1959 AD -
A Celtic revival perhaps, but ultimately this will be a trivial one. Greece is now recovered from its lull in production, with 38 tanks presently available.
Our artillery are unable to strike the West African city of Agedincum this turn, but they are perfectly able to strike Camulodunum, unfortunately for the revolters. All four of the city's defenderes are redlined, and the size is reduced for 13 to 9. So much for it being the world's largest city. Mechanized Infantry and Tanks then storm the city.
It is an easy battle, and the city is again ours. Take that, revolters!
Agedincum is only slightly more difficult to capture, but is unable to stop either of my two armies at its gate. The Celts are down to one city.
And our next focus of expansion will be towards that city. In other words, farther south in Africa. That mission begins with an attempt to take Brundisium that we hope will be more successful than the last one.
It doesn't get off to a promising start. The first tank dies. Figuring perhaps sending in a Veteran one was shortsighted, we then send in Elite Tanks.
And they are forced to retreat. What do these Infantry have, guided bazookas?
The next group of tanks finally takes down some Infantry. An attempt to get back-to-back victories from it, however, results in almost immediate retreat. But at long last, the fourth tank brings us victory and the city of Brundisium.
Helipolis, near Lake Victoria, is our next target. Ulysess' Army has taken advantage of our Right of Passage with Babylon to quickly reach the city.
The city does not fall this turn, but it almost certainly will next turn. Our non-army tanks head south towards the city of Thebes with the intent of taking it next turn.
Our front in America has run up against Mayan and American territory, and neither wants to give us rights of passage. You know what this means...
No, it doesn't mean war. It means we'll get a right of passage with whoever gives us the better price, which in this case is...
The Ottomans? Yep. They're the only ones who don't want a strategic resource or technology (stupid one Hoplite in Indian territory when I declared war on them in 1430 AD...). And we're at war with the Hittites. So, Happy Birthday, Musilis!
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We're certain he in no way expects what is coming his way. Most unfortunately, pillaged roads in Panama prevent us from giving him his birthday present this turn.
At sea, the only battle this turn is the sinking of the Frigate so foolish as to try to bombard my Battleship. We also spot, but are not yet able to attack, both Scandinavian and English convoys in the Sea of Japan.
1959 IBT -
Hittites v. Americans? I don't think that'll have too many battles with our guys in Central America.
The Koreans make a failed Infantry charge at Sagres. More significantly, they show yet more new technology by moving two Marines within striking distance of Gergovia. We anticipate tanks within a few years.
Only after looking at the map one last time before posting do I notice the following:
The Koreans have invaded America much more quickly than I imagined, and with success. It is doubtful they will be able to hold off America's 74 Infantry and 24 Cavalry for long, but the fact that they took the city at all is impressive.
The Ottomans make another charge at Corihuayrachina this turn, with their no longer top-of-the-food-chain Sipahi, and take down a defender, but the city holds. But there is no doubt the Ottomans have the upper hand in this war.
. The English and Scandinavians made peace. I was hoping their naval fleets in the Sea of Japan would battle each other. Speaking of fleets, we see three Persian destroyers heading towards Gibraltar from the Mediterranean. We wonder if our ships will soon encounter them.
But only time will tell if the foreign fleets have any bearing on future Greek events at all.
. So it ought to come next year.
