Greetings to all who read this, my first post in a long time on the C3 forums. I started a game story a long time ago, but it was boring and I did not have the patience to keep writing. The desire to write this tale came after re-reading sections 11 and 12 of Hail to Caesar by Zeeter. :king:

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Here are the basics for the game this is based on:

Version: Vanilla, probably pre v1.21
Civilization: Egyptians
Number of Civilizations: Eight
Difficulty: Regent
Special Rules: None
Barbarians: Random
World Size: Standard
World Type: Random

If I forgot anything, please tell me.

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This game I am currently playing has been a 30+ hour labour of love. I've learned a lot from my experience through the ages. Its been a turbulent road where I have made some right and wrong decisions. Right now the year is 1902 AD, my furthest back save is 1840 AD. For this reason the prehistory will be a bit sketchy and possibly inaccurate. I hope this can be entertaining for all involved.

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Could anyone tell me how to take screenshots and edit them?

This is the world that I have been scheming and plotting to rule and conquer for nearly 6000 years. The view you will see is that of 1902 AD, a very developed place where there are only three significant powers left.

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The world is seperated into a distinct Eastern and Western Hemisphere. They are radically different in geography, historical developement, and culture. Little is known about the history of the East.

The Western continent is divided into northern and southern sections by a transcontinental jungle a dozen or so squares thick.

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Egyptian Civilization began at Thebes in the Valley of the Kings. From here Egyptians migrated south into the Fertile Crescent for many generations.

The long-dead Russian civilization started on the western edge of the fertile crescent. Many pilgrims migrated over the mountain range to the west and into the Western Desert. Eventually some settlers moved south along the coast line.

Greek civilization was born in the heart of the Great Jungle. Few cities were every constructed in the dense maze of rainforest. It was, however, a good source of Iron and Dyes.

The northern regions are a good source of Incense and Aluminum. A single oil field was recently discovered, and a few gem mines and silk sources can be found.

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Both English and Roman civilization is based in the south. Roman culture spread out from the mountains of the west. They spread mostly north, being stopped by the Great Jungle and the Pyrennes. Their territory is rich in Uranium and Aluminum, but Rome never had the technology to use either.

English civilization quickly spread out and settled the mostly plentiful terrain of Dorshire and the Southern Grasslands. In the height of their power, they had access to Coal, Silk, Rubber, Ivory, and Oil.

THE WAR OF THE PLAINS

Around 4000 BC peoples of the grasslands united under the leadership of Cheops of the Egyptian tribe. The proceded to the coast to form the settlement of Thebes. Over the next several hundred years Thebes grew into a powerful city commanding the loyalty of the people of the valley and the surrounding mountains. Eventually population pressure caused a massive migration to the south of the mountains where a land of "milk and honey" was rumored to be. It was during this exodus of the late 31st century BC that the first contact between Egyptian, Russian, and Greek culture occured. Heliopolis and Memphis were both founded during this time. The flat terrain of the plains and the presence of Horses spurred many domestic and military advances, most significant of these the War Chariots.

There was not enough room for expansion of both the Russians and the Egyptians at this time. Between 2650 BC and 2450 BC, the peoples of the fertile crescent became extremely militarized. In 2439 BC the mighty War Chariots of the Egyptian cities set out against the Sperman of Russia. The superior mobility of the War Chariots resulted in the expulsion of Russian soverignty east of the Danube Mountain Range. The mountainous terrain was too difficult for the War Chariots to negotiate, stopping the offensive push and the war completely.

Russian Civilization never recovered from the loss of Moscow. They expanded a little to the eastern coastline, but never enjoyed the security or growth fo the fertile crescent.
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FIRST EGYPTIAN-ROMAN WAR

Throught the 24th - 20th centuries BC, Rome aggressively expanded through the northern reaches of the Great Jungle. Soon Roman forces began to intrude upon Greek and Egyptian territory. War broke out in the late 20th centurty BC between the greeks and Egyptians. No territory was gained nor lost, except for the jungle city of Virconium which rebeled against the Roman rulers and joined the Egyptian civilization.

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FIRST GREEK-ROMAN WAR

Shortly after the conclusion of the Egyptiaan-Roman War, Roman forces tried to conquer the Great Jungle. Terrain, disease, and a well fielded army ended those aspirations quickly. The roman city of Delphi was held under siege for approximately 10 years. Its tough city walls were almost breached under a number of circumstances using a variety of tricks, including large false idols and bribing gatekeepers.

The end result of the war was wasted resources by both civilizations. This left both of them without adequate technology to face the future.

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ENGLISH EXPANSION

Until approximately 1000 BC, English culture and civilization expanded into the plains and grasslands of Dorshire. Many barbarian cultures inhabited these areas, resulting in small conflicts. These small conflicts and the constant need for defence would form a very strong military tradition within the English culture that would last throughout their history.

Good stuff! Do you have maps of the different civs of this era in their glory?

Good stuff! Do you have maps of the different civs of this era in their glory?

Unfortunately I don't. I might try taking the map pics and colorizing them a bit for this next section on the Middle Ages(w/e I have time). City names will probably inaccurate, since most the area has been razed and rebuilt by various cultures.
I started deleting savegames because I had so many and wanted to rid myself the temptation of replaying points where I made stupid decisions.

Good stuff!

--I'm assuming that you are the Egyptians?

DECLINE OF THE RUSSIANS

After being forced out of the fertile crescent by Egyptian War Chariots, Russian settlers were forced to look to the jungles of the south and the desert to the west. Between 1700 and 1300 BC, both the communities of Kiev and Minsk began to flourish. Instead of infrastructure, local chieftains spent resources on arms to protect themselves against the Romans. It was not until 1039 BC that the first road from St. Petersburg to Kiev was completed.

This slow progress and focus on militarism was creating a divide in Russian culture. A new generation of tribal chiefs who wanted progress was challenging the accepted order of the time. A violent revolution raged between the years 1025 and 816 BC. The victors set up a Monarchy, starting with the Czar, Peter the Great. These new rulers soon gave into their decadent natures and scandered the wealth of Russia. They traded the gold necessary for military expansion on petty luxuries and frivolous technology.

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ZENITH OF GREEK DOMINANCE

After the Treaty of Delphi in 1939 BC, an uneasy peace would proceed in the region for over a thousand years. This left Athens with a large military to support, but no enemy to reap resources from. In 1937 BC, the first military terraforming corp was formed. The prime objective of the corps was mild deforstation and the exploitation of mines in the mountains the popped up in many spots within the Great Jungle. The Pax Greecia also was a great time of cultural and religious growth. Many temples appeared to a rapidly growing universally Greek religion.

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FOUNDATIONS OF ENGLAND

The first complete map of Dorshire and Southunderland was completed and presented to Lord Cedric on August 17th, 1863 BC. This would mark the beginning of a new age for England. Settlements were appropriated to the various underlords; every square inch from the Pyrennes to the Great Jungle would be English soil. Many other peoples inhabitated the fertile plains and grasslands. These were tough, nomadic, militaristic people that would not join the civilized English culture.

In 1796 BC, four thousand warriors marched north from London to destroy the Nubians. They would forever be known as the Head Hunters. This devision would be the first to attack any barbarian threat. Other major victories include the destruction of the Assyrians in 1567 BC, and the Illinois in 1434 BC. This militarism and expansion continued until 987 BC, when truly every inch of soil east of the Pyrennes and South of the Great Jungle was controlled by an Englishman.

Soon after a new map was presented, a widespread civil war broke out. The forces of MacBeth, an upstart chieftain, were defeated by the royalist Stewarts. These kings would form a formal monarchy that had soverign over all English peoples, something that had never been accomplished before.

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("A history of Egypt - 2000 BC to 600 BC" will be coming soon.)

FOUNDATIONS OF AFFLUENCE

Over time the Egyptian civilization began to diverge into the cultures of the Fertile Crescent and those in the Valley of the Kings. People of the plains resented paying tribute to Thebes but seeing little military and no civil support. Warlord Tutakama realized that a civil war could break out if things continued as thus. In 1869 BC construction on a highway system through the mountains was started. Simultaneously road and infrastructural projects were funded by Thebes in the plains of the Crescent. Over a period of 200 years many Temples, Granaries, highways, irrigation networks, and barracks were constructed. With the completion of the Mountain Path in 1823 BC, resources began to flow between Thebes and Memphis. Normal Egyptians experienced an oppulence that exceeded that of many other civilizations at this time.

The road system was the envy of Greek, Roman, and Russian merchants at this time. By the mid-16th Century BC Egypt had a well-established Currency system with a prominent Marketplace in both Memphis and Thebes. It was also the time of the first recorded trade tariffs on imports and exports in the Western Hemisphere. Tariff income provided the means for a larger, more modern military of Horsemen and the construction and maintenance of Libraries.

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ROMAN AGGRESSION

In 1468 BC, Julius Antiquitus, ruler of Rome, agreed to buy the jungle territory of Virconium for an astounding 200 gold. This purchase would be the first in many attempts of Roman aggressive-expansion. Fifteen years later Antiquitus tried to negotiate a deal to buy Moscow and its part of the fertile crescent from Thebes. The warlord at that time refused the deal, which angered the Romans grealty. A small force of Archers and Spearman approached the walled city of Moscow in the Fall of 1453 BC. Moscow was bombarded by catapult for five days, until a new weapon was introduced by the Egyptians, the Horseman. These Horseman were much more manuevarable and powerful than their obsolete Chariot counterparts. The mounted divisions attacked the rear of Roman force from the top of the Answan Mountain. What was left of the Roman unit tried to retreat, but was cut down by the superior mobility of the Horseman. Left with only a defensive standing army, Antiquitus agreed to pay tribute for peace.

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DAWN OF THE REPUBLIC

1000 years of authoritarian rule under the Chief Lord of Thebes would end in the 7th century BC. The increasingly centralized government in Thebes was becoming more alienated from the peoples of lower Egypt. Memphis, considered the leader of the egyptians of the plains, wanted greater representation in military and economic decisions. Nobility in Thebes was also growing weary of having no real authority or impact.

Chief Lord Cheops also realized that Egypt needed to be reorganized to face the future. He, with the help of scholars from all nations and cities, devised a truly representative form of government. Delegates from every city, town, and hamlet would be represented in a legislative body. This body would make decisions on military, economic, religious, and social issues. Ultimately the Consul, of which Cheops was the first, would have the power to override a vote of the House. This early form of the Republic would undergo many evolutions upon entering the Middle Ages.

( At this pace it will take forever before I get to current point in my game. These next couple sections are going to be short and sweet. Some more feedback on how good, or sucky, I am would greatly by appreciated.)

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THE FALL OF SPARTA

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This map reveals what is believed to have been the rough territorial boundaries of England and its neighbors. Historically accurate reports on the fall of Sparta are very rare and contain little information. Sometime during the 5th Century BC the English sent an expeditiary force across the Greek border. The reports that do exist suggest the battle was quick, with the English utilizing what is believed to be Swordsmen of some kind.

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THE FALL OF GREECE

By the 5th Century BC, Egyptian military technology had expanded significantly. Plentiful access to Iron and hundreds of years of fighting wars with and against horse-riding troops led to the creation of Pikeman, infantry trained to be effective against mobile troops. Improving metal-working techniques also allowed for light-weight armour that could be worn by Horsemen. A quickly evolving military nobility quickly latched onto the idea of the Knight.

Even though it could be mass-produced, armour was expensive and Thebes did not feel the need to pay for the weapons, considering the efficiency of the military at that time. It was not until after the war with Greece that serious efforts were made to make a modern army.

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In 330 BC, Consul Shariff decided on an elegant solution for two major porblems that plagued the Republic; a rapidly growing middle-class military, and a belligerant Greece whose luxuries were needed. If the military did not remain in the hands of the nobility, the middle-class could overthrow the current government. Greece was also not willing to trade on fair terms, placing high tariffs on Egyptian imports.

The solution was to declare war on Greece. A massive force would be required to conquer the head-strong power. Those who survived combat would inherit the plunder of the jungle, forgetting about their troubles with the Senate.

In 328 BC a large fleet sailed out of Elphantine towards the Greek city of Corinth. In early spring 20,000 horsemen galloped out of their boats and through the mountains toward Corinth. Athens sent most of its spare military force to deal with the threat. With the northern border unreinforced, a second army of 15,000 horsemen attacked Pharsalos, which was quickly taken. Soon the highway connecting Pharsalos to Memphis was full of Swordsmen and Horsemen. The battle near Corinth did not bode so well, with 6,000 horsemen dead by the fall.

In spring 327 BC a force of 200 galleys loaded with 7000 horsemen landed near the beaches of Norwich. The attack was a complete suprise, but casualties were still high with 5000 dead. Reinforcements, inclduign siege weapons, started to arrive at Corinth in the summer. Casualties rose, however, with 10000 swordsmen and 12000 horsemen dead in the first months of the winter.

326 BC did not start off looking any better than the previous two years. Both sides were caught in a brutal meat grinder. Starvation was starting to be a problem for those in Corinth. Over 50000 Egyptians had died on Greek soil since 328 BC, and the people of the Republic were growing weary of the effort. The stalemate was broken by the introduction of a special armoured horse battalion lead by General Rhamsess. This division plowed through the Hoplites who gaurded the city. Arrows bounced off the Iron shell worn by the Knights. Rhamses Iron Staff division turned the course of the battle in two weeks.

325 BC - Using the momentum gained during the tactical sweep, the Iron Staff marched ahead towards Thermopylae. The Greeks, who were not prepared for any units like the Knights, were easily pushed back. Soon Horsemen reinforced the column and the attack was pushed again. Defending forces collapsed under the pressure and many retreated from the povincial capital. Victory came at a high cost, however, 7000 horsemen and 100 knights lay dead at the slopes of Thermopylae.

324 BC - Forces are gathered in Thermopylae for a possible assault further into Greece. After peace negotiations dissolve, the Army of Punsihment is sent forth towards Athens. Over 35000 soldiers soon press at the gates. Victory would not be as quick as it had been before. Those gaurding the city were the most elite units of the Greecian military. They had fought against the armoured legionares of Rome and fared much better than other Greek forces against the Knights and Horsemen.

323 BC - Sheer number and superior military technology eventually broke the fighting capacity of the defenders. Most of the Greek military had been destroyed in the last year and a half of fighting. The 6000 functional horsemen who remained made a rapid push for the city of Delphi. Here they ran into the remainig elite gaurd of Emperor Alexander. Quickly defeated, the horsemen retreated to wait for reinforcements. In the late winter 30000 horsemen and swordsmen marched on to siege the city of Delphi.

320 BC - The siege of Delphi still continued, but casualties were at a minimum. A new corp of 5000 Knights had come south to brake the stalemate at Delphi. Instead they proceded west to a long-lost city which was a prominent Greek stronghold in the late 4th Century BC. Overwhelming number alone led the knights to a fast and painless victory.

318 BC - Five years of continuous siege had reduced the proud city of Delphi to a military camp. The arrival of 10000 Egyptian Knights, most of the countries nobility, overwhelmed the weary defenders. The know aggregate group of soldiers numbering 40000 converged on the city, destorying what remained of the miltary and the royal family on July 5th, 318 BC.

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THE FALL OF RUSSIA

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The staggering power of the Knights in the jungles of Greece convinced Egyptian military planners the importance of funding a modern military. It would be half a millenia before the armies of the Republic would be tested again. During that time the military became a more compact, efficient institution. Queen Cleopatra called upon the army in 227 AD, for the purpose of eliminating the bothersome and belligerent Russians.

The provocation for the war is unknown, but the strategy planned for it is well known. There would be two groups of attackers, the Northern Raiders and the Southern Raiders. Each attack group would be roughly 25000 professionally trained Knights. Group North would attack St. Petersburg, while group South will take Minsk. Both attacks occurred with moderate casualties because of Russian Pikemen.

Ivan the Great, however, had fled to Kiev. Maps at that time in Egypt did not have a location for Kiev. It was not until 230 AD that the desired city was located by scouts on horseback. A new attack force of 40000 Knights proceded from St. Petersburg to attack Kiev. The battle was were decisively won by the Egyptians who killed the Royal family and took authority in Russia.

INTELLECTUAL EXPANSION

The conquest of Russia provided a great amount of security for Egypt, diplomatically and militarily. Military developement became a secondary priority, with most military technology being exchanged with other cvilizations. Political evolution accelerated in the early 8th Century AD with the elimination of the consul. A truly Democratic government was chartered on July 7th, 874 AD. The Presidents of the League of Egyptia continued to fund cultural and scientific development. In 945 AD, Egypt and Japan became the first world powers to engage in large scale trade across an ocean.

Egypt official entered the industrial era with the introduction of Steam Power in the 13th Century AD. Soon railroads connected every major city within the League of Egyptia. This led to a new sense of cultural and political unity among Egyptians. July 7th, 1274 AD, the 4th Centennial of the singing of the original Laws of Common Rule, was the date the new Charter of The Nation of Egypt was signed into existence.

1500 years of Military Tradition and the new needs of the Naton required proper schools of military training and a better organized army. Gunpowder weapons, which had existed for several hundred years, would finally see major use in the effective form of Cavalry.

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2ND WAR OF ROMAN AGGRESSION

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On Februrary 5th, 1350 AD, Emperor Caligula of Rome declared war after the Nation of Egypt refused to pay tribute. Roman Legionnarres quickly mobilized to march on Egyptian cities.

Battle of Moscow - On Februrary 10th Egyptian scouts spotted advance eliminates of the I and II Roman Legions approaching from the south of Moscow. Two days later the 1st and 2nd Cavalry divsions rushed directly toward the Roman Legions. The legions were shocked whenever the horse-back soldiers starting fireing gundpowder weapons instead of engaged in melee combat like normal Knights. Most of the column retreated into the safety of the jungle, where they could engage the Cavalry at closer range. It took ten days to ferret out and hunt what remained of the I and II Legions.

Battle of Thermopylae - On April 17th the Roman VI Legion emerged from the jungles west of Themopylae. They were quickly greeted by the Iron Staff Division, one of the few remaining Knight divisions in Egypt. Even without firearms, the initial combat was quick and ferocious. Once again the woods made it difficult to find and eleminate soldiers. The battle was decisively over with a fortnight.

Battle of Memphis - Those who had survived Moscow know accompanied the VIII and IX Legion. Once again the Romans would face the know battle-hardened 1st and 2nd Cavalry Divisions. This time the Romans used the terrain to force the Cavalry closer to foot troops. The Cavalry used their mobility to outflank and suprise the enemies. Over two weeks various tactical manuevers whittled down the forces of both sides, but ultimately the superior Cavalry gained victory.

Once again the frustrated citizens of Virconium appealed to Egypt to help them. Only through a generous peace settlement by the Romans was the offer rebuffed.

Good so far! I wish you started eariler though.

RISE OF EGYPT

Peaceful relations between Egypt and its neighbors persisted for nearly 400 years after the Roman defeat in 1350 AD. Egyptian research continued to be subsidized by the government at an amazing rate. This also led to the formation of the FEC (Foreign Espionage Corps) and the ESA (Egyptian Security Agency), the first institution of their scale and effectiveness in the Western Hemisphere. Railroad expansion increased significantly and major deforestation was planned in the former Greek territories. The overall effect was a massive increase in industrial and agricultural production between 1350 and 1550 AD.

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WORLD WAR ONE BEGINS

Egypt was the first nation to have practical methods for the refining and utilization of petroleum products for military and domestic purposes. No local sources of the precious black gold existed within the soverign borders of Egypt. The only sources in the Western Hemisphere were the Elysian Fields on the southern end of England. Planning for a massive joint naval and land attack on Northern England began in 1717 AD. Six years later would mark the beginning of the first mulit-lateral war in global history.

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1ST EGYPTIAN OFFENSIVE

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The first Egyptian attack in WWI was primarily with four mobile Cavalry Corps and a small fleet of Ironclads. All of the attacks occurred within short times of each other and helped overwhelm the English front. An amphibious attack also suprised English reserve defenders not prepared for the assault.

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HISPALIS -- February 8th - 12th, 1723 AD

At H-Hour 05 00, a force of 100 000 Cavalry of the Amphibious Mobile Corps landed on beaches southeast of Hispalis. Using the profile of mountain to hide their approach, the Corps was virtually undetected until 10 32. By then the mass of troops was within three miles of the perimeter defences of Hispalis. The horseback troops encountered little resistance until they approached the inner defense ring. Casualties were light for the Egyptians, and 15th English Rifle Division was eliminated by the 12th of February.

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CANTERBURY -- February 8th - March 2nd, 1723 AD

All 250 000 Cavalry of the I Cavalry Corps emerged from the cover of the mountains to march on Canterbury. The first defensive line composed mostly of Riflemen in antiquated outposts was easily plowed through. Victory seemed sure for the overwhelming force of Veteran fighters. At Canterbury they encountered the new generation of modern Infantry; soldiers with more accurate rifles and better use of mobile tactics. Fighting was fierce and the losess were heavy. Egyptian forces would win the battle mostly due to attrition of English defenders.

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NEWCASTLE -- March 10th - 13th, April 7th - July 21st, 1723 AD

Utilizing railroads built in the Pyrennes mountains, Egyptian artillery divisions shelled Newcastle for days prior to ground combat. The very much depleted force of the I Corps would have to capture Newcastle with only 150 000 Cavalry. This time the English had good intelligence on the location of the I Corps, and two Infantry Regiments were gaurding the city. The destruction of the I Corps would have been likely if not for the destruction of key defensive installations and logistical targets by Artillery. Without logistical support, the Infantry only lasted three days.

The battle for Newcastle would continue again on April 7th with a counter-attack by the English. Three weeks had not been enough time to build proper defensive structures. Fighting was harsh, but the Egyptian forces had the advantages of friendly Artillery and elevation. On July 21st, what remained of the 7th and 10th Riflemen were observed in a tactical retreat.

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BRIGHTON -- February 28th - March 2nd, 1723 AD

The lightning fast conquest of Hispalis was very encouraging for military planners in Thebes. English military planners anticipated that the Amphibious Corps would continue its penetration from the Hispalis. Most of the defensive network in Brighton, including the many large caliber Cannon pieces, were adjusted to prevent such penetration. At 1 minus H- hour a small detachment from the Amphibious Corps began to attack outposts on the defensive perimeter. Riflemen soon collected at the southern regions of the area to destory the invaders.

At H- hour the III Corps attacked the city from the north. The large mass of troops would now be safe from most of the Cannon fire. Within 20 minutes the outer perimeter was penetrated. Defenders retreated into the city for a last stand. Three days of bloody house to house fighting ensued before Commander Arnold surrendered what remained of the 23rd English Rifle Regiment.

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SPARTA - February 10th - June 16th, 1723 AD

Like the assaults against Newcastle and Canterbury, Egyptian generals expected Sparta to be a bloody, but quick battle. 260 000 Cavalry would be facing only 30 000 members of the 6th English Infantry and 11th English Riflemen Regiments. The first assualt failed to penetrate the perimeter defenses of Sparta. This failure left most of the Egyptian II Corps open to Artillery fire. Loses mounted quickly and the II Corps was forced to regroup. Many short raids on outposts and logistics centers by both sides persisted throughout February and March.

By the end of March the battered III Corps was reinforced by three Infantry Regiments and four Artillery Battalions. The heavy firepower of the Artillery allowed a slow but steady progression through the first line of defense. On June 10th, shelling of the city itself begins. The concentrated power of the Artillery is catastrophic wit civilian and military losses mounting quickly. Five days of shelling is enough for the Governor of Sparta to surrender to Egyptian soveirgnty.

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GULF OF ENGLAND -- March 2nd - 5th, 1723 AD

Britain maintained a large naval fleet of Man'O Wars and Galleons in the southern Gulf of England. That fleet could threaten any land or naval operation near the critical port cities or the oil rich fields of the south. Egypts solution was a modern fleet of steam powered Ironclads.

The English 2nd Naval Armada and the Egyptian 1st Ironclad Fleet met in battle on March 2nd. At first superior armour and mobility put the Ironclads in a superior position, with over 23 English warships being sunk or captured. This advantage would not persist for the Egyptians. English captains quickly adapted to the Ironclads. Hundreds of years of maratime combat had taught the English much about naval warfare. They utilized superior sailing skill to concentrate their firepower while only allowing the Ironclads to use theirs in a scattered manner. On March 5th the Ironclads made a tactical retreat to the captured port of Hispalis.

Great stuff!
I am really enjoying it.
I likek your 1ST EGYPTIAN OFFENSIVE diagram.

THE LINES ARE DRAWN

In March of 1723 AD those nations who had signed Mutual Protection Pacts with England declared war on the nation of Egypt. All the world powers except for Japan where now preparing to commit troops to combat. In preparation for a counter-attack by English allies, the front of England was just maintained rather than expanded.

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THE ROMAN COUNTER-ATTACK

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DELPHI -- April 10th 1724 AD

The dew-laiden grass north of Cumae was trodden upon by the five most elite of the Roman Legions on April 10th, 1724AD. This attack force had been assembled to overtake and occupy the region surrounding Delphi. Much had changed since the Romans last fought and occupied Delphi.

Mount Pompei had been developed into a formidable modern fortress. Five Artillery support divisions were positioned so they could have complete command of the Delphi valley. Once the bulk of the Roman Corps was within range, fire commenced. Confusion seized the Legionairres, who had never faced such heavy or modern ranged bombardment. Soon the 4th and 6th Cavalry charged the bewildered soldiers. Many elements of the Roman Corps rushed past the Cavalry assault, but were quickly cut down by the 7th Infantry division.

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CUMAE -- May 2nd - 8th, 1724 AD

The last significant threat to either the English front was the city of Cumae. Its capture would expel Roman operations to those going over a mountain range and prevent English forces from bypassing the initial front of occupied territory.

Six Cavalry divisions, mostly Veterans from the combat in Sparta, would be assinged to a strike force to take the provincial capital. Before dawn on May 1st the ad hoc V Corps moved south towards Cumae from Delphi. It was not until mid-afternoon that the Romans were aware of any of the movements. Two Roman Riflemen divisions used roads to quickly position themselves to the north to intercept the Cavalry. Realizing they would be outflanked if they bypassed the riflemen, the Cavalry regrouped and prepared for an assault the next day.

A bloody dawn greeted May 2nd north of the city of Cumae. Both attacker and defender experienced many casualties. The Cavalry proved victorious against a slower foe on open terrain. Roman generals had hoped that losses of such an assault would force the army to move back rather than bombard the city. This would not be the case, as five healthy regiments of Cavalry remained to finish the assault.

May 3rd marked the first day of offensive action witthin the city of Cumae itself. Two Riflemen divisions and a the XVI Legion still remained to defend the Roman city. Initial attacks against the inner defence line were costly, but the sheer number of battle-hardened troops proved too much to hold against. Five days of house-to-house combat ensued till what remained of Roman military assests in Cumae surrendered or retreated.

LEAGUE OF NATIONS -- 1725 AD - 1730 AD

For many decades England had maintained Mutual Protection Pacts with its neighbors the Romans, and both the Chinese and Germans overseas. Following the first major Egyptian offensive, England asked its allies to strike back and punish the invaders. Commander-General Muhammed Shariff, supreme Commander of the armed forces, decided to stop the offensive to prepare for possible war on four fronts. As demanded by agreement, all of England's allies declared war on the Egyptians and mobilized troops during the winter months of 1724 AD.

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OPERATION STEAMROLL -- February 23rd, 1725 AD

Determined to reverse the momentum of the sudden Egyptian invasion, Antiquis Caesar and the Prime Minister Major planned a massive coordinated assault on Cumae. Egyptian forces were having to devote many resources to hunting down Resistors since the invasion. A massive assault would unnverve them and make for an easier victory.

After seven weeks of mobilizing troops for Operation Steamroll, both the Roman I Corps and the English 2nd Mounted Corps appeared less than twenty miles from Cumae on the morning of February 23rd, 1725 AD. They were not unexpected, however, as Egyptian military planners had anticipated a counterattack on Cumae considering its strategic location. Observers had seen both troops moving through the mountains and Radioed movements back to HQ in Cumae.

Artillery fire from the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th Artillery Divisions struck both sides of the pincer manuever. Heavy losses were sustained as both Corps continued their approach toward the stronghold. Egyptian Cavalry troops stationed in Canterbury came up the rear of the English troops. Indirect fire was then fully on the Romans. Sustained fire broke the Roman Legions, collapsing one side of the pincer. Having turned to face the flanking Cavalry, more Cavalry from Cumae attacked the English.

This failed assault had required most of the offensie capability of both nations. Rome would never be capable of mounting another offensive, while England would try again in three years.

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OPERATION SEA RAT -- January- March1727 AD

From the early months of 1725 AD until the revelation of the Great Accord in 1730 AD, the fleets of Germany, China, and England bombarded Egyptian shoreline and attacked shipping imports and exports. Naval development had never been a priority to Egyptian leaders. This deficiency led to the rushed construction of a fleet of modern petroleum driven Destroyers. The new Egyptian MkI Ibus Destroyers were the most advanced ships on the oceans when they amassed in early 1727 AD. Despite superior technology, the massive English fleet sunk all but two Destroyers, which limped back to Brighton Harbor.

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OPERATION FIRESTORM -- May 10th - June 17th, 1728 AD

Having been victorious in the Gulf of England, English military planners turned their eyes towards another land-based invasion of occupied territory. In the three years since Operation Steamroll, England had assembled the equivalent of two Cavalry Corps. In May of 1728 AD both the 3rd and 4th Mobile Corps crossed the Egyptian borders and gathered for an assault on both Newcastle and Sparta. Both were targets in open, flat country were the Cavalry could not be ambushed.

Once again Egyptian Artillery would spell doom for the attackers in both assaults. Initial attacks were easily repulsed both strong defenses and defensive mortar and artillery fire. Realizing that staying on the open terrain was certain death, commanders relocated troops to the nearby hills. Operations continued until a special Egyptian Search-And-Destroy force of Cavalry and Infantry were assembled to deal with the threat.

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THE GREAT ACCORD

Six years of selling weapons and resources to foreign powers had made the Japanese rich. All those involved in the world conflict realized that no gains were being made by combatants while the Japanese continued to consolidate power. In the interest of peace, a secret conference was held with all the combatant leaders; President Barak, Prime Minister Major, Chancellor von Reichfield, Emperor Tsao, and Antiquitus Caesar. They all signed an agreement to end the fighting and remove the encroaching Japan from various local areas.

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JAPANESE EXPULSION -- January 10th - 12th, 1730 AD

Shortly after returning from the conference, President Barak ordered the expulsion of Japanese soveirgnty from the continent. At 10 00 on January 10th, one hour after the announcement, all 250 000 memebers of the 1st Cavalry Corps desended on both sections of Japan beach. Unprepared for the assault, Japanese forces fell easily and swiftly. Combat in the Echizen continued until the 12th, when the last Japanese evacuation transport deported from the Harbor. The Japanese Consulate vowed that the streets of Thebes would, "...run red with blood!"

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OPERATION NILE KING -- March 20th - April 1st, 1732 AD

Japan hastily gathered and trained the last remaining members of the Bushido code. These Samurai were quickly trained in the art of fighitng modern units and loaded onto transports. Between March 20th and 23rd the Elite Gaurd of Kyoto, Satsuma, and Edo landed on beaches near Pharsalos. The hodgepodge of 900 000 warriors included those with muskets, swords, rifles, and even bow-and-arrows. Some were mounted while most stayed on foot or were transported by horse-drawn carts. They would first be greeted by the full power of the I Artillery Corps, roughly 2500 Artillery pieces ranging from 55 mm to 130 mm. Following three days of shelling, the Japanese invaders would be defeated by the first use of Tanks in warfare. These steel beasts plowed through the masses of Samurai and Infantry. The manuever had proved to be a hasty and costly one for the Japanese.

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OPERATION TSUNAMI -- August 1735 AD

As it had been in the south, the Egyptians had a large naval inferiority. Japan's massive navy bombarded the Egyptian shoreline day and night for over five years. Once again the Mk I Ibus would have a chance to prove its worth. In a series of manuevers in August 1735 AD, over 420 Japanese frigates were sunk and 150 badly damaged, while only two destroyers being sunk and five sustaining damage. Lacking naval or army superiority, the Japanese agreed to deliver oil on a regular basis to the Egyptian ports as part of peace.

I'm guessing many of you have lost interest already. I've been busy with a research paper but soon will be able to continue. Expect some new updates in the next week.

I'm guessing many of you have lost interest already

Nah, it's pretty cool. (makes me want to do one of these, but I've been too busy modding to actually play the game :( )

I'd definitely like to see more.

No, I for one am loving this so far, especially the maps, which are top of cool. Keep up the good work!

REIGN OF PEACE -- 1735 AD - 1860 AD

From the end of the first world war till the declaration of war by the Trifecta, peace ruled the Earth. Nations stopped their rapid militarization and turned production back to technology and goods. Trade soon continued between nations that were formally bitter enemies. Cultural exchange soon continued as well at almost the same rate as the military had just a half-century previous.

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THE TRIFECTA -- 1860 AD - 1870 AD

This peace would once again be disturbed by the presence of a pact of nations protected by MPPs. The Trifecta, as it was known, was the combined military might of Germany, England, and Rome. Japan's trading terms were intolerable to the Trifecta, so they declared war on July 5th, 1860 AD, by landing 500,000 men on the southern shore of Japan.

Japan had known about the invasion from spies within The Trifecta's military command. The invading army of Cavalry, Infantry, and Tanks were battered by dozens of Japanese artillery brigades. Elite Hai-Chi Tanks rolled out of the hills and converged on the hapless invaders. Defeat on the beach left the allies with no hope of a successful penetration in 1860 AD.

Navies around the world began engagement, usually within sight of the major ports and cities. The naval capability of Japan and The Trifecta were about the same. Both navies only succeded in diminishing numbers and effectiveness of the other. A few land based incursions were attempted by both sides, but were usually fruitless. After ten years a peace accord was signed and Japan was still intact.

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EGYPT'S RISE TO GREATNESS -- 1735 AD - 1896 AD

Egypt's military success in the first World War made them a force to be reckoned with. Their abilities were still only second to the Japanese, a fact which saved them from the wrath of the Trifecta. While the other world powers diminshed military strength during the 1860's War, Egypt slowly upgraded its military. Computers especially helped modernize the Infantry and drastically increase the defensive capabilites of Egypt. Naval developement also continued on a slow but steady course.

One part of being a world power is knowing what the other powers are doing. Espionage became an important part of the Egyptian national government. The personal and technology needed for nuclear weapons was stolen from Germany during Operation Natural Selection(a story to come later). Another one is defense and making treaties. Realizing that Egypt could eventually be a target of the Trifecta, President Cleopatra agreed to a MPP with Emperor Tokugawa of Japan in 1894 AD.

very nice! keep it up and I like the format.