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Charles Cyarcon

First published 1st October 2017 (Last Modified 21st December 2021)

1st son of Count Cyarcon, an impoverished count.

AttributeCurrentlyNotes
Strength9Started at 9
Rapier Expertise12Started at 12
Sabre Expertise12Started at 12
Cutlass Expertise12Started at 12
Constitution15Started at 15
Endurance135 of 135Started at 135
Military Ability1Started at 1
Cash32Started at 44
Allowance and/or Pension12Started at 0
Regiment & RankRoyal Foot Guards, Private
Social Level11Started at 12

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Janvier 16xx Week 4
On Duty.
Janvier 16xx Week 3
On Duty.
Janvier 16xx Week 2
Practises with the Rapier.
Janvier 16xx Week 1
Does nothing - no order given for this week.
Janvier 16xx
Joins Royal Foot Guards as a private.
Janvier 16xx
Arrives in Paris for the first time.

Last updated: December 21, 2021 at 19:36 pm

Cyrano de Bergonne

First published 1st October 2017 (Last Modified 21st December 2021)

Bastard son of an impoverished Gentleman.

AttributeCurrentlyNotes
Strength12Started at 12
Rapier Expertise7Started at 7. 1 week of practice
Sabre Expertise7Started at 7
Cutlass Expertise7Started at 7
Constitution13Started at 13
Endurance156 of 156Started at 156
Military Ability3Started at 3
Cash29Started at 36
Allowance and/or Pension2Started at 3
Regiment & Rank53rd Fusiliers, Private
Social Level6Started at 6

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Janvier 16xx Week 4
On Duty.
Janvier 16xx Week 3
On Duty.
Janvier 16xx Week 2
Practises with the Rapier.
Janvier 16xx Week 1
Does nothing
Janvier 16xx
Conspicuously Consumes
Janvier 16xx
Joins 53rd Fusiliers as a private.
Janvier 16xx
Arrives in Paris for the first time.

Last updated: December 21, 2021 at 19:36 pm

Henri d'Alembert

First published 1st October 2017 (Last Modified 21st December 2021)

2nd son of Sir d'Alembert, a wealthy Knight.

AttributeCurrentlyNotes
Strength10Started at 10
Rapier Expertise9Started at 9
Sabre Expertise9Started at 9
Cutlass Expertise9Started at 9
Constitution11Started at 11
Endurance143 of 143Started at 143
Military Ability6Started at 6
Cash182Started at 500
Allowance and/or Pension114Started at 100
ClubThe Frog & Peach
Regiment & Rank13th Fusiliers, Major
Female CompanionAuriane DelaunaySocial Level 7, Influential, Wealthy
Stable3 horses
Social Level6Started at 6

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Janvier 16xx Week 4
Visits the Frog & Peach.
Janvier 16xx Week 3
Visits the Frog & Peach.
Janvier 16xx Week 2
Successfully courts Auriane Delaunay.
Janvier 16xx Week 1
Joins the Frog & Peach.
Janvier 16xx
Conspicuously Consumes
Janvier 16xx
Joins 13th Fusiliers as a Major.
Janvier 16xx
Arrives in Paris for the first time.

Last updated: December 21, 2021 at 19:36 pm

Characters

First published 1st October 2017 (Last Modified 21st December 2021)

Player Characters

Character Player
Albert Kestrel Chris Carrigan
Aline Yar Dawn Pinchen (Fio)
Cochon de Lait Zygmunt Lozinski
Fourier Transformée John Taylor
Guillame De Batz Rhodri James
Henry Lightfoot Peter Seaman
Jean Huile Geoff Titchener
Marius Thibodeaux Chris Bailey
Omer Dalors Richard Ellis (Rik)
Phillipe Lemoine Tina Monk
Roget Thésaurus Sudhir Sood
Sir Alex Kuzbidon Neil Leach

Non Player Characters

Character Social Level Notes
King Louis XIII 25 22 years old
Queen Marie de Medici 24 The Queen Mother, mother of His Majesty Louis XIII
Cardinal Richelieu 23 Chief Minister
Queen Anne of Austria 22 Wife of His Majesty Louis XIII
Duke Gaston 18 Younger brother of his Majesty, aged 16
Mlle. Albane Bacque 15
Mlle. Micheline Barbet 15 Influential
Mlle. Gisèle Barthélemy 14 Stunning, Influential
Mlle. Solène Prudhomme 12 Wealthy
Mlle. Lesly Beaumont 11 Wealthy
Mlle. Roseline Geffroy 11
Mlle. Émilie Beaufils 11 Influential, Wealthy
Sir Henri Boyson 10 Commissioner for Public Safety
Colonel Henri D'Alembert 10 Colonel of the Picardy Musketeers
Mlle. Aurélie Pueyrredón 9 Wealthy
Mlle. Brigitte Silvestre 8
Mlle. Élisabeth Beaumont 8
Lt. Colonel Isaac Iverson 8 Lt. Colonel of the Queen's Own Carabiniers
Mlle. Auriane Delaunay 7 Influential, Wealthy
Mlle. Bernadette Cuvier 7 Stunning, Influential
Mlle. Flora Pernet 7 Stunning, Influential
Mlle. Victoria Gainsbourg 5 Wealthy

In Provence

Character Player
Côte de Boeuf Dave Lovett
Groovy Mark Hoggart
Lombard Chequers John Morrison

Occupants of Saints Innocents

Character Cause of Death Player
Alembic D'Gustion Killed in Action Zygmunt Lozinski
Harry Covert Killed in Action Peter Seaman

Last updated: December 21, 2021 at 19:34 pm

janvier 16xx

First published 1st October 2017 (Last Modified 21st December 2021)

New Year, New Faces

As the new year dawned. several new faces have been gracing Paris with their presence. Several of these are newly arrived sons of members of the nobility including most notably that of Charles, the first son of Count Cyarcon. The new faces have applied to various different regiments with many various results, although three of the new intake have failed to convince their choice of regiment to accept their application.

Cause for confusion

Pity poor Flora Pernet! Her door was almost continuously occupied this month by two new suitors: Eddie Eagle and Frederick Richter. Although her diet has been much improved as the pair tried, in vain, to woo her heart; she did express annoyance at being unable to leave her property for much of the month for want of being able to dodge her serenaders. As a result of the confusion both gentlemen have cause to fight a duel next month.

Practice, practice, practice

Fencing School Engraving

Le Perche du Coudray's Fencing School

It seems that Le Perche du Coudray, the famous fencing master, is much in demand; with many members of the Paris scene deciding to improve their rapier skills this month. In fact a majority of the new faces partook in the exercise. Sadly Jack Antequil could only attend for the first week of training as his funds did not permit further training and one is left to wonder if Jack will be forced to join the frontier regiments in the Pyrénées in the very near future.

New drink unlikely to catch on

Although allegedly previously available in Marseille, a new drink has been made available as part of an attempt to introduce a new club to the city, Le Club Café. The new drink, of a suspiciously deep brown colour has a bitter taste and one wonders what the attraction of this drink over that of our native (and better tasting) wines.

Notices

All new recruits to the 53rd Fusiliers are invited to a welcome dinner at the Blue Gables during the second week of February 16xx1.
Colonel Friend, 53rd Fusiliers.

Royal Marine Appointments

Frederick Richter is hereby appointed Captain of E company.

13th Fusilier Appointments

Henri d'Alembert is hereby appointed Major, commander of the 2nd battalion.

53rd Fusiliers Appointments

George Friend is hereby appointed Colonel.

The Greasy Pole

NameSL±SPPosition(s)Last Seen WithClub
Henri d'Alembert611Major, 13th FusiliersAuriane DelaunayThe Frog & Peach
Cyrano de Bergonne2-1-1Private, 53rd Fusiliers
Charles Cyarcon11-14Private. Royal Foot Guards
Daryl Impey911Captain, Royal MarinesHunters
Eddie Eagle5-13The Frog & Peach
Frederick Richter22
George Friend714Colonel, 53rd FusiliersAurélie PueyrredónThe Blue Gables
Henri Boyson4-1-1Private, Picardy Musketeers
Isaac Iverson9-13Private, King's Musketeers
Jack Antequil2-11Red Phillips
Kit Harryson2-11Private, 53rd FusiliersRed Phillips
SL
Status Level as of the end of the month
±
Change in status level this month
SP
Status Points earned this month.

Femmes Fatales

NameSLAttributesLast Seen With
Auriane Delaunay7Influential, WealthyHenri d'Alembert
Flora Pernet7Stunning, Influential
Solène Prudhomme12Wealthy
Micheline Barbet15Influential
Élisabeth Beaumont8
Brigitte Silvestre8
Albane Bacque15
Lesly Beaumont11Wealthy
Aurélie Pueyrredón9WealthyGeorge Friend
Bernadette Cuvier7Stunning, Influential
Émilie Beaufils11Influential, Wealthy



Last updated: December 21, 2021 at 19:36 pm

Footnotes

  1. This will count as toadying to George Friend.

1966 GOSsiP Summary

First published 19th September 2017 (Last Modified 21st December 2021)
Program Units Safety Factor
2. Interplanetary Satellite 1 69%
3. Lunar Probe 0 83%
B. Two Stage Rocket 1 92%
D. Liquid Fuel Strap-Ons 0 86%
EVA Suits n/a 30%
c. Three Person Capsule 1 90%

Astronauts

Name Completed Flights
Maja Hansen 0
Curtis Adamson 0
Kristian Swenhaugen 0

1 Launch Facility at Julianehåb.

1 Launch planned for 1967


Last updated: December 21, 2021 at 19:38 pm

1966 SARSA Summary

First published 19th September 2017 (Last Modified 21st December 2021)
Program Units Safety Factor
1. Orbital Satellite 0 96%
2. Interplanetary Satellite 0 92%
3. Lunar Probe 0 86%
A. One Stage Rocket 0 85%
C. Three Stage Rocket 1 98%
EVA Suits n/a 98%
d. Two Person Lunar Module 1 36%
f. Three Person Capsule 1 92%
Photo-Reconnaissance n/a 80%

Astronauts

Name Completed Flights
William Baxter 1
Thomas Mills 1
Wei Engel 1
Deborah Ferrari 0

Earth based mission control allows, one time, a re-roll of a single failed safety check.

2 Launch Facilities at undisclosed locations

2 Launches planned for 1967


Last updated: December 21, 2021 at 19:38 pm

1966 ASA Summary

First published 19th September 2017 (Last Modified 21st December 2021)
Program Units Safety Factor
1. Orbital Satellite 0 96%
2. Interplanetary Satellite 0 91%
3. Lunar Probe 0 85%
B. Two Stage Rocket 1 94%
D. Mega Stage Rocket 2 96%
EVA Suits n/a 95%
c. Three Person Capsule 1 92%
h. Four Person Capsule/Module 2 90%

Astronauts

Name Completed Flights
Captain Ken Ross 2
Professor Matthew "Matt" Matic 0
Dr. Venus 1
Jock Campbell 1
Co-Pilot Chuck 0
Lieutenant 90 0
Zak Zodiac 0
Mel Bourne 0

1 Launch Facility at Woomera

First capsule failure will be ignored.

First module failure will be ignored.1

1 Launch planned for 1967


Last updated: December 21, 2021 at 19:38 pm

Footnotes

  1. For the four person capsule/module, the mission step determines which kind of failure is involved.

1966 SHADO Summary

First published 19th September 2017 (Last Modified 21st December 2021)
Program Units Safety Factor
1. Orbital Satellite 1 71%
2. Interplanetary Satellite 0 91%
3. Lunar Probe 1 66%
4. Docking Module 1 45%
A. One Stage Rocket 1 54%
B. Two Stage Rocket 1 92%
C. Three Stage Rocket 1 35%
EVA Suits n/a 30%
b. Two Person Capsule 1 70%

Astronauts

Name Completed Flights
Walter Clark 0
Judith Harris 0

One time only, may plan a manned mission to take animal passengers instead of human, thus avoiding most of the risk of a catastrophic accident. Success counts as a subsequent mission for budget purposes.

Astronauts may be recruited for only $1,000,000 each for the rest of the game

2 Launch Facilities at Honolulu and Lenur Island.

2 Launches planned for 1966


Last updated: December 21, 2021 at 19:38 pm