Milarqui
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I am ill. Seeing the update would make me happy.
JNES: Time Tells All
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Jason The King
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No, still running. Come on guys, christmas week, been at my folks with computer problems (plus updating ain't really at the top of my list during christmas week).
This is still operating, not even paused. About 1/3 of the update has been written.
This is still operating, not even paused. About 1/3 of the update has been written.
Abaddon
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Oh, please don't take too much offence.. but you did give the impression it would be done sooner than this.
#Nesers don't mind waiting.. but we do mind being told one thing, and getting another
#Nesers don't mind waiting.. but we do mind being told one thing, and getting another
Jason The King
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Oh, please don't take too much offence.. but you did give the impression it would be done sooner than this.
#Nesers don't mind waiting.. but we do mind being told one thing, and getting another
Understood. But I also didn't plan on not finishing the update. Maybe some patience is in order, considering its the holidays. Generally any NESer who has been around for more then a few years knows this kind of thing happens during holidays, finals, etc.
After all, this is a hobby, and I generally do it when I have free time with nothing else to really do.
That said, I'll try to be more accurate with the update schedule, for your sake
SKILORD
Insurgent
I think the problem is a holiday schedule disparity. For me, these holidays have been a more relaxed time when I had little to do and was able to spend more times on hobbies and whatnot, I think that was the case for several of us. I'm not trying to say that you should apologize for not celebrating in the same way I do, however this disparity is probably the source of much of this misunderstanding and percieved slights on either side.
Jason The King
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Aye, I figured as much. Thing is I have a one-and-a-half year old niece and a seven month old nephew whom I rarely see, which are taking up most of my time
. As my presence on the forum may hint to, I am working on the update now. Though I am not sure of when it will be completed, so no one get their hopes up please
Jason The King
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JNES: Turn 3
MASSIVE ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY IN ZULULAND
The Zulu have begun to organize themselves on a massive scale, but not for a monumental wonder or major military campaign. Sophisticated organizations have been created for the institutionalization of slavery and 'Zululification', which forcefully relocates non-Zulu women to Zulu-dominated areas in order to disperse other culture and ethnicities. The men or children are merely sold into slavery. Other women are raped by Zulu soldiers in order to produce more Zulu children. Though this strategy may seem heinous to most outsiders, it has more or less “cleansed” the main Zulu homeland, making thousands either slaves or dead. The overall strategy throughout the rest of the empire seems daunting; the organizational skills alone are far out of reach.
ZULU IMPI DOMINATE SOUTHERN AFRICA
The Zulu debuted a new fighting form, the Impi formation. Equipped with spears, some ranging from five to eight feet in length, the Zulu warriors group themselves into tight boxes of spears and shields that are virtually impenetrable to most foes. These tactics have claimed numerous victories already, prompting many of the surrounding tribes to characterize Zulu expansion as the “scourge” of the land. In just a few decades, the Zulu have created one of the largest empires on earth, though much of the land they rule over is empty, and even more is dominated by fiefdoms and kingdoms from which the Zulu warlords derive tribute but do not rule over directly. The Zulu have, though, through their conquests, come into contact with the Koi (reddish), San (pinkish) and Umta (greenish).
BANTU REALIZE RENAISSANCE
The Bantu re-initialized expansion, sending forth armies to the south and east in an attempt to conquer rising tribes. The resulting spoils have started a somewhat golden age in the core cities of the Bantu civilization, spawning epic tales and massive architectural masterpieces that broadens and deepens Bantu culture and language. Though the decade-long drought continues in the north, this reawakening of Bantu culture and identity has increased the confidence among its people, which has slowed the migration of Bantu people from the drought-stricken north to the Weshi south.
AS SHIANG FALLS, IN MOVE THE MONGOLS
Shiang, long the guardian of eastern civilization from the Mongol hordes that inhabit the northern steppe, has finally fallen as a result of Homonid Mongolian incursion and a handful of civilizations allied against them. So too has the great city of Sintao fallen, capital of the Shiang and the most populous city in the east. The Homonids, in their pomp and furor, burned the city to the ground as a warning to the remaining and divided civilizations. As the ashes of the Shiang Empire fall, all those who played a role in their demise scramble to collect them. The northern Zhou secure all Shiang land up to the Yellow river, as well as the Xia who move their borders northwards. Perhaps the biggest loser, though, are the Xingbao, who manage only to secure the small city of Zhigu on the coast (see below).
THE BATTLE OF ZHIGU
The Shiang had only one window to the outside world, a port city called Zhigu that formed weak trade links to the Choson and Yan Po people. Because the city essentially lay on the frontier of Shiang power, it was poorly defended and one of the first to be attacked by Homonid Mongolian invasion. The city easily fell to the Mongols, who broke tradition and actually began to govern the city instead of pillaging it. But as the Shiang Empire began to crumble at the heels of its neighbors, a Xingbao army found itself wandering northwards to Zhigu. A brief siege lasted only two days before the Homonids decided to take to the field rather than hide behind the walls. Several hundred Mongolian riders met the Xingbao army, marking the first encounter of its kind between the Xingbao and Mongols. Though prepared, the Xingbao could not match the mobility of the Mongolian riders, taking severe casualties before finally driving the last of the riders away from the city and taking up positions among its small walls. Aided by the civilians, the Xingbao were able to repulse a Mongolian counterattack with ease from behind the walls.
NEW TRADE ENRICHES XINGBAO
The Xhingbao have become known not for their role leading to the downfall of the great Shiang Empire, nor for their defeat of the Mongols at Zhigu, but for their prolific tradesmen who travel the seas in search of new peoples with whom to exchange goods. Following long-dead ancient migration routes, the Xingbao have made contact with various new peoples, including the people of Taiwan and the Ainu of a large island chain to the north. Though these people live isolated lives, they are familiar with the mainlanders, and are eager to trade. New trading houses and routes are set up to these new lands, transforming over night the Xhingbao to the region's trading hub.
EMPEROR WIN DIES, LEAVES TWO SUCCESORS
After leading her people to victory over the Shiang and signing a truce with the Homonids, emperor Win of the Yin Empire passed away of her own volition, leaving two sons to inherent the throne. The eldest, though not blood-related, is the prince Sue-Yon of Xingbao who married the older Yi princess, Son Lu Hue. Though not related, the dieing Win made all the preparations for Sue-Yon to inherent the throne. Win's younger son, Sen Wu, recognizing that the accession of Sue-Yon to the throne will mean the unification of Yi and Xingbao, has put forth his popular claim to the throne. Sue-Yon's move has been seen by the nobility as selfless and sacrificial, since it was common knowledge that Sue-Yon had no desire to rule, but would not want to see his ancestor's empire undone by the Xingbao. Sue-Yon, however, has the backing of not only the Yi army, but the Xingbao as well. As the two sides organize, it is clear that the chance for a peaceful solution seems far-off.
SURPLUS IN YON PO FUELS POPULATION GROWTH
Through a combination of fortunate weather, new irrigation techniques, and booming trade relations, the Yon Po have expanded their rice output dramatically. One particularly good harvest saw rice production more than double. Though rice is not the staple crop of the Yon Po (for climate reasons, most grow wheat and barley), it has fueled a population surge throughout the land.
GOD-EMPEROR BORN IN JIN
Organized around a belief in the God-Emperor as the all-powerful being on earth, the Jin have risen from obscurity to become a coastal people of mostly peaceful intent. Though their military and economic prowess is overshadowed by their larger and powerful neighbors, the Jin have made a name of themselves as highly devout and terrific builders of monuments. The capital city of Jianye has already the highest temple-to-people ratio of any city in the East, serving as a monument to the cultural identity of Jin. Though coastal in geography, the Jin have also become great farmers as well, producing rice for much of the mainland kingdoms who rely on wheat and animal domestication as staple food products.
DIRECT DEMOCRACY PRODUCES WARLORDS IN RASTAFARISTAN
The world's first democracy has taken root in the dry plains of east Africa, in the city of Mogadishu. The consul of the city is elected directly by the people of the relatively small city, who then appoints his government officials and rules with direct authority. As a result, whole blocks of the city are essentially taken over by well-to-do warlords who use coercion and economics to produce desired elected outcomes. These warlords are then duly compensated by the elected consul who owes them his victory. These warlords have risen in power recently, commanding gangs of warriors to do their bidding and produce their coercion.
MOGADISHU – EAST AFRICA'S JEWEL OF TRADE
Though the direct democracy way of governing has more or less divided the city into fiefdoms, Mogadishu has risen as the trading capital along the African coast. The city more or less serves as a gateway into the Savannah of East Africa, bringing to its markets ivory and frankincense, while receiving food and raw resources such as iron and copper. Though the Arabic traders from Hadramaut and Saba have choices along the African coast, many choose to go to Mogadishu because of its lavish accommodations, made possible by the intense competitions among warlords to attract traders to their fief.
ELAMITES SEIZE KINTASHI ENCLAVES
Just as the populations of the Kintashi colonies begin to take off, the growing power of Elam attacked the colonies directly. The Kintashi-Elamite War has begun as Elam marches east against the Krissani and Kintashi colonies. The colonies, serving as Kintash's trade outposts and its connection to the Bara Magna and Gujarat routes, were only lightly guarded against Krissani raids and in no way prepared to repulse a major campaign like the Elamite one. The two eastern most outposts have been completely taken by Elam, while the western most one is still under Kintashi rule.
GUTIAN CIVILIZATION CLASHES WITH KINTASH
Though the Kintashi met several defeats at the hands of the Elamites, their army performed much better than expected in the mountains of the Gutians. Here the campaigning Kintashi army met the Gutian civilization, nearly brand-new and looking for its avenue to empire. The Gutians already control a vast landscape that spans the Zagros Mountains, though much of their economy remains decentralized and relies upon raiding the more civilized peoples of the Mesopotamians. Nevertheless, the Gutians are renowned for their fighting ability and clever tactics which have prevented even the most bold-headed Assyrian or Sheoli from venturing into Gutian territory. The Kintashi, led by a brilliant general from the borderlands, defeated not one, not two, but three Gutian armies to capture the Zagros Mountains and the developing trade routes linking the Persian Gulf with the Median civilization in the northern fertile plateau.
SHEOL CAPTURES PETRA
The Sheol Empire, ever the underdog compared to the Assyrians and Hittites to their north, continues with its expansive policy by striking west, east and north. In the west, the Sheol face only one strong resistor, the city-state of Petra. Though not possessing much of an army itself, Petra stands apart from the wandering tribes through its sheer magnificence in architecture and wealth. In the past decade, Petra has risen in fame as a middleman between the growing wealth of Hem and Mesopotamia. Trade passing through the region has led to the rise of grandiose palaces and temples carved right out of the surrounding cliffs. In recent years, the city has become not only a hotspot for merchants, but tourists, migrants and pilgrims as well. Petra is also well known for its large population of Hebrew people – those that worship only one god and who are persecuted in just about every other state.
The Sheol captured the city rather easily as its large army came to meet the rather meek Petran force. No siege took place as the Petrans wished to save their city the destruction such a battle would instill. Trade continues as always, though Sheol now stands to collect the taxes and control the routes from Hem to Mesopotamia.
TYRE SEEKS HEM PROTECTION AS AGGRESSIVE SHEOL CREATE BORDER
Though no direct threat has been presented to Tyre yet, the maritime city-state has expectantly turned to Hem for help as the Sheol capture Petra and the land up to the border of Tyre. Though the two states have not had the best of relationships, King Heran of Tyre hopes that the Hem will see the benefit of a buffer state such as Tyre and the important trade network in which Tyre plays a key role. In response to the surprising move by Heran, the Sheol king has moved his army to the border in order to keep what he sees as an aggressive attempt by Sheol’s neighbors to align against them.
WALLS OF NINEVEH SEEK TO IMITATE HATASSUS FORT
The Assyrians have embarked on their own great project as rivalry with the Hittites hits full swing. As the Hittites put the last touches on a large military fort near Hatassus, the Assyrians have begun to rebuild their nearly-defenseless city of Nineveh. The monarch has spared no expense at the construction of a series of gigantic walls, towers, and gates that go unmatched in the rest of the world. Though the entire project is far from being finished, the inner walls that surround the most important parts of the city (royalty, nobility, and major temples) have been finished in the most ornate manner, complete with exquisite murals and golden gates. Though astounding, the artistic fashion in which the walls were build do not portray their military readiness. Just the inner walls alone would be a daunting task for the Hittite army to overcome, let alone any other major force in the region. By the end of the previous year, Assyria stands as the most safe city in which to live (especially if you are rich and powerful).
STARVATION STRIKES ASSYRIAN FRONTIER
To pay for the lavish walls that surround Nineveh and the ongoing conflict and rivalry with the Hittites, the Assyrian monarchs have kept taxes and tariffs on the populace at high rates for years. As surpluses begin to run dry, farmers leaving their fields, and granaries emptying, the cost at keeping the soldiers fed and the imperial coffers full has begun to be too much for the peasants. Food riots have begun to creep up in the villages on the Assyrian frontier as sustenance is taken by tax collectors.
ASSRYIAN VICTORIES AGAINST THE HOELIANS DOES NOT TRANSLATE TO HITTITE FRONT
As the Assyrians begin to apply what they have learned from the Hoelians, namely by building chariots, the Hoelians begin to withdraw after numerous defeats. On the Hittite front, however, the Assyrians are surprised to find the Hittites deploying chariots of their own just as the Assyrians had planned on surprising their enemies with the improved mobility chariots bring to the battle field. As it turns out, the Hittites have dealt with the same Hoelian menace that the Assyrians had, and in tandem built their own chariot force to meet the Assyrians. With the improved mobility, casualties on the field have increased to new levels.
Assyria: -1 infantry regiment
Hittites: -1.5 infantry regiments
KING JACOB II INVADES NUBIA
As its wealth grows, the Hemite Empire has begun several major projects that portray that wealth to the rest of the world. One such project, monumental moratoriums built in the shape of pyramids near Sairet, is by far the largest and most costly project ever embarked upon by any civilization in the history of mankind. The gigantic structures, though, require wealth to be accumulated faster than is currently the case. As a result, the current monarch King Jacob II has ordered the army to be infused with slaves from Canaan and enlarged for a campaign into Nubia. There he hopes to secure the gold mines that currently supply much of the precious material to Hem, and which can be traded for other materials which Hem lacks.
The Nubian King, Shebitku, was prepared though dreadfully outnumbered. Hem now possessed one of the largest armies in the world, and with only a couple hundred soldiers to defend Kerma, the Nubian capital quickly fell to the Hemite army. With Nubia captured and the Hemite Empire clearly depicted as an aggressive one, the Kushites scramble to recruit an equally-large army and have brought it to the border to defend against a possible future Hem attack. Though Kush is not as wealthy as the Nubians in terms of gold, precious resources like iron and access to the lucrative Indian Ocean trade network through Axum are inciting to many Hemites.
Hemite Empire: -3 infantry regiments
RHODES RESISTS ATTICUS EXPANSION
The Atticus Empire, a combination of the Spartan, Athenian, and Corinthian city-states, attempted to expand their influence through military campaigns northwards and into Mycenaean territory only to find the trading empire of Rhodes resisting. Recognizing the dangerous ascension of Atticus, Rhodes has allied itself with a handful of Mycenaean tribes in order to keep Atticus from gaining too much power in the region, while at the same time expanding its own trading influence in Macedonia. Outraged, the king of Sparta has proclaimed his support for a war against the Rhodesians, while the Corinthians prefer a more peaceful approach. Athenopolis remains undecided as its rulers deliberate the best way to meet this new challenge to the rise of Atticus. Though most assuredly Atticus’ future lay connected to the northern regions of the peninsula, though Rhodes is by far the largest trading partner, upon which Athenopolis relies quite a bit.
UNIFICATION WITH AHAR OBLIGATES TOA TEMPLE
Though the simple threat of military action from Bara Magna would have been enough to force Ahar into unification, the city-state was able to instead sign a deal whereby Ahar retains its autonomy yet obligates Bara Magna to construct a Toa temple in the city center. Though Ahar already contains two temples, the construction of a central temple has defined Aharians as practitioners of Toaism and has tied the city-state to the Empire of Bara Magna. Though little material is gained by the Bara Magna, the strategic importance of the city-state is priceless.
KANOHI TEMPLE PLEASES TOAISTS
Not to be outdone by a provincial city in the frontier, the Bara Magan Emperor has ordered the construction of a larger Toaist temple in the capital of Kanohi. Though the temple remains modest in comparison to other national temples, it has become the central temple of the Toaist religion, tying all Toaists to the capital of the Bara Magnan Empire. Upon its completion, a major festival was celebrated in the capital by the citizens. Though the festival was officially to coronate the temple, it really was a party to celebrate the coming of age of the Bara Magnan Empire, which has become unparalleled in strength within the subcontinent.
COUP IN BARA MAGNA INTRODUCES NEW DYNASTY
Though Bara Magna remains strong externally, the military has grown from a casual force of hundreds to a professional juggernaut of tens of thousands. Far outnumbering its nearest competitor, the Bara Magnan army has surpassed all other influences within the Empire. This became apparent after Toa Mata XXXI’s unpopular rise to power and his fervent obsession with dice (another story for another time). Then-commander of the largest, Tahu, marched with his force and those of his allies to the capital. A brief battle within the capital against the Emperor’s own personal guard set a large portion of the city on fire and nearly destroyed the priesthood. In the end, the historical Toa Mata dynasty was destroyed and Tahu proclaimed himself emperor of the Kanohi Empire. To secure his rule, the bureaucracy was dismantled and personal governors were appointed to each of the ten districts that made up the new empire, though most of the power remained centralized in the capital city of Kanohi.
Several riots by the more religious Toaists took place in cities along the Indus, though Tahu’s large force has been able to calm much of the inner territories. Many of the outer provinces, though, remain in an anarchic state while others have proclaimed their independence. As it stands, Tahu’s army remains powerful enough to subdue much of the former Bara Magna empire through sheer force, though the size of the Empire has made it time consuming.
Bara Magna: -6 Infantry Regiments
SUN CULT GAINS POWER NORTH OF HYNTA
The Gens of northern Hynta were nearly wiped out as sun-worshiping migrants from the Pyrenees descend from the mountains to the fertile plains. Though for the most part peaceful, the Euskal Herria people have founded a small kingdom based on the village of Bilbao. Though still for the most part unknown to the wider world, the Euskal Herrian people have brought with them the sun cult that has become very popular among the northern pastoralists.
POLATERRA FORMED AS A DEFENSE AGAINST CELTS
The ever present threat of Celtic warlords invading the Po river valley has prompted, through a series of alliances, invasions, and threats, the inhabitents to form the Polaterra Confederacy of city-states. Immediately the confederacy ended the small-scale wars fought between rival city-states and has brought much of the fertile Po valley under the control over a single power. The newfound wealth of the valley has, in response, attracted harsher invasions by Celtic tribes, though trade with neighboring Venice and Etrusca has enabled the people of the Po Valley to equip their soldiers with modern iron weaponry.
From the Mod:
Yes, you can have units at half strength now. To repair, simply do not use the unit in the next turn and put in your orders that you are repairing it and it will be done for free. Basically the only cost of half a unit being destroyed is that, to repair it, you cannot use it for one turn.
Sp1023, essentially Bara Magna collapsed in on itself because of its shere size. The new Kanohi empire has risen, though you can easily replace it with something you prefer in a story or orders for next turn.
Stats should be updated for all new coming player civilizations, as well as those present up until this update. Those NPCs that have not been added already will be when I am able to finish the map up.
Speaking of the map, it will be done sometime this week when I get back home and to my computer. Patience would be appreciated! You may PM me (or IM me if you happen to catch me on AIM) with any geography related questions.
MASSIVE ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY IN ZULULAND
The Zulu have begun to organize themselves on a massive scale, but not for a monumental wonder or major military campaign. Sophisticated organizations have been created for the institutionalization of slavery and 'Zululification', which forcefully relocates non-Zulu women to Zulu-dominated areas in order to disperse other culture and ethnicities. The men or children are merely sold into slavery. Other women are raped by Zulu soldiers in order to produce more Zulu children. Though this strategy may seem heinous to most outsiders, it has more or less “cleansed” the main Zulu homeland, making thousands either slaves or dead. The overall strategy throughout the rest of the empire seems daunting; the organizational skills alone are far out of reach.
ZULU IMPI DOMINATE SOUTHERN AFRICA
The Zulu debuted a new fighting form, the Impi formation. Equipped with spears, some ranging from five to eight feet in length, the Zulu warriors group themselves into tight boxes of spears and shields that are virtually impenetrable to most foes. These tactics have claimed numerous victories already, prompting many of the surrounding tribes to characterize Zulu expansion as the “scourge” of the land. In just a few decades, the Zulu have created one of the largest empires on earth, though much of the land they rule over is empty, and even more is dominated by fiefdoms and kingdoms from which the Zulu warlords derive tribute but do not rule over directly. The Zulu have, though, through their conquests, come into contact with the Koi (reddish), San (pinkish) and Umta (greenish).
BANTU REALIZE RENAISSANCE
The Bantu re-initialized expansion, sending forth armies to the south and east in an attempt to conquer rising tribes. The resulting spoils have started a somewhat golden age in the core cities of the Bantu civilization, spawning epic tales and massive architectural masterpieces that broadens and deepens Bantu culture and language. Though the decade-long drought continues in the north, this reawakening of Bantu culture and identity has increased the confidence among its people, which has slowed the migration of Bantu people from the drought-stricken north to the Weshi south.
AS SHIANG FALLS, IN MOVE THE MONGOLS
Shiang, long the guardian of eastern civilization from the Mongol hordes that inhabit the northern steppe, has finally fallen as a result of Homonid Mongolian incursion and a handful of civilizations allied against them. So too has the great city of Sintao fallen, capital of the Shiang and the most populous city in the east. The Homonids, in their pomp and furor, burned the city to the ground as a warning to the remaining and divided civilizations. As the ashes of the Shiang Empire fall, all those who played a role in their demise scramble to collect them. The northern Zhou secure all Shiang land up to the Yellow river, as well as the Xia who move their borders northwards. Perhaps the biggest loser, though, are the Xingbao, who manage only to secure the small city of Zhigu on the coast (see below).
THE BATTLE OF ZHIGU
The Shiang had only one window to the outside world, a port city called Zhigu that formed weak trade links to the Choson and Yan Po people. Because the city essentially lay on the frontier of Shiang power, it was poorly defended and one of the first to be attacked by Homonid Mongolian invasion. The city easily fell to the Mongols, who broke tradition and actually began to govern the city instead of pillaging it. But as the Shiang Empire began to crumble at the heels of its neighbors, a Xingbao army found itself wandering northwards to Zhigu. A brief siege lasted only two days before the Homonids decided to take to the field rather than hide behind the walls. Several hundred Mongolian riders met the Xingbao army, marking the first encounter of its kind between the Xingbao and Mongols. Though prepared, the Xingbao could not match the mobility of the Mongolian riders, taking severe casualties before finally driving the last of the riders away from the city and taking up positions among its small walls. Aided by the civilians, the Xingbao were able to repulse a Mongolian counterattack with ease from behind the walls.
NEW TRADE ENRICHES XINGBAO
The Xhingbao have become known not for their role leading to the downfall of the great Shiang Empire, nor for their defeat of the Mongols at Zhigu, but for their prolific tradesmen who travel the seas in search of new peoples with whom to exchange goods. Following long-dead ancient migration routes, the Xingbao have made contact with various new peoples, including the people of Taiwan and the Ainu of a large island chain to the north. Though these people live isolated lives, they are familiar with the mainlanders, and are eager to trade. New trading houses and routes are set up to these new lands, transforming over night the Xhingbao to the region's trading hub.
EMPEROR WIN DIES, LEAVES TWO SUCCESORS
After leading her people to victory over the Shiang and signing a truce with the Homonids, emperor Win of the Yin Empire passed away of her own volition, leaving two sons to inherent the throne. The eldest, though not blood-related, is the prince Sue-Yon of Xingbao who married the older Yi princess, Son Lu Hue. Though not related, the dieing Win made all the preparations for Sue-Yon to inherent the throne. Win's younger son, Sen Wu, recognizing that the accession of Sue-Yon to the throne will mean the unification of Yi and Xingbao, has put forth his popular claim to the throne. Sue-Yon's move has been seen by the nobility as selfless and sacrificial, since it was common knowledge that Sue-Yon had no desire to rule, but would not want to see his ancestor's empire undone by the Xingbao. Sue-Yon, however, has the backing of not only the Yi army, but the Xingbao as well. As the two sides organize, it is clear that the chance for a peaceful solution seems far-off.
SURPLUS IN YON PO FUELS POPULATION GROWTH
Through a combination of fortunate weather, new irrigation techniques, and booming trade relations, the Yon Po have expanded their rice output dramatically. One particularly good harvest saw rice production more than double. Though rice is not the staple crop of the Yon Po (for climate reasons, most grow wheat and barley), it has fueled a population surge throughout the land.
GOD-EMPEROR BORN IN JIN
Organized around a belief in the God-Emperor as the all-powerful being on earth, the Jin have risen from obscurity to become a coastal people of mostly peaceful intent. Though their military and economic prowess is overshadowed by their larger and powerful neighbors, the Jin have made a name of themselves as highly devout and terrific builders of monuments. The capital city of Jianye has already the highest temple-to-people ratio of any city in the East, serving as a monument to the cultural identity of Jin. Though coastal in geography, the Jin have also become great farmers as well, producing rice for much of the mainland kingdoms who rely on wheat and animal domestication as staple food products.
DIRECT DEMOCRACY PRODUCES WARLORDS IN RASTAFARISTAN
The world's first democracy has taken root in the dry plains of east Africa, in the city of Mogadishu. The consul of the city is elected directly by the people of the relatively small city, who then appoints his government officials and rules with direct authority. As a result, whole blocks of the city are essentially taken over by well-to-do warlords who use coercion and economics to produce desired elected outcomes. These warlords are then duly compensated by the elected consul who owes them his victory. These warlords have risen in power recently, commanding gangs of warriors to do their bidding and produce their coercion.
MOGADISHU – EAST AFRICA'S JEWEL OF TRADE
Though the direct democracy way of governing has more or less divided the city into fiefdoms, Mogadishu has risen as the trading capital along the African coast. The city more or less serves as a gateway into the Savannah of East Africa, bringing to its markets ivory and frankincense, while receiving food and raw resources such as iron and copper. Though the Arabic traders from Hadramaut and Saba have choices along the African coast, many choose to go to Mogadishu because of its lavish accommodations, made possible by the intense competitions among warlords to attract traders to their fief.
ELAMITES SEIZE KINTASHI ENCLAVES
Just as the populations of the Kintashi colonies begin to take off, the growing power of Elam attacked the colonies directly. The Kintashi-Elamite War has begun as Elam marches east against the Krissani and Kintashi colonies. The colonies, serving as Kintash's trade outposts and its connection to the Bara Magna and Gujarat routes, were only lightly guarded against Krissani raids and in no way prepared to repulse a major campaign like the Elamite one. The two eastern most outposts have been completely taken by Elam, while the western most one is still under Kintashi rule.
GUTIAN CIVILIZATION CLASHES WITH KINTASH
Though the Kintashi met several defeats at the hands of the Elamites, their army performed much better than expected in the mountains of the Gutians. Here the campaigning Kintashi army met the Gutian civilization, nearly brand-new and looking for its avenue to empire. The Gutians already control a vast landscape that spans the Zagros Mountains, though much of their economy remains decentralized and relies upon raiding the more civilized peoples of the Mesopotamians. Nevertheless, the Gutians are renowned for their fighting ability and clever tactics which have prevented even the most bold-headed Assyrian or Sheoli from venturing into Gutian territory. The Kintashi, led by a brilliant general from the borderlands, defeated not one, not two, but three Gutian armies to capture the Zagros Mountains and the developing trade routes linking the Persian Gulf with the Median civilization in the northern fertile plateau.
SHEOL CAPTURES PETRA
The Sheol Empire, ever the underdog compared to the Assyrians and Hittites to their north, continues with its expansive policy by striking west, east and north. In the west, the Sheol face only one strong resistor, the city-state of Petra. Though not possessing much of an army itself, Petra stands apart from the wandering tribes through its sheer magnificence in architecture and wealth. In the past decade, Petra has risen in fame as a middleman between the growing wealth of Hem and Mesopotamia. Trade passing through the region has led to the rise of grandiose palaces and temples carved right out of the surrounding cliffs. In recent years, the city has become not only a hotspot for merchants, but tourists, migrants and pilgrims as well. Petra is also well known for its large population of Hebrew people – those that worship only one god and who are persecuted in just about every other state.
The Sheol captured the city rather easily as its large army came to meet the rather meek Petran force. No siege took place as the Petrans wished to save their city the destruction such a battle would instill. Trade continues as always, though Sheol now stands to collect the taxes and control the routes from Hem to Mesopotamia.
TYRE SEEKS HEM PROTECTION AS AGGRESSIVE SHEOL CREATE BORDER
Though no direct threat has been presented to Tyre yet, the maritime city-state has expectantly turned to Hem for help as the Sheol capture Petra and the land up to the border of Tyre. Though the two states have not had the best of relationships, King Heran of Tyre hopes that the Hem will see the benefit of a buffer state such as Tyre and the important trade network in which Tyre plays a key role. In response to the surprising move by Heran, the Sheol king has moved his army to the border in order to keep what he sees as an aggressive attempt by Sheol’s neighbors to align against them.
WALLS OF NINEVEH SEEK TO IMITATE HATASSUS FORT
The Assyrians have embarked on their own great project as rivalry with the Hittites hits full swing. As the Hittites put the last touches on a large military fort near Hatassus, the Assyrians have begun to rebuild their nearly-defenseless city of Nineveh. The monarch has spared no expense at the construction of a series of gigantic walls, towers, and gates that go unmatched in the rest of the world. Though the entire project is far from being finished, the inner walls that surround the most important parts of the city (royalty, nobility, and major temples) have been finished in the most ornate manner, complete with exquisite murals and golden gates. Though astounding, the artistic fashion in which the walls were build do not portray their military readiness. Just the inner walls alone would be a daunting task for the Hittite army to overcome, let alone any other major force in the region. By the end of the previous year, Assyria stands as the most safe city in which to live (especially if you are rich and powerful).
STARVATION STRIKES ASSYRIAN FRONTIER
To pay for the lavish walls that surround Nineveh and the ongoing conflict and rivalry with the Hittites, the Assyrian monarchs have kept taxes and tariffs on the populace at high rates for years. As surpluses begin to run dry, farmers leaving their fields, and granaries emptying, the cost at keeping the soldiers fed and the imperial coffers full has begun to be too much for the peasants. Food riots have begun to creep up in the villages on the Assyrian frontier as sustenance is taken by tax collectors.
ASSRYIAN VICTORIES AGAINST THE HOELIANS DOES NOT TRANSLATE TO HITTITE FRONT
As the Assyrians begin to apply what they have learned from the Hoelians, namely by building chariots, the Hoelians begin to withdraw after numerous defeats. On the Hittite front, however, the Assyrians are surprised to find the Hittites deploying chariots of their own just as the Assyrians had planned on surprising their enemies with the improved mobility chariots bring to the battle field. As it turns out, the Hittites have dealt with the same Hoelian menace that the Assyrians had, and in tandem built their own chariot force to meet the Assyrians. With the improved mobility, casualties on the field have increased to new levels.
Assyria: -1 infantry regiment
Hittites: -1.5 infantry regiments
KING JACOB II INVADES NUBIA
As its wealth grows, the Hemite Empire has begun several major projects that portray that wealth to the rest of the world. One such project, monumental moratoriums built in the shape of pyramids near Sairet, is by far the largest and most costly project ever embarked upon by any civilization in the history of mankind. The gigantic structures, though, require wealth to be accumulated faster than is currently the case. As a result, the current monarch King Jacob II has ordered the army to be infused with slaves from Canaan and enlarged for a campaign into Nubia. There he hopes to secure the gold mines that currently supply much of the precious material to Hem, and which can be traded for other materials which Hem lacks.
The Nubian King, Shebitku, was prepared though dreadfully outnumbered. Hem now possessed one of the largest armies in the world, and with only a couple hundred soldiers to defend Kerma, the Nubian capital quickly fell to the Hemite army. With Nubia captured and the Hemite Empire clearly depicted as an aggressive one, the Kushites scramble to recruit an equally-large army and have brought it to the border to defend against a possible future Hem attack. Though Kush is not as wealthy as the Nubians in terms of gold, precious resources like iron and access to the lucrative Indian Ocean trade network through Axum are inciting to many Hemites.
Hemite Empire: -3 infantry regiments
RHODES RESISTS ATTICUS EXPANSION
The Atticus Empire, a combination of the Spartan, Athenian, and Corinthian city-states, attempted to expand their influence through military campaigns northwards and into Mycenaean territory only to find the trading empire of Rhodes resisting. Recognizing the dangerous ascension of Atticus, Rhodes has allied itself with a handful of Mycenaean tribes in order to keep Atticus from gaining too much power in the region, while at the same time expanding its own trading influence in Macedonia. Outraged, the king of Sparta has proclaimed his support for a war against the Rhodesians, while the Corinthians prefer a more peaceful approach. Athenopolis remains undecided as its rulers deliberate the best way to meet this new challenge to the rise of Atticus. Though most assuredly Atticus’ future lay connected to the northern regions of the peninsula, though Rhodes is by far the largest trading partner, upon which Athenopolis relies quite a bit.
UNIFICATION WITH AHAR OBLIGATES TOA TEMPLE
Though the simple threat of military action from Bara Magna would have been enough to force Ahar into unification, the city-state was able to instead sign a deal whereby Ahar retains its autonomy yet obligates Bara Magna to construct a Toa temple in the city center. Though Ahar already contains two temples, the construction of a central temple has defined Aharians as practitioners of Toaism and has tied the city-state to the Empire of Bara Magna. Though little material is gained by the Bara Magna, the strategic importance of the city-state is priceless.
KANOHI TEMPLE PLEASES TOAISTS
Not to be outdone by a provincial city in the frontier, the Bara Magan Emperor has ordered the construction of a larger Toaist temple in the capital of Kanohi. Though the temple remains modest in comparison to other national temples, it has become the central temple of the Toaist religion, tying all Toaists to the capital of the Bara Magnan Empire. Upon its completion, a major festival was celebrated in the capital by the citizens. Though the festival was officially to coronate the temple, it really was a party to celebrate the coming of age of the Bara Magnan Empire, which has become unparalleled in strength within the subcontinent.
COUP IN BARA MAGNA INTRODUCES NEW DYNASTY
Though Bara Magna remains strong externally, the military has grown from a casual force of hundreds to a professional juggernaut of tens of thousands. Far outnumbering its nearest competitor, the Bara Magnan army has surpassed all other influences within the Empire. This became apparent after Toa Mata XXXI’s unpopular rise to power and his fervent obsession with dice (another story for another time). Then-commander of the largest, Tahu, marched with his force and those of his allies to the capital. A brief battle within the capital against the Emperor’s own personal guard set a large portion of the city on fire and nearly destroyed the priesthood. In the end, the historical Toa Mata dynasty was destroyed and Tahu proclaimed himself emperor of the Kanohi Empire. To secure his rule, the bureaucracy was dismantled and personal governors were appointed to each of the ten districts that made up the new empire, though most of the power remained centralized in the capital city of Kanohi.
Several riots by the more religious Toaists took place in cities along the Indus, though Tahu’s large force has been able to calm much of the inner territories. Many of the outer provinces, though, remain in an anarchic state while others have proclaimed their independence. As it stands, Tahu’s army remains powerful enough to subdue much of the former Bara Magna empire through sheer force, though the size of the Empire has made it time consuming.
Bara Magna: -6 Infantry Regiments
SUN CULT GAINS POWER NORTH OF HYNTA
The Gens of northern Hynta were nearly wiped out as sun-worshiping migrants from the Pyrenees descend from the mountains to the fertile plains. Though for the most part peaceful, the Euskal Herria people have founded a small kingdom based on the village of Bilbao. Though still for the most part unknown to the wider world, the Euskal Herrian people have brought with them the sun cult that has become very popular among the northern pastoralists.
POLATERRA FORMED AS A DEFENSE AGAINST CELTS
The ever present threat of Celtic warlords invading the Po river valley has prompted, through a series of alliances, invasions, and threats, the inhabitents to form the Polaterra Confederacy of city-states. Immediately the confederacy ended the small-scale wars fought between rival city-states and has brought much of the fertile Po valley under the control over a single power. The newfound wealth of the valley has, in response, attracted harsher invasions by Celtic tribes, though trade with neighboring Venice and Etrusca has enabled the people of the Po Valley to equip their soldiers with modern iron weaponry.
From the Mod:
Yes, you can have units at half strength now. To repair, simply do not use the unit in the next turn and put in your orders that you are repairing it and it will be done for free. Basically the only cost of half a unit being destroyed is that, to repair it, you cannot use it for one turn.
Sp1023, essentially Bara Magna collapsed in on itself because of its shere size. The new Kanohi empire has risen, though you can easily replace it with something you prefer in a story or orders for next turn.
Stats should be updated for all new coming player civilizations, as well as those present up until this update. Those NPCs that have not been added already will be when I am able to finish the map up.
Speaking of the map, it will be done sometime this week when I get back home and to my computer. Patience would be appreciated! You may PM me (or IM me if you happen to catch me on AIM) with any geography related questions.
ChiefDesigner
Sunset Emperor
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I don't see Jin stats--are they around, and did I just miss them?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Milarqui
Deity
It's a good update. The only sucky thing is that I didn't get lands on Shingai, I didn't get to automatically inherit Win, and that I didn't get to colonize Taiwan and Japan.
Abaddon
Deity
YAy! Update 
Cheers JtK.
Cheers JtK.
Tree151
Warlord
Awesome, the update is here! I hope the map will be coming soon though
I hope the map will be coming soon though
Abaddon
Deity
To Tyre
From Sheol
Look at the Ovarri Kingdom, are they not happy under our protection? We no not seek bloodshed, if you will join up with us, they they did, together we can have a very fruitful partnership.
To Ovarri
From Sheol
My hansom son has come of age, but for him to be a man he needs a wife. Perhaps we can celebrate our continued unified growth with the hand of your fair daughter? Aaskor LaVey is a fine general, and a accomplished diplomat of 24 years.
From Sheol
Look at the Ovarri Kingdom, are they not happy under our protection? We no not seek bloodshed, if you will join up with us, they they did, together we can have a very fruitful partnership.
To Ovarri
From Sheol
My hansom son has come of age, but for him to be a man he needs a wife. Perhaps we can celebrate our continued unified growth with the hand of your fair daughter? Aaskor LaVey is a fine general, and a accomplished diplomat of 24 years.
Lord of Elves
Suede-Denim Secret Police
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From: Empire of the Sun, Euskal Herria
To: Neighboring Peoples
We would offer our daughters to your sons, to solidify our wish for friendship and cooperation. And you?
To: Neighboring Peoples
We would offer our daughters to your sons, to solidify our wish for friendship and cooperation. And you?
Milarqui
Deity
From: Sue-Yon, heir to the throne of the Empire of Xingbao and potential heir to the throne of the Empire of Yin
To: Sen Wu, potential heir to the throne of the Empire of Yin and my most beloved brother-in-law
I send this message to you, my brother-in-law, so that our dispute over the throne of the Empire of Yin doesn't end in bloodshed. I hope that, between us, we may talk about a way by which both of our nations may be happy with the result of who eventually gains the throne.
To: Sen Wu, potential heir to the throne of the Empire of Yin and my most beloved brother-in-law
I send this message to you, my brother-in-law, so that our dispute over the throne of the Empire of Yin doesn't end in bloodshed. I hope that, between us, we may talk about a way by which both of our nations may be happy with the result of who eventually gains the throne.
Tree151
Warlord
To - Tyre
From - Hemite Empire
We have been trade partners for decades, and we have shared the same interests. The Hemite Empire would be happy to protect Tyre from outside aggression. Perhaps an alliance is in order?
To - Sheol
From - Hemite Empire
Your aggressive expansion into the Levant has not gone unforeseen by the Hermite leadership. Do not expand any further south, and do not interfere with Tyre, or else the Hemite Empire will be forced to retaliate.
From - Hemite Empire
We have been trade partners for decades, and we have shared the same interests. The Hemite Empire would be happy to protect Tyre from outside aggression. Perhaps an alliance is in order?
To - Sheol
From - Hemite Empire
Your aggressive expansion into the Levant has not gone unforeseen by the Hermite leadership. Do not expand any further south, and do not interfere with Tyre, or else the Hemite Empire will be forced to retaliate.
Abaddon
Deity
To Hemite
From Sheol
Do not make a pawn be the price which brings our two nations to war. Either I gain access to the med via union with Tyre, or by destroying them. I would much prefer to avoid bloodshed, but I will not back down. Withdraw your support and encourage them to join us.
From Sheol
Do not make a pawn be the price which brings our two nations to war. Either I gain access to the med via union with Tyre, or by destroying them. I would much prefer to avoid bloodshed, but I will not back down. Withdraw your support and encourage them to join us.
Oruc
Reactionary
Shutruk-Khumban, by the power of the Gods, king of kings, sovereign of the Zagros Mountains, king of Anshan and Susa, conqueror of the krissani, To the council of three lords of Kintesh, Greetings.
I congratulate you on the dignity with which you rule and the glory you have brought to your people. I hope your rule will be long and bountiful. I also mean to cultivate your favour. Rejoice with me as my very dear friends, that in the spirit of my forebears, the conquerors of Anshan and Susa, I have captured the proud fortress of Chogha on the shores of the great sea. After which, having offered battle to the barbarian Krissani who fled at the sight of my invincible armies, I captured many other nigh impregnable fortresses, and put many of their inhabitants to the sword, the rest reduced to slavery. Now after sending my victorious Invincible army into their winter quarters, I shall myself return in triumph to my court at Elamatu
Jason The King
Deity
Strange. I'll fix it tonight.
I'll look into your extra infantry and lack of ships tonight. As for the expansion, I apologize. Atticus citizens are still moving north without your official military support, and has still triggered the reaction from Rhodes.
Who you directing this to specifically?
Your proposal?
Agreed.
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