The Reign of Gustavus Adolphus, the Midnight Lion, Scourge of the Middle East, a Once and Future King
The Norns had decreed the coming of Gustavus Adolphus. But Loki broke his bonds and wreaked havoc upon the Northern World, and the Norns respun the strands of Fate. Years of diligent rebuilding followed, for much damage was wrought by Loki. But when the painful process of reconstruction had reached its conclusion, the Norns once again decreed the coming of Gustavus Adolphus to fulfill the historic destiny of the Viking peoples. Known as The Midnight Lion, his reign brought unprecedent military conquests to the Viking civilization.
1796 (0). Upon ascension of the throne, Gustavus empties the treasury and commences a rush building program of veteran Alpine brigades, Engineer battalions, Freight, Transports; 9 gold left in treasury. Taxes are set to 4.3.3. (Inc/Sci/Lux).
1798 (1). Espionage is discovered. Taxes set to 6.3.1. Ferry established between VikVik and TimOna. Four freight deliveries for 1424. Gustavus authorizes his new spies to commence recruiting Barbarian Cannoneers. Cruiser from KevCester destroys Barbarian masses near KevCester. Vikings win cavalry engagement near Vikborg. Under plans developed by Gustavus, initial landing made against Persians between Gordium and Pasargadae, composed of two Engineers, veteran Alpine brigade, two veteran Rifle brigade and Spy. Four Persians Cavalry assault; three are defeated but a fourth destroys a Rifle brigade. Reports are received that Indians have nearly completed Newton's College.
1800 (2). Machine Tools are discovered. Gustavus authorizes rush building program of veteran Artillery regiments. Spy steals Combustion stolen from the Persians. AnduSigtuna founded to establish ferry between TimTanig and KevDing; named in honor of Gustavuss patron at the Freemason Lodge, a practice that will continue throughout his reign. Freight deliveries for 1668. Taxes to 5.3.2. Second landing between Gordium and Pasargadae, composed of ten Cavalry brigades, four Rifle brigades, four spies, and supporting freight. Two Persian Cavalry brigades and a Cannon regiment are destroyed near Pasargadae. Another Persian Cavalry brigade defeated when it attacks Rifle Brigade. It is reported that two Persian cities have nearly completed Newton's College, but when the Indians complete, the Persians must abandon.
1802 (3). Amphibious Warfare is discovered. Four freight deliveries of 1758. Last Engineer battalions are rush built to raise the number of Engineer battalions to fifty; when not building railways, these Engineers are being specially trained for military operations. AnduOdense founded near Gordium to aid in build up of forces arrayed against Persians. Cavalry brigades defeat two Cannon regiments in front of Gordium, while a Cavalry brigade defeats its counterpart near Pasargadae. Gustavus orders an Engineer battalion to to build railway to bypass Gordium; these Combat Engineers die heroically. Thorough reconnaissance of Persian cities reveals 20 Alpine brigades and 16 Rifle brigades defending their seven principal cities. Aided by the covert operations of Viking spies, Viking Alpine and Rifle brigades infiltrate the Persian civilization and seize unoccupied fortifications to isolate Antioch and Gordium. Another attack by Persian Cavalry defeated near Pasargadae. Elsewhere, veteran Alpine brigade advances on the Persian city of Leeds and defeats that city's garrison.
1804 (4). Minitiarization is discovered. Four freight delivered for 1963. Taxes set to 6.4.0. Veteran Alpine brigade advances into the now undefended city of Leeds, plundering 260 gold and acquiring the Theory of Gravity. Gustavus assumes personal command of military forces in Persia. To prepare for the eventual invasion of India, Gustavus leads two Artillery regiments and four veteran Cavalry brigades, in assault of Antioch, defeating a garrison of three Alpine brigades, one Rifle brigade, one Engineer battalion, and 1 transport. Antioch is stormed, and 210 gold and Refining are aquired. A Spy is lost following destruction of Factory at Gordium; subsequent Cavalry raid into all productive terrain of that city disrupts that citys support for its garrison.* Leeds and Antioch renamed AnduLeeds and AnduIoch, establishing the practice renaming all captured cities after Gustavuss patron. Port facitilies rush built at TimSea and Antioch. Persian counterattacks by Cavalry brigade, Alpine brigade, and Cannon regiment are all defeated. Indians develop Atomic Theory.
1806 (5). In honor of Gustavuss first military victories, We Love Gustavus Day is celebrated throughout the Viking civilization. Automobile is discovered. Rush building program of Superhighways, Libraries, and Universities commence at OldVikDukTimKev, VikingCity, TimTanig, and TimPhilly. Four freight deliveries for 2213. Artillery destroys remaining Alpine brigade at Gordium, and that city is captured for 936 gold. Spy lost following destruction of Factory at Tarsus; subsequent Cavalry raid disrupts all production and support*. Viking Cavalry wins an engagement outside Persopolis. Artillery regiments attack garrisons of Persopolis and Arbela, destroying five defending Alpine brigades and four Rifle brigades, but two Artillery regiments are lost in the effort. Gustavus authorizes Battleships to be rush built at AnduIoch and TimSea. Persians develop the Automobile; Persian counterattacks by Cavalry brigade, Alpine brigade, and Destroyer are all defeated. While Gustavus is at the front fighting the Persians, the Senate back in TimDiff establishes a Cease Fire with the Babylonians.
1808 (6). Mass Production is discovered. Five freight delivered for 5089 gold. Battleship rush built at KevEter. The build up of military forces against the Persians is completed; at his disposal, Gustavus Adolphus has 26 Cavalry brigades, 11 Alpine brigades, 12 Rifle brigades, and 16 Artillery regiments with which to prosecute his war against the Persians. Artillery regiments reduce the remaining Tarsus garrison of three Alpine brigades, losing one Artillery regiment. Battleship TimSea annihilates two Alpine brigades at Sidon; Cavalry brigades destroying remaining Engineer battalion and Transport. Artillery regiments reduce Persopolis garrison of one Alpine brigade and one Rifle brigade. In the field, two Cavalry brigades, one Alpine brigade, and two Cannon regiments are destroyed. Tarsus, Arbela, and Sidon are stormed for 1371 gold.
1810 (7). Computers are discovered. Ten freight delivered for 9195 gold. Taxes are reset to 0.4.6. Gustavus authorizes the rush building of SETI and many barracks. The KevCester Peasant Revolt finally comes to an end. Artillery regiments reduce remaining Persian garrisons of seven Alpine and five Rifle brigades in Pasargadae, Susa, Persopolis, and Bactria. All are stormed for 1513 gold, plus Adam Smiths Trading Co. and Womens Suffrage. An Alpine brigade razes the undefended Persian city of Tyre. All Persian Partisans surrender to Gustavus Adolphus. Persian Civilization comes to an end.
1812 (8). AndusKnot (ne Gordium) builds SETI. Mobile Warfare and Robotics are discovered*. Six freight delivered for 5610 gold. Preparations commence for the invasion of India; rush builds of four Armor brigades, four Marine brigades, and eight Howitzer regiments; Battleship rush built at AnduJarlshof. AnduJuborg founded as transit point for forces in Persia to move on Kolhapur; AnduHedeby founded to provide link with the Vikings English dominions, and alternate route for the transfer of units. Initial transit of units are made. Battleship AnduIoch destroys Jaipur garrison of one Alpine brigade, continues toward Kohlapur. Barbarians develop an Alphabet.
1814 (9). Flight. Refrigeration. Eleven freight delivered for 9056 gold. Rush builds of four Armor, four Marine brigades, and eight Howitzer regiments. AnduGard is founded across the straight from Kolhapur, and engineers complete railways from AnduJuborg and AnduGard to OldBrighton and points eastward. Tims Marine Corps carries out Amphibious Assault against Kolhapur*, destroying three Rifle brigades and capturing that city; 262 gold and Atomic Theory are acquired. Four more transports arrive, yielding an initial landing of 4 Armor brigades, 4 Marine brigades, 8 Alpine brigades, 8 Howitzers regiments, 4 Combat Engineer battalions, with supporting Spies and Freight. Howitzers quickly eliminate three Indian Partisan cadres. Indian government is overthrown and replaced by a Republic.
1816 (10). Radio. Advanced Flight. Six freight delivered for 5699 gold. Six more transports arrive at Kolhapur, carrying four Armor brigades, 5 Alpine brigades, 8 Howitzers regiments, 10 Artillery regiments, 16 Combat Engineer battalions. Vikings break Ceasefire with Babylonians as Battleship KevEter destroys KevBridge garrison of one Alpine Brigade and sinks Babylonian destroyer. KevBridge liberated from Babylonians for 183 gold. Battleship AnduIoch sinks two more Babylonian destroyers. Task Force Karachi sails from KevEter and AnduJarlshof; Kevs Marine Corps carries out Amphibious Assault, destroying Karachi garrison of four Rifle brigades. Karachi captured for 263 gold. Combat Engineer battalions complete railways to Akkad, Delhi, and Lahore. Howitzers eliminate Akkad garrison of two Alpine brigades, captures the Cure for Cancer from the Babylonians. Blitzkrieg against the Indians. Howitzers and Artillery destroy garrisons of Bangalore, Bombay, Calcutta, Delhi, Lahore, and Madras, eliminating six Alpine brigades, seventeen Rifle brigades. Supported by Armor brigades in open terrain and Alpine brigades in closed terrain to thwart partisan activity, all six cities fall for 957 gold plus Newtons College. Jaipur, last bastion of the Indians, descends into chaos, and Gustavus decides to acquire chear rather than raze it. Indian partisans everywhere surrender to Gustavus Adolphus. Indian civilization is destroyed. Elsewhere, veteran Cavalry of the Persian campaign liberate KevNarfon and KevRow from the Barbarians.
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Stunning! 
Id say more but extra superlatives wont increase the high sentiment.
