Arab Conquest

Years of Total War​

Total War Never Ends...

The Discovery
The group of naval engineers nervously walked into the Caliph's grand palace, glancing at the gleaming armor of the guards who escorted them in.
"Sir.", a guard said as he bowed to the Caliph, "These engineers have requested an audience, they claim they have something of importance."
"Very well, what do wish to say?", the Caliph asked, questioning the head engineer.
"Well sir,", the engineer muttered, sweat trickling down his face.
"You need not worry, you are a welcomed guest in my palace."
"Sorry sir.", the engineer said as he dabbed his face with a handkerchief, "Anyhow, my team and I believe we have perfected a design for a new series of warships. We have to major designs. One is of a close-range ship, its cannons are designed to damage the enemy vessel, however within a reasonable range, so that the crew may attempt to board the enemy vessel.
"Our second design, is of a more mobile ship with 3 decks of cannons. These cannons are larger and have room to maneuver, so that they have a large range. These are designed to be deadly, and their only goal should be to sink. We've named the first Privateers and the second Frigates.", the engineer exhaled after explaining the designs. He was not used to talking for so long, and especially not to such esteemed figures.
"Very good. Hand the blueprints off to our Admiral, Mr. Perry, if he sees no flaws, then production shall start, and you and you team will be generously compensated, any complaints? No? Good."
As the guards led the team out, the Caliph beckoned for a messenger. As he came near the throne he whispered:
"Tell the Admiral to immediately start recruitment of new sailors, tell him to scour all of the Holy Land. Thank you", the Caliph stared as he watched the messenger leave. He smiled.

The Tides Turn
Production of these new vessels had begun faster than Matthew Perry could even begin to understand them. But their they were. Firing volley after volley into the city of Edirne. The Admiral had to admire these new vessels, they were quite destructive. The petty fleet that the Spanish and Greek sent to intercept Perry's fleet was, after a quick engagement, sent to the bottom of the Mediterranean.
Of course, these ships weren't invincible, more than one ship had been destroyed by volley's from the city's garrison, but no complete fleet had been sunk.
"Fire!", Perry barked. Almost immediately he could heard the deafening sound of hundreds of cannons being fired. This volley sent debris of walls and guard towers flying, some destroying other buildings, while others promptly fell into the sea. The city was almost defenseless.
"Assault!", Perry screamed over the sound of screams from the city, and the shanties of the crew. As the fleet processed the order, the privateer's sails went into action, and it was sent on course towards the city. Upon reaching firing distance, cannons were fired. Shortly thereafter, the crew entered the city and raised an Arabian Flag. The city was theirs. It may have been the first, but it would certainly not be the last of cities to fall to the Arabian navy, for the fleet soon set course towards Athensdeadhorse: take that Alex!) and Istanbul, which both cooperatively joined the Arabian empire(distant noise of the Caliph maniacally laughing in the distance).

Blocs
It was during the 1800s that ideologies started being adopted. The big three ideologies were Freedom, Communism, and Fascism. Upon hearing that 2 nations, including Japan adopted Fascist policies, and 3 nations, including Rom, adopted Communist regimes, the Caliph was disgusted.
"Do leaders of those nations truly think that their people are happy with no Freedom? If so, then they are even more arrogant and ignorant than I thought previously. I mean, wanting equality is one thing, but wanting everyone to be the same, suffering and starving, is quite another.", the Caliph thought to himself. But when he heard that Russia adopted Freedom, some hope was restored in him. Perhaps friendly relations was possible after all.

The Spanish Landing and "Armada"
As the Spanish war raged on, they attempted multiple naval engagements, and many landings in hope of taking Memphis or perhaps Thebes.
Their "armada" was a collection of ships that attempted to emulate the Arab Fleet. The engagements were all one-sided, in favor of the Arabs, of course. For their sailors were not skilled, and their ships were made of cheap wood, and their cannons were slow of reloading, and had no room to maneuver.
The landings, however, were more difficult to deal with. 2 Camel Archer regiments and a regiment of Lancers were sent to deal with the Spanish Conquistadors, Tericos, and Cannons. For the most part, the Camel Archers could fairly deal with the Tericos, while the Lancers slammed the Conquistadors, killing their horses and swiftly dealing with the remaining riders. While the Tericos began their slow march towards the Lancers, every heartbeat they were furiously assaulted by arrows, their wounded and dead being lost in the harsh desert.

The Triple Entente
Though most nations on the planet hated the Arabs, their where 2 nations, the Germans and the Swedish, who loved the Arabs. they both had Declarations of Friendship with the Arab people, and both had invested in research with them. Great things would come of this, the Caliph was certain. His hope was that Scandinavia would belong to Sweden, Continental Europe belong to Germany, and the Mediterranean under firm Arab control. Perhaps one day this goal would be accomplished...​