Term 3 - Office of the Warlord

[dutchfire]

I don't see the Axe on the map right now... though I assume since we're missing a Warrior that should be to EA's NE that the Axe killed the Warrior and is now left in the FOG, likely heading our way.

I'll keep that in mind.

It was mentioned during the Chat by Grant.

 

[Falcon02]

I tend not to skim through the chat log unless I'm looking for something in particular, and since I wasn't in attendance and it wasn't in the summary... I missed it.

But thanks for pointing that out.

 

[DaveShack]

France won't have mounted units, I'm pretty sure we had the ability to trade them horses before they declared.

A combination of crossbows and axes on the attack should be able to deal with axe and spear defenders, much more effectively than attacking with axes and keshiks. However, it would be far too many turns to finish machinery, so the alternative is 2 axes + 1 keshik vs axe + spear.

 

[dutchfire]

France won't have mounted units, I'm pretty sure we had the ability to trade them horses before they declared.

Correct

And we will most likely be facing mostly archers.

 

[dutchfire]

Dear Warlord Falcon02,

Which cities do you think we will capture in the near future? Might it be wise to send some Keshiks to the Barbarian city near the Indecisive Lakes? It's placed in a good position, and I'd like to capture it. Marseille shouldn't be attacked IMO, it's harmless to us, and capturing it will cost us maintenance, while razing it will open up space for Caesar and Bismarck. Lyons should be taken in my opinion, as it's a good city, and hardly defended. Orleans would be nice to have too, but I think we should see how well it is defended.

Dutchfire
Interested citizen and Elder hoping for a new city to rule

 

[Falcon02]

Lyons is definately in my plans, we could probobly take it now, but I'm inclined to wait till we can add 1-2 more units to the stack, though I want another look at the save before I decide that for sure. As for Orleans as time and units allow, but I do intend to take it.

As for Marsaille, I agree, it's not a major priority right now, though we may double back to get it.

As for the Barbarian city, I do agree in taking it, not sure of the timing though. Our first priority is making sure the French Galleys (or more specifically their passengers) are dealt with before we start redistributing many of the Keshiks in the East to Western Offensives.

 

[dutchfire]

By the way, as Elder of NoneOfTheAbove, I can probably provide 5 units during the next turnchat. I'm thinking of an Axeman to send to the French landing site, 2 catapults to use against Orleans, a Keshik and another axeman.

Do you agree with these units?

 

[Falcon02]

Sounds good to me

 

[Joe Harker]

I don't mean to be a pain in the neck, but could you post information on what our miltary strength is and where they are stationed, i haven't been able to access the save. (stupid computers!)

 

[Falcon02]

Power Graph


Army Size


I'll try to post more detailed Unit locations later.

 

[Falcon02]

Unit Support
Free Support for 16 units, we have 33 units, with a -7 handicap. Total unit upkeep 10 gpt.
Our Treasury is at 76 gold with -2 gpt right now.



Unit Distribution
Rhiems
- 3 Axemen

Coppertown
- 1 Chariot
- 2 Warriors

Riversight
- 1 Axeman
- 1 Chariot
- 1 Archer
- 1 Warrior

None of the Above
- 4 Keshiks
- 1 Warrior

Equus Aurum
- 1 Archer
- 1 Chariot


Outside cities
Silver Hill near NotA
- 2 Keshiks

Iron near NotA
- 1 Keshik

In general between NotA and EA
- 1 Catapult (2 tiles East of EA)
- 1 Keshik (2 tiles NE of NotA)

Hill directly SE of Lyons
- 2 Axemen

Hill 2 tiles south, 1 east of Marsailles
- 1 Chariot

1 tile south of Banana City location
- 1 Axeman (providing escort for Settler)

Fog Buster approx. 5 tiles North of EA
- 1 Warrior





Known Enemy Defenses
Marseilles
- 2 Archers (1 - City Garrison I)

Lyons
- 1 Archer
- 1 Spearman (Combat I)

Galleys SE of Iron
- 2 Spearmen (both with Combat II)
- 2 Axemen (1 - Combat I, 1 - Combat I and Cover)

 

[fed1943]

Take Lyons,as soon as you can.

Their great tool is superior mobility; if we control Lyons place, they lose ground
interior lines and their galleys become isolated.

Best regards,

 

[Joe Harker]

Thanks for the info

 

[Joe Harker]

Warlord,

Is there a current tech you would like researched (after machinery) to help in the destruction of the French?

 

[Falcon02]

I say back to peaceful, infrastructure centered techs.

Literature, Drama, Calender, etc.

 

[dutchfire]

Are we planning on building the Great Library (in NoneOfTheAbove probably), if we do, we should time it with the birth of our first Great Prophet, so we don't end up without a prophet.

 

[robboo]

Falcon...what do you want in way of units from EA. I would like to maybe sneak in a non-unit build if possible but we will keep building nothing but units if thats what you need.

 

[Falcon02]

We're coming to the end of unit production, I'd say maybe 1 Axe to be prepared for the French landing, maybe another Catapult, and then get back to the important stuff.

 

[chessplayer]

monarchy seems best if we are going to have a prolonged war.

 

[Bertie]

Warlord,

Might I suggest you request some Macemen be built? If we continue our war with France they will be invaluable. If we sue for peace, Rome with its fierce Praetorians is rubbing up against our borders. It's possible they'll covet our land and declare war. Macemen are a good counter to Praetorians.

Thanks for your consideration.