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Jeff of Clubs

[OL-FB] Vive Le Roi!

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Upon the bones of an ancient empire, a fledgling empire stokes its own ambitions. From this dias the high priests of old enthralled the hearts and minds of their subjects. Thousands of years later, much hasn't changed within the human condition. Though the ancients would likely express some consternation at the use of water in such a ceremony.

Vive Le Roi!

Let the other nations fuss over plans and tactics until the last minute. Gran Oleon has The Faith. Bishop Francois blesses the battalion and company standards on the dawn of battle, conflating the colonial conflict with a war most holy and compelling the men to great feats of courage and sacrifice...or else.

+1 Tactical Value for 3.Div for superb Elan! :pir-devil:(j/k)

Based on a painting of a certain naughty French emperor. 'The Distribution of the Eagles' by Jacques Louis David.

Thanks to @Ross Fisher for the use of his Bishop!

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Edited by Jeff of Clubs

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Ah, I love it! This is going in the Bishop's biography.

Here's the original artwork for anyone interested:

1200px-Jacques_Louis_David-Serment_de_l'

Edited by Ross Fisher

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Impressive scene with the many flags and soldiers! :vader:  The way the bishop fills the chalice from the basin with holy water is also well represented.

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Fine scene with a nice historical reference.:pir-huzzah2:

As to the current state of battles I am completely lost but I understand Eslandola is not involved  :pir_wacko:

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18 hours ago, Jeff of Clubs said:

didn't know if I could post the original painting

I got this one from Wikipedia. Everything there is shown under creative commons. Not an issue at all. Plus, the way Eurobricks works, we're only linking to the original content. The content owners could simply take it down if they didn't want it used elsewhere. 

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Cool concept and very evocative scene! Well done! :)

On 3/12/2023 at 8:11 PM, Jeff of Clubs said:

+1 Tactical Value for 3.Div for superb Elan! :pir-devil:(j/k)

Pressing "F" to doubt here, but it may help a bit nonetheless :pir-grin:

4 hours ago, Captain Braunsfeld said:

I am completely lost but I understand Eslandola is not involved 

Eslandola has a sizeable force in seawatch expected to join in the battle - so yes, it would seem you are rather lost :pir-oh::pir-huzzah1:

Check the coordination thread pinned for some more details. The OL battle plan sets it up nicely (top of page 2)

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8 hours ago, Bregir said:

 

8 hours ago, Bregir said:

Pressing "F" to doubt here, but it may help a bit nonetheless :pir-grin:

If they were dour from the march, they aren't now is all. :pir_laugh2: Teasing about how Elan SHOULD suffice for solid military thinking. May as well make it +5 to TV :pir-grin:

Thanks all!

Edited by Jeff of Clubs

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