Mathalamus
Emperor of Mathalia
hmm. we have a problem now. a big problem.
Sons of Mars II
- Thread starter Tani Coyote
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see what I mean?
All the remaining humans should team up against the rising NPC menace.
All the remaining humans should team up against the rising NPC menace.
Mathalamus
Emperor of Mathalia
well, i just have the echinda question. we may be equal now, both having army 25, but echinda can outspend me so much it's not funny.
they will either completely remove Spain from the war, or completely destroy the salt empire, maybe even both. making peace isn't an option, as i would be condemning my allies to a horrible loss.
so... i dunno what i can do.
they will either completely remove Spain from the war, or completely destroy the salt empire, maybe even both. making peace isn't an option, as i would be condemning my allies to a horrible loss.
so... i dunno what i can do.
Mathalamus
Emperor of Mathalia
but there's little you can do. your being decimated here.
Mathalamus
Emperor of Mathalia
how rude. you know, i decided to leave the Slavic union out of the Spanish sphere of influence. least you can do is be grateful.
Mathalamus
Emperor of Mathalia
yeah. i mean, Austria and the kalmar union deserve praise too. i might help them out though. the Slavic union is too far north for my taste.
Mathalamus
Emperor of Mathalia
Give me your military tech
how do i do that? and what are the risks of doing it? i know it was mentioned earlier, but i completely forgot where it is.
Yoshiegg737
Jungo Jungo
Centarium Orders
I feel the need to do something...so...
Currently in Vault: 206
Army 10 (50)
Army 11 (55)
Army 12 (60)
Bank (41)
Centarium would like to declare war on the NPC in Australia
Use all giant stacks of armies I have in Australia to take over the continent. Move all ships near their islands to block off their island providences
I feel the need to do something...so...
Currently in Vault: 206
Army 10 (50)
Army 11 (55)
Army 12 (60)
Bank (41)
Centarium would like to declare war on the NPC in Australia
Use all giant stacks of armies I have in Australia to take over the continent. Move all ships near their islands to block off their island providences
Tani Coyote
Son of Huehuecoyotl
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An attack on Auralia is an attack on Srivijaya, Japan and Java!
Fortunately, a quick enough attack on Auralia will steal their tech and keep the allies from being too strong...
Battles are on a field of 1-20, with the Centaurians enjoying +2 to all rolls.
15 3
2 1
4 8
13 7
4 9
16 5
3 16
6 4
17 8
3 11
16 17
20 9
3 2
9 9
17 13
11-4 in the first wave.
11 20
16 3
16 2
The rest of Centaurium's forces crush several other forces.
16 2
12 13
7 14
9 9
10 17
13 8
19 11
1 13
8 2
Auralia's last continental forces are crushed.
With that, Centaurium works to capture the islands.
7 10
20 4
11 11
---
9 7
Forces land on Tasmania!
4 6
10 18
4 17
17 9
4 7
16 11
Auralia is beaten, and its tech is added to Centaurium's - 7 Civics, 165 Econ, 195 Army. They are beefed to Army 17, allowing a high quality training force to protect the now-unified Australian continent.
Centaurium summons fleets to deter its foes. These ships take up strategic positions, and as a result, Java faces economic collapse.
Now, the Pacific Allies ponder hitting back.
In the south, Java summons 4 fleets and sends them against Centaurium's, at a disadvantage of 4.
6 20
16 8
6 11
7 6
1-3.
14 17
Promptly, the Centaurians destroy the last Javan fleet, re-imposing the blockade.
Srivijaya techs up to 16 Army, giving Centaurium a +1 advantage in battle, before attacking too!
6 7
5 6
7 17
8 9
7 7
...ouch. What a wonderful failure. All of the fleets are sunk and replaced with reinforcements.
10 9
10 19
14 14
8 3
16 12
2-3. Still horrid.
3 last fleets are recruited...
3 1
9 4
16 18
Success! The blockade on Java is ended. Meanwhile, Centaurium gets a 4% blockade from Srivijaya's forces. Of course, with 50 coastal provinces, it will take a LOT of troops to blockade all of the aggressive state.
Japan, at tech 16, decides to human wave the Centaurians in China, who enjoy +1 to all rolls.
11 13
9 11
12 14
10 7
12 15
3 1
6 20
12 7
2 13
3-6.
Well, that raises Centaurium's blockade numbers to 5% at least.
Loading 12 troops onto a transport fleet, the Japanese move in to seize the Philippines and the rest of China, for if they don't, Centaurium will surely conquer the Japanese Philippines.
11 6
8 5
18 5
Japan conquers the rest of China, sending 9 troops to deal with the Philippines.
16 9
10 1
5 14
15 8
4 5
3 18
13 6
11 16
15 7
5-4!
The 2 local armies go against the Centaurians.
1 8
12 7
Half empty half full.
Japan rallies 10 more armies to its cause and sends them against the Philippines.
3 4
4 1
18 13
18 5
3 12
19 18
6 11
16 10
6 17
3 20
4-6. In a last gamble, Japan attacks the Centaurian fleet.
7 11
3 19
Ouch. Wipeout!
The Japanese just send 4 more fleets against them!
4 9
6 15
18 5
4 11
...ouch ouch ouch.
9 1
The Japanese lose a fleet in the aftermath, removing their threat for the time being.
The Centaurian War Ministry knows the situation has grown dire... so it concocts a plan. Limited war won't work, and so, a more aggressive approach is needed. Java is rich in resources despite its small size...
20 13
It begins by taking an isolated Javanese island.
After that, all six troops around Indonesia are sent to Java proper, while battle will also be done with the local fleets!
6 5
WIth the Srivijayan fleet crushed, it's an all clear. Now, the +4 bonus Centaurium enjoys will hopefully pay off.
20 2
13 13
2 16
8 1
13 5
17 4
5 of 5 Javanese provinces conquered!
The fleet is ordered to move ahead and destroy the Srivijayans protecting the last Javanese province.
17 12
Great success!
20 19
While a bit time-consuming, a lone army is ferried over and crushes Java. 118 Econ is gained, as is 148 Army tech. This boost them to Army 19!
Now with an advantage, the real fun can begin. But first, yet more devious behavior by the Centaurian War Ministry.
They declare war on Tonga-Samoa! This means war with the Kiwi, but it is irrelevant as they lack a navy nor the prowess to be a real threat. Plus they're at war with California. The NCR and Centaurium now find themselves as friends in a war against the entire Pacific - both Pacific Allies merge into one.
19 19
20 7
Tonga-Samoa is crushed. 7 provinces. 2/7 - Centaurium, 5/7 - NCR. 109 Econ tech, 140 Army Tech.
With that quick, rapid venture paying dividends by enriching Centaurium's tech and income base, it is decided to use all spare armies to take vengeance, now that the Army tech is so high.
+3 against Japan.
9 8
18 6
Excellent!
+3 against Srivijaya.
19 11
9 5
As the Centaurians have 64 coastal provinces, Japan takes 10/64 of their income away... but Centaurium also took two of their 34 coastal provinces, and 2 of Srivijaya's 36...
It is at this point, Enerjak offers a trade agreement to the rising star of Centaurium, which will give them a ton of funding for their war. Japan is outraged, but they dare not cancel the agreement because of all the riches it brings.
Enerjak furthermore, beefs up Centaurium's army by 33 points. Knuckles knows all about fighting prowess!
Fortunately, a quick enough attack on Auralia will steal their tech and keep the allies from being too strong...
Battles are on a field of 1-20, with the Centaurians enjoying +2 to all rolls.
15 3
2 1
4 8
13 7
4 9
16 5
3 16
6 4
17 8
3 11
16 17
20 9
3 2
9 9
17 13
11-4 in the first wave.
11 20
16 3
16 2
The rest of Centaurium's forces crush several other forces.
16 2
12 13
7 14
9 9
10 17
13 8
19 11
1 13
8 2
Auralia's last continental forces are crushed.
With that, Centaurium works to capture the islands.
7 10
20 4
11 11
---
9 7
Forces land on Tasmania!
4 6
10 18
4 17
17 9
4 7
16 11
Auralia is beaten, and its tech is added to Centaurium's - 7 Civics, 165 Econ, 195 Army. They are beefed to Army 17, allowing a high quality training force to protect the now-unified Australian continent.
Centaurium summons fleets to deter its foes. These ships take up strategic positions, and as a result, Java faces economic collapse.
Now, the Pacific Allies ponder hitting back.
In the south, Java summons 4 fleets and sends them against Centaurium's, at a disadvantage of 4.
6 20
16 8
6 11
7 6
1-3.
14 17
Promptly, the Centaurians destroy the last Javan fleet, re-imposing the blockade.
Srivijaya techs up to 16 Army, giving Centaurium a +1 advantage in battle, before attacking too!
6 7
5 6
7 17
8 9
7 7
...ouch. What a wonderful failure. All of the fleets are sunk and replaced with reinforcements.
10 9
10 19
14 14
8 3
16 12
2-3. Still horrid.
3 last fleets are recruited...
3 1
9 4
16 18
Success! The blockade on Java is ended. Meanwhile, Centaurium gets a 4% blockade from Srivijaya's forces. Of course, with 50 coastal provinces, it will take a LOT of troops to blockade all of the aggressive state.
Japan, at tech 16, decides to human wave the Centaurians in China, who enjoy +1 to all rolls.
11 13
9 11
12 14
10 7
12 15
3 1
6 20
12 7
2 13
3-6.
Well, that raises Centaurium's blockade numbers to 5% at least.
Loading 12 troops onto a transport fleet, the Japanese move in to seize the Philippines and the rest of China, for if they don't, Centaurium will surely conquer the Japanese Philippines.
11 6
8 5
18 5
Japan conquers the rest of China, sending 9 troops to deal with the Philippines.
16 9
10 1
5 14
15 8
4 5
3 18
13 6
11 16
15 7
5-4!
The 2 local armies go against the Centaurians.
1 8
12 7
Half empty half full.
Japan rallies 10 more armies to its cause and sends them against the Philippines.
3 4
4 1
18 13
18 5
3 12
19 18
6 11
16 10
6 17
3 20
4-6. In a last gamble, Japan attacks the Centaurian fleet.
7 11
3 19
Ouch. Wipeout!
The Japanese just send 4 more fleets against them!
4 9
6 15
18 5
4 11
...ouch ouch ouch.
9 1
The Japanese lose a fleet in the aftermath, removing their threat for the time being.
The Centaurian War Ministry knows the situation has grown dire... so it concocts a plan. Limited war won't work, and so, a more aggressive approach is needed. Java is rich in resources despite its small size...
20 13
It begins by taking an isolated Javanese island.
After that, all six troops around Indonesia are sent to Java proper, while battle will also be done with the local fleets!
6 5
WIth the Srivijayan fleet crushed, it's an all clear. Now, the +4 bonus Centaurium enjoys will hopefully pay off.
20 2
13 13
2 16
8 1
13 5
17 4
5 of 5 Javanese provinces conquered!
The fleet is ordered to move ahead and destroy the Srivijayans protecting the last Javanese province.
17 12
Great success!
20 19
While a bit time-consuming, a lone army is ferried over and crushes Java. 118 Econ is gained, as is 148 Army tech. This boost them to Army 19!
Now with an advantage, the real fun can begin. But first, yet more devious behavior by the Centaurian War Ministry.
They declare war on Tonga-Samoa! This means war with the Kiwi, but it is irrelevant as they lack a navy nor the prowess to be a real threat. Plus they're at war with California. The NCR and Centaurium now find themselves as friends in a war against the entire Pacific - both Pacific Allies merge into one.
19 19
20 7
Tonga-Samoa is crushed. 7 provinces. 2/7 - Centaurium, 5/7 - NCR. 109 Econ tech, 140 Army Tech.
With that quick, rapid venture paying dividends by enriching Centaurium's tech and income base, it is decided to use all spare armies to take vengeance, now that the Army tech is so high.
+3 against Japan.
9 8
18 6
Excellent!
+3 against Srivijaya.
19 11
9 5
As the Centaurians have 64 coastal provinces, Japan takes 10/64 of their income away... but Centaurium also took two of their 34 coastal provinces, and 2 of Srivijaya's 36...
It is at this point, Enerjak offers a trade agreement to the rising star of Centaurium, which will give them a ton of funding for their war. Japan is outraged, but they dare not cancel the agreement because of all the riches it brings.
Enerjak furthermore, beefs up Centaurium's army by 33 points. Knuckles knows all about fighting prowess!
Tani Coyote
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South Africa vs. Belgium
While Enerjak attempts to secure friends in the Far East, Centaurium goes on a rampage, the Europeans tear eachother apart, and Florida moves on Mexico, South Africa, one of the biggest players, is attempting African unification.
255 gold is budgeted towards this campaign. To compensate, Liberia has started raising regiments for its allies at 80% the cost.
S. Africa enjoys +4 on the Belgians.
The African War Ministry evaluates why the mission in Kenya, while successful, was hardly as wonderful as expected. Ah yes... a lack of airforces. On a battlefield of 1-25, there's a 20% chance of winning by default, but so many variables... mainly destroyed armies, can come into play. So, it is decided to raise 10 airforces, and if they show promise, to use this against Belgium.
3 enemy armies are destroyed, though at least with failure, the air forces remain in play.
That strategy, however, has a bonus - it breaks through the massively-guarded border and exposes the soft underbelly that is the inner Congo!
With one territory easily taken, the S. African Empire stocks up on troops. 205 gold is used to raise 41 armies!
8 25
9 19
20 10
23 16
1 14
15 8
7 20
25 8
2 16
25 10
1 18
4 5
16 1
24 6
7 12
That's 75 gold spent... and 8 provinces seized.
19 25
6 18
6 8
5 25
18 3
10 16
21 6
1 17
20 10
15 25
That's 125 spent... with 4 more provinces seized.
18 8
12 6
13 10
17 11
21 9
14 22
1 21
17 21
22 19
17 9
7-3! 175 gold spent...
18 14
1 1
12 4
20 6
9 24
23 5
205 spent. And 5 more seized.
S. Africa has conquered every province besides the capital and those heavily-fortified border provinces thanks to the War Ministry's suggestion.
However, the government is concerned about stability issues. Several senior cabinet members suggest shelving the plans for conquering Madagascar until a later date; the Empire is in serious need of an expansion of government power and services to administrate so much territory. (i.e. invest in Civics instead of invading Madagascar?)
Enerjak offers a trade agreement to S. Africa.
While Enerjak attempts to secure friends in the Far East, Centaurium goes on a rampage, the Europeans tear eachother apart, and Florida moves on Mexico, South Africa, one of the biggest players, is attempting African unification.
255 gold is budgeted towards this campaign. To compensate, Liberia has started raising regiments for its allies at 80% the cost.
S. Africa enjoys +4 on the Belgians.
The African War Ministry evaluates why the mission in Kenya, while successful, was hardly as wonderful as expected. Ah yes... a lack of airforces. On a battlefield of 1-25, there's a 20% chance of winning by default, but so many variables... mainly destroyed armies, can come into play. So, it is decided to raise 10 airforces, and if they show promise, to use this against Belgium.
3 enemy armies are destroyed, though at least with failure, the air forces remain in play.
That strategy, however, has a bonus - it breaks through the massively-guarded border and exposes the soft underbelly that is the inner Congo!
With one territory easily taken, the S. African Empire stocks up on troops. 205 gold is used to raise 41 armies!
8 25
9 19
20 10
23 16
1 14
15 8
7 20
25 8
2 16
25 10
1 18
4 5
16 1
24 6
7 12
That's 75 gold spent... and 8 provinces seized.
19 25
6 18
6 8
5 25
18 3
10 16
21 6
1 17
20 10
15 25
That's 125 spent... with 4 more provinces seized.
18 8
12 6
13 10
17 11
21 9
14 22
1 21
17 21
22 19
17 9
7-3! 175 gold spent...
18 14
1 1
12 4
20 6
9 24
23 5
205 spent. And 5 more seized.
S. Africa has conquered every province besides the capital and those heavily-fortified border provinces thanks to the War Ministry's suggestion.
However, the government is concerned about stability issues. Several senior cabinet members suggest shelving the plans for conquering Madagascar until a later date; the Empire is in serious need of an expansion of government power and services to administrate so much territory. (i.e. invest in Civics instead of invading Madagascar?)
Enerjak offers a trade agreement to S. Africa.
Tani Coyote
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Echidna Empire
The Saltines are a bit overwhelmed in terms of quality, but fortunately, the Echidna bonus is only +3.
With Liberia's aid, they recruit 6 armies.
However, the Echidnas have watched the strategy employed by the South Africans, and with their 73 gold, make use of it. They trade their 45 TC to the Island Confederacy for 40 gold.
31 2
The 2 airforces make quick work of one of the Saltine forces.
With some screening, the Echidna march!
15 1
16 9
9 6
19 12
16 15
The Saltine capital, the United Empire's Libyan province, and a third province all fall with no losses. Two unguarded provinces fall right afterward.
25 23
8 25
13 7
A hole is punctured in Cameroon's defenses.
The strategy used by the Echidnas is soon revealed - they desire to strange the Saltine Empire's trade routes.
22 17
12 6
12 14
9 23
16 21
3-2.
11 3
15 12
9 21
3 8
3 12
2-3.
11 3
6 12
13 7
20 4
21 23
4-1. The Saltines lose a ton of land.
The Saltines decide to hit back!
3 2
6 16
9 19
2 14
11 2
After losing 4 armies, they puncture a hole in the Echidna defenses. With that, they take 4 unguarded provinces in the Echidna heartland.
The Mitre decides to hit back! Two unguarded provinces are seized.
Of course, he uses some of Egypt's armies for defense.
7 5
19 12
He stops while he's ahead.
No regrets, right Spain?
With the Spanish forces neutralised for the turn, it's decided to whomp them. While the Mitre had considered trying to make peace with the Spaniards, they have made it clear they do not desire peace. So, uttering Enerjak's infamous catchphrase of "Haahaa yes bring it on!" he goes against them.
11 8
Oh heck yeah. Spain loses one province.
Belgium, meanwhile, finds its homeland taken over by the United Empire as a measure to "safeguard the continuation of Belgian culture." Given its lack of formal alliance with the rest of Africa... it was a well-placed move.
Enerjak tries to trade with the Echidna Empire but is rejected by a blue-clad impostor! At least the Empire has maintained his name as divine in his millennia of absence...
The Saltines are a bit overwhelmed in terms of quality, but fortunately, the Echidna bonus is only +3.
With Liberia's aid, they recruit 6 armies.
However, the Echidnas have watched the strategy employed by the South Africans, and with their 73 gold, make use of it. They trade their 45 TC to the Island Confederacy for 40 gold.
31 2
The 2 airforces make quick work of one of the Saltine forces.
With some screening, the Echidna march!
15 1
16 9
9 6
19 12
16 15
The Saltine capital, the United Empire's Libyan province, and a third province all fall with no losses. Two unguarded provinces fall right afterward.
25 23
8 25
13 7
A hole is punctured in Cameroon's defenses.
The strategy used by the Echidnas is soon revealed - they desire to strange the Saltine Empire's trade routes.
22 17
12 6
12 14
9 23
16 21
3-2.
11 3
15 12
9 21
3 8
3 12
2-3.
11 3
6 12
13 7
20 4
21 23
4-1. The Saltines lose a ton of land.
The Saltines decide to hit back!
3 2
6 16
9 19
2 14
11 2
After losing 4 armies, they puncture a hole in the Echidna defenses. With that, they take 4 unguarded provinces in the Echidna heartland.
The Mitre decides to hit back! Two unguarded provinces are seized.
Of course, he uses some of Egypt's armies for defense.
7 5
19 12
He stops while he's ahead.
No regrets, right Spain?
With the Spanish forces neutralised for the turn, it's decided to whomp them. While the Mitre had considered trying to make peace with the Spaniards, they have made it clear they do not desire peace. So, uttering Enerjak's infamous catchphrase of "Haahaa yes bring it on!" he goes against them.
11 8
Oh heck yeah. Spain loses one province.
Belgium, meanwhile, finds its homeland taken over by the United Empire as a measure to "safeguard the continuation of Belgian culture." Given its lack of formal alliance with the rest of Africa... it was a well-placed move.
Enerjak tries to trade with the Echidna Empire but is rejected by a blue-clad impostor! At least the Empire has maintained his name as divine in his millennia of absence...
Tani Coyote
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As you requested
Yes, let’s invest in Civics with the invasion money for Madagascar. They can wait until later.
Keep the reserve though until Madagascar and other potential threats have spent all their resources. If possible, throw that money into Civics as well after we are safe for this turn.
South Africa reiterates the offer previously extended to Madagascar: Join us without a fight and we will spare your lives. Your allies in the region are not able to help you.
South Africa accepts the trade agreement with Enerjak.
Mathalamus
Emperor of Mathalia
President Matthew Barabas: the Spanish Ministry of War has concluded that the war is hopeless in the long term. Echinda and the Olafic Republic is just too powerful now.
what should Spain, Austria, and the Kalmar Union do now? personally, i prefer to quit while we are ahead. but i cant do that unless two other aforementioned nations agree.
what should Spain, Austria, and the Kalmar Union do now? personally, i prefer to quit while we are ahead. but i cant do that unless two other aforementioned nations agree.
Yoshiegg737
Jungo Jungo
Centarium accepts the trade agreement from Enerjak
