The Indian Empire

[sealman]

A long, long time ago a small tribe of people, who called themselves the Indians, decided to forgo the nomadic lifestyle and founded the settlement of Delhi on the banks of the Club river. As the years past, the Indian elders watched their town grow and prosper and they developed a method to convert those purplish colored berries into a find beverage. The Great Indian Wineries were established.

The Indians decided to expand and explore the lands around them. The Great Indian Rainforest was discovered to the north and a few outpost towns were established while explorers mapped the interior reaches of the massive jungle.

To the South, the Indians discovered a wide variety of land types and the sites for some great future cities. In the Southeast, a group of Indian warriors came across a strip of fertile plains between some rolling hills. As the a messenger was sent back to Delhi about this promising city site, an group of men were sighted in the distance. The two group approached each other cautiously but no one spoke the others language. After days of painful discussions, it was determined that these people called themselves ‘English’ and were from a city called London, a few days to the east. The English and Indians provided each other with some scholars so that they could learn each others languages.

The Indian Elders realized the importance of this meeting and decided to quickly establish a city in the rolling hills. The city of Bangalore was founded both as a trading post between the Indians and English and to keep an eye on possible English aggression. The Elders were not totally naive on the relative new science of Global Politics.

The city of Bangalore continued to grow while the Indians further settled all lands to the west. One day, a Indian patrol came across an English warrior escorting an English Settler to points west. Word was sent to England to remove these forces. The English declared war and the Indian troops flooded out of Bangalore to capture the English settler and to destroy the warrior.

The Indians and English are now in the first known war.

 

[Hamlet]

Originally posted by sealman
The Elders were not totally naive on the relative new science of Global Politics.

heh, nice story. Keep it coming!

 

[sealman]

Before the war was too old, and English army moved westward from London to lay siege to the Indian city. The English were more advanced than their Indian neighbors and boasted a larger army. The Indians knew that they could not take this war to England and had to fight defensively. All available troops were rushed to the defense of the great city. The only exception being the regular warrior troops plunging through the Rainforest breaking up barbarian camps.

The siege of Bangalore was bloody, English warriors and Bowmen flooded across the border and threw themselves on the walls of the city. The slopes of Bangalore city run red with the blood of English warriors and Indian defenders. The English withdrew and resorted to pillaging Indian improvements to the east while reinforcements were brought up from London.

The English once again advanced on Bangalore and this time tried to surround the city. English bowmen move north and are met on the hills by Indian warriors supported by spearmen and the English are once again thrown back. English warriors move across the plains to the south and are ambushed by Indian Archers who capture another English settler and once again the English are thrown back. As the second English invasion begins to limp back towards London, the Bangalore Garrison Troops counterattack and pick off the English stragglers.

Before the Third English Attack begins, a messenger arrives under a flag of truce. He bears with him a note asking for peace and gold.. The Indians know that the English army is bleeding themselves on the rich fertile plain and that Indian reinforcements are arriving each day. The Indians turn down the offer and the English attack resumes. Once again the English attempt to take the city by force and once again, the attack is repulsed. Time has now come for an Indian offensive.

At this time, the Indian Army is not organized in any sense of the word. But a young man from the city has proven himself capable of leading armed men in battle. This man can trace his family back to the founding of Bangalore and in fact, the city is named after one of his forefathers. His name, Janus Bangalore.

Janus marches an army of Bowmen, Spearmen and primitive rock throwing machine, called a catapult towards the English border town of Liverpool. As this first Indian Army marches into English territory, Peace is reached. The English agree to pay some damage in the form of a gold tribute for a number of years. Janus, turns his men towards home wondering if he could have taken the city.

 

[sealman]

By the way, the game is on regent level (third level) on a large map with the max civs. I am playing a mod, I belive it is the LWC mod but not 100% sure (any way to check).

EDIT: It has been speculated that this is the GOVERN AND MAKE WAR Mod and not the LWC

Barbarians are at max, enemies are random as was my civ. Had to restart because I could not be the Babylonians (even though the starting location looked good.) Playing achipeligo at 70%.

The mod that I am playing needs hemp to build ships therefore I have only had contact with the English although I do believe that the Japanese are across the straights.

Anyone who wishes to be in the story, just let me know. Hopefully I can finish this one and not leave people hanging like in Death of an Empire.

Bad news is that I will not be able to wage a holy war against those Babylonians because I do not think that they are here.

 

[Hamlet]

Can I be in it?

Keep it up, btw.

 

[Ambrost]

great writing, keep it up

btw, can i be in as well

 

[sealman]

As peace settled upon the Bangalore plain, the Indian citizens ventured out to find their missing and bury their dead. Janus marched his men into the hills and began a vigorous training schedule so that is and when the war resumes, the Indians will be better prepared. Although hostilities have ceased, English paid Mercenaries continue to ravage the countryside. Janus sends one of his top students, Hamlet out to dispatch the English Mercenaries.

Hamlet was given a couple of warriors, spearmen and bowmen to counter this latest example of English aggression. During the next few months, Hamlet and his men engage in a guerilla war against the English thugs. Them men under Hamlet’s command continue to gain experience as they surround and eliminate the enemy. One hot and sticky August morning, a band of English Mercenaries catch one of Hamlet’s elite units out in the open on the plains. A fierce fight erupts and the pitched battle rages all day. The Indians fight hard but are slowly being overwhelmed against the English. With help too far to the south, the Indians slowly give ground. The Indian Captain, Sanji, is cut down and the Indians are about to run when a young man by the name of ******* picks up Sanji’s club and knife. He points to the east where a group of Indian Women are plowing the fields while their men fight the English. The men know that if they run, their women and families will be at the mercy of the English. The Indians rally and refuse to give more ground. As the sun sets, the Indian warriors remain on the field while the surviving English limp home. The rest of Hamlet’s troops arrive early the next day but the English have fled. Hamlet returns to Bangalore after the hard fought summer and his warriors turn over their clubs for shiny new Swords.

The Elders in Delhi are please with the results of Janus and Hamlet and name Janus as head of all Indian Military Forces. Hamlet is given the title of General and is given the task of prevent further English aggression. ********* is given command of the First Indian Corp, an army made up of 3 of Hamlet’s Sword Regiments.

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Meanwhile, on the slopes of Minas Tirith and the banks of the Club River, High Priest Arathorn and his scholarly priest construct a great library of learning. Researchers, scientists and historians from all lands are welcome to come to study and learn. Arathorn and his priests also use the library as a means to steal knowledge from other civilizations, both friends and enemy. Although the library is still young, the Elders believe that the knowledge reaped from this endeavor will one day be of great service. Presently, the only Scholars that have taken advantage of the services of the Library are from either Rome or England. The Great Indian Explorer, Ambrost, hopes to change that.

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With the discovery of Rome, across the channel informs the Elders that they and the English are not the only two civilized cultures on the planet. "We must find other people who are willing to assist us should the English come back," demands Janus. "We must send people out across the waters to find more land and people." A call is sent out across the empire for volunteers who are willing to leave India and search for others. A young fisherman from Calcutta, Ambrost, hears the proclamation and quickly makes his way to Delhi. "I have a sturdy boat and tough crew. My men and I will set sail as soon as you hear the word. I also have brothers, who given boats and crews, will also be willing to set to sea."

Ambrost is given permission to begin exploring the seas and begins sailing north along the Eastern Coast. After rounding Barbarian Cove, Ambrost sights land and is met by a people known as Aztecs. He names the island, Azteca. He also sights a small island to the south of Azteca. He lands a small scouting party on the island and names it Sri Lanka. A source of Iron is found on the mountain and word is sent back to Delhi for settlers so that India will have two sources of Iron instead of the one source in the middle of the Rainforest.

 

[sealman]

I can not remember the name of the GL generated during the fights with the English Mercenaries so I inserted *******. When I learn of the name, I will replace it. If the Mercenaries is any clue as to whose Mod I am currently playing, I would like to know. There are two extra resources that I am aware of: Hemp - strategic and used for boats and Tobacco - luxary. I am glad that I am the Indians because I have no source of Horses, neither to the English , or Romans for that matter. The Aztecs have 1 horse so none to spare. It took me a LONG time to begin making Swordmen, I rushed to Liturature for the Great Libray and my only known source of Iron is located on a lone mountain in the middle of the Rainforest. If I am able to land a settler on Sri Lanka, I will have two.

I will try to post some screen shots of Bangalore Plain, Sri Lanka and possibly the Club River Basin.

Hope you enjoy.

 

[EmprorCoopinius]

Sounds to me like you're playing with the 'Govern and make war' mod, it has the 2 resources you mentioned and also mercenaries, with an attack of 2, and defense and movement of 1. Like the story a lot, keep it up.

 

[sealman]

Yes the mercenaries have 2-1-1. Thanks for the info.

 

[Civanator]

Hey sealman can u fit me in the plot again? also i didnt know the govern and make war mod was ready

 

[EQandcivfanatic]

Good story. I am wondering if you can fit me in too? try to make me a Privateer or naval commander.

 

[sealman]

I'll fit you guys in next.

 

[das]

Nice story!

And then, a new hero has appeared for India. He waas a great military theoretic. He was better commander then real history's greatest commander Suvorov. One day, he was offered the command of the Southeastern Indian Army.

 

[das]

Oh yes,and also, I think that English are ruled by horrible alliens from other planet, The Babylonians.

 

[Eric The Fish]

YIPEEEEE!!!! E.T. Fish Reporting for duty. (I'm such a dork)

 

[sealman]

The War of Bangalore Plain and the wars against the English Mercenaries have been over for a decade and scavengers can still find material out on the fields. Thus, two brothers, Joel and Joseph Pierra were out scavenging one day. As they went about their tasks, they came across a recently worn path through the bush. Being curious lads, they decided to follow the new path to see where it lasts. After a few hours, they started to see many armed soldiers. The soldiers were marching west to Bangalore. The two brothers watched the army marching until they saw fluttering in the breeze, a flag. It was not the Indian flag. The English have returned.

The two brothers ran as fast as they could back to Bangalore. The city must be warned and the army set out. The boys bust in to the Bangalore barracks shouting incoherently. After they are calmed down, they relay what they saw to the General’s aide. General Hamlet is quickly appraised of the danger and preparations are made. Spearmen and bowmen man the ramparts. The First Army Corp, comprised of 3 veteran Sword Regiments are dispatched to meet the enemy on the fields, once again. This time India is ready and will meet the English on the plains.

The English and Indians army meet once again on the fields of Bangalore and the result is more bloodshed. The Indian defense is a surprise for the English army who believed that their approach was undiscovered. The English thrust is crushed and Hamlet divides his main army as reinforcements arrive from the interior. The First Army Corp, supported by catapults and 2 Spear Regiments march southeast to take the new war into England. It is time to bring the devastation of war to English soil. The remaining army troops are assigned to defend Bangalore against counterattacks and to harass English troops.

The First Army sets up camp in the hills to the north of Liverpool and begin their siege. The Indian troops charge down the hills and into the points of the English Spears. Indians troops are dying by the hundreds, but so are the English. The battle of attrition grows until finally, the First Army breaks into the city and Liverpool falls. Before the Indian Spearmen can set up a proper defense, the English counterattack. Hamlet leads his men in the defense of the captured city and the attack stalls but Liverpool is now cut off from Bangalore.

Indian Reinforcements attempt to break through the blockade but the English positions are to strong. The English defeat each attack and continue to attack Liverpool. English reinforcements arrive daily from London while Hamlet is stuck with his rapidly dwindling army. Hope is slowly fading from the isolated Indians when a scout reports that an English army has been seen running back to the boarder.

Back in the heartland of India, farmers, tired of the farming life and dreaming of the glory of soldiers decide to try to use their draft horses in combat. Horses are generally new to the country, recently been imported from the Germanic tribes in the North. These farmers-turned warriors and led by Civanator face their beasts south to Bangalore. Although Civanator and his men are not trained for battler, the speed that their horses enable them to reach the outskirts of Liverpool in time to blunt another English offensive. Civanator leads his men into the heart of the English forces and the enemy flees but are cut down by the farmers pitchforks and spades. The English are unprepared for the Horsemen attack but their training takes over and many Indian farmers add their lives to those lost on the Plains. As the sun sets, Civantor looks out amongst his remaining men, his casualties are high, over 75% lost but his job is done. The road to Liverpool is open. Hamlet’s army is saved.

The English may have been defeated outside Liverpool and Bangalore but the fight has not left. English galley set sail and sail north along the eastern coast of India. India’s Navy is weak from constant warring with Barbarian ships. As two English Galleys sail north, they are sighted by an Indian galley captained by the great explorer Ambrost’s brother, EQ. He knows that if he brings his ship into conflict with the English, he is sure to lose but he is also aware of a couple of Pirate ships located further north so he dogs the English fleet. As expected, the English run into a Pirate fleet of three ships. The English fight bravely and sink the three but one English galley sinks below the waves and the reaming ship, damaged as she is, continues on her mission north. Captain EQ sees his moment and attacks the English from behind. The battle is swift and the the English galley sinks below the waves, their mission a failure.

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Ambrost continues his worldly travels searching for potential allies. As he sails along the coast of China, he is attacked by a Chinese galley. China has recently signed a Military Pact with England against the Peace loving people of India. Ambrost’s elite crew defeat the Chinese and he turns his ship North to China’s neighbor Russia. He puts in for repairs and provisions at a Russian port and informs the authorities of the Chinese actions. China has been known for such acts and Russian forces move into China, on their own accord and thus beings the Russo-Chinese War.

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High Priest Arathorn continues his scholarly pursuits. Indian scientific achievements are advancing as fast as other nation’s and at no cost to India. Arathorn’s praises are sung across the land and temples are erected in his honor.

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As the last English galley sinks below the waves, an English emissary arrives at Bangalore under a white flag of truce. Once again the English request a period of peace. Janus Bangalore knows that the English want time to rearm but the Indian forces need the time as well. Peace is once again agreed upon. Unlike the Bangalore War, which was a stalemate the Second War of English Aggression was an Indian victory. The captured city of Liverpool will serve as a buffer against renewed English aggression and provide the protection to allow the development of the lush fertile lands tot he East of Bangalore.

 

[Eric The Fish]

Dirty, smelly English!

 

[sealman]

The Babylonians have been sighted near our current Horse supplier, Germany! The crusade continues!

 

[das]

HEy! Where is General Das?