1776 - CCM American Style

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1776 CCM American Style

C3C
Civinator’s CCM Mod 1.7
Level: Deity
Map: large continents
Victory conditions: all enabled
Barbs: none

4005BC

Our story begins here. An ancient tribe for centuries had lived on the northern coast of a substantial desert area off the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.

They had found sustenance from a rich variety of shellfish and other watery inhabitants of the tidal inlets, along with animals which could be caught in the area. The tribal population at this time numbered close to 30,000. But due to some unexplained shift in tidal currents or some such reasons, the amount of food derived from the coastal areas had dropped precipitously in a matter of several years. The fourteen tribal elders of their respective coastal villages were divided on a solution. Should they remain where they were and hope that their ill fortune would reverse itself? Or should they strike out in search of a more prosperous land? To those that suggested moving to a new place, where would they go?

One day, a young, tall, bearded stranger by the name of Americanus appeared among the people, and told of a way through the desert to the south, to a land of prosperity. At first few believed him, and almost all were in favor of remaining where they were. But the stranger warned them that time was running out for the 14 villages. If the people chose to remain, there would soon be a time when all would perish, and nature would sweep away all traces of their existence on these desert shores.

For a year, and then another, the stranger lived among them. During this time, the fortune of the villagers showed no signs of improvement. Thousands had died from starvation, and strong winds from the west seemed to be the harbinger of doom, sweeping sand amongst the many villages.

In his third year, Americanus again warned them that time was almost up. Soon would come the need to depart or face the end of time. Because he had correctly predicted that things had not improved, many were now desperate to escape this situation. Finally at the end of the third year, it was time to leave. Some 20,000 of now 25,000 souls were willing to brave the unknown. The other 5,000 clung to the ever-dimming hope that somehow they would survive the ordeal where they were.

Americanus spoke to his followers of a two-year journey. But before he would lead them to safety, he made them swear to teach their children, and all future generations to abide by these laws.

The people will found its first city in the promised land of Washington. From there, it might settle or conquer no more than 13 additional colonies until the year 1776AD. After that time, the people would be free to grow as large as they wished, in any manner that they wished. The people of course did not understand the reference to 1776AD, but the stranger assured them it did not matter. Countless generations would pass before they would understand the significance of this. When they should understand, this law must be obeyed. Second, the people must accept a representative form of government- Republic, once the opportunity for the new government presented itself. The people could also choose to become a democracy some day if it wished, but those were the only two governments the people could choose to live under for as long as their civilization should exist. Again, the people at this time knew nothing about governments other than despotism so it did not matter to them, they would soon escape the terrible conditions which they faced.

The people agreed to abide by the laws, and an epic two year trek through the southern desert began.

Some regrettably but understandably died along the way, but as promised, in 4000BC they found themselves at the end of their arduous journey reaching the promised land of Washington. The village was soon settled with a population of 10,000 while others continued to the south along the Allegheny River. Meanwhile, Americanus was asked if perhaps some of their people should attempt to go back to their original villages to bring the inhabitants to these new lands as well. He replied that it was regrettably too late, that he knew all who had remained in the coastal villages surely had perished and that all remaining traces of their existence wiped away. The people now needed to look forward and not back.

By 2750BC, the first colony of Pennsylvania was founded. The magnificent hills of this region promised to be useful as mines could extract the valuable minerals.

Some 50 years later, the colony of Connecticut was settled. Connecticut was an area primarily of plains that would provide both arable land and production.

The third colony was Massachusetts, settled in 1860BC. This was the first settlement on the coast on fertile ground that would be able to provide a seafaring base in the future.

Delaware was to follow, settled in 1140BC. It was an area chosen by virtue of the floodplains that would bring population growth, as well as establishing a common border with its neighbor to the southeast, Rome.

By 1020BC, scouts had been sent to the far eastern parts of America, encountering three other civilizations besides Rome. To the north were the Greeks with 5 visible cities. Through contacts in Athens, it was learned that the Greeks were at war with their neighbor Germany. Konigsberg was already Greek by this time, so as far as one could tell the Greeks appeared to have the upper hand in the war for the present.

Thought to be to the east of Rome were the Carthaginian people. Scouts had not spotted their lands, but they had made contact with these people in that vicinity. Lands in the middle of the continent were somewhat barren.

To the far east was China.

All of these civilizations were led by despots, but Rome was known to be in anarchy. What sort of changes were ahead for those people could not be known.

After several hundred years passed, the American people grew restless. They knew that they would struggle to keep up with other civilizations, and to protect themselves they would need to expand into an area occupied by one of their neighbors. The choice seemed simple enough, to attempt to subdue the Greeks in the north or the Romans in the south. The Greek army featured the hoplite, a tenacious defender. The Romans might be harder or easier depending whether they had an all-important source of iron. It was clearly a choice that would have a major impact on America’s destiny. America had no iron and would rely on archers or what few chariots they might be in a position to bring to bear against their foe.

Which would it be: Rome or Greece?

 

[vmxa]

That land looks a little less lovely than a promised land, but Greece seems to have land with promise.

 

[GamezRule]

Subbed.

 

[CELTICEMPIRE]

Delaware should have been your 1st city, and Pennsylvania your second

 

[TheOverseer714]

Greece has lush land, that would be my choice.

 

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Greek War of Colonial Unification 500BC-225AD

The Greek civilization consisted of seven cities, the location of which five were known. The exact whereabouts of Corinth and Piraeus were not known, but based on the visible borders were clearly east of the known cities.

The Americans with 6 bands of archers, 7 spear contingents, 4 chariot formations, 4 enslaver groups, 4 worker teams, 1 foreign worker and 1 slave retinue prepared to cross from Massachusetts into Greek lands

500BC- War was declared on Greece. Charioteers in the lead headed for Patras.

The first American chariot formation fell at the walls of Patras, but 2 hoplite contingents and an archer band were quickly overwhelmed with 2 chariot formations and an enslaver group. With that, Patras fell.

450BC- Battles continued in the lands around Patras with the result that 2 groups of Greek swords, an archer band, a hoplite contingent and a catapult team were killed. There were no American losses.

425BC- A Greek chariot formation was killed at Patras. By this time, American worker teams had constructed a road leading to the crucial iron ore mines of Mount Olympus, the highest mountain of Greece.

400BC- Greek casualties continued to mount, with a hoplite contingent, 3 archer bands, and 2 sword formations killed, one of which became an American slave team. The Americans had at this stage begun to occupy Mount Olympus for an attack on Sparta itself.

375BC- The battle for Sparta began. This battle was a tougher fight than the one at Patras. Two chariot formations and 2 archer bands were lost in the attempt to sweep away the two contingents of Greek hoplites. But in the end the numbers told the story as the defenders were subdued. An American catapult team killed the last remaining swordsmen that resisted. Sparta fell with the American now in possession of the vital source of iron. This in turn allowed America to arm tomahawk warriors.
A Greek worker band was also taken at Sparta to sweeten the prize.

325BC- A Greek archer band and catapult team were defeated in separate actions.

300BC- Two Greek ancient cavalry formations, a group of swordsmen, and an archer band were crushed with one of these becoming slaves. American losses were a single archer band.

250BC- In Patras, fighting continued with two Greek Ancient Cavalry formations and an enslaver group killed. Two regular Greek hoplite contingents were set upon and killed by tomahawk warriors.

200BC- An American archer band was lost while killing a Greek archer band and Ancient Cavalry formation. Word was received that Greece was foolishly building the Hanging Gardens in the middle of this war. Just as the Americans started to move against Athens, word came that Spartan rebels had overwhelmed two American spear contingents in garrison

125BC- Sparta was retaken with two hoplites contingents defeated.

75BC- Two American enslaver teams killed two Greek sword formations. A Greek Ancient Cavalry formation was also killed by an archer band.

Surprising news reached Washington that a civilization once known as the Mayans had been destroyed.

50BC- The Americans had finally positioned themselves for the assault on Athens. A catapult team was quickly destroyed, but a Greek hoplite formation was defeated. Two more American chariot formations fell before the city, but two Greek hoplite contingents were crushed in the attacks. A Greek enslaver group along with the last remaining hoplite contingent was defeated. With that, Athens fell.

Other fighting resulted in the loss of an American enslaver team, with another Greek hoplite and Ancient Cavalry scattered.

25BC- A Greek Ancient Cavalry and chariot formation were defeated in separate actions.

25AD- The Americans had now reached Delphi and launched their attack. Two archer bands were lost, but 2 hoplite formations and an Ancient Cavalry group were defeated. Delphi fell. It was time to head east and conquer the remaining Greek territory.

175AD- Three hoplite formations were killed, with the Americans losing an equal number of tomahawk warriors. Corinth and Piraeus were taken. Königsburg was all that remained of Greece.

225AD- Messengers delivered news to Washington that Babylonians had taken the Greek capital of Königsburg and were destroyed. The news was met with mixed feelings.

Casualties during the Greek War of Colonial Unification

Greek
20 hoplites
8 swords
8 archers
2 Catapults
9 Ancient Cavalry
2 Chariots
2 enslavers
2 Slaves
1 worker

American
5 chariots
6 archers
3 tomahawk warriors
2 spear
1 enslaver
1 catapult

The former Greek territories with one exception were renamed and given full rights of American colonies.

Patras became Rhode Island
Sparta became Virginia
Athens became New York
Corinth became Georgia
Piraeus became New Hampshire

Delphi remained named as it was. The colony of New York shared much of the same land, so it was expected that the Delphi region would not become a permanent American colony.

250AD- Enslavers killed a Babylonian chariot.

300AD- Christian communities were now springing up through the colonies, increasing their happiness. The new colony of North Carolina was settled. The Americans could look forward to centuries of peaceful growth, developing their civilization. But one of their neighbors who had a jealous eye over the American conquest of the Greeks had other plans. In the Greek War, all the fighting took place on Greek soil. The next conflict would be very different, seeing America as the battleground.

 

[CELTICEMPIRE]

good story

 

[Sparthage]

Sparta became Virginia

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[CommandoBob]

Looks good. Spamming to subscribe.

 

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Babylonian Incursions 325-475AD

The capture of Königsburg in 225 was the sole territorial gain by the Babylonian empire during their brief war with Greece. At this time the Babylonian empire was largely under the control of the Sassanids who had wrested control of most lands from the earlier Parthian rulers. What was not widely understood outside their empire was that the capture of Königsberg had been solely the work of a general of Parthian descent, Barashir. His intent was to create a larger Parthian dominated region that might some day be able to re-take control of their empire. Although it took the better part of a century, by 324 Königsberg was a highly influential region, and another Parthian general, Archabanus was prepared to make his move to tip the balance of power in their favor and be in a position to overthrow the Sassanid leadership. He sought out two influential Sassanid generals who he believed could be talked into supporting a war against America. Archabanus explained that in fighting America, it would be an equal distribution of the spoils. He would receive Georgia and North Carolina while two other territories of New Hampshire and Virginia would go to his allies once America sued for peace. With these acquisitions, the three generals would form a new triumvirate and with the combined armies of the empire move to overthrow the current leadership and establish a new dynasty. Of course Archabanus had his own plans to deal with his partners at the conclusion of the war, but kept those plans to himself.

Much to his delight, Archabanus found willing partners who convinced the Sassanid leadership to approve of war with America. Within a year the three armies of the empire were ready to march into America.

In 325, Babylon declared war and the Army of Archabanus moved into the regions of North Carolina and Georgia.

In 350, the initial battles favored America as Archabanus lost 3 chariot formations, 2 enkidu, 2 bowmen, and one of Ancient Cavalry, along with a group of spear.
American losses were 2 groups of catapults and an enslaver band.

400AD
One of the Sassanid armies defeated a Tomahawk warrior and archer band at the cost of a bowman formation

425
The second Sassanid army destroyed 2 American elephant groups. Their own losses were two spear formations, and one of enkidus.

450
By this time, Archabanus had long since passed away and his war was now the responsibility of a new generation of Parthians. The Parthian army suffered significant losses during this time: 4 enkidu formations in New Hampshire, along with one of Ancient Cavalry, 3 bowmen, 2 enkidu, and a spear in Georgia. America’s sole loss was an archer band.

475
The Parthians, having been subjected to heavy casualties complained bitterly to the Sassanids that they were not bearing their portion of the burden. Sassanid losses had been only minor while the Parthians had taken the brunt of them. If the Parthian army made a major push to break the Americans, who were at this time heavily outnumbered, would the Sassanids support them? Receiving a positive response, the Parthians faced off against the Americans in the decisive battle. The result was one-sided.

Americans killed three enkidu bands, two Bowmen groups, a spear formation, with American losses of a tomahawk warrior group and catapult team. The Parthian army had virtually ceased to exist, with the Sassanid armies still not making any real attempt to engage the Americans. Their armies in the region outnumbered the entire American army, and it was at this time the first of unexpected events took place. The Sassanid empire offered to make peace with America, offering the minor territory of Byzantion, which the Americans promptly accepted, then abandoned the settlement. The place was on the other side of Germany, and of little use to them.

The second event was even more unexpected than the first. The Sassanid armies marched on Königsberg and with the Parthians exhausted by almost two centuries of war with America, promptly took control of the region. The entire war had been a betrayal of the Parthians as the Sassanids had never intended to seriously support their ally, but rather see Parthian strength wither in an American war. The Parthian prince, Gohrak, was hurled from the walls of Königsberg that year by his Sassanid captors that put an end to the division of the Babylonian empire forever.

Into anarchy went the Americans for a period of fifty years.

In 525, America became a Republic.
The world geopolitical landscape was the following:

Republics- America, China, Carthage, Italy/Rome, Germany.
Monarchy- Spain, Babylon Iraq.

Next up for American research and study was Monarchy.

Diplomacy was also active with the Germans and Romans. An embassy was established in Berlin for 39 gold. Germany had no strategic resources, 3 spice luxuries. 3 spears formations and an enslaver band defended the capital, which was recruiting an archer band. Pop 9, 9 spt, 3 entertainers. A Right of Passage was established with Germany, which paid 39 gold for the privilege.

37 gold was then spent on an embassy in Rome. There was a horse resource but no iron. No luxuries either. Their population was 9, 13 spt, 3 entertainers. 8 spear formations and an archer band defended the city as they recruited an ancient cavalry. A RoP was agreed to as well.

In the year 650, South Carolina was founded and America learned of Monarchy. The Dark Ages would come next. What lay ahead for America in the coming centuries would be known to some as “The Golden Age of the Enslavers”

 

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The American Dark Ages

800- Dark Ages>Feudalism in 6. 903 gold @ -22.
The despotic barracks was a product of these times, which in turn was of no help to America. The construction of outposts was also a new ability, but to expend a worker group for its construction seemed wasteful to the Americans.

Portugal completed the Hanseatic League.

850- The British city of Manchester completed the Great Cathedral

925- Enslaver gained a slave band from a Babylonian bowman group in South Carolina

950-
Feudalism>chivalry in 9. 935 gold @ -32. The discovery of feudalism did little for America, as the construction of a Royal Garrison and castles were the stuff of monarchies. The American Republic could only make use of a new defender, the pikeman based on this new knowledge.

1025-
Enslavers killed an Italian chariot team and worker band near Delaware. In response, the Italians began to mass troops there, agitated that Americans were working their underhanded deeds on the border regions.

1050-
Lose AC to enslaver. Kill enslaver, gaining slave and worker. Lose 2 enslavers, kill Italian AC, gain slave. Enslaver kills Italian cat, gains slave. Enslaver kills an Italian cat at Bologna.

Although the people in Washington publicly voiced mild disapproval of this slave activity, it sent additional troops to Delaware to attempt to stabilize the situation and counter the Italian buildup. An Italian Ancient Cavalry group hunted down an enslaver band. Three enslaver teams remained in existence.

Washington completed the Great Monastery, which as a result would see the coming of missionaries. Regarding the subject of religion, these were the four great centers of the world.

Hinduism at Madras under control of the Incas.
Buddhism at Wonsan under control of the Koreans
Christianity at London under control of the British, who also completed the Vatican there fifty years before. The oldest wonder of this great city was the Hanging Gardens, built in 150BC.
Islam at Thebes under control of the Egyptians

1100-
It was acknowledged in America that the Italians were annoyed by their neighbors, due to the constant enslaver activity along the borders.

1150-
America learned chivalry, leaving behind the Ancient Age and entering a new Age of Discovery.

Chivalry, as feudalism before, did not bestow significant gifts to America. The Crusade required a theocratic form of government. Similarly, Jihad was reserved for Moslems. The Monastery of Martial Arts was a center for Buddhists. The Royal Tournament was for monarchies, and regardless had been built by the Aztecs over a thousand years before. Such was the gap of knowledge between civilizations. At least America now had access to knights, giving their armies more mobile and powerful forces.

Alchemy was also learned at this time. Himeji Castle was a unique Japanese wonder of this time but had not yet been built. The Philosopher’s Stone which inspired scientists to learn two advances had been built by the English 700 years ago, again stressing the difference in knowledge between America and some other civilizations. And more success was to come for England, completing Sacred Music in Liverpool. Portugal also had reason to celebrate as Lisbon completed the Doge Palace

Gunpowder was the next advance to be the focus of American science for the next 150 years. 730 gold was in the treasury @ -9 gpt.

1175-
America suffered a setback, losing two enslaver bands while killing an Italian praetorian and worker group.

1200-
A trade was arranged where 568 gold and the knowledge of Alchemy was delivered to Spain for engineering. Cities began to build windmills to increase their productivity.
(Game note: turns are now representing 10 years instead of 25)

1240-
World demographics ranked America third in GNP and land area, second in manufacturing, but a distant thirteenth in population at slightly less than 5.2 million souls.
America also was home to 23 groups of slaves.

America in 1240

1270-
Enslavers at Munich captured a German worker group, making a slave of another. Another enslaver killed a catapult team.

1280-
Enslavers killed an Italian Ancient Cavalry and German chariot unit, gaining two new slaves

1290-
Korea finished the Holy Book Printed

1300-
The Delphi Decision
Since the Age of the Ancient Greeks in 1300BC when Delphi had been settled close to then capital of Athens, an uneasy arrangement existed between the two. Delphi claimed some eight hundred square miles of territory which also fell in the Rhode Island and New York regions. The New Yorkers particularly wanted the Delphinians to quit their territory and allow New York full rights there. The trouble was that no one quite new where they might go. With the treaty that formally ended the American-Babylonian conflict in 475, the territory of Byzantion seemed like a possibility, but one thing made the position difficult. That was the German city of Munich, close to Byzantion. As long as Munich lay so close, any new American colony would be too close to their German neighbors. For eight centuries this abandoned territory remained undisturbed which was unusual, given its attractive sources of wheat and iron.

So it was that in 1300, New York moved to resolve the situation. They first obtained agreement with Georgia of the decision to move against Munich. Georgia was closest to the German territory, so this agreement with New York was all important. In short order, the American colonies agreed to support the move, so long as the objective remained limited to Munich. Few were eager to see Germany punished to any great extent as she served as something of a buffer state with the powerful Babylonian empire.

The Munich Campaign (1300-1360)

American forces in their initial attack killed 5 archer bands and 2 spear formations with the loss of a team of elephants.
Gunpowder was learned, and theology was studied next. 120 years was expected to be needed to learn this.

1310-
In the second decade of the conflict, Americans killed six units, one each of elephant, spear, archer, and catapult. Two chariot and 2 long sword units were also scattered at the cost of an American tomahawk warrior band.

1320-
The German losses continued, with five catapult units destroyed, along with a longsword.

1330-
The Great Guild was constructed in Massachusetts. It would produce America's bombardes, the first gunpowder-based artillery.

1350-
An American Ancient Cavalry unit was lost, but three more German pikes formations were defeated, along with a group of longbows. An American missionary negotiated the surrender of Munich. An enslaver killed a German elephant team, in turn gaining a slave group.

Another German force of two pike formations, four spear formations, five archer bands, and a sword group were felled. American losses were a chariot from a German enslaver team.

1360-
The conflict with Germany reached a conclusion, but one final battle was fought. American losses were a team of elephants, while killing an enslaver team and spear formation.

The Treaty of Berlin was signed, providing a payment to America of 84 gold and 16gpt.

1370-
With the war over, New York in particular reaped the reward as the Delphi territory was abandoned. The new colony of New Jersey was founded near old Byzantion. To assure their future prosperity, a monk delivered 200 culture points to New Jersey, immediately expanding the territory.

In a new trade deal, incense, seven gpt and one gold were given to Babylon for a fur shipment to last for two hundred years.

1380-
Scandanavia completed the world center for Islam

1400-
The Indians were reported to have been destroyed.
Theology>Renaissance in 11. 481 gold @ -21gpt.
Jerusalem completes World Judaism

1410-
The arsenal in Springfield, Massachusetts produces first bombarde

1420-
Britain finished Neuchwanstein in Manchester

1430-
Britain completed Westminster Palace in London

1450-
Aztecs complete Taj Mahal

1460-
Missionaries killed a Babylonian worker and Roman spear formation
As with the Indians a mere sixty years before, news comes to Washington that the Dutch have been destroyed. What evil awaits in the dark shadows of the world yet unknown?

1470-
Missionaries killed a Roman archer band and Babylonian spear formation.

1480-
Word came to American shores that the Mongols completed the Great Playhouse

Thucydides completed his history of the world. Most Powerful Nations
1. Aztecs
2. Inca
3. British
4. Babylonians
5. Austro-Hungarians
6. Koreans
7. Nubians
8. Scandanavians

Many Americans were unimpressed by this so called “work” as their civilization was not even mentioned.

1490-
Springfield Arsenal completes another bombarde

America lost a missionary to a Spanish Ancient Cavalry unit, but then killed it with an enslaver team to gain a new slave band. Another enslaver team was lost, but a Babylonian enkidu and bowman formation were destroyed at Konigsburg. The enslavers during this age had taken a total of 9 slaves and 2 workers that would add to America’s growth.

A cascade of news concerning world wonders reached Washington
The Aztecs had completed Newton’s University in Tlatelolco.
Britain completed Leonardo’s Workshop in Liverpool.
Mongols completed Copernicus’ Observatory in Kazan.

This continued news of great feats began to bring about despair in some parts of the capital. Another part of the world seemed to have leapfrogged ahead while America was still bound to remain constrained within her borders for another quarter-century. How much different would things be in another two hundred and fifty years?

 

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1500-
The renaissance period began, with American scholars developing the concepts of American universities. This was expected to take 80 years to complete.

1525-
American Republic is 1000 years old.

1540-
A missionary and enslaver were lost to Carthaginian knights

1570-
Italy declared on Iraq/Babylon. America waited to see what damage their neighbors would wreak on one another.

Spoiler :

1580-
The University system was completed. The next field of study was physics and was expected to take 140 years at a cost of 280 gold. 630 gold was in the American treasury.
New York completed America's first university- Columbia U.
Miners in Pennsylvania discovered a new vein of iron.

A Korean galleon sighted off Rhode Island created enormous excitement . Korea claimed to consist of 10 cities. They were also in posession of advanced technologies which Americans could hardly fathom, namely physics, medicine, naval guns, sacred art and clockworks.

Spoiler :

1590-
Navigation from China for gunpowder and Theology
Ten years after the first Korean vessel had been spotted off the American coast, a Russian galleon appeared off Rhode Island. They were apparently smaller than Korea with 8 cities. They were advanced as well, in posession of physics, medicine, jurisprudence, naval guns, sacred art, and clockworks.

1595-
An Iraqi unit was enslaved in North Carolina.

1605-
Harvard University began its first classes in Boston

1610-
Yale University opened in nearby New Haven, Connecticut

1615-
After a 45-year phony war, Italy and Babylon make peace. The large Babylonian army had marched south to the vicinity of the border of the Italian States before the peacemakers finally stepped in to end hostilities.

Johns Hopkins University opened its doors in Maryland

1620-
With the Babylonians strung out across America's borders, enslavers and religios zealots sought to harass them.
An American missionary killed an enkidu formation while , 3 enslavers killed 2 bowmen groups, creating a new band of slaves
The Korean ship spotted 40 years before delivered its contents. as they established a settlement on the coast near New Jersey
The Bank of New York began operations

1630-
Mikhail Romanov, first tsar of the Romanov dynasty announced that Russia had completed the Kremlin. Dartmouth College was founded in New Hampshire.

1635-
American scientists completed their work on Physics, and began to delve into the study of ballistics that was thought to need 50 years of study. 60% of the nation's income was devoted to science (-3 gpt. 782 gold in the treasury)
The lone American cog Providence sank in dangerous waters, but made contact with an Aztec galleon. The Aztecs boasted of their knowledge of medicine, ballistics, jurisprudence, naval guns, sacred art, and clockworks. They also posessed over 106,000 in gold.

They were also by far the most powerful civ yet known, with 21 city states.
Top 3 by score:
Aztec 2725
Babylon/Iraq 2128
USA 2068

1640-
The meeting of these advanced civilizations from another continent spurred the Americans to host the first Washington Technology Conference with other continental powers. The results of the conference were three trades with foreign powers. Clockworks and 27 gpt was delivered from Babylon for the knowledge of the university. Town clocks would soon be found in American cities throughout the land.

Spoiler :

Physics was provided to Spain for their knowlege of printing press, 93 gold, 26 gpt.

Spoiler :

Sacred Art was then coaxed from Babylon for the newly won knowledge of Printing Press, 75 gold, and 23 gpt.

Spoiler :

America's Army (F3)
3 workers
16 ne workers
5 enslaver
3 ne settlers

7 pike
35 arquebusier
11 native spears
4 tomahawk warriors
1 native brave
8 native archers

25 knight
4 ancient cav
2 chariot
3 war elephants

6 trebuchet
5 bombarde

1 cog

New York completed the first town clock in Albany, and began work on the NY public library system

Pliny’s assessment of the world's Wealthiest Nations was published
Aztecs
British
Portugese
Turks
Americans

Demographics
Mfg goods 314 mg -1
GNP- 839m – 3
Land area 44800 sq miles 3
Pop 12.115m

1645-
Washington and Massachusetts completed their own town clocks and began building libraries

1650-
Virginia and Pennsylvania completed their town clocks and started work on libraries along with Georgia.

1655-
New York and Washington completed their libraries.
Connecticut, North Carolina, and Maryland completed town clocks, starting on libraries
Massachusetts completed the Boston Public Library

1665-
Virginia completed their library and began on a cathedral
Pennsylvania completed their library
Delaware completed a cathedral and started a library
The University of South Carolina was completed. A library was then started.
New Jersey opened Rutgers University and began library construction.

1680-
The study of ballistics was completed. The development of jurisprudence began.

1690-
Fifty years after the first, the Second Washington Technology Conference was held. Ballistics and iron were shipped to Italy for knowledge of medicine, 41 gold, 8gpt
The concepts of jurisprudence came from Egypt in exchange for ballistics and 147 gold
Naval Guns, spices, 15 gold, and 27 gpt came from Spain for newly acquired medicine and jurisprudence

Spoiler :

Absolutism was the next area of study in 6.
The treasury stood at 832 gold, -6gpt. Science 80%, lux 10%
America was at this time #1 in GNP and Manufactured Goods.

But now came news: Russia had taken a great leap in world power, reaching a new era to be known as the industrial age. They were the only ones there so far as was known. Also in world affairs, the Aztecs had dropped to 16 cities, losing 5 in 55 years.

Harvard published a report of World Governments-
Monarchies- Babylon, Egypt, Spain, Aztecs, Korea
Theocracies- China
Republic- USA, Italy, Germany
Democracy- Russia, Carthage

As the 17th Century was coming to a close, new discoveries awaited. American shipbuilding was on the verge of having its own ocean-going vessels, ready to venture off into an unknown world.

 

[Civinator]

That´s a very nice presentation M60A3TTS!

 

[M60A3TTS]

Thank you Civinator. Definitely a different way of playing from the usual.

 

[BuckyRea]

I don't understand why Germany is suffered to live. But that said... great game!

 

[M60A3TTS]

1702-
Word reached Washington that the city of London finished the East India Company

1706-
Research into absolutism was completed. Research of Military tradition began, and it was expected to take 12 years to complete.
The Jolly Roger completed in Massachusetts

1708-
Aztecs entered the Industrial Age

1710-
The privateer Mohawk was launched and sailed from New York to explore the Atlantic

1712-
The privateer Massasoit sails from Massachusetts to explore the Atlantic

1718-
Military tradition was completed and the study of exploration began.

1720-
The Third Washington Technology Conference was held.
Economics was provided by Egypt for military tradition, 431 gold, 36 gpt

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Knowledge of Exploration and Free Artistry came from Spain for elephants, ballistics, economics, 280 gold, 165 gpt.

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NewYork begins construction of a Military Academy at West Point.

A report of Aztec power published at Dartmouth noted that they have been on a steady decline over the last 200 years based on what little was known of them. In 1640, they had 21 city regions, but in an 80 year period had been reduced to 10. Evidently they were being destroyed by as yet unmet power or coalition.


1722-
The Privateer Mohawk made its first contact with an undiscovered civilization- the Canadians. A backwards and theocratic society, they had ten city regions and no gold. Navigation, alchemy, sacred art and clockworks were among the technologies unknown to Canada. The crew of the Mohawk believed the Canadians to be on an island of unknown size.

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Enslaver kills an Italian worker near Bologna
Russia under Catherine I started building the Eiffel Tower and completed the Arms Race great wonder.

1724-
Washington completed the American Supreme Court.

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New Jersey completed US Cavalry, which would train mounted troopers for America’s army.

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1726-
America was now 50 years from being free of its self-imposed restrictions. Settlers were eager to settle new lands and the other continental powers urged the government to settle the open lands in the largely arid tracts in the center of the continent. The American government remained unusually quiet.

1728-
The privateer Massasoit made contact with the first continental power, reaching the shores of Eurasia. The French Republique consisting of 13 regions. They were seen as a polite people, and of equal standing in terms of science. A deal was soon struck, with knowledge of ballistics and economics to French for enlightenment, 61 gold, 32gpt. With that trade, both slavery and the slavers hut became obsolete.

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Carthage joined other civilizations in the Industrial Age.

Korea decided to abandon monarchy to become a despotism.

An Indo-Chinese vessel bombarded the Massasoit before a cease-fire was arranged. They were a theocracy and had 9 cities. They were also a rather backwards people, lacking physics, free artistry, medicine, and jurisprudence.

A Report of the American Military
32 musket
26 knight
18 NE worker
11 worker
11 spear
8 cannon
8 musketeer
6 trebuchet
5 arqubusier
5 native archer
4 hussar
4 settler
4 tomahawk warrior
3 ancient cav
3 US cavalry
3 war elephant
2 pike
2 privateer
1 galleon
1 native brave

1732-
Augustine and Mary Ball Washington announced the birth of their first child, named George, at their Pope’s Creek Estate in Virginia.

1734-
The Massasoit reached the borders of Persia, who were technically advanced, with knowledge of democracy and colonialism. They laid claim to 17 cities
Shortly thereafter, Massasoit met its doom, as a Russian Ship of the Line sent her to the bottom. There was no report of survivors.
Colonialism was completed with investigation into Naval Power. It was expected to take 14 years @ 60% 285 gold, -15 gpt

1736-
America lost its supply of spices
The entertainment expense increased from 10 to 20% Naval Power research was slowed as a result, with the new completion time of 16 years.
Frigate USS Constitution is launched in Rhode Island

1738-
The American army was reported by neutral observers to be in strength along the southern frontier region.

1740-
Pyle's Brigade with Melker's and Potter's artillery batteries crossed the Italian border to occupy Monte Casino. For the first time in twelve hundred years, America was at war.

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[M60A3TTS]

War with Italy

By 1740, the American senate behind closed doors had debated the issue of war with the Italian States. The republic had a reasonable tolerance to war weariness so it was felt that an extended conflict could be waged with the initial purpose of weakening the Italian armed forces. With that accomplished, once the year 1776 arrived the army would be able to immediately move into the second stage of the war- to subjugate the Italians. If that could be done, American power would rise considerably and be the first move on a long road to achieving a position among the worlds leading powers.

The assessment of the Army of the Italian States was that it was a polyglot of foot soldier formations, with most deemed to be antiquated. The American line infantry formations by comparison with their modern flintlock muskets were deemed superior to most of their Italian counterparts. The Italian army was one in a state of transition, with many formations armed with the arquebus- a first generation firearm, or worse, the longbow. In addition, there were assorted praetorian formations- largely swordsmen deemed unfit for frontline service who stood little chance of survival in a modern conflict.

Italian horse formations were thought to be a similar to the American forces but in considerably fewer numbers.

Italian artillery too was first generation, equipped with the less accurate and elderly bombarde, while all front-line American artillery batteries consisted of standard field cannons.

In terms of organization, the Army of the United Colonies as it was then called, designed their forces along this basic line

Infantry battalion- 2x per regiment
Infantry regiment- 2x per brigade
Army division- 2 infantry brigades
Total of 8 line battalions of approximately 500 soldiers per battalion

Cavalry squadron- 2x per regiment
Cavalry regiment- 2x per brigade
Army division- 1 cavalry brigade plus dragoon (light cavalry) regiment
Total of 4 cavalry and 2 dragoon squadrons of approximately 800 and 400 horsemen respectively

Engineer companies- varied

This meant the average American division of 14 combat formations fielded around 5,200 soldiers.

General Gordon Howell (totally fictitious- in fact all are until some more recognizable names appear) was appointed by the senate in 1840 to command of the Continental Army of Italy. This army consisted of three divisions with reserves as well as supporting artillery and engineer units.

Continental Army of Italy (Maj. General Gordon Howell)

1st Division (Brig. General Quentin Geddes)
Pyle’s Infantry Brigade (Col. Nathan Pyle)
Walker’s Infantry Brigade (Col. Hiram Walker)
1st Cavalry Brigade (Regiments Nr. 1 & 2) (Col. Leigh Tate)

2nd Division (Brig. General Thaddeus Cole)
Steiner’s Infantry Brigade (Col. Karl Steiner)
Martin’s Infantry Brigade (Col. Leslie Martin)
2nd Cavalry Brigade (Regiments Nr. 3 & 4) (Col. Ashford Fleming)


3rd Division (Brig. General Thomas Whipple)
Winslow’s Infantry Brigade (Col. Tyler Winslow)
Coates Infantry Brigade (Col. Benjamin Coates)

Continental Army Reserves
Newton’s Infantry Brigade (Col. John Newton)
1st Light Horse Brigade (2nd and 3rd Regiments of Dragoons)
Haslett’s Irregulars consisting of mounted knights armed with clubs, hatchets, assorted antiquated weapons, independent enslaver bands and lawyers.

Continental Army Artillery (Brig General Lewis Swindell)
Cannon batteries assigned to Majors Melker, Potter, Denningham, Caster, Franklin, Tettleton

Continental Army Corps of Engineers
Fortifications Brigade
Road Construction Brigade

The Military Academy at West Point began classes

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1742-
General Howell relied on his Chief of Artillery, Lewis Swindell, to keep drawing Italian blood as much as possible while his own infantry remained largely on the American side of the border. This was thought a way to keep American war weariness at a minimum. Fighting this year was sparse as the Italians were busy gathering forces. From Aug 12-Sep 30, several fights took place. Three of Swindell’s batteries had eliminated Italian longbow formations while one eliminated an opposing cannon battery. Army engineers completed a fort along the frontier by late November.

In international news that year, the American galleon Niagara made contact with Japanese ships. They were part of a despotism with 9 cities, and lacked the knowledge of university. A deal was then struck to provide them this knowledge for 129 gold and 48 gpt

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News also arrived in Washington that the British city of Manchester had finished Wall Street

1744-
Artilley skirmishes again made up the limited activity on the Italian frontier.
Five batteries eliminated two praetorian formations, a longbow group and a battery of antiquated bombardes,

New Hampshire launched the frigate USS Congress
Rhode Island launched the frigate USS Constellation

1746-
An abbreviated report on all core American military forces. This includes what was at or near the Italian frontier.

17 US cavalry Approximately 2/3 available for the Italian campaign
8 hussars/dragoons Approximately 1/2 available for the Italian campaign
25 knights Approximately 1/3 available for the Italian campaign
40 musketmen. Approximately ½ available for the Italian campaign
9 cannons Approximately 2/3 available for the Italian campaign

Three battles took place this year, the first in early April
A group of Italian knights were dispersed by Denningham's Battery
Caster’s, Franklin’s, and Tettleton’s battery killed 3 longbow bands
Melker’s Battery killed an enemy cannon battery

The second battle was in mid-June
2nd Cavalry lost a squadron attacking a formation of arquebusiers, while the second squadron killed another
Replacements for the first squadron of 2nd Cavalry killed a half-strength musket formation.
Steiner’s Brigade, suffering a few casualties scattered 2 arquebusier formations

The third battle was in early October
4th Cavalry Regiment killed 2 muskets, 3d Cavalry killed an arquebusier group.
An enslaver band surprised and killed a bombarde battery.
Pyle’s Bde killed a half-strength veteran arquebusier formation.
A second enslaver band was the only American unit killed at the close of the action.

Disposition of forces on the Italian front

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And a larger map of known Italy

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International news brought the report that Scandinavia completed national monument

1748-
This was a year like 1744 where little action took place. In one battle from June 12-14 the following results were recorded as American artillery and cavalry engaged a mixed Italian frontier brigade.
1st Cavalry scattered an arquebusier formation
Tettleton’s Battery killed a band of longbows
Denningham's and Caster’s batteries each destroyed a formation of arquebusiers.

1750-
A three day battle from April 16-18 resulted in Franklin’s Battery killing one bombarde battery while Tettleton’s Battery killed a second battery.
3rd Cavalry successfully destroyed an arquebusier battalion.
3rd Regiment of Dragoons killed a second-rate frontier regiment of longbows and praetorians.

Within two weeks another battle erupted as 1st Cavalry and a reserve cavalry squadron killed 2 musket battalions.
An American trebuchet surprised and scattered an Italian hussar squadron.
2nd Cavalry dispersed a band of knights
A lawyer convinced an Italian longbow team to abandon their army.

By late October the last battle took place for the year.
A trebuchet battery lost to an Italian musket battalion.
A cavalry unit attacked and retreated before another Italian musket battalion.
Another group of American cavalry was lost when attacking an arquebusier formation.

Naval action also took place this year.
A famous American pirate ship was sunk by an Italian gallegas
The American frigate Constellation sunk a gallegas in another engagement
The American frigate Constitution fought three separate actions, sinking an Italian galleon, before being engaged by two frigates. Constitution successfully destroyed the first vessel before being sunk by another.

American science completed study of Naval Power, moving onto the study of imperialism. This was expected to complete in 1768.
It was also reported to Washington that the French city of Marseilles completed the Arc de Triomphe

1752-
Freyberg’s Battery engaged and destroyed an Italian cannon battery while
Underwoods’s, Caster’s, Potter’s and Tettleton’s battery killed sword-wielding praetorian irregulars.
3rd cavalry defeated a musket
2 cav retreats from musketeer
Cav kills musket

Walkers Bde of 1st Division killed 3 arquebusier formations and a praetorian detachment.

2nd Division was engaged as Martin’s Bde killed 4 arquebusier units
Steiner’s Bde killed 2 Praetorian and 1 spear unit, losing one battalion to an enemy musketeer formation.

General Howell committed his Army Reserve as Newton’s Brigade killed the remnants of a musketeer group and a warrior band. Major George Washington assumed command of 1st Battalion, 2nd Regiment, Newton’s Brigade .
2nd and 3rd Dragoons each destroyed an arquebusier formation
Haslett’s Irregulars wiped out 3 longbow and an archer band
Lawyer retreated from arquebusier fire, while a knight killed it in a later engagement.

In international affairs, the privateer Mohawk made contact with Scandinavia. An industrial-era democracy of 15 cities, they appeared to have the makings of a world power.

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1754-
An early April battle with Italy resulted in a draw, with America losing a cavalry regiment, while destroying an musket regiment.

In late May, a larger battle took place
Newton’s Bde killed two musketeer battalions, Freyberg’s battery in support scattered another.
Steiner’s Bde killed musketeers, Walker’s Bde lost a musket battalion, an American cavalry dispersed an Italian musketeer battalion.
Underwood’s battery laid low a musketeer battalion
Caster and Underwood’s batteries each crushed hussar squadrons
Dickenson’s battery destroyed an arquebusier formation
Melker’s battery shelled and destroyed a group of longbows.

One last battle in mid-August
Martin’s Bde killed a musketeer unit. A cavalry raid scattered a praetorian band
4th Cavalry was sent in, killing another arquebusier and musket formation, while
Pyle’s Bde killed an Italian cavalry unit
Another cavalry eliminated an arquebusier formation.

On November 16, an unexpected development. The Spanish ambassador in Washington acknowledged that while both sides had benefitted from the trading of technology, they now demanded that America turn over her knowledge of Naval Power without recompense. The American senate flatly refused this extortion demand. Accordingly, the Spanish ambassador announced that a state of war now existed between the two powers. The War of Spanish Aggression had begun.

 

[Civinator]

M60A3TTS, that´s a wonderful story. I think I´m not the only one to say:

"We want more!"

 

[CommandoBob]

General Gordon Howell (totally fictitious- in fact all are until some more recognizable names appear) was appointed by the senate in 1840 to command of the Continental Army of Italy.

Slight typo with the year.

The names may be ficitious, but they seem right and fitting.

 

[TheOverseer714]

CCM seems to be an excellent platform for storytelling, it has a nice "epic" feeling. Go get 'em, M60!