Our allies are nowhere to be found... Apparently the Germans did capture one small Greek city far to the southwest. Babylon does nothing. Sparta is recaptured by Egyptian knights in the year 800 AD. We expect little resistance now. The western island settlers have disappeared with the Babylonian establishment of a town there. However, this town has been taken by the Greeks. This town is to be their future capital we believe... The War of the Iron continues...
In the year 1030 AD, the continent of Egypt, other than the now Babylonian village of Tugela, is secured. Peace is settled with the remnants of Alexader's race. He straightens his back realizing that we have no navy and refuses half of our demands, but he renders up the small town of Herakleia to us and this is acceptable at the moment. Herakleia gives us our first foothold in the wide German Sea, a suitable bastion in case of any Teutonic shenanigans. We must pause warfare for a short time, at least, to garner the support of our new citizens and grow our economy. The people rejoice!
We obtain a map from the silly Roman tribe with its two small cities after entering its territory to complete a trade route to him. Caesar is so foolish as to never have done so himself, tho he lacks horses, iron, and luxuries, all of which we might offer him. We cannot see any Russian cities but those marked by German banners, and note that the two are yet at war. We decide to offer great sums of money to the Russians for their technologies, in the hopes that the Germans will soon wipe them out, making the actual payment moot. Unfortunately, they only know about cannons. It seems we begin to catch up to the 'other' intelligent races. Only Germany and the Tokugawans have any knowledge that we lack, and even Germany is not so far ahead of us now. It might be reasonable to begin to build centers of knowledge in our cities soon...
During the peace, Tokugawa demands wines be sent to them in tribute. Tho it irks us to no end, we do ship them. Our tiny town of Herakleia could easily be overrun by them. The Germans also make demands, to which we also acquiesce. Bismarck calls us a "boot-licker". At least the Tokugawans were polite about the manner. I, Cleopatra the Munificent, Queen of Egypt and rightful ruler of all mankind, do hereby vow that not one German man shall be spared the sword in this world and charge my descendants with the complete subjugation of the German race to the great Egyptian people! So let it be written. So let it be done.
War must be declared upon Babylon. The Tokugawans have taken their capital and if we wish to snatch Tugela from their greedy hands, then now is the time. We obtain Magnetism and Theory of Gravity from the Tokugawans for the declaration of war, wines, wool, 460 gold bullion and the promise of 300 more bullion over time. As our income now exceeds 350 bullion per annum, we feel this is a fine bargain. War is declared upon the Babylonians!
We take Tugela, at long last, Nineveh, and Ellipi. Unfortunately, the Babylonians then holed up on the island fortress of Samarra, much like the Russians have done in Kharkov. We foresee no way of dislodging them. We will need to heavily garrison those towns to prevent any rebellions, such as we have suffered in Thermopylae with the Greeks. Once peace was settled with the Babylonian remnant, the Greeks were all but destroyed. Somewhere in the vast ocean sails a galley with the final hope of the Greek peoples. We wish them luck.
In 1385 AD during the reign of Cleopatra the Happy, known for her construction of colosseums throughout the lands and further military build-up, the Romans declare war on Egypt. It is uncertain whether they realized that they would be against the entire nation, or if they supposed they could merely attempt to capture Umfolozi without anyone knowing. Spies in our newly opened embassy in the Roman capital of Rome tell us that Roman priests are kept busy blessing the troops with protections against our 'magic boomsticks' and assuring themselves that icons and talismans will stop bullets. Rome falls shortly, unhelped by the Great Wall.
In the year of AD 1405, Cleopatra the Fool destroys Thebes in a fit of madness. The palace relocates to Pi-Rameses, also the home of the Forbidden Palace. Thebes is hurriedly reassembled, but damage is done to no effect. Cleopatra the Fool is hung by angry military officers, and scribes record her last words as "But I wanted to live in Intombe..." Its unknown what this had to do with the matter at hand. Soon thereafter, the nation is plunged into anarchy as loyalist cults rise up. The rebellion is quickly squashed by the mobile military, Thebes is resettled and a democracy is founded. The elected leader is known by the title of The Cleopatra.
As this new age begins, steam power is discovered, and construction of a great Iron Works begins in Mpondo. Unfortunately, this town is quite corrupt. The Cleopatra and her aides decide upon a new course of action. Rather than destroy Pi-Rameses, perhaps a new form of government might benefit the nation and its productivity. Trades avenues are investigated. The Russian people of Kharkov inform us of Communism in trade for our knowledge of medicine and gold bullion.
The nation is immediately replunged into anarchy and emerges as a communist state. The workers are happy! The first convention of the Polit-Cleopatra decides that the future of Egypt lies in the destruction of Germany. But between Germany and us lies the Tokugawans. Therefore, the Tokugawans, whose military prowess is lacking, must be assimilated.
AD 1440, the Germans declare war upon the Tokugawans. After a hasty debate amongst the members of the Polit-Cleopatra, it is decided that all efforts be thrown into the battle against Germany alongside the Tokugawans. A military alliance and Right of Passage is effected with them for this purpose, along with support in the form of incense and some few bullion as time passes. We recieve knowledge of Sanitation.
Russia joins the cause against Germany. On the way to German held Babylon, our troops discover that it is not in fact held by the Germans, but has reverted to ownership of the Babylonians. War is declared on Babylon in order to occupy this prize which was missed during the War of the Tokugawan Encroachment on Egypt. Since Russia has a MPP with Babylon, Russia, who is allied with our allies the Tokugawans, declares war upon us as well as Germany. Our cavalry group is nearly destroyed by Babylonian rifleman defense, but takes their objective.
Second People's Cavalry fares better in its seige of Smolensk and captures that city without loss. They say the Great Lighthouse was very pretty, but political officers deemed it subversive culturally and ordered the destruction of the city in its entirety.
Following the destruction of Yakutsk, we sign peace with the fearful Babylonians, who pay us tribute of 250 bullion. We land troops at Sverdlovsk, the Workers Mobile Army.
All three cavalry groups were subsequently destroyed by the Germans. A new paradigm in warfare was erected, calling for patience and for the cannonry to move up to the front lines. Rails began to be laid throughout Egypt and through the Tokugawan lands. Eventually, Smolensk fell and was occupied. We then re-signed the military alliance with the Tokugawans, in order to benefit from our hard earned railroading. Also, Iron Works completed in Mpondo.
AD 1550, the backstabbing Tokugawans sign peace with the Germans. Likely they wish to try out their new railroads. We sign a new right of passage agreement. Our military advisors are split on a course of action. While we feel confident, production is somewhat slow and German counteroffensives, while sporadic, step up in frequency as time passes. The Tokugawans were a certain help in the previous engagements. We could drive south through former Russia and attempt to colonize, or destroy, or we could turn west towards the now German cities of the Tokugawans and establish ourselves there. Alternatively, we could sue for peace, however Germany is comparatively weak now and quite possibly beginning to suffer extreme war weariness, even with their Universal Sufferage. A 100 year respite might benefit them more than it does us. Until a decision is made, the War of Great German Destruction must go on. Kiev falls to the might of the Egyptian worker!
In the year 1630 AD, with the rise of the Anti-Cleopatrists gaining the vote in the Polit-Cleopatra, peace is reached with Germany. Queen Cleopatra the Munificent rolls in her grave...
We remain behind the Germans in technology. We lack knowledge of steel and oil at least, and perhaps more. Our production is behind as well, as far as we can tell, but factories begin to come online, with power plants to follow. The Tokugawans are quite furious with us for destroying so many German cities, even tho it were only 6 all told. Or perhaps they are angry that we were able to resettle those areas before them, due to our refugees from the time of the destruction of Thebes. These orientals proceed to perform military maneuvers along our borders, and we fear a surprise attack any day now. With luck, we will begin espionage training soon...
Our scientists have developed a new paradigm. We now have near parity of technology with the other powers. Tokugawa signs a MPP with Russia and spoonfeeds them tech. Like a lapdog they come to trade oil technologies for our theoretical sciences, but we see through this ploy and decline. Our scientists feel on the verge of a great breakthrough in scientific theory.
Babylonian propaganda begins to take its toll on Nineveh and Ellipi. We fear an upheaval in that area and perhaps a resurgence of Babylonian foothlds on the mainland. If only we knew some manner of invading their island fortress... The peoples of those towns with their ancient Babylonian blood; they lean toward Hammurabi's rule. Riflemen are dispatched to keep the peace.
We trade our scientific paradigm to the Russians the evening before our scientists plan to announce the insightful theory they have been working on. The Germans decline to deal with us, refusing to part with the knowledge of steel. However, we discover the usage of rubber just behind them and the Tokugawans.
In the year 1745, Egyptian science unveils to the world the Theory of Evolution, demonstrating that adaptation is the key to survival for all forms of life. Our very history is a testament to this. On the heels of this momentous discovery, our level of science slingshots on recent successes and we take the lead in technology, as far as we can tell. We begin work on a massive dam project in Memphis to provide our people with lowcost, enviromentally sound electricity. Our general knowledge of atomics we trade to the Germans for steel, unfortunately.
In the year 1762, at the apex of Anti-Cleopatrist power, the Tokugawan Empire declares war upon Egypt, breaking the Right of Passage agreement and capturing the metropolis of Babylon as well as approximately 15 gangs of labor in various areas, in a despicable sneak attack.
The Egyptian people are outraged, and demand reprisals. In 1764, a bloodless coup takes place, with military officers and pro-communist leaders effecting the disappearances of nearly every Anti-Cleopatrist in office in the Polit-Cleopatra. In the years to follow, during the War of Reprisal, these leaders, styling themselves as Cleopatrists, seize power in every aspect of politics, and plunge the nation and its fervent citizens into the greatest war of annihilation yet to rear its head on the planet. Cleopatra the Munificent's cold, dead lips curl back in a soft, warm smile...
Germany is willing to fight the Tokugawans for technical assistance with Electricity, however our dam project is some 16 years from completion. We decide to use him against himself. The hardliner Cleopatrists express their disgust at dealing with the Teutons, but they are reminded of the Theory of Evolution, the hallmark of our ascendance, and reluctantly agree.
During the early stages of the war, the commanding officer of 54th People's Front Light Horse Brigade distinguishes himself in battle and creates a new type of mobile unit called an Army Group, or army. His name is Ramses, and he declares himself a staunch Cleopatrist! Hurrah!
AT THIS POINT I BECAME RATHER BORED
Ramses was later defeated in battle. Obviously a byproduct of nepotism, he lost us 30 pieces of artillery to the Tokugawans, which I later did recover from the Germans. The German Empire was well on its way to total defeat when the game ended by domination, much like the tokugawans were assimilated. A turn or two before victory, the Greeks landed a hoplite and an archer in German territory near one of my conquests, I believe in order to launch a sneak attack against the Germans, lol. At any rate, they headed off toward a German city.
I had fun, tho I always get bored in the later stages of a game. I am more of a builder type, but the AI was always so comparitively weak in this game that warfare was the obvioud choice. Of course, that failed palace jump wasnt much help either, hahah.
Looking forward to the next one. Now off to try some previous games. Thanks for all the hard work you all put into this.
Im realizing now that this is very very long. Sorry. Maybe I shouldnt bother posting this rp stuff?
for a very enjoyable GOTM. I look forward to Aprils GOTM XXX.
