Briefing
The Fourth Republic Based on Patrick Feyret's Scenario "39-45" Single Player Only, Allies computer vs human player 1. Historical Overview The Fourth Republic scenario is a hypothetical study in the operational art of war. The player is thrust into the position as Emperor of France during the late 1930's. Surrounded by fascist regimes, the player must unite Europe in a time when that continent, still reeling from the huge losses of World War I was unable to unite to face a common aggressor. As Napoleon VI, you must use this hesitancy to your advantage. Move aggressively to expand your empire as quickly as possible before the combined forces of Russia and Turkey declare war. 2. Important Events Research (allowing the player his choice of advanced weapons) ends turn 4. The player receives a shock advantage from turn 2 through 10. Loss of the "Napoleon VI" counter ends in automatic defeat. Loss of Paris ends in automatic defeat. Capture of key countries enables reinforcements and bonuses to supply. Russia and Turkey declare war on France turn 116. Supply points for the invasion of the United Kingdom are only enabled by the capture of Moscow. The conquest of the United Kingdom ends the game in automatic Victory for the player. 3. Research Islands Research Islands is constructed to give the player an option on what "future" units he would like to see join his forces. A research item is selected by placing the civilian "Researchers" counter on a ship and landing him on an island. The only restraint the player has on choice is that he may only choose one item per horizontal line. Thus, for example, if the player wishes to begin research on "LR Bomber" he may do so on his first move. But will be blocked from researching "Missile" on his subsequent move. All research will eventually result in additional forces with the exception of "Nucs" which is based on probability of discovery. 4. Designer Notes As a hypothetical study all Orders of Battle are merely representative and not historically based. The intention of the game is to present the player with an overwhelming opponent. The player must be able to attack, and yet at the same time defend, especially during the first 20 turns. To guide the player, certain events are scheduled to provoke responses by the United Kingdom. Be wary of such events unless you can move boldly to contain British reinforcements. VIVE L'EMPEROR! GOOD LUCK and have FUN! Ray Rivers

Briefing

The Fourth Republic

Based on Patrick Feyret's Scenario "39-45"

Single Player Only, Allies computer vs human player

1. Historical Overview

The Fourth Republic scenario is a hypothetical study in the operational art of war. The player is thrust into the position as Emperor of France during the late 1930's. Surrounded by fascist regimes, the player must unite Europe in a time when that continent, still reeling from the huge losses of World War I was unable to unite to face a common aggressor. As Napoleon VI, you must use this hesitancy to your advantage. Move aggressively to expand your empire as quickly as possible before the combined forces of Russia and Turkey declare war.

2. Important Events

Research (allowing the player his choice of advanced weapons) ends turn 4.
The player receives a shock advantage from turn 2 through 10.
Loss of the "Napoleon VI" counter ends in automatic defeat.
Loss of Paris ends in automatic defeat.
Capture of key countries enables reinforcements and bonuses to supply.
Russia and Turkey declare war on France turn 116.
Supply points for the invasion of the United Kingdom are only enabled by the capture of Moscow.
The conquest of the United Kingdom ends the game in automatic Victory for the player.

3. Research Islands

Research Islands is constructed to give the player an option on what "future" units he would like to see join his forces.

A research item is selected by placing the civilian "Researchers" counter on a ship and landing him on an island.

The only restraint the player has on choice is that he may only choose one item per horizontal line. Thus, for example, if the player wishes to begin research on "LR Bomber" he may do so on his first move. But will be blocked from researching "Missile" on his subsequent move.

All research will eventually result in additional forces with the exception of "Nucs" which is based on probability of discovery.

4. Designer Notes

As a hypothetical study all Orders of Battle are merely representative and not historically based.

The intention of the game is to present the player with an overwhelming opponent.

The player must be able to attack, and yet at the same time defend, especially during the first 20 turns.

To guide the player, certain events are scheduled to provoke responses by the United Kingdom. Be wary of such events unless you can move boldly to contain British reinforcements.

VIVE L'EMPEROR!
GOOD LUCK and have FUN!

Ray Rivers