This is the first time I actually contributed to a GOTM. I wrote it as a diary in real time. Hope that is OK...
[[x]] THE ANCIENT AZTEC CHRONICLES [[x]]
-= Chapter 1: THE DAWN OF CIVILISATION =-
The Aztecs settled at the centre of the universe - our home! We are surrounded by rivers; it is a natural barricade against the threat of barbarian hordes.
AGE OF JAGUAR
Domestic planners thought the land looked good in most directions, but preferred the promise of the nearby watery river regions for defensive value and free aquaducts. Work began on building settlers. Sadly, our culture didn't hold the farming types in high regard: Why be a labourer when you can be the stuff of legend?
Our people hadn't met another race, but they believed they were excellent scouts and began to seek answers at the edge of our world. The greatest soldiers were dispatched to seek enlightenment in the five corners of the universe.
Soon after founding a second city, news of far away civilisations desended on the curious Aztec folk. There was one to the north, and another to the south - what they called themselves mattered not, the fact that these people dared to exist in our universe was sufficient to introduce fear into our domestic spheres.
-= Chapter 2: A GOLDEN AGE =-
PILLAGING WARZ
There was no reason. Primitive peoples don't need a reason. It just seemed like a good idea at the time.
The warlike Aztec peoples declared war on both rival civilizations, and it would serve to stunt their growths. Despite being heavilly outnumbered and unable to capture cities, the Aztec Jaguars wreaked terrible havok through pillaging farmland and capturing foreign women. Once exhausted in pleasure, our proud warrior race sued for peace and acquired enlightenment in exchange their benevolence.
AZTEC DARK AGES (circa 1500 BC)
It wasn't long before the wonderous fables from war away places ceased to be sold in our two cities; life slowed down. Our cities grew slowly, new ideas would take 40 turns to be realised, and our elite Jaguars dwindled in numbers. Much of the old-school army, plus two captured workers, were lost to lone conscript Saxons who were found dwelling in that the region of jungle to our west.
The Aztec army now includes new fangled Archers and Spearmen. Being much like their rivals, the Aztec people lost confidence and began to live in the past.
TROUBLED JUNGLE (circa 1000 BC)
Expansion wasn't going as planned, but it was guessed that the universe must include a land bridge to the north because a member of the Iroquoi tribe appeared on the other side of our world without explanation.
As for the western lands of sticky jungle, riddled with barbarian tribes, it is said that any Aztec who enters shall not return. This is certainly true for the last brave soldiers who went that way. Domestic planners have decided to block off access with thick city walls. Another settler shall be required.
AZTEC IRON AGE (850BC)
Suddenly it dawned on the dim witted Aztecs. They had learned the secrets of Iron from their southern neighbours long ago, but knew not where to find the material! We sought frantically and discovered a source, but it was no easy task as the chonicles clearly show!!
*This was a problem with the GOTM resources*
MONARCHY (710BC)
After many years of knowing nothing, the enlightened Aztecs discovered Monarchy and immediately switched government. This, it was hoped, would give them an edge over the pesky Americans.
ORACLE OF TEOTIHUACAN (610BC)
The Aztec mystics decided long ago to dedicate the second city to building a Wonder and they have finally achieved that objective. Teotihuacan will now join the other cities in building armies of settlers.
GREAT AMERICAN TRADE (510BC)
Although a poor deal for the Aztecs, it marks a new level of awareness for their glorious civilisation. The Aztecs are now familiar with most of their continent and realise for the first time that there is no shortage of land.
MISSED OPORTUNITY (290BC)
Secrecy shrowds the offices of Tenochtitlan where they have discovered the true defenses of Washington DC. Just two spearmen! The Aztec eyes narrow, and the order is given to build a bigger army. Our Military advisor thinks the enemy has a much larger army so there will be no attack today.
American aggression begins circa 90BC. It starts with idle threats but these changes do not bode well for those in favour of peace. Meanwhile, Aztec settlers continue to claim new lands in the north for their glorious empire.
-= Chapter 3: AGE OF CHAOS =-
AZTEC-BARBARIAN WAR (30AD)
News arrives in 30AD of a massive Barbarian horde that has destroyed the western defences. Our Aztec armies are suddenly overstretched and certain to suffer worse defeats. Wealth is also slipping and technology investment reduced to 90%.
AZTEC-AMERICAN DIPLOMATIC CONFERENCE (70AD)
Most of the Aztec forces have been redeployed on our weakened western border. Diplomacy with the primitive Americans is essential if we are to disuade them from taking advantage of our current troubles. Trade and Rights of Passage have been agreed.
INCREASED MILITARY SPENDING (110AD)
Aztec culture on the southern border is expanding and expected to upset the Americans, so wealth is being invested to hurry the development of a new local military. National wealth had dropped significantly over the last century and becoming a concern.
AZTEC-IROQUOI WAR (150AD - 270AD)
This was a terrible political blunder of ours but enlightened peoples are entitled to honest mistakes. Our Jaguar scout came across an unguarded city of the Iroquoi, and thought it would be a good idea to keep their seats warm. This poor judgement has put our own unprotected northern cities at risk of reprisal attacks. More wealth must now be spent to rebuild the northern armies!!
AZTEC-AMERICAN WAR (170AD - 320AD)
Imbiciles in Washington DC have sent Swordsmen into our territory looking for trouble! It can come as no surprise that the peaceful and enlightened Aztecs feel it a bitter blow in discovering that their southern counterparts are as barbaric as the disorganised western invaders; neither are to be trusted! Science spending has been reduced to 0%.
Our affiliation with these war mongers has damaged future international relations. They have become a thorn in our side.
GREAT LIBRARY OF TENOCHTITLAN (190AD)
This marks a new strategy for the Aztec peoples. They will embrace the ocean and seek to learn from the newer and smarter civilisation of Mermaids! Interest in a Great Lighthouse has increased but the need for more troops continues to interfere with domestic planning.
ACQUISITION OF MIAMI, NEW ORLEANS, & BALTIMORE (320AD)
Foolish Americans had by 270AD twice failed to capture the strategic region of Calixtahuaca in the south of our glorious empire. Our hurried spearmen and city walls have held out.
In order to win a better deal in the peace treaty it was decided that our armies should cripple the slightly larger American nation through a strategic offensive..
Primary Objective: Four units of Swordsmen will cross the mountains to Miama and take control of American spices - Success!! We captured Miami with zero casualties.
Secondary Objective: Jaguars will destroy the supply line to the massive (size: 10) American city of Atlanta, causing riots and crippling production - Failure: We destoyed half the roads before our Jaguars were repelled.
The Aztec Empire has acquired Baltimore and New Orleans as part of the peace treaty with America. We are not sure where these places are or whether or not we want them, but this amiable treaty will reduce American power for generations to come.
-= Chapter 4: AGE OF FABLE =-
START OF THE AZTEC COLLONIAL ERA (320AD - ?)
Seeing that the Americans no longer control any spices, it has become a priority to secure any remaining sources for that luxury. Boats and settlers are being dispatched to that end. Science investigation has been increased again - the Great Library has failed us.
DEPRESSION (360AD - ?)
Although the continent is fairly peaceful, the economy is not well. Civil engineers recognise a distinct lack of roads in northern regions which are suffering from lacklustre trade. The Aztecs are fairly poor with a little over 200 Gold, have failed to build the Great Lighthouse, many cities are without improvements, and the empire still possesses an overstreched military.
There has been a Rights of Passage agreement with the distrustful Americans from which the Aztecs gain a measly sum of 24 Gold.
ENTER THE MIDDLE AGES (380AD)
The wise Aztecs have traded a technology with the blood-thirsty Americans, making our civilisation the first on this continent to enter the Middle Ages. Sadly, scientific understanding is now creeping along at a slow pace.
EXCESSIVELY CAUTIOUS WASTE (410AD)
Despicable American swordsmen have marched into our Tamiun territory without explanation, and we fear the evil ones are plotting a sneak attack! Soldiers have been hurried in the north to disuade an Iroquoi reaction. There is great concern for the poorly garrissoned regions of Tamiun and New Orleans in the south. Science spending has been reduced to 80%.
A further 79 Gold was spent hurrying an extra Spearman at Tamiun though we fear the dividends may arrive too late. The Americans marched past
NAVAL EXPEDITION (450AD - 480AD)
An Aztec boat explores the far west. This expedition completes our geographic understanding and coastal outline of the continent.
Current Score: 451 (aka puny)
[[x]] THE ANCIENT AZTEC CHRONICLES [[x]]
-= Chapter 1: THE DAWN OF CIVILISATION =-
The Aztecs settled at the centre of the universe - our home! We are surrounded by rivers; it is a natural barricade against the threat of barbarian hordes.
AGE OF JAGUAR
Domestic planners thought the land looked good in most directions, but preferred the promise of the nearby watery river regions for defensive value and free aquaducts. Work began on building settlers. Sadly, our culture didn't hold the farming types in high regard: Why be a labourer when you can be the stuff of legend?
Our people hadn't met another race, but they believed they were excellent scouts and began to seek answers at the edge of our world. The greatest soldiers were dispatched to seek enlightenment in the five corners of the universe.
Soon after founding a second city, news of far away civilisations desended on the curious Aztec folk. There was one to the north, and another to the south - what they called themselves mattered not, the fact that these people dared to exist in our universe was sufficient to introduce fear into our domestic spheres.
-= Chapter 2: A GOLDEN AGE =-
PILLAGING WARZ
There was no reason. Primitive peoples don't need a reason. It just seemed like a good idea at the time.
The warlike Aztec peoples declared war on both rival civilizations, and it would serve to stunt their growths. Despite being heavilly outnumbered and unable to capture cities, the Aztec Jaguars wreaked terrible havok through pillaging farmland and capturing foreign women. Once exhausted in pleasure, our proud warrior race sued for peace and acquired enlightenment in exchange their benevolence.
AZTEC DARK AGES (circa 1500 BC)
It wasn't long before the wonderous fables from war away places ceased to be sold in our two cities; life slowed down. Our cities grew slowly, new ideas would take 40 turns to be realised, and our elite Jaguars dwindled in numbers. Much of the old-school army, plus two captured workers, were lost to lone conscript Saxons who were found dwelling in that the region of jungle to our west.
The Aztec army now includes new fangled Archers and Spearmen. Being much like their rivals, the Aztec people lost confidence and began to live in the past.
TROUBLED JUNGLE (circa 1000 BC)
Expansion wasn't going as planned, but it was guessed that the universe must include a land bridge to the north because a member of the Iroquoi tribe appeared on the other side of our world without explanation.
As for the western lands of sticky jungle, riddled with barbarian tribes, it is said that any Aztec who enters shall not return. This is certainly true for the last brave soldiers who went that way. Domestic planners have decided to block off access with thick city walls. Another settler shall be required.
AZTEC IRON AGE (850BC)
Suddenly it dawned on the dim witted Aztecs. They had learned the secrets of Iron from their southern neighbours long ago, but knew not where to find the material! We sought frantically and discovered a source, but it was no easy task as the chonicles clearly show!!
*This was a problem with the GOTM resources*
MONARCHY (710BC)
After many years of knowing nothing, the enlightened Aztecs discovered Monarchy and immediately switched government. This, it was hoped, would give them an edge over the pesky Americans.
ORACLE OF TEOTIHUACAN (610BC)
The Aztec mystics decided long ago to dedicate the second city to building a Wonder and they have finally achieved that objective. Teotihuacan will now join the other cities in building armies of settlers.
GREAT AMERICAN TRADE (510BC)
Although a poor deal for the Aztecs, it marks a new level of awareness for their glorious civilisation. The Aztecs are now familiar with most of their continent and realise for the first time that there is no shortage of land.
MISSED OPORTUNITY (290BC)
Secrecy shrowds the offices of Tenochtitlan where they have discovered the true defenses of Washington DC. Just two spearmen! The Aztec eyes narrow, and the order is given to build a bigger army. Our Military advisor thinks the enemy has a much larger army so there will be no attack today.
American aggression begins circa 90BC. It starts with idle threats but these changes do not bode well for those in favour of peace. Meanwhile, Aztec settlers continue to claim new lands in the north for their glorious empire.
-= Chapter 3: AGE OF CHAOS =-
AZTEC-BARBARIAN WAR (30AD)
News arrives in 30AD of a massive Barbarian horde that has destroyed the western defences. Our Aztec armies are suddenly overstretched and certain to suffer worse defeats. Wealth is also slipping and technology investment reduced to 90%.
AZTEC-AMERICAN DIPLOMATIC CONFERENCE (70AD)
Most of the Aztec forces have been redeployed on our weakened western border. Diplomacy with the primitive Americans is essential if we are to disuade them from taking advantage of our current troubles. Trade and Rights of Passage have been agreed.
INCREASED MILITARY SPENDING (110AD)
Aztec culture on the southern border is expanding and expected to upset the Americans, so wealth is being invested to hurry the development of a new local military. National wealth had dropped significantly over the last century and becoming a concern.
AZTEC-IROQUOI WAR (150AD - 270AD)
This was a terrible political blunder of ours but enlightened peoples are entitled to honest mistakes. Our Jaguar scout came across an unguarded city of the Iroquoi, and thought it would be a good idea to keep their seats warm. This poor judgement has put our own unprotected northern cities at risk of reprisal attacks. More wealth must now be spent to rebuild the northern armies!!
AZTEC-AMERICAN WAR (170AD - 320AD)
Imbiciles in Washington DC have sent Swordsmen into our territory looking for trouble! It can come as no surprise that the peaceful and enlightened Aztecs feel it a bitter blow in discovering that their southern counterparts are as barbaric as the disorganised western invaders; neither are to be trusted! Science spending has been reduced to 0%.
Our affiliation with these war mongers has damaged future international relations. They have become a thorn in our side.
GREAT LIBRARY OF TENOCHTITLAN (190AD)
This marks a new strategy for the Aztec peoples. They will embrace the ocean and seek to learn from the newer and smarter civilisation of Mermaids! Interest in a Great Lighthouse has increased but the need for more troops continues to interfere with domestic planning.
ACQUISITION OF MIAMI, NEW ORLEANS, & BALTIMORE (320AD)
Foolish Americans had by 270AD twice failed to capture the strategic region of Calixtahuaca in the south of our glorious empire. Our hurried spearmen and city walls have held out.
In order to win a better deal in the peace treaty it was decided that our armies should cripple the slightly larger American nation through a strategic offensive..
Primary Objective: Four units of Swordsmen will cross the mountains to Miama and take control of American spices - Success!! We captured Miami with zero casualties.
Secondary Objective: Jaguars will destroy the supply line to the massive (size: 10) American city of Atlanta, causing riots and crippling production - Failure: We destoyed half the roads before our Jaguars were repelled.
The Aztec Empire has acquired Baltimore and New Orleans as part of the peace treaty with America. We are not sure where these places are or whether or not we want them, but this amiable treaty will reduce American power for generations to come.
-= Chapter 4: AGE OF FABLE =-
START OF THE AZTEC COLLONIAL ERA (320AD - ?)
Seeing that the Americans no longer control any spices, it has become a priority to secure any remaining sources for that luxury. Boats and settlers are being dispatched to that end. Science investigation has been increased again - the Great Library has failed us.
DEPRESSION (360AD - ?)
Although the continent is fairly peaceful, the economy is not well. Civil engineers recognise a distinct lack of roads in northern regions which are suffering from lacklustre trade. The Aztecs are fairly poor with a little over 200 Gold, have failed to build the Great Lighthouse, many cities are without improvements, and the empire still possesses an overstreched military.
There has been a Rights of Passage agreement with the distrustful Americans from which the Aztecs gain a measly sum of 24 Gold.
ENTER THE MIDDLE AGES (380AD)
The wise Aztecs have traded a technology with the blood-thirsty Americans, making our civilisation the first on this continent to enter the Middle Ages. Sadly, scientific understanding is now creeping along at a slow pace.
EXCESSIVELY CAUTIOUS WASTE (410AD)
Despicable American swordsmen have marched into our Tamiun territory without explanation, and we fear the evil ones are plotting a sneak attack! Soldiers have been hurried in the north to disuade an Iroquoi reaction. There is great concern for the poorly garrissoned regions of Tamiun and New Orleans in the south. Science spending has been reduced to 80%.
A further 79 Gold was spent hurrying an extra Spearman at Tamiun though we fear the dividends may arrive too late. The Americans marched past
NAVAL EXPEDITION (450AD - 480AD)
An Aztec boat explores the far west. This expedition completes our geographic understanding and coastal outline of the continent.
Current Score: 451 (aka puny)
] We now know everything the Iroquois do.
J/K I think this is the most unusual GOTM I've ever seen hitherto. Bashing everyone you meet from first eyesight up untill the moment you expect them to hand the UN to you.
. We definitely need a :fingers_crossed: smilie around here.
After this invasion, Americans asked many times for peace but Aztecs are very spiteful and prefered to conquer the american cities with their soldiers to punish this insolence.
