DreadNES: The Test of Time

[Dreadnought]

The only other orders I expected where Fryzer's, but Idk where he is.

Meanwhile, this post is reserved for update.

tell me if I am too militaristic in my approach.

 

[Abaddon]

No, no, the most important thing for this NES to survive is strong leadership and consistent updates.

I would push for you to add a lot more NPC's that can be developing elsehwere in the world, so that if new players come along they can pick them up easily. They are very easy to mod.. don't worry about stats etc until they come into contact with others.. simply have their terratory slowly increase each turn.. you don't even need to write about them in the update unless your feeling really flavourfull.

 

[Dreadnought]

Update 3
Skirmishes and Battles
990 – 985 B.C.E.

Part I – Iroqui
Part II – Maya
Part III – Judea
Part IV – Egypt
Part V – Gojoseon
Part VI – France

The Iroqui had been peacefully expanding over the past decades, as no major enemy opposed them. However, the Hurons have recently disclosed themselves as a vicious, barbaric foe who only wants the Iroqui to suffer and die.

Spoiler History of the Hurons :

The Hurons are a relative newcomer to the world. They were originally a nomadic hunting/gathering people from the north (in the real world, Michigan). However, under their “prophet” Tucomseh (r. 1004 – 990 B.C.E.), they moved south. Their “prophet” declared the grove, called Tippecanoe, the Huron’s new, religious capital. However, though this may make them seem pious and friendly, they are not.

Tucomseh declared the people to the west as heathen bastards who should be destroyed for their nature worship. This led to a militaristic view for the Hurons. Their boys are trained from infancy to be warriors, and the women and children supply the war effort. Though the Hurons have yet to raid the Iroqui heartland, many neighboring tribes have felt the wrath of the Hurons. Those not slain are captured and returned to Tippecanoe to be scalped. It is rumored that almost 5000 innocent civilians have been slain or scalped by the Hurons in the last 10 years.

Luckily for the Iroqui, nearby tribes have also felt the wrath of the Iroqui, and a sort of coalition is made against the Hurons. Smaller tribes contribute squads of men, while larger tribes give companies. Eventually, the army size swells to unprecedented size. However, one by one the Hurons pick off these allies, for the Iroqui heartlands are too well protected to be invaded.

One of these lesser tribes, known as the Haknasack (located to the north of the Iroqui) were completely eradicated, but before the Hurons withdrew, the Iroqui scouting party arrived, almost accidentally, to the scene of the carnage. There, a small skirmish ensued, which eventually evolved into a battle:

With the Hurons holding out in the ruins of the village, the Iroqui attempted to dislodge them, but the Hurons repelled the assault. The rest of the Iroqui army arrived, and with a vastly larger army managed to drive out the Hurons. The next day, though, a larger Huron force advanced, attempting to counterattack the Iroqui army. The Iroqui, though, we ready, because allies in the region provided information on the Huron’s advance. The battle, for all intents and purposes, was a slogging match, with the Iroqui’s larger numbers against the Huron’s fiercer, barbaric troops.

By the end of the day, both armies were exhausted, and neither army would retreat. The Iroqui, then, swung around the Hurons and advanced toward Huron territory. The Hurons followed, with several skirmishes being fought, but neither army engaged fully. However, the Hurons, after the carnage at Haknasack, managed to enlist some new soldiers, and though they didn’t defeat the Iroqui, they did delay them, enough so that the Hurons managed to slip back into their territory.

The Iroqui managed to take some lesser villages near the border. In these villages were some foreign trade goods (the area where they were procured, however, remains a mystery), which were given to the Iroqui’s allies, which aided in rebuilding and recuperating. These goods, though, raise an interesting question: the Hurons are hated too much to have received these goods from anyone the Iroqui knew. Where did they come from?

Still, the Iroqui must act, and fast. They are far from their native homeland in hostile territory. They must achieve victory before attrition drains their army’s strength and numbers. Also, the further into Huron territory they go, the deeper into forests the army will be forced to enter. What will be hiding behind all the trees?

In other news, far from the war, the Iroqui people have a better general understanding of everything, due to the government’s funding for education.

-O.O.C.: Iroqui: +2 infantry (allies), -5 infantry (war), +territory, +education; Hurons: -5 Infantry, - 3 Irregular Infantry

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The Maya, meanwhile, are not as militaristic as their northern counterparts, and they enjoy economic and peaceful prosperity. This, however, may change soon, for their neighbor thirsts for more blood…

The Olmecs have a disgusting hobby of capturing outsiders and sacrificing them to their gods. This practice has virtually eliminated all the people to the southwest of the Olmec Empire.

So, the Olmecs require a new body of civilians to sacrifice, and their eyes turn to the Mayan nation to supply their religion’s needs. Will the Mayans be overcome by this new threat? The Olmecs are seasoned fighters. They know how to conduct war. The only thing standing in between the Olmecs and the Mayan heartland is the determination of their leader…

Who knows? The Iroqui are performing superbly against the Huron onslaught. Maybe the Mayans will be just as lucky.

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Judea and the Cilician League continue to duke it out in the Middle East. Judea has numbers, but the Cilicians continue to resist their attackers.

Telamash fell to Judea in 989 B.C.E. The Cilicians, however, managed to save a nearby city, Lipoli. The people rose up against their Judean masters and managed to create a militia to resist several attacks, though the future of this city is grim. Lipoli may be a thorn in Judea’s side, but Antioch is the real prize that Judea wishes to conquer.

Spoiler History of Antioch and Cilicia :

Antioch had been founded under the mystical King Antioces I (r. 1102 – 1085 B.C.E.). The city was merely a village for several decades, until refugees from war immigrated to the city. Under King Selicus I (r. 1020 – 1008 B.C.E.), the city’s defenses were boosted considerably, just in time, it would seem. Walls and towers were meticulously planned so that the defenders could cover every part of the city from different angles, destroying an attacking force from every side. If, by some stroke of luck, the attackers broke though the walls, towers located inside the settlement would pepper the invaders with projectiles as they attempted to maneuver through the crowded city streets.

Antioch has a population of roughly 50,000 people.

King Selicus II (r. 1008 – present) organized the Cilician League to thwart Judea’s claims in the north. However, the “League” is a formal name for Selicus II’s dictatorship over southern Anatolia. The people, though, see the King as a national hero, and are dedicated to defend the nation from Judea. The national identity has been forged.

The Judean army approached the city in 986 B.C.E., but the sheer size of the fortress awed them. Knowing an assault would be suicidal, they decided to besiege the city. However, there are not enough soldiers to fully surround the city, and in the north some supplies are slipping though the Judean’s fingers.

Meanwhile, in the south, raids from Lipoli have been hitting the Judean garrisons in the area, though no major damage was done. Physiological damage, however, was dealt when a Cilician raid damaged several buildings and killed a few Judean civilians in Judean territory. This, however, was countered when King Solomon himself, though entering older age, toured Judea, visiting soldiers and civilians.

-O.O.C.: Judea: -2 infantry, -2% loyalty (conquered areas); Cilicia: -1 infantry, -2 Irregulars

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Upper Egypt has continued to attempt to pacify the rebels in the north. However, the priests have been relying on their Nubian mercenaries for a decade now. As more and more Nubians fill the army, it would seem that the priests would notice this majority now. But they do not, and this brings their downfall. It is the end of Upper Egypt.

Information is now available that shows that there is a large Nubian nation south of Upper Egypt. This nation is where the Nubian mercenaries are from.

On the night of July 1st, 987 B.C.E., the Nubian contingent of the army staged a coup against their Egyptian overlords. The Egyptian minority in the army, rather than fight, fled. Thebes was besieged, but with nothing other than militias guarding it the city fell quickly. Now, all of southern Egypt, and the Egyptian people, are at the mercy of the Nubians.

True Egypt though has not been invaded yet. However, soon this will definitely change, as the Nubian King Amar-Shi (r. 996 B.C.E. – present) sets his eye on all of Egypt, and beyond.

-O.O.C.: Upper Egypt: -Upper Egypt, +Nubia

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In Asia, Gojoseon has continued to trade with Yan. This trade is very profitable for both nations, and the costal city of Sinuiji itself becomes a major center of commerce. This trade has united the two nations in friendship.

To the south, the uncivilized Choson peoples receive a delegation from Gojoseon, extending an offer of friendship to the south Korean nation. This delegation, however, is immediately killed by the Choson after being tortured for several days. The only survivor of this incident recited the tale to a beleaguered Gojoseon council. He tells of a brutal people that speak in horrible, barbaric grunts. Their only “city”, which is little more than a village, is Pusan, along the coast far to the south.

This is not the only threat in Asia, however. A combined Yan-Gojoseon effort to scout the “monsters” of the north only confirms Yan’s fearful claims – though not monsters, they are close to it. They are known as the Hûnnics. Their only city, located on their claimed “religious center of the earth” is Bänun. They are a nomadic and militaristic people who can barely understand the more civilized peoples of Yan and Gojoseon. They fight in “packs” raised from each nomadic village under their leader. This leader is known as High Chiefdom Amrir (r. 997-present) and he is considered the choice of the gods.

The rituals the Yan are seeing are also seen by Gojoseon. It seems like a religious festival, but more barbaric. There is a great bonfire in a center circle. Surrounding this fire are dancing warriors, with women playing crude instruments. This ritual is occurring in almost every village across Hûnnica.

The Yan are frightened by this ritual, and mobilize troops along their border. Should Gojoseon do the same?

In other news, Buddhism is rapidly increasing throughout Gojoseon. A monk is made a royal adviser to the crown, which makes the people think “Well, if our leader trusts Buddhism, we should too!”

-O.O.C.: Gojoseon: +fanaticism, +Sinuiji as economic center

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Meanwhile, France sees nothing out of the norm. Maybe the leader of Marathos has taken a break in one of his forest retreats?

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Epilogue: New Nations Arising?

There are several new nations arising. Will they truely achieve nationhood, or fail miserably?

There is speculation that on the Yucatan peninsula, tribes are on the path to nationhood. Only time will tell if any of them actually have the right stuff to be counted as one of the lucky few who are colored on the map. There are several villages becoming cities: there is a rumor Chichen Itza is rapidly populating, as well as Tikal. Chicken Itza can claim relation to the Mayans, though distantly; Tikal is also related, though a bit moreso. Chichen Itza is noted for its fine architecture, while Tikal is home to many great leaders. These two cities are opposites to the militaristic Olmecs

In Mexico, a city called Teorihuacan is gaining prominince as well. Related to neither the Olmecs or the Maya, these people seemed to have come from the north over the last few decades.

Greece, also, is on the verge of change. The Mycenaean way may be extinct, but rumors abound that a city in Thessaly (Northern Greece), virtually untouched by the Sea Peoples, may be growing. However, southern Greece is too ravaged by the Sea Peoples to regain nationhood, unless a new leader guides the Greek people.

In Asia, southern China boasts many people, and maybe soon these people will evolve into nationhood?

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Did I rant at all? Also, am I a bit too much of a warmonger? Tell me and criticisms you have. I’m just trying to make things interesting.

For Gojoseon, while you mentioned having your capital with markets, I made your port city become an EC center, because of the trade that is coming though the region.

 

[Dreadnought]

Spoiler map :

For the map...

The stretch of occupied land for the Iroqui is not neccessarily part of their empire; there are few villages there. It is mearly the path they took to attack the Hurons.

The Hunnics may seem large, but they are not a "nation"; the lands shown are mearly the extent of the peoples who listen to the call of the High Chief.

The Nubians are large, but overextended, and the Egyptians are almost in open rebellion.

 

[Dreadnought]

Diplomacy:

To Maya
From Olmecs

Send us some of your people every month for sacrifice or we will come and take them by force.

To Gojoseon
From Choson

<Grunt> <Grunt>

To Gojoseon
From Yan

We are afraid of the Hunnics! We must stand together against them!

Also, Nubia declares Egypt to be its vassal state, though who knowns what Egypt says

 

[dldnjstjr]

To: Yan
From: Gojoseon

Guards your borders well. Meanwhile, I have some barbarians whom I must deal with. Gojoseon will join in a campaign against the Hunnics afterwards. Build and train your army strong until then.

 

[Abaddon]

When stats are up i will give my warmonger neighbours a reply


Great update.. your writing great material considering theres only a few of us involved. Again i ask for a few more NPC's some to allie with, some to trade with etc..not all will be looking for war. At the moment everyone is locked in a 1 Vs. 1 situation... mix things up so more diplomacy is needed

 

[Dreadnought]

yes, I think more NPC's are required.

Edit: Update updated to show possible new NPC's next turn.

 

[dldnjstjr]

I don't think Gojoseon needs anymore NPC's to deal with. Three is enough for one PC.

 

[Dreadnought]

Pure speculation. Nothing is comfirmed.

 

[Abaddon]

fun. How many active players do we have btw?

 

[Terrance888]

In the south, the vast river basins where surrounded by lousiour green hills, and one day, a steaply agricultural tribe settels in this rich but sparce land. Withen months their investment was realized with their third harvest and comming, they sent settelers north, south, east ans west. And Their magnificent capital, was named "Nan Jing'. They meet no other peoples, and conqured the vast heart land of what is now called China


Bad story! No read this!

 

[Dreadnought]

I guess thats one more I'm updating stats now, including Nano Jingis

 

[Terrance888]

They have 8 small and one medium city, with one on the eastern sea (Shang Hi) two in the west hills (Xian'An and Qin) The capitol, a massive lake outpost near first contact of northern green chinease (Whu Han) and 3 towns along the river and a fishing down dwn south

Not true! No read this!

 

[Abaddon]

Indeed.

Welcome Charles, i hope we can get off to a better start this NES

 

[Abaddon]

Thinking your asking for a bit much there.. but its up to Dread.. perhaps an updated map, with hints of the other fledgling nations?

 

[Terrance888]

but it is all chooped up by hills so only eco poins are from cities and the confuisam holy city, Nan Jing, and dont forget, 2 on the coast (east and south) 4 river townes (including the biggest, Nan Jing) and one north near the green chinease and 2 west in the mountains with ne near the river and the other further in the mountains.

 

[Dreadnought]

Yes, I was about to post it myself.

 

[Terrance888]

i'lll see u all next day! and read my story of a parrallel univers of the Princes of the universe.

 

[Terrance888]

and there are only TRADE ROUTES between cities, namely. strips of land with small forts