Celtic Fury

Entremont has the Heroic Epic in my game. In addition, the Military Headquarters does the same thing, it's also located in Entremont.

Also, it's not the Japanese I'm worried about, it's the Arabians. The Feudalists have one city left and I don't want the Arabians to capture it and get their independence. That would be bad.

If you destroy them after they've destroyed someone else, do they still get independence?

After thinking for a while, I decided that I'll give their starting cities independence. Any others that they captured will remain under my control unless they survive the entire Civil War (Which you know that I won't let them ).

Chapter V: The Celtic Civil War
Part 3: Verulaminium = The Holy Land?​

For the first several months of 271 AD the Loyalists moved thousands of Infantry and Knights through the East African countryside. Just months earlier it had been learned through observation that the Tradititionalists were allowing Arabian forces safe passage through their little splinter of land, Brennus had been worried before about Verulaminium’s defenses, now he was downright horrified. The Arabians would have to be destroyed quicker than expected.

The Loyalist forces at Verulaminium were still a mighty force. Atop the city walls, a couple thousand skilled Infantry stood ready. Southwest of the city, three more divisions erected basic forts atop the mountain. However, nearly all of the Infantry divisions were operating at less than full strength, and were outnumbered nearly 2:1.

IBT- The Indians attack first with 4 War Elephants. All of which are cut down with the loss of 1 HP. Then the Indians deal a powerful blow to my plans by cutting the roads connecting Verulaminium to the rest of the Loyalist cities. Fortunately for the defense of the city, the Arabian fleet does little damage while bombarding the city. Four Arabian Cavalry are then cut to ribbons and 2 are forced to run away. The Traditionalists show little aggression by bombarding the city with their fleet, then pulling back their forces.

Near Camulodunum, 8 Arabian Medieval Infantry are spotted heading south. Their most likely target is Verulaminium, and they could arrive there in 3 turns. Meanwhile the Militarists move their skirmishers towards Entremont; this is followed by 8 Mercenaries moving into my land south of Madras. The Japanese move a small force to a mountain just inside of my visual range near the Delhi. Now, the only faction that has not made an appearance is the Feudalists, who seem to be busy fighting the Republicans.


The movement of Militarist forces towards Entremont scared the Loyalists out of their Golden Age.


In addition to this blow, the city of Verulaminium rioted to support the invading forces. Farther east, a small pocket of gunpowder was discovered and connected. Though not large enough for the main Celtic Army, it was enough for the Loyalists.

The first use of that gunpowder occurred two weeks later on August 23, 271 AD. Five Loyalist Frigates bombarded the Militarist encampment, killing hundreds. Only an hour later, the 5th Knight Division slaughtered several hundred skirmishers. Two hundred of them escaped north, running towards a worker camp. During the battle with the Militarists, another great leader emerged and was ordered to Entremont.


The 200 skirmishers were then routed by the 4th Army.

Elsewhere in Loyalist territory, trebuchets were being used to weaken enemy forces. Outside of Eboracum, the 7th Infantry Division crushed a group of 150 War Elephants in crossfire. The 11th Infantry was also able to kill an equally sized force near Lugdunum.


After a month-long march through the sands of the Sahara Desert, on October8, 271 AD Arminius defeated the Republicans at the Battle of Heliopolis. The Republicans lost 1600 Musketmen and 800 Heavy Infantry, the Loyalists lost just 800 cavalry. But the most devastating blow was the loss of the city’s source of Saltpeter. The Loyalists had a monopoly on the one resource that mattered.

A Map of the Civil War

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Chapter V: The Celtic Civil War
Part 4: The First to Fall​

On March 8, 272 AD, the 17th Loyalist Knight Division attacked the closest Arabian force; about 600 Arab Cavalry near Verulaminium. Outnumbered and outmaneuvered, the Arabs fought bravely, but were no match for the armored horsemen of the loyalists


Far north, near Augustodurum, the son of Vercingetorix had his army attack 1600 Republican Musketmen. The 4000 man Loyalist force charged into one of the bloodiest battles in Celtic history. 2600 Knights fell under withering fire from the Republicans. Dispite these horrific losses, the Loyalists emerged the battered victorious.

Arminius then led his better equipped forces against the city itself. 1600 Heavy Infantry were no match for the elite Military Cavalry. Augustodurum fell, and the Republican Senate was again forced to flee. This time, it was to their last remaining city of Agedincum.


IBT- The Republican fleet bombards 5 HP off of Vercingetorix’s Son’s army. It’s out of commission now, for at least two turns.

More Japanese are sighted heading north, their target is most likely Eboracum.

The Militarists pillage the road SW of Madras then move most of their stack towards Eboracum. Uh-oh.

Arabian Medieval Infantry move away from Verulaminium and now have 2 units in range of Lugdunum. Their main force consists of 3 Medieval Infantry and 3 Longbowmen, and is heading towards Alesia as of now.

A Military Cavalry and Royal Cavalry are generated by the Military HQ and the Statue of Zeus.


On September 14, 272 AD the Loyalists deployed the 5th Army to attack a force of 1600 Republican Heavy Infantry. The victory cost only 200 Loyalist lives, while the Republican force was decimated.


Arminius charged towards Agedincum on his battle horse. To his left and right, thousands of professional cavalry galloped. Their only opposition was the 600 Heavy Infantry left to guard the city. Only one hundred yards now separated the two forces.

Back in Agedincum, the Republican Senate fled the city palace. With no more cities under their control, they hoped to establish a resistance to the Loyalists through their Arabian allies.

Only a few yards were left between the Loyalist forces and the Republicans. Then, impact. The Republican front shattered as the Loyalist cavalry cut holes deep into the Republican formation. Several hundred infantry fled back to the city, where they regrouped.

“Listen to me, men!” yelled their commander, “We fight for freedom, the right of the people to rule! Not for a king hundreds of miles away, but for the people! What you do now will effect the fate of our people years from now. Now in the name of freedom, CHARGE!”

The Republican soldiers charged. As they did, the Loyalists fired muskets at point blank range. Bullets sliced through shields, swords cut through flesh, and the two ideals clashed. Ultimately the Republican charge failed because it was disorganized and there was no room to maneuver.

Within an hour of taking the city, Loyalist cavalry had caught up to the fleeing Senators who had been moving slowly because of the size of their caravan. One by one they fell, and with them, the hope of a Celtic Republic. Soon, only Darminius was left. A shot from a musket tore through the air and dropped him to the ground, bleeding and surrounded. Then, from behind his bodyguards, came King Brennus himself.

“So,” he said, “your weaknesses finally caught up to you. Your defeat shows how weak a ‘Celtic Republic’ would be. Though the extra commerce would undoubtedly be useful, the lack of a strong military ultimately has led to your defeat.”

As Brennus and his bodyguards left, Darminius’s eyes slipped closed for the last time. The Republicans were no more.


IBT- Four Japanese units move into attack position of Eboracum. The Indians then move a veteran War Elephant into view, two turns away from Eboracum.

Arabian forces relentlessly attack the 15th Knight Division. Before finally falling, it kills three Medieval Infantry and redlines another. The Arabs then pull their remaining units out of my territory. Woo-hoo!

The Current Situation in Central Africa​

Note: I wish that volcano would erupt.

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CAUSE I'M AWESOME No your not, dude don't lie...

Great Update too!

Chapter V: The Celtic Civil War
Part 5: The Second Battle of Thebes​

For several years the Jungles around Madras had been some of the most fought over territories in Africa. But the Loyalists, ecstatic with their victory over the Republicans, ordered an all out assault to secure the Jungle.

With artillery support from the city and the Royal Navy, the 4th Royal Cavalry Division killed 1200 Militarist Mercenaries in a bloody battle in which the Loyalists lost under 100 men.


In the months following the defeat of the Republicans, Brennus became much more involved in Loyalist military affairs. Since the conquest of their main target had been completed, the Loyalists turned their attention to Thebes.

The Second Battle of Thebes began with the unopposed Loyalist march through the villages surrounding the city. Several hours later the only real combat took place. A division of 600 Feudalist musketmen were attacked by over 2000 Loyalist cavalry. During the battle, 400 Loyalists fell while nearly all resistance was destroyed.


When the citadel fell a day later, the concept of the Celts becoming a feudal society fell with it. But the people of Thebes went on with life, production decreased a bit, but overall the people were content Celtic citizens again.


IBT – The Japanese secessionists continue to march north toward Verulaminium and Eboracum.


In September of 273 AD, the Celts completed a large defensive network to protect their roads connecting east to west. At the center of it all was a fortress being constructed by slave laborers. Built to resist cannons, it was almost unique in that age of the Celtic Empire.

Further South, near Madras, the 4th Royal Cavalry butchered two more divisions of mercenaries. The Militarists’ resources were being depleted faster than they could gain them.

IBT – The 9th Infantry handles a War Elephant easily, securing Eboracum for the turn as Japanese forces march north again.
The 5th Infantry falls after forcing an elite Militarist Knight to retreat.
As you can tell, very little happened in 273 AD.

Chapter V: The Celtic Civil War
Part 6: The Fall of the North​

April 3, 274 AD was a day that was never forgotten by the people of Gergovia. Soon after dawn, reports of a massive Loyalist army were spreading like a wildfire in the savannah of Southern Africa. These reports were dismissed as rumors by the governors of the city. But when survivors of a formerly full division of musketmen reached the city those fears were confirmed. A 16,000 man army had butchered them in an unbelievable assault.

Horrified, the people sent out a scouting party of 600 Arabian Cavalry. When they hadn’t returned by nightfall, the nightmare was confirmed. The next morning, the government of the Arabians in favor of secession fled the city, leaving only 800 longbowmen to defend the city. Without walls, the men had nowhere to fire down from. When the Loyalist Army arrived there was very little combat, most of the longbowmen just surrendered. During the entire taking of Gergovia, only 600 Loyalists perished. Over 2000 Arab Celts lay dead.



Two weeks later, two Loyalist armies headed in separate directions. Arminius took his 1st Army south to attack Burdigala; while the 5th Army went south to Memphis, home of the Traditionalist Navy that had long bombarded Loyalist troops.

Burdigala had almost no warning. The large, elite Loyalist force easily swept away the Arab defenders and took the city.


In a brutal show of power, Arminius ordered the governors of Gergovia and Burdigala publicly executed.


The people of Memphis were also taken by surprise. Moving along the banks of the Nile, the 5th Army smashed a division of Musketmen, securing the city and torching the ships of the Traditionalist Navy.


In Madras, the final stage of the Loyalist campaign to destroy the Militarists was launched. The 3rd Army marched out into the Jungle, their destination? Tokyo.

IBT – More Japanese marching towards the north. They must be marching to Memphis since they aren’t attacking Eboracun or Verulaninium.


In the August of 274 AD, Arminius and his army went around the Suez Canal, and then went south to Memphis. When in Memphis, Arminius ordered his army east to Camulodunum.

The now landlocked Traditionalists had almost no forces to defend Comulodunum with. Only 800 musketmen stood when Arminius survived. After an initial skirmish, the Traditionalists fell back to the city. Firing from roofs and windows, they forced the Loyalists to fight a costly battle. After nearly a week of fighting, Camulodunum fell.


And with it, fell those who believed in a Despotism.



After months of marching, the 3rd Army emerged from the Jungle and marched on Tokyo. In the first battle, 1000 Militarists were killed while 400 Loyalists died.

From that first skirmish, it became obvious that naval support was going to be necessary.

IBT- More Japanese marching north. *snore*

edit: Feel free to tell me what you think of my writing style. Which do you prefer?
a) Plain reporting of what happened
b) story form
c) History book form
d) a turn log

b or c I would prefer.
Hah hah, the actual Celts will soon have a monarchy

I say just keep writing it the way you have been.

Keep on writing how you are. This is a good story. Good move taking the Suez choke point. Those Baskin-Robbins games are always way too fast on the technology for me. I usually end up being slaughtered by the Zulus or Celts. Romans I can handle, but once those Celts get iron they're murder.

Do you plan to branch out of Africa or do you want to go for continental hegemony next? I've found diplomacy to be so messy in these games that you just have to assume it's near-always war and say to hell with wonders--so double congrats on getting Zeus.

Chapter V: The Celtic Civil War
Part 7: The Eye of the Storm​

On March 30, 275 AD, a force of 4000 Loyalist Infantry attacked Tokyo. This 3rd Army fought a much smaller force of 1800 Militarists. A bloody trap was sprung after 1600 Loyalists were surrounded and killed by the mercenary soldiers of the Militarists. The battle was ultimately won by the Loyalists, but Tokyo remained defended and 3000 Loyalist Infantry lay dead.

Almost six month later, on September 21st, another 4000 man force attacked Tokyo. This time it wasn’t an army, but a coalition of four divisions, not infantry, but cavalry. After a battle in which 1200 Loyalists died, they finally took the city.


The back of the Militarist Army was broken. Only the retreating Japanese Secessionist force near Verulaminium remained a real threat, but even they were in jeopardy.

In the final weeks of October 275 AD, Arminius finally caught up to a 3200 man force of Japanese Swordsmen. Though equipped with powerful swords, they stood no chance of defeating the heavily armed and armored Loyalist cavalry. Only 600 Loyalists lay slain while every Japanese soldier lay dead in the field or in their tents after committing suicide to avoid capture.


Over the next two years the Loyalists plotted their final attack. All five Loyalist Armies gathered near Tokyo, their numbers topping 35,000. Finally, after years of preparation, the assault began.


Few in the young city of Cataractonium expected the Loyalists to attack. In the two years since the fall of Tokyo, the city had become the center of the Militarist faction. The city harbor was guarded by the warship MWS Aggression, and several thousand warriors defended its walls.

Young Hikaro McDogul was the son of a Japanese-Celt couple. Born just four years before the start of the Civil War, he remembered little about the years leading up to the conflict. His father was a fisherman and thus, when he went out with his father, Hikaro had a great view of the first stage of the battle.

Shortly after mid-day, Hikaro spotted a ship in the distance. As it drew nearer, it became obvious it wasn’t one ship, but five. They were big ships, and when they came within a few hundred meters, they raised their colors. The flag did not bear the bloody sword of the Militarists, but the lion and crown of the Loyalists. Hikaro’s father rowed as fast as he could towards their cottage outside of the walls, but could not arrive before the Loyalist warships opened fire.

The first rounds struck the Aggression, causing the ship to burn and tilt sickeningly to the side. Four more volleys were fired, striking the walls. Soldiers abandoned the walls, as their wooden towers burned. In the fields outside of the walls a massive army appeared. Over 30000 horsemen charged at the city. Soldiers rushed out to meet them, but it soon became obvious that their strategy was nonexistent. Those who had gone out to meet the Loyalists were left to die, as the remaining soldiers formed a barricade.

The fight lasted through the night. In the morning, the Loyalists had left, but left behind 4000 Militarist dead. The Loyalists were not without losses. 2400 lay on the blood soaked ground. But the fight was not over for the city.

Hikaro had left for home after the bombardment, but in the morning, he and his father went to the city to give aid. After their mid-day meal, they went to the top of the walls to observe the field. While looking, Hikaro saw a cloud of dust in the distance. The soldiers on the ground did too. Shouts of “Loyalists!” and “The Enemy!” were common as men strained to see.

Hikaro’s father wisely observed that the walls would not be the best place to be during a battle. While climbing down the ladder, Hikaro heard the thundering of hooves and the screams of men. This time, there was no real warning. The Loyalists cut through the soldiers like a hot knife through butter. Strangely, they mostly ignored the Militarist soldiers as they galloped towards the city hall. Only those who resisted were killed.


The City Hall was surrounded by over 2000 Loyalist soldiers armed with muskets when Tejimun finally emerged. The leader of the Militarists surrendered. Cataractonium had fallen, and in the eyes of many Militarist citizens, so had all their hopes for an empire.


The rest of the 278 was uneventful throughout Africa as more Loyalist soldiers marched south. Only two factions remained, the next Loyalist targent: Kyoto and the rest of the former Japanese cities.

Chapter V: The Celtic Civil War
Part 8: The Japanese Campaign​

In July 279 AD,the Loyalist Army marched from Cataractonium. The 35,000 man force had three targets: Kyoto, Lapurdum, and Osaka. Kyoto quickly fell under attack from Knights and Royal Cavalry. The Fourth and Fifth Armies pressed the attack, killing over 3000 Japanese, while losing just 800. Kyoto fell after the Old Guard was vanquished in the town square.


Japanese commanders fled south to Lapurdum, but the Loyalists followed. Soon after arriving at the young city, the Loyalists attacked. The initial strike was successful in ways unanticipated, such as…


Another military leader to command the army.

The next attack was not as successful. Four Royal Cavalry divisions charged at 800 Japanese Pikemen. Nearly 2000 Loyalists died before a significant loss was inflicted on the Japanese Rebels. As the losses became equal, the Japanese were heavily outnumbered by Loyalist reinforcements. Just before the final Pikeman was killed, the commanders of the military fled south again to Osaka. Within hours, the city was secure.


But the attack continued. Arminius, who had overseen the grand strategy of it all, led the attack on Osaka with his own men. Having lost the bulk of their military in the drive north towards Memphis, the Japanese Secessionists could only field 1500 men to defend their final city. Arminius showed no mercy.

Attacking from two directions, he forced the Japanese to farther separate their forces. One brutal attack and the defenses crumbled. Falling back to the city hall, the leader of the Japanese Secessionists, Tuckugawa, committed suicide as did many of his high-ranking officers.


The Japanese were once again limited to Madagascar.


Now, the focus of Brennus and Arminius turned to their only rivals, the Indian Secessionists of Delhi.

Chapter V: The Celtic Civil War
Part 9: The Delhian Massacre​

For several years, Africa was a peaceful continent again after the furious assault on the Japanese Secessionists by the Loyalist Army. But it was not to last. In December 283 AD, Loyalist soldiers numbering just under 50,000 marched towards Delhi from all directions. Seeing that they were in danger, the Indians launched a counter-assault that completely failed.


Now surrounded, blockaded, and being bombarded, hundreds of Indians died. Some military, but several thousand citizens were killed in the naval bombardment. A raid by the 15th Loyalist Infantry Division wiped out the shattered Musketman division and gave the Loyalists another Military Leader.


Then, leading the Military Cavalry of Arminius, King Brennus of the Celts led the final attack on about 50 War Elephants. Easily destroying the defenders of Delhi, the entire Loyalist Attack Force marched into the city, victorious.




Africa was again united…


The Celtic Civil War was officially over…


All that remained was to officially establish the Monarchy of King Brennus.


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And now to answer BuckyRea's question. Sorry it's coming so late...

BuckyRea said:

Do you plan to branch out of Africa or do you want to go for continental hegemony next?

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I'm planning a war aginst either the Iroquois or the Aztecs next to expand. The Middle East (Iroquois) must be taken at some point, but Europe (Aztecs) is bound to have more Coal (The Next Strategic Resource). However, I don't really have a large navy at theis point, and the ships I do have are exploring. A navy is really necessary to take Europe, so I'm thinking that I'll take the Iroquois core in Arabia and Israel and then attack Europe.

For the first time since the Celtic-Indian Treaty of Non-Agression, Africa was at peace. Thought the Aztecs threatened war from Europe, King Brennus was able to maintain the peace. Taurini, who had led the Militarists, had been placed back into the military as a servant to a minor general. All the other leaders were dead, and all that remained was to officially install the Monarchy.

Even though he was already King, Brennus arranged a coronation to be held for his people to see. The people of Entremont had sacrificed much to achieve victory. Many Loyalist soldiers had come from the city itself, and had returned to Entremont for the coronation. The people crowded the Royal Park for the coronation.

As King Brennus appeared, the people bowed. Brennus sat upon his throne, and the Chief Priest of Cocidius, the God of War, crowned him with a new, golden and silver crown. King Brennus rose and the people bowed again. “Rise my subjects,” he said.

“For over four millennia our people have struggled to survive. Gradually, we built up our armies and became a continental power. Then we expanded. Egypt fell before our ancestors’ iron swords. We had peace for several hundred year as our sailors explored the world. Then the Sumerians came from the north and east. They attacked our people. WE fought back and continue to fight today.

Even as Celtic and Sumerian blood flowed in the deserts of the east, our forces pushed south. We made a solemn agreement with the Indians to only attack the Japanese armies, not each other, but they lied. Gandhi switched sides just as we conquered the Japanese homeland. The Indians attacked in just as cowardly a fashion as the Sumerians. Our forces dueled in the Jungles and mountains, finally in the plains of Delhi.

War Elephants fought our Knights and Heavy Cavalry. Finally we broke through and captured Delhi. The Indians begged for mercy and we gave it to them, though at a high cost to them. Now, though rulers of a continent, we are surrounded by enemies. We have the most powerful military, but our enemies have technology. They also have great hatred and jealousy towards us. We must defend ourselves. As we speak, our researchers look for ways to dominate the battlefield through technology.

The Civil War is over. Order has been restored. WE are united, and we will prepare for war. Now, soldiers of the Loyalist Army. You may go home with your rewards, or you may continue to serve, and gain the immortality that comes with serving in a military. If you choose the latter, report to Fort Entremont tomorrow.”

At this, King Brennus turned and reentered his palace, looking forward to the future of the Celtic Empire.



Thanks to all who followed the Civil War, I'm glad to be returning to the real game.

An update! And a good one as always!

At last!

School starts tomorrow, which is irritating but it makes me play more civ for some reason... weird.