Ok. Here's my report. It seems to me like Håkan can finish the game!
1855 A.D. (1)
The new Prime Minister, Kevin V, has a main goal from the beginning: at least wipe one enemy out. His secondary goals were to research Flight, Radio, Advanced Flight and maybe something else.
His first act as a Prime Minister, was to order a transport, loaded with a spy, to subvert the Mongolian city of Kazan. For 2x 216 gold (=432 gold), the size 5 city agreed to join the glorious Englis democracy.
Also, the Zulu city of Ormuz was conquered with the help of the reinforcements coming from English Mongolia. Alliances were activated everywhere, resulting in a World War between the English and the rest of the world. Kevin V decides that his first victims are the Germans and the Zulus.
1856 A.D. (2)
Barbarians land near Indorin's End in the second year of Kevin V's reign over the English Empire, but they are destroyed very easily by the Cavalry of the city. A Celtic unit near Kazan was destroyed by our Cavalry because it was a serious threat to our city. The city of Khorasan joined our Empire for 329 gold, and two Mongolian Marines were bribed for 167 gold each on the Zulu Homeland. Reinforcements close their goals.
1857 A.D. (3)
Our nation discovers how man can fly! Two men, K.L. Klop and K.L. Heidrich build a prototype of an so called 'airplane' and they succeed in making a trip from Kevin City to Birmingham. They started a company called Kevin National Aviation Institute (KNAI), to the honor of the Prime Minister who gave them money for their revolutionary project.
The Zulus sneak attack us, but they lose the battle. This Zulu stupidity will be paid with their ashes. We all know: Revenge is a dish, best served cold!
And yes! Mpondo is conquered by Artillery units, and the partisans surrounding it are crushed by Marines.
1858 A.D. (4)
In new elections, Kevin V is once again chosen as Prime Minister. A new government is established, containing Kevin V and twelve ministers.
A Celtic city is discovered on the Island of Thunder (island left of our homeland). Luckily, a spy is near to bribe it. For 834 gold, the city joins our ranks, and the spy escapes unharmed to Maesteg, the city it just bribed. For 804 gold, another city on the same island is bribed, called Dynas Powys. The Island of Thunder is back in English hands (it used to be an island for military drills and training before the soldiers were sent to Egypt).
The city of Ormuz on the Celtic Homeland was bribed for 1506 gold as well. The Celtic druid Cunibolin was afraid Kevin V might continue to bribe his empire, and wanted a peace treaty. Though Kevin V expected a sneak attack by Celtic forces the next turn, he decided to sign the treaty.
The Mongolian city of Naples was destroyed by a Artillery unit, leaving just one known Mongolian city on the map: Quinsay, on the Zulu homeland. A Mongolian and a Zulu partisan is destroyed and an invasionfleet of 2 transportship is destroyed as well. On the transport ships were together 6 units.
The farmland project near London is complete and all engeneers go to Nottingham.
A total amount of 812 gold is the profit of the 4 freights (gold and dye), all reached a goal in New Holland. Kevin V is thinking of setting the taxes higher, but he tells himself to wait until his civilization has researched how to throw 1000kg (2000lb) bombs out of airplanes, which means the airplanes have to have good engines for one thing.
The city of Diemer Bos is founded (Bos=Forest). 'Why do you write this down, and not all the other cities you have founded?' asked a journalist. 'Hear me, pretty boy' Kevin V answered in Louis van Gaal-style 'Are you that dumb or am I that smart?'.'You haven't done your research, mister! This is my third year as Prime Minister and you still don't know the Diemer Bos is the forest next to my house (in Driemond, little village, inhabitants: 1500 people, a few cats, dogs and cows, and last but not least my sister
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1859 A.D. (5)
The Zulus destroy a partisan regiment, but that doesn't matter; we have loads of strong cavalry and alpine units who are eager to fight! A Mongolian engeneer unit is destroyed, the road to the last known Mongolian city is open, and units start to move towards the doomed city. Two cavalry units destroy the fanatic and the alpine regiment defending the city, and a partisan occupies the now undefended city. The Mongolian civilization is no more;
English destroy Mongolian civilization in 1858 A.D.
A total of 6 units, who were a threat to Lyons and Ormuz, is destroyed in two attacks by cavalry units. The army is waiting for a spy to destroy the Zimbabwe City Wall. The city of Hlobane is conquered, and the Zulus want a peace treaty, which is signed because our units stand on very weak positions.
The English civilization now knows the secret of Radio. Advanced Flight is the next goal.
1859 A.D. was the year that Kevin V told his ministers about his ideas. He said that after Advanced Flight was discovered, religion would be playing a far more larger role in the English society, meaning that the government would change to Fundamentalism, just for the money, so we can bribe the enemy's cities.
1860 A.D. (6)
The city of Zimbabwe is bribed, and the treasury falls to 386 gold. The Zulus declare war and activate their alliance with the Celts. The English government falls, it's a bit early, but Kevin V doesn't care; our civilization will soon be fundamentalistic. There are only two knwon Zulu cities left, Ulundi and Intombe. Ulundi's City Wall is destroyed. After long attacks which cost the English severale units, Ulundi is conquered. Partisans surround the city, but a peace treaty is signed.
A celtic cruiser is destroyed by one of our own cruisers.
1861 A.D. (7)
Two Cruisers and a Destroyer are destroyed by two English Cruisers. Our naval units near the Celtic coast report civil disorder in all Celtic cities. It seems like Cunibolin has problems in his empire as well. A great moment for an attack. Too bad that our units are needed elsewhere; their primary objective is to wipe out the Zulu.
Two transports with spies and cavalry units aproach their goal: Bonn, the last German city.
The English government is now Fundamentalistic and Kevin V proclaimed Reverand.
1862 A.D. (8)
This year should have been an election year, but because the English changed government.....
Science is set to 80%, resulting in a discovery every 5 turns. Taxes are 20%. Income is 1286, cost is 275. This means more than 1000 gold profit every turn. Advanced Flight is discovered, Kevin V thinks that bombers could be of use for later leaders, who might want to change the government back to democracy.
English soldiers attack Swansea and win the battle. Swansea is English. Cunibolin gets scared and wants a peace treaty, which is signed. Kevin V wants to wait with a war against the Celts until the Zulus and Germans are destroyed.
1863 A.D. (9)
Cavalry units attack Bonn, the Germans activate alliances with Zulus and Celts. The cavalry units destroy the German defences, and a SETTLER conquers the last German city.
A transport filled with Alpine units, Cavalry units and Artillery units move to Intombe and land. One Zulu Alpine unit is destroyed and one of our Alpines moves in.
Zulu civilization destroyed by English!. This leaves only the Celts and English on this world, and we all know: the Celts will die soon. Resistance is futile! The Celtic cities of Llangolen and Iona are conquered, and a peace treaty is signed. Our reputation is 'Atrocious'
tells the foreign minister. 'I don't care. The world is ours and they all know it.' answered Kevin V.
A spy finds 200 gold in an abandoned village on the north pole.
1864 A.D. (10)
The Celts sneak attack the English. How stupid can a civilization be? They know we are far stronger than they are! Kevin V goes shopping again, for amount of 1004 gold, Kabul is English, now. Cunibolin is enraged and wishes to talk to Kevin V, this results in a cease fire, a good oppurtunity to bring some reinforcements (spies) to the Celtic homeland. Kevin V takes a look at the world map, and he sees that whole West-Celtica is in English hands.
Intelligence report: The Celtic city of Caernarfon has four units defence: three riflemen and an alpine.
1865 A.D. (11)
The city of Durrow is bribed for 893 gold, and the (stupid) Celtic Fundamentalism doesn't even declare war but just condemns it. Kevin V sees this as a sign of weakness. 'Soon, the Celtic homeland will be ours, and then, all the other small cities on small islands will be conquered!' Engeneers work better than ever before, more and more railroads and farmland is build. Proserity is filling everybody's minds and purses.
1866 A.D. (12)
The Celts attack us, and break the cease fire agreement with that attack.
English scientists discover a way to throw people out of airplanes without killing them; Combined Arms is discovered. The next goal is Rocketry. A spy leaves Ormuz, on its way to Carmarthen. Our first Armor unit destroys three enemy units and fortifies within a fortress on a mountain.
1867 A.D. (13)
Carmarthen is bribed for 936 gold. Caernarfon is conquered by Alpine Troops and Cavalry units. Three riflemen are bribed and moved in to Caernarfon.
1868 A.D. (14)
Cardiff is conquered by the English. There are only three more cities left on the island, and about three or four on other islands. A spy is on its way to bribe one of the cities on the island, and a large invasion army is heading for the Celtic capital Illaunting. A direct attack on the city of Caerphilly costs us five units (armor, 2 artillery, 2 cavalry) and the Celts lose three units (2 riflemen, alpine troop).
1869 A.D. (15)
The final year of Kevin V's reign over the English civilization. Caerphilly is bribed for 1800 gold (don't know the exact amount this time). There are just two other cities on the island, which should be conquered.
Another Celtic city is discovered! It's on English Zulu. A full scaled attack is launched on the city, called Rhayader. This results in the total anihilation of all defending units in the city, but the units are to tired to walk into the city.
Tax is reset to 20%, and science to 80%. We get a new advance every 4 turns and our 'profit' is about 1300 gold.
KEVIN V IS DEAD! LONG LIVE HåKAN III!
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Concordia res parvae cres****.
I hope that we can play again very soon.
