stJNESX: From Bad to Good

[Metaliturtle]

w00t! Cannot wait a bit!

 

[alex994]

OOC: are you sure ur orders have meaning metal? cuz i dun get them if u do...

 

[Metaliturtle]

I think so, I'm non-traditional, I'm old school!

 

[Metaliturtle]

To elaborate Alex, I'm leaving the result of the battle up to Jason because I hate putting numbers into a story when it's not grandiose such as dozens, hundreds, thousands etc.

saying "I send 200 clubmen to location X" isn't cool to me

my $0.02

 

[Jason The King]

ok, beginning update.

 

[Capulet]

Aryans
Ruler/Player: NPC
Tribal
Age: Bronze Age
Economy: Stable, Uncontrolled
Army: 600 Clubmen, 200 archers, 200 Spearmen
Navy: 5 Galleys
Religion: Polytheism
Culture: Okay
Education: Nonexistent
UU:
Confidence: Okay
Wonders:

Orders: *secret* Cross the sea and invade the Arabian Peninsula attacking the Saracens Send the Entire Military.*secret*

Increase Army and Navy

Start Project: The Grand Temple (+4 Education, +2 Economy)

Don't forget me

 

[Jason The King]

stJNESX: From Bad to Good
Update 8: 1300bce​

With the introduction of iron into the Empire of Takir, the first thing does was the re-quipping of the ancient and useless clubmen with iron swords and shields. The first use of these deadly swordsmen was in the south, the rebellious Roman provinces which were still adapting to life under Takir rule. General Mui Su, son of the famous general who led the invasion of Rome, commanded a 300-man army which quieted any rebellion in Rome. While riots and uprisings are still common, with a force like that of Mui Su’s in Rome the province is stable. Meanwhile, a second force is dispatched to take care of the noble’s sons, whose fathers rebelled from Takir an age ago. Most surrendered when confronted with the might of Takir. Also, more and more Anglo people flee from the Pict rule in Britain to what they call Angleland in northwest Takir.

Casualties: 150 swordsmen, 25 spearmen total in quelling the rebellions.

As if quelling rebellions was not enough, Takir armies clashed with that of the Massilian border patrols, quickly destroying the initial defense force and diving into the Massilian rolling grasslands. The Ching Guard, the elite spearmen of the Takirian army, leads the way towards Massil, the capital.

Casualties:
Takir - 120 swordsmen, 20 spearmen
Massilia – 200 clubmen

Gaul armies also march to war, their first, alongside the troops from Takir. They are less trained, and less experiences, but still pack a good force. However, little fighting is done between the Massilians and Gaul, mostly because Massilia is focused greatly on defeating the larger threat: Takir. They also learn iron from fighting alongside the Takir soldiers.

The War of Assyria continues in Mesopotamia. Thousands of Canaanite troops are sent into battle in the land between the rivers, wielding their new iron weapons and the myth of Kara Baali to their advantage. Superior tactics, utilizing the ability of their swift and agile chariots, gives the Canaanites an upper hand in the Battle of Mitanni, the Canaanite general Odreath defeats the Assyrian northern army here on these plains, and thus the whole of northern Assyria falls to the Canaanites.

Meanwhile, the Akkadians in the south fair worse then their ally, still fighting with a large portion of their army using clubs. However, the new Akkadian Charioteer, a worthy competitor to the battle harden Hyksos Chariot if they were to ever meet in battle, makes its debut on the battlefield with the destruction of the Assyrian chariot force. The Akkadians also make needed gains in the east, crossing the Tigris and, with an army coming up on the opposite side of Nineveh, the capital is surrounded, and the last of the Assyrian troops remain garrisoned inside.

Both armies run into huge stores of wealth, Odreath uncovers the royal treasures after the battle of Mitanni, and the Akkadians find it when crossing the river Tigris. Both have experienced a new height in their treasuries.

Casualties:
Canaan – 100 swordsmen, 20 chariots
Akkadia – 250 clubmen, 25 archers, 20 chariots
Assyria – 300 clubmen, 50 archers, 75 chariots

The first mass-produced item in the world occurs in Gujarat, where hundreds of scribes are recruited to write down, in the primitive pictograph language of the Gujarati people, the speech the emperor made regarding the invading Persians. He states that they are “struggling for freedom,” and refer to the Persians as “conquering people who wish to steal our lands and drive us away.” He refers to that of the Bhojas, who, according to Gujarati legend, drove the Gujarati from their native lands. At the end of the speech, he pleas the people to “defend what we have worked so hard for.”

The Gujarati military performs more adequate then that of the scribes who wrote hundreds of copies of the speech. Through brilliant planning, the Gujarati are well prepared for a Persian attack. The only problem is that the attack never comes. So, skipping the first part of their orders, the general moves onto the next, this is to launch a series of behind-the-line missions, and to use hit-and-run tactics using clubmen in the swampy areas. To counter this, Persians withdraw all the way until the environment supports large scale battles, destroys the small Gujarati force sent, and then reclaims the land that they left. This repetitive tactic works well, but the Gujarati slowly gain their land back, and push the Persians to the other side of the Indus. However, the Gujarati suffer humongous casualties, ones that they will not be able to replace. Luckily, though, through fighting against the Persian swordsmen the Gujarati learn the Iron Age.

Casualties:
Gujarati – 350 clubmen, 100 Vishnu Warriors, 100 Spearmen
Persia – 300 swordsmen, 100 chariots

It was a gloomy day when the last of the Novgorodian soldiers were rounded up near the capital. Mikhail, the general and the King, knew that he would be sending these men to their deaths, but he still hung on to the last bit of hope in his chest, the hope that somehow the Huns would be defeated and his kingdom saved. He had planned an ambush as the Huns were making their fleet on the Baltic, and so on a rainy day, the battle began by a surprise attack, bait, and finally an ambush. The Huns slaughtered the Novgorod army, nearly destroying every last man until Mikhail ordered the retreat. As he waited for his men to run, watching them getting butchered by the mounted Hun, he saw the face of Attila. He was not twenty feet in front of him, and was so caught up in the massacre that he did not notice Mikhail. At his feet, Mikhail found a bow and one arrow. Grabbing it, he aimed at the raging Attila, and let loose the arrow that saved Novgorod. Wide-eyed, Attila fell of his horse, the arrow stuck full into his spine. There, Attila died. Noticing their defeated king, the Huns soon gave up the fight and dispersed among the countryside. The fleet that was being built was no where to be found. The Novgorodians had victory, at a huge cost. (btw, you learn iron age).

Casualties:
Novgorod – 300 clubmen, 200 archers, 250 spearmen
Huns – 200 horsemen, Attila the Hun

The rebellious province of Titsu falls to the mighty Chinese force that punctures it. First, a small force is landed by galleys, but was defeated quickly because so many people saw the galleys floating down the river and since the men were so tired rowing the galleys upstream. However, the force that convinced Titsu leaders to surrender was that of the frontal assault, the main army. However, Emperor Taizu made the mistake of not leaving a suitable defense force, with which the Koguryo take full advantage of and strike from the north a second time. This time, though, they break through the initial defenses and have come dangerously close to Beijing. Meanwhile, a council of nobles is created to influence the emperor, pleasing more warlords and creating a sense of unity. However, what cancels this out is the fact that the emperor deciding to tax the peasants directly, bypassing the nobles.

Casualties:
Titsu: 200 Swordsmen
China: 250 Swordsmen, 50 spearmen, 100 horsemen, 2 galleys
Koguryo: 50 Chariots, 200 Clubmen

The Shang fall to the Shu dynasty, much the same way that the Titsu fell to the Chinese. A frontal army scared them, and most surrendered. In fact, not a single battle was fought, only a couple dozen men died on each side.

As news reaches the Hanseatic tribes of Attila’s death and the Novgorodian victory, many decide it is best to rejoin the confederation. However, many still decide that their best future is alone, and instead of warring each other, they sign an alliance to aid each other should the Hanseatics attack.

With the taste of victory still in their mouths, the Bulgars launch a counterattack into Macedonia, intent on punishing the “rouge” nation for nearly pillaging Bulgar. Crossing the border, the Bulgars easily route the Macedonian guard, and strike hard at the capital city, Pella. Being ill prepared for the siege, the city falls quickly and is victim to the Bulgar army. Moral reaches an all-time low in Macedonia, and it will be something to remember should they be able to recuperate after this.

Casualties:
Macedonians – 200 clubmen, 25 archers
Bulgars – 200 clubmen, 25 chariots

The battles in Africa go on, as the Balearic Kingdom shows great skill on the battle field and in the sea, utilizing both aspects of warfare to better gain an advantage upon the Carthaginians. The Sicilian Straights are finally under their control, with the full occupation of Sicily, but to make sure that the Carthaginians never rise again, the city of Carthage is sacked. This sends another wave, twice as large as the first one, of refugees into Massilia. Faced with the threat of displacement again, most of the refugees join the Massilian army to fight the invading Takirians.

Casualties:
Carthage – 10 galley, 400 clubmen, 100 spearmen, 100 archers
Balearic Kingdom – 100 clubmen, 100 spearmen

The religion of the Egyptians, long sacred and unique to the Nile, continues to spread through Egypt’s tourists, ambassadors and merchants. The chief god of the New Revival (Egyptian religion) is Isis, goddess of life and water. Temples to Isis are found as far away as Gaul, and as close as Akkadia. So far, the New Revival of Egyptian Beliefs is by far the most widely practiced religion, being the majority religion in all three countries of the Nile, Carthage, and a large minority in Akkadia and the Saracen Empire.

Spotlight
A la das, if he doesn’t mind of course.

May come later.

NPC Notices

To Takir
From Leader of Angle Resistance (to Picts)

We would like to take you up on the offer of a vassal nation of Angleland.

To Gujarat
From Persia

We are still willing to accept peace at these borders.

Trade

Next Update Scheduled:
Morning of Tuesday, August 10th, 2004.

New Rules

Per Economy
Bronze Age: 100 clubmen, 100 spearmen, 25 chariots, 100 archers, 100 UU, 5 ships
Iron Age: 500 swordsmen, 300 spear/pikemen, 300 chariots, 300 archers, 300 UU, 300 horsemen, 25 catapults, 10 ships

OOC

No trade unless u have iron age.

Capulet, Aryans are the dark blue on the Indus River. They in the Himalayas, buddy.

I did not know what Shu wanted to do, invade Shang from the west? I thought perhaps they mistyped or something, because they would have to go all the way around Wu. Ignored.

The nations that will be put onto the NPC list come next update for lack of orders are:

-Austria (dexter)
-Gaul (karlmarxxx)
-Kiev (conehead)
-Macedon (emu)
-Massilia (cuivienen)
-Minoa (amen)
-Salento (plexus)
-Siam (aaminion)
-Sinhala

If any of you are still playing, please say so and send in orders. If anyone knows if any of the people are on vacation, please notify my immediately.

 

[Jason The King]

and the map

 

[erez87]

Now I think I should have a *? I'm conquering a country... please stop forgeting my stuff

Should Stories rise Confidence? All I get form them until now is bad luck.

 

[Metaliturtle]

It had become a time of great rejoycing for the Shu, victory was achieved and few lives were lost. Government officials were now focusing on assimilating the Shang into Shu society, (and the Shang army into the Shu army) and they began by sending a good portion of the spoils to China.

To China:
Please accept this gift of jade and gold, taken from those who betrayed you. Shu wishes nothing more than continued cooperative efforts between our two nations.

People in Chengdu eager for news heard gossip from the front that Liu Bei, the famous matmaker was the leader for the expedition, but more astonishing than that, he had with him a warrior as fierce as 1000 men in battle, the mighty Zhang Fei...

 

[KarlMarxxx]

Jason, I sent my orders via pm. Check your box.

 

[Amon Savag]

We started trade,but there's no evidence of it.

 

[MattyB2]

I'm going away
10th-13th
I'm back over that weekend
16th-30th
and then i'm back after that (september)

 

[das]

A la das, if he doesn’t mind of course.

You'll die for this, Jason. I will hunt you down to the very end of the world, even if I have to get my lazy ass off the computer chair to do it. Nah, just kidding.

 

[North King]

Wait a sec, how did Persia get 2,200 swordsmen?

 

[das]

Story:

The Assyrian was like all the other warriors, fleeing from the battlefield. His breastplate was damaged, and he threw it off as it hampered his movement. He had several bleeding wounds. His name was now unimportant. He was yet another defeated warrior. A Hyksos Chariot was approaching him. The Assyrian stopped. He knew he could not run away. He took out his sword…

…and impaled himself. Committed suicide rather then be taken by Odreath’s chariots who, like the jackals they were, rode amongst the battlefield. Searching for those enemies still alive. To kill or to bring to their king. The Assyrian did not want to risk being captured. He was one of the few remaining patriots of Assyria. He was General Naplash before the battle. Now, he was a corpse. But he avoided revealing the location of the Assyrian treasury.

The sacrifice was in vain. Canaanites still found the treasury. King Odreath the Cruel, however, did not live long enough to use it.

---

The battle was long over. It was not a particularly dark evening, and the insects were not as annoying as usually. Odreath, an ugly dwarf with a ridiculous nose (OOC: winners write histories, including the way the losers looked like), stepped out of his tent. Everything was going along fine. Soon, the Canaanites would crush Assyria. The next on the list would be Akkadia. After it, the mythical Saracens. Perhaps Nuion as well. If anybody rebels, then the Hyksos Chariots, the elite military force loyal to Odreath alone, would crush any rebellions. It is my fate to rule all of Asia, thought Odreath.

He was wrong.

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The priests of Jericho have many castes, neither of whom is superior. Only the High Priest is superior to the priest castes, and only Lord-Baal himself is above the High Priest. The priest castes are created for many different objectives. Seers; healers; missionaries – many indeed. One caste was very numerous, and quite unknown. The Val-Tara. The Fighters of Baal. The Warrior Priests.

As true as that all Gods are one God, they were trained so extensively that their reflexes and martial skills were at least two times better then those of the best ordinary Canaanite warriors. But more important was their determination. Their faith. Their zeal.

The Val-Tara could fight in a battle, in large groups, but also alone, against numerically superior foes. Their zeal and their training allowed them to overcome many challenges.

Ofcourse, there also was a small caste within a caste. Not very numerous, yet they existed – the Val-Pheresh. The Assassins of Baal. They were very few, and very rarely did they appear. But as it is spoken by many historians and chroniclers, it was an Assassin – and not a Cypriote! – who killed Odreath that fateful evening. The Priests realized they failed when they chose the new king. But they had another candidate. One of their own. Though not a priest, but merely a scholar (a former scholar, as he went to fight in the War of Euphrates), Sidon. King of Canaanites, who, after King Odreath the Cruel, raised the Kara Baali.

Diplo:

From: Canaan
To: Akkadia

We will take the lands we currently occupied in Assyria. You take the rest. Agreed?

From: Canaan
To: Nineveh

Surrender. Your city is the last bastion of Assyria. Your people will starve to death, or die during our assault. That is, unless you surrender to Akkadia and Canaan and cease your futile resistance.

Orders:
- New UU – The Val-Tara (well-trained zealot fighters. Armed with curved swords. Do not wear armor, but wield round shields).
- New Wonder – Temple of Baal (located in Babylon, is mostly a marble dome with marble walls) (+1 morale, +2 UU, +2 education) (1/?).
- Demote the Hyksos Chariots to ordinary chariots.
- New ruler – Sidon I.
- Grow the new UU once (free, right?).
- Annex the land in Assyria that we currently hold. Leave the rest to Akkadia.
- Unless Nineveh/Assyria surrenders, sent 500 swordsmen, 400 archers and 400 spearmen to Nineveh. They are to assist a possible Akkadian assault on the city.
- 100 swordsmen are to build a road between Jericho and Eilat.
- Start mining for iron in former Hittite lands.

 

[alex994]

the player who plays massila, cuivenien is on vacation, same for minion.

 

[North King]

To: Persia
From: Gujarat

Fine then. Peace at current borders. May Kali bring down her wrath upon you and Vishnu not shelter you.





Last of the famed Chandragupta dynasty, Chandragupta Maurya, was slumped in his chair, dead with exaustion, wear, and humiliation. Nearly dead, at least. He had scibbled four last notes, two were diplomacy and two were orders.

An aide came in and asked the great king if he could take the notes anywhere. The king mumbled an affirmative reply.

In the blink of an eye, the messenger took those last notes, stamped with the bull that was the seal of the last of the Chandragupta dynasty. Chandragupta Maurya was defeated. In all his life he had never suffered such a defeat. Yes, they acclaimed it as a brilliant victory, but how could he go on when so many of his people had died in his own name?

How could Gujarat retain its honor and its glory?

He had shamed Gujarat, shamed his people, shamed the name of the Chandragupta Dynasty. He could not bear it any more. He took the knife that always lay on the side of his throne in trembling hands. He raised it up in front of him...

It seemed to last an age, the dagger poised, trembling slightly above his chest, the heartbeat of life weakening in him as his body prepared for the end...

"THE WRATH OF KALI IS UPON US!" he cried, and plunged the dagger into his chest.


(Note: apologies to Hindus as I have butchered their beliefs throughout this game, and probably did again.)

--Orders to be done later--

 

[Julius Gandi]

Ok i am already small why did you take away more land! This is BS.

 

[Stormbringer]

Jason, it costs 1 eco to upgrade army to Iron Age, right? And do I have writing or still no?