stJNES: Across Generations
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Jason The King
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sorry guys, we've been having rolling blackouts due to record breaking heat wave (105-110 degree weather) thats making it impossible to work consistantly on the update. Ill try and finish it ASAP.
Jason The King
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okay, temp is back down, and no blackouts all day, but i was busy. tomorrow I have no plans, so i will finish it.
Jason The King
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stJNES: Across Generations
Update 2, 1800b.c.
The beginnings of what looks like a sewer system appears in Muscat, where the King has issued the building of subterranean canals that carry water to the four corners of the city. This has temporarily helped the irrigation problem within the city, providing clean water to every citizen, growing the population and making the people happy (+ happiness).
Meanwhile, the same thing is set in place in the small Muscati village of Hormuz, where citizens have begun to amass due to trade with the still-barbaric Persians in the north. As soon as the Muscati High Chief gets knowledges of this fledgling town, he immediately senses a chance for more taxes. Sending his army, his orders are simple. Build the town. Soon it is clear; Hormuz is strategically placed to become a very important city. Walls reach eight feet high circling the city, and mud-brick construction characterizes the city from the north to the south (though the important buildings – the chief’s resort, the walls, watchtowers, harbor, etc are built with stone).
Along the countryside, the Muscati have devised a system of “watchtowers,” which are really just about twenty five square feet circled by a wall of mud-brick five feet or so high and thick enough to walk on. This has given advanced warning to the army that lay further back in a camp to react to a Bedouin invasion.
** ** ** ** ** **
Along the lonely shores of the Levantine, where once there were peaceful Jewish settlements and before lonely Bedouins, a discovery was made that would change the world forever. From the east, presumably Mesopotamia, the Phoenicians came and built their cities – and their sail boats.
A Phoenician Trireme
From the large ports of Tripoli and Sidon, the Phoenicians built the best boats in the world, boats that were made to transport people instead of fish. These boats were more then five times bigger than the fishing boats of the rest of the world, and the traveled more then ten times faster. It wasn’t long before the Phoenicians took advantage of their obvious…advantage.
Traveling the whole Mediterranean Sea, the Phoenicians colonized barbaric lands in order to reap the benefits of controlled trade. The Phoenicians are master administrators, their alphabet and mathematical skills excel any other in the world.
The economy of the Phoenicians is bent around trade, and soon a Phoenician merchant could be found in every major port on the Mediterranean at any given time. Their largest income, though, comes from their two colonies, Hadrumetum and Utica, which trade exclusively with the merchants of Manwai.
Within a century or so, the secrets of sailing have spread throughout the Mediterranean, beginning a new age of discovery, trade and invention. The Manwai, for instance, took the design of the sail and improved it to provide twice the amount of speed then before. The Romans designed a much larger boat that while slower, can hold three times the amount of men, and the Byzantines built a smaller, but much faster and more agile ship. The Egyptian boats are designed for river travel, and so on.
But in the midst of all these new inventions for sea travel, the legacy of the Phoenicians will probably never be forgotten.
** ** ** ** ** **
With the arrival of the Phoenicians, the Manwai economy has entered a new stage of development (+ economic level). The Manwai are traders, that’s what they do. And with the Phoenicians only a few miles down the coast, trade has really picked up. The Port of Manwai is actually overburdened with the amount of ships that arrive each day, and is constantly going under renovation to expand the size and capacity.
With the increased wealth, the city of Manwai is actually becoming more of a resort location for many living in the countryside. The buildings, once an ugly mud brick and thatch, have been transformed into expensive and beautiful marble homes, imported from the Phoenician colonies, which imported from the Kingdom of Rome in the north. The marketplace is surrounded by ornate buildings, temples and obelisks. The city is also a fusion of many different culture, most prominently the Manwai culture, but also Phoenician, Cyrenic, Egyptian and Garamantes.
With infused confidence, the Manwai have also won many important battles on land as they campaign to expand their borders. Garamantes and Fez nomadic tribes constantly engage the Manwai army – and were constantly defeated by the confident and well-equipped troops.
** ** ** ** ** **
The Italian peninsula is thoroughly dominated by the Romans, yet the Romans are not the sole power of the rocky strip of land. In the north, the Ligurians continue to guard the Romans from the celtic and other barbarians of the north, while in the south the remaining Latins not under Roman control already form the Kingdom of Calabria to oppose the Romans. Now sandwhiched, the Romans either face war with one of its neighbors, or overseas expansion.
Meanwhile, the Roman economy continues to prosper, developing a taste for trade with the southern Manwai and Phoenicia, though no extensive trade route formed. Romans enjoy their own olive production, and while wine has been commonly an import, vineyards are becoming a common sight on large Roman estates.
** ** ** ** ** **
The Hellenic world is also characterized by war as Argos again invades the Athenian Empire. This time is different, though. Instead of ravaging the countryside and going for odd targets, the city of Athens is the one and only goal of the army. As the army shoots like a spear at the ancient city, the Athenians ready their army, which is unfortunately for them at a weak point, stretched across the three large cities of the empire.
As the Athenians march to meet the Argosians, two hundred breaks off of the Argosian line and proceeds to travel just due east parallel to the main army. When the battle comes, it is of epic proportions, as thousands meet on the field of battle. The first arrow comes from the Athenian archers, followed by a charge of infantry against the Argosian lines. Always preferring an offensive battle stance, the Athenians believe their age old strategy to work – that is before the Argosian flank maneuver destroys the Athenian archers, and encircles the Athenian infantry. That is all it took. The Athenian army is wiped out here, in the hills overlooking the great city of Athens.
The city later falls into Argosian hands while Delphi and Thebes prepare defenses. However, even with the victory, the Argosian army is at an all-time low, which compromises the effect of another campaign against the remaining Athenians.
-200 Athenian Archers, -400 Athenian infantry, -200 Argosian infantry, -100 Argosian Archers
** ** ** ** ** **
Meanwhile, along the mighty Nile river, the Egyptians also are engaged in a war for national prestige. Both Pharaohs claim the throne to the great river valley. It is inevitable that another war was to come. The Upper Egyptians descended upon the Lower Egyptians with furry, a well trained force that defeats anything the Lower Egyptians send at them, though they have yet to meet in full force, only small patrols were defeated.
While the Egyptians have conquered much of the delta, they have met with little resistance as the Lower Egyptians raise an army to counterattack in Memphis.
-200 Upper Egyptian Infantry, -200 Lower Egyptian Infantry
Mesopotamia remains peaceful…and…well…boring. Trade continues to prosper along the two rivers, as peace reigns the land so does trade and markets. The most concentrated markets are in the city of Ur and Babylon, but almost every small village has some sort of a market. Farming remains popular in the countryside. The cult of Agamemnon, though, spreads through Mesopotamia and even to the lands of Phoenicia. While Judaism remains the main religion of Babylon, the polytheistic cults are becoming more and more popular as the army conquer other peoples.
** ** ** ** ** **
The Finno-Polish trade route remains strong through the centuries, only intensifying as both populations and economies expand. In Poland especially, more and more farms are being planted to help support both the Fennian and Polish population growth.
But with the trade route comes both wealth and responsibility. The route does in fact crisscross through hundreds of miles of dense forests, mountains, and rivers that are not protected by any kind of civilized army. Out here, it is the merchants for themselves as they are forced to pay heavy tolls to nomadic tribes that roam the area. So it was decided back in Krakow that this is not acceptable. A campaign was launched to reach the Fennian border, securing the trade route and making it safe for merchants and travelers alike. However, instead of a quick campaign completed in five years, it has turned into a drawn out war, claiming hundreds of lives.
The nomadic stronghold of Velnius was captured though, after the largest battle in history to date. Here Polish forces were faced with overwhelming nomadic warriors, many armed with crude bronze weapons and wooden clubs. Though with superior training and weaponry, the Polish surrounded the army and defeated it.
-300 Polish Infantry
On the other side of the route, the Fennians are not growing as many farms as they are building temples and structures of learning. The key to prosperity, the Fennians believe, is education for its people.
That is not to say that the Fennians are not leading their own campaigns. A much smaller Fennian force was sent along the trade route as well to conquer as much land as possible from the nomadic toll-takers, but alas, much more is needed. The campaign come to halt as the Fennians were defeated at the banks of the Nemunas River.
-100 Fennian infantry, -50 Fennian archers
Meanwhile, back and across Poland, we come to the two Kingdoms of Lustia and Saxony who have decided it was best to not fight each other, but rather the barbaric Franks who threaten their borders with hundreds of mounted soldiers. A combined attack into the north produced great results as the Franks were forced to divide and attack.
-100 Lustian Infantry, -100 Saxon Infantry
On the home front, the Saxons are going through a transformation. Learning from the Franks that mounted warfare is far superior than standard infantry, the Saxons proceed to imitate the Frankish Horseman. The result is a small, yet elite force of horsemen that guard the King and the capital city. This force, called the Kavallerie, are the most feared men in all of Saxony.
** ** ** ** ** **
Off on their own island in the middle of what might as well be nowhere, the Anglo-Sexons do something unheard of. Disbanding the standing army, the King of Anglo-Sexonia instead declares that the people are the army, conscripting the soldiers needed for each campaign as the need for it comes. The result is a large, innumerable and very poorly trained force. In the campaigns following this, very large casualties are taken against the Gaullic tribes that inhabit southern Britain, and many of the citizens are upset with this new “People Army.”
Meanwhile, the economy is fueled from the constant warfare, but as civilians are pulled from the cities and farms for campaigns of gaining more land that is just kept empty (as those conquered are not allowed to reproduce), the engine that the fuel is supposed for is non-existent.
** ** ** ** ** **
The Hupan Confederation continues as it has for generations, only the army growing. It has been replaced, though, as the largest tribe in the area by the Colombians.
AVAILABLE WONDERS
The Grand Obelisk – 8 turns.
NOTES FROM THE MOD
Gandmaster – no orders received…nation will be open if I don’t receive any this turn.
Finmaster et all – I may have misspoken and said you could build wonders on your own, but I forgot my own rules. The front page has the correct information about building wonders. Sorry about that.
At All: If you didn’t send orders, it’s likely that I did not write anything for your nation. If you sent orders with little imagination, I also had little imagination for your nation.
Update 2, 1800b.c.
The beginnings of what looks like a sewer system appears in Muscat, where the King has issued the building of subterranean canals that carry water to the four corners of the city. This has temporarily helped the irrigation problem within the city, providing clean water to every citizen, growing the population and making the people happy (+ happiness).
Meanwhile, the same thing is set in place in the small Muscati village of Hormuz, where citizens have begun to amass due to trade with the still-barbaric Persians in the north. As soon as the Muscati High Chief gets knowledges of this fledgling town, he immediately senses a chance for more taxes. Sending his army, his orders are simple. Build the town. Soon it is clear; Hormuz is strategically placed to become a very important city. Walls reach eight feet high circling the city, and mud-brick construction characterizes the city from the north to the south (though the important buildings – the chief’s resort, the walls, watchtowers, harbor, etc are built with stone).
Along the countryside, the Muscati have devised a system of “watchtowers,” which are really just about twenty five square feet circled by a wall of mud-brick five feet or so high and thick enough to walk on. This has given advanced warning to the army that lay further back in a camp to react to a Bedouin invasion.
** ** ** ** ** **
Along the lonely shores of the Levantine, where once there were peaceful Jewish settlements and before lonely Bedouins, a discovery was made that would change the world forever. From the east, presumably Mesopotamia, the Phoenicians came and built their cities – and their sail boats.
A Phoenician Trireme
From the large ports of Tripoli and Sidon, the Phoenicians built the best boats in the world, boats that were made to transport people instead of fish. These boats were more then five times bigger than the fishing boats of the rest of the world, and the traveled more then ten times faster. It wasn’t long before the Phoenicians took advantage of their obvious…advantage.
Traveling the whole Mediterranean Sea, the Phoenicians colonized barbaric lands in order to reap the benefits of controlled trade. The Phoenicians are master administrators, their alphabet and mathematical skills excel any other in the world.
The economy of the Phoenicians is bent around trade, and soon a Phoenician merchant could be found in every major port on the Mediterranean at any given time. Their largest income, though, comes from their two colonies, Hadrumetum and Utica, which trade exclusively with the merchants of Manwai.
Within a century or so, the secrets of sailing have spread throughout the Mediterranean, beginning a new age of discovery, trade and invention. The Manwai, for instance, took the design of the sail and improved it to provide twice the amount of speed then before. The Romans designed a much larger boat that while slower, can hold three times the amount of men, and the Byzantines built a smaller, but much faster and more agile ship. The Egyptian boats are designed for river travel, and so on.
But in the midst of all these new inventions for sea travel, the legacy of the Phoenicians will probably never be forgotten.
** ** ** ** ** **
With the arrival of the Phoenicians, the Manwai economy has entered a new stage of development (+ economic level). The Manwai are traders, that’s what they do. And with the Phoenicians only a few miles down the coast, trade has really picked up. The Port of Manwai is actually overburdened with the amount of ships that arrive each day, and is constantly going under renovation to expand the size and capacity.
With the increased wealth, the city of Manwai is actually becoming more of a resort location for many living in the countryside. The buildings, once an ugly mud brick and thatch, have been transformed into expensive and beautiful marble homes, imported from the Phoenician colonies, which imported from the Kingdom of Rome in the north. The marketplace is surrounded by ornate buildings, temples and obelisks. The city is also a fusion of many different culture, most prominently the Manwai culture, but also Phoenician, Cyrenic, Egyptian and Garamantes.
With infused confidence, the Manwai have also won many important battles on land as they campaign to expand their borders. Garamantes and Fez nomadic tribes constantly engage the Manwai army – and were constantly defeated by the confident and well-equipped troops.
** ** ** ** ** **
The Italian peninsula is thoroughly dominated by the Romans, yet the Romans are not the sole power of the rocky strip of land. In the north, the Ligurians continue to guard the Romans from the celtic and other barbarians of the north, while in the south the remaining Latins not under Roman control already form the Kingdom of Calabria to oppose the Romans. Now sandwhiched, the Romans either face war with one of its neighbors, or overseas expansion.
Meanwhile, the Roman economy continues to prosper, developing a taste for trade with the southern Manwai and Phoenicia, though no extensive trade route formed. Romans enjoy their own olive production, and while wine has been commonly an import, vineyards are becoming a common sight on large Roman estates.
** ** ** ** ** **
The Hellenic world is also characterized by war as Argos again invades the Athenian Empire. This time is different, though. Instead of ravaging the countryside and going for odd targets, the city of Athens is the one and only goal of the army. As the army shoots like a spear at the ancient city, the Athenians ready their army, which is unfortunately for them at a weak point, stretched across the three large cities of the empire.
As the Athenians march to meet the Argosians, two hundred breaks off of the Argosian line and proceeds to travel just due east parallel to the main army. When the battle comes, it is of epic proportions, as thousands meet on the field of battle. The first arrow comes from the Athenian archers, followed by a charge of infantry against the Argosian lines. Always preferring an offensive battle stance, the Athenians believe their age old strategy to work – that is before the Argosian flank maneuver destroys the Athenian archers, and encircles the Athenian infantry. That is all it took. The Athenian army is wiped out here, in the hills overlooking the great city of Athens.
The city later falls into Argosian hands while Delphi and Thebes prepare defenses. However, even with the victory, the Argosian army is at an all-time low, which compromises the effect of another campaign against the remaining Athenians.
-200 Athenian Archers, -400 Athenian infantry, -200 Argosian infantry, -100 Argosian Archers
** ** ** ** ** **
Meanwhile, along the mighty Nile river, the Egyptians also are engaged in a war for national prestige. Both Pharaohs claim the throne to the great river valley. It is inevitable that another war was to come. The Upper Egyptians descended upon the Lower Egyptians with furry, a well trained force that defeats anything the Lower Egyptians send at them, though they have yet to meet in full force, only small patrols were defeated.
While the Egyptians have conquered much of the delta, they have met with little resistance as the Lower Egyptians raise an army to counterattack in Memphis.
-200 Upper Egyptian Infantry, -200 Lower Egyptian Infantry
Mesopotamia remains peaceful…and…well…boring. Trade continues to prosper along the two rivers, as peace reigns the land so does trade and markets. The most concentrated markets are in the city of Ur and Babylon, but almost every small village has some sort of a market. Farming remains popular in the countryside. The cult of Agamemnon, though, spreads through Mesopotamia and even to the lands of Phoenicia. While Judaism remains the main religion of Babylon, the polytheistic cults are becoming more and more popular as the army conquer other peoples.
** ** ** ** ** **
The Finno-Polish trade route remains strong through the centuries, only intensifying as both populations and economies expand. In Poland especially, more and more farms are being planted to help support both the Fennian and Polish population growth.
But with the trade route comes both wealth and responsibility. The route does in fact crisscross through hundreds of miles of dense forests, mountains, and rivers that are not protected by any kind of civilized army. Out here, it is the merchants for themselves as they are forced to pay heavy tolls to nomadic tribes that roam the area. So it was decided back in Krakow that this is not acceptable. A campaign was launched to reach the Fennian border, securing the trade route and making it safe for merchants and travelers alike. However, instead of a quick campaign completed in five years, it has turned into a drawn out war, claiming hundreds of lives.
The nomadic stronghold of Velnius was captured though, after the largest battle in history to date. Here Polish forces were faced with overwhelming nomadic warriors, many armed with crude bronze weapons and wooden clubs. Though with superior training and weaponry, the Polish surrounded the army and defeated it.
-300 Polish Infantry
On the other side of the route, the Fennians are not growing as many farms as they are building temples and structures of learning. The key to prosperity, the Fennians believe, is education for its people.
That is not to say that the Fennians are not leading their own campaigns. A much smaller Fennian force was sent along the trade route as well to conquer as much land as possible from the nomadic toll-takers, but alas, much more is needed. The campaign come to halt as the Fennians were defeated at the banks of the Nemunas River.
-100 Fennian infantry, -50 Fennian archers
Meanwhile, back and across Poland, we come to the two Kingdoms of Lustia and Saxony who have decided it was best to not fight each other, but rather the barbaric Franks who threaten their borders with hundreds of mounted soldiers. A combined attack into the north produced great results as the Franks were forced to divide and attack.
-100 Lustian Infantry, -100 Saxon Infantry
On the home front, the Saxons are going through a transformation. Learning from the Franks that mounted warfare is far superior than standard infantry, the Saxons proceed to imitate the Frankish Horseman. The result is a small, yet elite force of horsemen that guard the King and the capital city. This force, called the Kavallerie, are the most feared men in all of Saxony.
** ** ** ** ** **
Off on their own island in the middle of what might as well be nowhere, the Anglo-Sexons do something unheard of. Disbanding the standing army, the King of Anglo-Sexonia instead declares that the people are the army, conscripting the soldiers needed for each campaign as the need for it comes. The result is a large, innumerable and very poorly trained force. In the campaigns following this, very large casualties are taken against the Gaullic tribes that inhabit southern Britain, and many of the citizens are upset with this new “People Army.”
Meanwhile, the economy is fueled from the constant warfare, but as civilians are pulled from the cities and farms for campaigns of gaining more land that is just kept empty (as those conquered are not allowed to reproduce), the engine that the fuel is supposed for is non-existent.
** ** ** ** ** **
The Hupan Confederation continues as it has for generations, only the army growing. It has been replaced, though, as the largest tribe in the area by the Colombians.
AVAILABLE WONDERS
The Grand Obelisk – 8 turns.
NOTES FROM THE MOD
Gandmaster – no orders received…nation will be open if I don’t receive any this turn.
Finmaster et all – I may have misspoken and said you could build wonders on your own, but I forgot my own rules. The front page has the correct information about building wonders. Sorry about that.
At All: If you didn’t send orders, it’s likely that I did not write anything for your nation. If you sent orders with little imagination, I also had little imagination for your nation.
Jason The King
Deity
Jason The King
Deity
Ack, I forgot Israelites new civ.
Ill add it tonight. Sorry bout that israelite.
Ill add it tonight. Sorry bout that israelite.
jalapeno_dude
AKA Panda Judo Eel
Great update!
So who can build a navy right now? Could I?
So who can build a navy right now? Could I?
Jason The King
Deity
yah, anyone who knows the Phoenicians directly or at least through one other person can build boats. And yah, erez, fixing now.
Grandmaster
Deity
Hmm... I thought I sent orders. Guess I forgot. Sorry, Jason.
Jason The King
Deity
lol, didnt mean to single you out grandmaster, you were the first one that i was going to do without orders, and i forgot to just erase your name and replace it with all.
I'm a little curious where Babylon sails it five triemes? 
Nice update!
Nice update!
Jason The King
Deity
In the rivers 
.
.
jalapeno_dude
AKA Panda Judo Eel
So since I know Babylon, I can build triremes, right?
And are naval recruitment numbers effected by size?
And are naval recruitment numbers effected by size?
Nice try, but it won't float.Jason The King said:In the rivers
adherence.
ATTENTION.
hmm, hello.
i think it's time that i take up NESing.
i was thinking that isrNES3 was going to be the first nes that i would join, but apparently its being discontinued. so i've decided on stJNES.
i think i'll take...
Nihon
Kyoto
Player/Ruler: adherence./King Nintoku
Government: Monarchy
Religion: Shinto
Age: Bronze Age
Economy: Stable
Military: 250 Archers, 500 infantry
Navy: n/a
Size: 1
Education: None
Infrastructure: None
Wonders:
Background:
this okay?
i think it's time that i take up NESing.
i was thinking that isrNES3 was going to be the first nes that i would join, but apparently its being discontinued. so i've decided on stJNES.
i think i'll take...
Nihon
Kyoto
Player/Ruler: adherence./King Nintoku
Government: Monarchy
Religion: Shinto
Age: Bronze Age
Economy: Stable
Military: 250 Archers, 500 infantry
Navy: n/a
Size: 1
Education: None
Infrastructure: None
Wonders:
Background:
this okay?
Welcome!
adherence.
ATTENTION.
Ah, thanks. I used to post in the forums under a different name, but then I lost interest.
I am assuming that I have one eco point. Correct?
I am assuming that I have one eco point. Correct?
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