Update I
The World Anew
1000 995 B.C.E.
It would seem the misfortune caused by the Sea People in the Mediterranean has largely been reversed in Egypt and Judea. Both hardy peoples have build new nations where others have not.
Egypt, though, seems on the brink of civil war. Upper Egypt faces rebellion in the northern cities. To counter this threat, they hired staunch, hardy soldiers from further south, Nubian Warriors, as mercenaries in an attempt to reassert their dominance in the region. There has been skirmishing in the region as the cities train their own militias to combat the priests aggression. The priests own, Egyptian army, refuses to attack their own civilians. This has brought misfortune upon many.
Meanwhile, Egypt (the true Egypt ruled by the crown) has not taken a stand on the issue yet. However, many refugees decided that, if the crown would not annex them, they would move into the already royal cities. This leads to increased populations. Even some military units have jumped the border and pledge their loyalty to the crown.
-O.O.C: Upper Egypt: +mercenaries, -2 Infantry, -1 Cavalry, -Confidence, - Morale; Egypt: +1 infantry, +1 Cavalry, +Size.
Meanwhile, Judea has decided to launch an expedition north. Though they meet some resistance from indigenous peoples (who some say are the descendants of the Sea Peoples) there is no real bloodshed. The people are mostly apathetic towards their new rulers.
The only real obstacle was a heavily fortified city. The citizens called the city something along the lines of Tire. But these people werent Sea People. Even so, the staunch fist of the Judean military laid siege and occupied it.
On the home front, the whole government and military was reformed. New leaders were hired, and the old ones fired. Also, the labor force was reformed, although it is yet to be seen if the effect will have a significant outcome in the new regions. This leads to increased loyalty because, since the people are working longer and harder, they do not have time to think against the government.
The temples, too, are given government funding, and they become larger and more spectacular, though any effect on the population is yet to be seen.
-O.O.C.: Judea: +loyalty, +size, +civilian and military leadership
In the far east, Gojoseon has been expanding. The south, though sparsely populated, has come under their control. Infrastructure construction has been given a priority, mainly the construction of small bastions to warn of possible invaders.
Yan, at the request of Gojoseon, sent several Buddhist monks to teach the people of the religion. Gojoseon converted to this religion, and any outcry from the population was negated due to the small number of people. Fanaticisms for this religion has gone down, however, due to the quick conversion.
Trade has begun for the first time. However, until Gojoseon builds a port on the western coastline, piracy is a big problem for sea travel, especially from Japan. Overland, too, is plagued by bandits, with no centralized government besides theirs and Yans to counter them.
-O.O.C.: Gojoseon: +Buddhism, - Fanaticism, +Infrastructure, +size
The Maya in central America expand, though no new details arrive from that location.
-O.O.C.: Maya: +size
The Iroqui start their expansion in a unique way they have a party! Nearby tribes were invited and viewed the Iroqui way of life. Many of them wished to join the nation, since most were related to the Iroqui at least distantly. Meanwhile, to connect the different tribes, crude roads are built. This allows the exchange of goods and services throughout the lands.
Also, the tribal elders begin a new practice of actively teaching the young. This adds to the knowledge of the people in general.
-O.O.C.: Iroqui: +Infrastructure, +education
Mesopotamia continues as warring city-states, as no one has been given an advantage yet.
The Olmecs raid nearby barbarian settlements for sacrifices to their blood cults gods.
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Stats are going to be up as soon as I get on a computer with a mouse.