
o7
I agree with Part 1 of the plan, but I disagree with Plan 2.
Putting all our eggs in the same basket is too risky.
We would be all but eliminating any risk Starkad so long as we slam the back door(Connecticut) well and truly shut. Any attack on us would have to come from the east which can be negated before the enemy can even attack the region of Cork. If other regions fall temporarily our markets are not affected like they have been during this latest invasion.
I don't agree with a lot of the things you do iBhoy, however I feel that part 1 has merit. I am undecided on part 2 however, for the same reason that Starkad stated. Good idea, nonetheless.
Productive.
Good proposal, and good ideas. Part #1 is fine for me, #2 does give a few reservations but I think it has merit and is worthy of TD discussion,
"Any attack on us would have to come from the east which can be negated before the enemy can even attack the region of Cork."
Exactly thats what I have no confidence in.
Cork&Kerry are not far enough from the enemy to ever be truly safe.
I think a decentralized infrastructure makes us less vulnerable in the long run.
Mind says yes, heart says no. I would like to see a united Ireland, at least in the game.
We have had a "United Ireland" plenty of times in the game. It's time to move in a new direction and actually start to manipulate the mechanics of the GAME to our own advantage. The "heart" is what led us to believe we could ignore the battle for Connecticut and push on into mainland UK instead.
Great proposal, I like both parts of it.
What if Canada doesn't want your smelly region? 😁
Temisabutt
nice proposal o/
I for one would love to be inside Ireland!
BROMAXXX
I want Canada inside of us!
I agree with Starkad. Part 1 looks very good but part 2, not so much.
Very interesting....nice work...I like it. 🙂
Good plan. I too am uneasy about putting all of our eggs in one basket (part two), but at the same time history shows that fortress region strategy works extremely well in this game.
Glad to see we are finally discussing ideas rather than people. Maybe there is hope for us after all.
Very nice Ibhoy. I'm a TD and would have no problem proposing this or helping you in any matter feel free to contact me whenever.
Ireland has never been good at playing the game mechanics and it is something we really need to start doing. As for the website showing companies it is outdated.
Its funny reading thecomments from people who don't like the idea of making Cork and Kerry our capital.
whats funny about it?
Cork as a financial capital sounds sound. Perhaps some talks with the Canadians would be appropriate to see how they feel about shannon. Otherwise an interesting proposal.
e-kane
We have had a "United Ireland" plenty of times in the game. It's time to move in a new direction and actually start to manipulate the mechanics of the GAME to our own advantage. The "heart" is what led us to believe we could ignore the battle for Connecticut and push on into mainland UK instead. x2...fully agree
This proposal is exactly what we need. Great thinking. Like Kav said, I'm a TD and if you'd like someone to propose this just contact me.
Good job IB o7 A sound strategy as always.
I like the proposal.
Maybe you're not such an idiot, IBhoy.
🙂
That's the nicest thing you've ever said to me Yddub. Maybe your not such an a**hole after all.
No, pretty sure I am.
haha
It seems egos are starting to finally be cast aside and the whole of the game for eIreland is being pushed to the forefront of discussion. I can honestly say, biased or not Irishbhoy and TemujinBC are two of the best masterminds when it comes to the game mechanics, with Ireland and the Canucks working together, we can certainly become a force to be reckoned with; esp with regard to the stinking red coats. My only request is that none of that Canadian crap beer be allowed in country!!
Reading over this carefully you make an excellent argument IBhoy and I believe this would DEFINITELY help us get on track to a more game-savvy Ireland. This game has no room for pride. We need to THINK. I agree with both parts and I would like to see this plan at least considered by the higher ups. This UK invasion should serve as a wake up call. Voted and I support it. o7
o7
I like it.
"I can honestly say, biased or not Irishbhoy and TemujinBC are two of the best masterminds when it comes to the game mechanics,?"
If this is true, we are all well and truly f%😁&ed
^ lol
Lol @ Marcus agreeing with an "Idiot"
Also, Great proposal.
This will sound sappy, but I'm living in Shannon, and I don't want to leave my home region, I've lived here all my life!
But I guess I could move!
OJ I agree with good idea's all the time, come up with one and you'll see me support it.
OUCH! gotta give that round to Marcus.
This actually sounds like absolute genius to me. In fairness Ibhoy, I gave you some stick but I never doubted your ingenuity. This is great and I think it Part 1 should be called Shannon Exercise II?
Shannon is pretty useless currently so giving it up for the greater good wood be a very good move. And I like the idea of building a fortress in Cork/Kerry, my home region.
The one part that need a good bit of work would be getting loads of Canadians to move to Shannon to discourage a RW. Do you thin you could manage this okay?
Hi Guys, its been like a day now and no word of thanks, yet.
£7 Billion Pounds (sterling of course), thats allot of potatoes 😉
@John just wondering but why should Ibhoy have to do all the work?
good proposal
Lets do it. o7. Eire abu.
This actually sounds like absolute genius to me.
x2
Great work.
Great Idea.
IB FOR PREZ! o/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkogKAZGm_g
@OJ: I don't know. Should he?