The Chronicles of Ryoku

Chapter 1: Genesis

All reasons remain a mystery, maybe the reasons were a mystery to the settlers themselves, however, the nomadic Japanese tribe settled down. The location was nothing special, just a mere piece of land that the men had been born unto. This land was special to them not due to its resources, not due to its literal beauty, but it had a special significance: their land of birth. Thus, unpacking their bags, setting up shacks and huts, the city of Kyoto was founded and a leader was chosen. A man by the name of Ryoku.



The city was infamous for it harsh climates and environment. Let me just say, the terrain was not an ideal residence. However, there were flood plains to the North, but they were known to spark disease and were avoided at all costs. Albeit the cruel conditions, Kyoto prospers.



Several hundred years later, a new city is founded: Osaka. It had an ample location amongst flat, fertile plains. Circa 3000 BC, a man by the name of Pliny completes a book: "The Most Advanced Nations of the World."



A sudden urge to explore the encompassing expanses led to the creation of Warrior regiments. They scouted the land, and circa 2290 B.C., they encountered another settled tribe. They dubbed them the Mongols.



Soon after, Ryoku receives information that they have encountered another civilization called China.



Then, a new book dealing with the foreign, unknown civilizations and there achievements has been produced. It deals with the power and might of the nations.



Then another pathetic tribe was encountered: India. Ryoku felt the pressure and level of competition increase. He knew that some of these tribes would be a major hassle later on. He only hoped they would not pull stupid strategies...such as claiming the lands that the Japanese thought were rightfully theirs. They had never gone and settled them just yet, however. Their lagging behind in settling cities rapidly would come to haunt them.



On the contrary, Ryoku was able to use his excellent trade and barter skills to get his hands on a World Map (975 BC). Also, he received information about a new book dealing with the Expansionistic achievements of the nations of the world (900 BC), and he received news that his people built a magnificent wonder (875 BC): The Oracle! This was able to shift his mindset towards happier thoughts.







Just as happiness sets in, it turns stale. In 590 B.C. the Indians settle in the land North of the Japanese, which the Japanese, although they haven't "technically" settled the land, believe it is rightfully theres. "This insult must no go unpunished! The thieves must suffer!", Ryoku demands as he makes his public speech in Kyoto.



This atrocious, ludicrous event increases tension, and soon results in a war between the two nations. The campaign is set: start from Karachi and attack North-bound, conquering huge chunks of territory from the puny Indians.

Chapter Two: Indo-Japanese War Part 1

The battles:

Karachi

Karachi is garrisoned with one weak regiment of 100 Spearmen. Our forces roll through them.







Ryoku is upset that he lost 100 Horseman to the Indians; although victory was achieved, he proclaimed to the public that the dead will be the inspiration to destroy the Indians. He gave a speech in Kyoto, and with his excellent speaking skills, he danced with words, and the people thought he was so prudent that they assured themselves he was never incorrect.



Jaipur and Osaka

Jaipur is garrisoned with 200 Spearmen: 2 Regular Spearmen regiments. We lose 100 Archers, and 100 Horsemen, but it was worth the losses.







Ryoku rushes the completion of a Horseman regiment (100 Horseman) so we can mass an offensive giving no chance to destroy improvements around Kyoto.











Ryoku claims the war is going so well for the Japanese, when all of a sudden, the tide of the war seems to change at and after the battle of Cheju...

The Massacre at Cheju

After Cheju...

Perhaps a change in the tide?

Coming up next... Chapter 3: Indo-Japanese War Part II

The AI looks smart, so I assume this is on Monarch or Emperor level?

Monarch. -- I'm thinking about adding on to Chapter 2 with a first-person account of the battles...perhaps maybe just make those a Chapter in themselves. But I thought that'd be pretty awesome. Anyone have an opinion on that idea?

That would be interesting. This story is great btw! Not most new members come and post a story with lots of screens like you did. Very good job!

Definetily Subscribing

bad starts always lead to good stories.

Chapter Two, first person account.
**Japanese definitions are at the bottom of the post**

Kubuo looked ahead at the Indian force. The garrison consisted of 200 Spearmen, a pathetic number compared to the 900 strong Japanese army, he thought. Kubuo and his regiment had been the first to proceed, and would strike the Spearmen dead on.

"Fumidasu!", the Major yelled. This signaled the attack, as our regiments moved forward at a slow pace.

After about 100 yards, the commander yelled, "Kukeashi!" Increasing our pace, closing the distance of 700 yards between us and the enemy.

Finally, the distance came to around 350 yards. The commander yelled, "Shingeki!" At the top of our lungs, we screamed widly, running as fast as we could with our leather armor and axes.

Abruptly from the west, the cavalry broke into a gallop, colliding with the flank of the enemy. Under the cover of the trees, they were able to move into position without the enemy knowing--thus, when the charge came, the Indians would be in a state of shock and surprise.

The collision with the spearmen was bloody. The chest of the man next to me was ripped open by the tip of a spear. I grabbed the neck of an unsuspecting enemy and tossed him onto the ground; then at full strength, I swung my axe into his stomach. Blood poured out, but the man died instantly.

Another Indian approached me from behind. I lept up and kicked his shield, forcing enough distance between us for me to dodge his next spear thrust. Then he thrusted his spear again, but I knocked it with my axe, causing him to lose balance. I spun around and gashed open his upper arm with my axe. Upon grabbing his spear, I shoved it into his throat causing him to suffocate and bleed to death.

I had expected the enemy to begin fleeing, but they had held strong thus far. An Indian approached me quickly, thrusting his spear at my chest. I lept out of the way and thrusted my axe at his stomach. He managed to evade the attack and hit me with the blunt end of his spear, causing me to lose my balance. Prior to hitting the ground I noticed a short sword lying upon the earth. I quickly pushed myself up purely through muscle and adrenaline, grabbed the short sword, and swung horizontally at his torso. The quick, abrupt counter-attack was unexpected by the enemy, leaving him vulnerable. This vulnerability allowed my short sword to collide with his stomach. Ripping open his torso causing intestines, guts and stomach to spill out. It was indeed a horrific sight--but I left him there to suffer and die.

Lifting my head I saw the enemy fleeing. I felt the urge to chase after them and butcher them. Our commander screamed, "Todomaru, daremokamu! Todomaru! Todomaru!"

Looking onward I watched as our heavy archer fire tore the remaining Indians to bits. The village of Karachi was ours.

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Fumidasu: (v) To advance, to commence and move forward.
Kukeashi: (n) Double time--a jogging pace.
Shingeki: (v) To charge, to advance at a rapid pace.
Todomaru: (v) To hold a position, to halt.
Daremokamu: (n)(pn) Everyone.

Eww, my imaginative mind creates too many vivid images from your description. But good story so far.

Definitely subscribing.

I personally wouldn't even consider playing your starting location

Chapter 3: Indo-Japanese War Part II

Ryoku knew his people thirsted for peace. He wanted to end this war as fast as possible. But without victory, nothing will have been achieved. He knew his forces that were west of Bangalore must hold the Indian settlers off for a sufficient amount of time.



Then, Indian settlers were confiscated and enslaved, also, with the victory of an Elite Horsemen regiment (5th Kyoto Horse Regiment) a leader Tojo was created.



Ryoku observes the Indian plans to settle and mobilize their fledgling armies. He knows that with these actions, he must revise the Military Invasion Campaign against Indian.



The Indians mobilize and attempt an invasion of Northeastern Japan!



Although costly, Ryoku's strategy and tactics give a well-deserved, and desperately needed, victory.



At the same time, Indian forces are slowly picked off and desposed of near Kagoshima.



Finally, the long awaited invasion of Southern India commences. The Indians have resettled the old location of Jaipur, renaming it Hyderabad. However, it was soon to be raized to the ground.

The battles of Hyderabad and Bangalore are a success:





Ryoku negotiates with Gandhi for peace. Inexchange for peace, Gandhi gives 38 gold. Ryoku happily displays an updated map portraying the weakness of the crumbling Indian empire. And most of the empty territory was about to be settled completely by Japanese. The war was an all out success.



Coming up next... Chapter 4: Age of Tension

Chapter Three, first person account.
**Japanese definitions are at the bottom of the post**

Three Regular Indian regiments had garrisoned in the small town-village of Bangalore. We had moved through the mountains, hidden from Indian knowledge for several days now. And finally had moved into position to attack. There were thousands of us. Fourteen regiments (1400 men) consisting of Horseman, Archers and Warriors.

The archers fired but had little effect. Then we charged. Cavalry came from the side--warriors came straight down the middle.

The Indian Spearmen regiments were well-garrisoned, but made some odd shifting movements to prepare for the attack. They had formed a semicircle, prepared to deflect our charges.

Adrenaline pumped through my body. I sprinted towards the enemy, and I was in the very front. When the collision with the enemy took place, an Indian spearmen thrusted towards my chest with his spear. I ripped it from his grasp and shoved it into his chest. Kicking him into the dirt, I bashed the man behind him with the blunt end of my axe. His face was now deformed, and he screamed in pure agony.

The man next to him came to fill the gap in the line, hitting me in my blind area with his shield. I nearly tripped, but was able to throw him counter-attack and knock him down. Yet, using my strength to topple him caused me to trip over a dead man and fall face first into the mud. I managed to leap ontop of my enemy, clasping his wrists. We wrestled to and fro, remaining in a stalemate. Finally I was able to get an advantage as I punched him in the stomach, knocking most air from his lungs. I then grabbed his arm, forced it behind his back and pushed with all my strength, tearing his shoulder from its socket. Upon this, I grabbed my axe and in full strength I swung it five times into his back--tearing it to bits, nearly killing him instantly.

I rose from the earth and spotted an officer stabbing my fellow Japanese soldier. I lept onto him, tackling him into the dirt. During this my axe fell to the ground. However, I managed to hold the upper-hand and punched him viscously in the face several times. I felt behind me for my axe, then abruptly grabbed it and swung at his pelvis--destroying it.

I stood up, blood soaked and smeared. I saw that the enemy was no more, and victory was ours. Yet as I looked around, I felt sick to the stomach. Discluding me and several others, my entire regiment had been destroyed due to the frontal assault.

Korea looks like your next problem, but the campaign against India was very successful. Hopefully Korea won't expand much farther to the west.

Yes, stocktracker's right. Korea is getting large. You might have to pull out a campaign on them once you settle that land and get more units.

conquer_dude said:

Yes, stocktracker's right.

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In my experience stocktracker is always right.

And I agree, you don't want to let Korea get to strong. Although finishing the Indians for good might be something you'd want to do soon, too.

Fortunately: I got Civ 3 Conquests

Unfortunately: The .SAV was deleted, so this project is canceled . But, I am sarting a new project that seems to going awesome!

I´ll post it soon. Hope you guys are looking forward to it.

Alright, yeah I know that sucks. It's happened to me with sg's.

Aww dat sucks. Well, Ill look foward to ure next story!

Ow, I was looking forward to this during my trip

Looking forward to your next project!