[RFCM:BWS] An Iberian Love Story


Izzy wants me to join her war against the French. As expected, I'm compelled to obey her orders.


I looked around and noticed that Arguin has no defenders, so I ordered some jaguars to take it.


The Arab response on my war against the French.


Done on researching economics. No GM after someone else was first to it.




After a short battle, I annexed Sinnamary.


I should have done this a few turns earlier.


I'm at war with him and he's cautious? The French UP must be taking effect here. Peace for now.


...and I get back the open borders.


France surrenders to Spain after the loss of Bordeaux.


Spreading the word of my economic theories to others...


Now that I'm at peace with France, I turn my attention against Arabia.

Spoiler those who worry about Lisbon's BFC :
I just whipped a cathedral on it.
 
Very nice. France continues the ancient French tradition of surrending to everyone (like in my latest USA game :D)
 
Playing as Portugal with a strong Spain is evil
 
nice war 2 colonies, 230 gold oh and portugals a dream of a civ btw, so are the Dutch
 
ooh, nice work this round, good luck with Arabia :)
 

To check things out, Suleiman's forces were sent out first, heading for Casablanca. I responded with shipping the conquistadors across the Atlantic.


Izzy's somewhat weaker than Saladin. I don't think she's ready to fight on my side.



I attempted a counteroffensive, trying to buy my defenders some time.






The Turks strike back and weaken my defenders.




I finished off the Turkish troops, and Arab reinforcements arrived late.



More attempts to keep my economy afloat and to hasten the research of Military Tradition.





After being friendly to (almost) everyone for several years, I got my golden age and inspire my troops to defend all frontiers of my lands.

2/3 UHV achieved! I'd prefer delaying my 15th colony until half of the outside world hates Izzy and me.



The first step in aiming for Communism to get a great spy.


More tech selling...


If I do this again too soon, Mbanza Kongo would get razed. I'd prefer to delay this one.


Time to upgrade my knights into cuirassiers and seek revenge.


To formalize my relationship with Izzy, we signed a defensive pact. If only permanent alliances were enabled...

In the next update, I'll turn the tables against Saladin.
 


My efforts to finance the war against the Arabs...



My troops just reached the gates of Ouargala. There's not enough resistance...


The only nearby resource is an oasis and I can't share it to the rest of the empire. Definitely razed. :devil:


The Mongols just jumped into my war against Arabia, dragging China along. I don't know where their stack of keshiks went.


Down goes another Mongol city as Chinese troops take advantage of the plague.


Looks good to me...


Next in line is Surt. That Arab stack I saw earlier was nowhere to found.


Selling more techs to rush Military Science


There goes my golden age.



I sent my most valued unit to finish off the defenders of Surt.


Another city to burn down...


Saladin decided to refound Surt right next to my stack. Dumb AI. :lol:


Colombo is defenseless as expected. I kept it, hoping to get the nearby spices in the future.



Burned down Surt for another time. :devil: How do I deter them from refounding it?


Kublai Khan opened up his borders in an effort to coordinate the Arab offensive: my forces from the west and the horde from the east.


However, I wanted to end the war, so I demanded from Saladin his entire treasury.

With peace secured, I decided to build up.
 
i think you need to control India now.
 
Nice work :). Have fun building up.
 

My navy needs upgrading to keep the coasts of Curaçao and Palembang safe from privateers.



However, before getting better ships, we need better wood.





After these trades, communism (and a free great spy) is within our reach.


Another great engineer spawns. I'd rush the Kremlin for faster whipping.


Down goes France, surrendering to the independents.


More funds for rushing the research.


Ever since I made peace with Saladin, Kublai Khan could no longer handle the combined forces of China and Arabia.


Thus surrenders the horde to China.


Should I rename this city into Montana?




Just before Saladin beats me to this city...


Rather than fight over Izzy over Alger, I gave it to her as a gift.



Before the natives whip another defender (causing the city to autoraze after being captured), I sent in my pikemen to finish off impis that were constantly bombarded with Spanish cannons for years.



After the Kremlin, Taj Mahal would be built next.



Had I elected Izzy for AP, this worthless poll would never happen.





More rushing as I prepare to build wonders in Lisboa.


As I complete the current research project, I exchanged drinks with Ming Tai Zu.

Industrial Age for the next update.
 
what is your best city after Lisbon?
 
I think you should rename the city Calgary. I saw it called that in a really great story.
 
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