January 1805
Naval Phase
If a man consults whether he is to fight, when he has the power in his own hands, it is certain that his opinion is against fighting.
— Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, 1st Duke of Bronté
A. Naval Movement Step
Well, here I am again, unfortunately talking about yardarms and three bells, and that sort of balderdash. I need to speak to Le modérateur about bringing on some Sea Puppy or somesuch to relieve me of these duties.
Anyhow, the first order of this soggy business is for the Défenseur de la nation des commerçants, Le First Lord of the Admiralty (@Kolbex) to choose when he wants to move in the Naval Phase. When, Monsieur ? Answer here or privately but answer you must.
He has opted to go last. Therefore the order is: Russia (@MiquelRamirez), Turkey (@Panzeh), France (@Juan_Raigada), Spain (@Mark_Weston) and Great Britain.
Russia has passed.
Turkey, you are up, France you are next. If anyone wishes to pass, please notify me via PM.