No word from our Turkish ruler, His Imperial Majesty Abdul Hamid II of the Ottoman Empire (Henry, please contact me to let me know what's happening).
A first NMR has been recorded for Turkey, and if another NMR occurs, Turkey's troops will go into Civil Disorder. See the DC176 House Rules:
3. If a player NMRs for 2 consecutive seasons, the country is placed in Civil Disorder (CD). Countries in Civil Disorder will have all their units hold. Units will disband if dislodged and no extra units will be built. The GM will remove the player from the game and may choose to seek a replacement or just leave the country in Civil Disorder.
Following orders were given for Winter 1903:
Austria: Build A Vienna
France: Build F Brest
Germany: Remove A St Petersburg
Italy: Build F Naples
Since Turkey had to disband one of its units and no orders were received, the rules will be applied for a NMR (or NDR).
As a result the Fleet in AEG will be disbanded.
Next deadline is for the Spring 1904 orders and is set for Tuesday, June 3rd, 23.00 GMT.
Let's hope Henry gets back to us to continue the game. If not, I will take a decision at the next deadline.
Your GM
Frank