1600 A.D.
Science Advisor- There has been much demand to create an oil-based fuel for various consumer & industrial applications. Therefore, we would like to put research time into developing a large-scale technique for breaking down, or refining, crude oil.
King Gudea- Was the kerosene lamp, you showed me the other day, running off of this fuel?
Science Advisor- Yes, the kerosene is one type of fuel. We should also be able to develop several other types of fuel, for other applications.
King Gudea- Your scientific funding will continue.
Science Advisor- Thank you, my King.
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Hittites have Fascism, Arabia has Communism)
1610 A.D.
Military Advisor- Supreme Commander, the 1st Army Group(AG) is moving into position against the Carthaginian cities of Bursa, Sinop and Cadiz. The 2nd & 3rd Infantry Divisions have been assigned to Sinop, which is on a hill. The 2nd Inf. Div. will advance to within artillery range and begin shelling the city, while the 3rd moves in for the assault.
Foreign Advisor- Our relations with Egypt are severely strained. Do we need to continue attacking Carthage?
King Gudea- Once we destroy these 3 cities, we will have enough room to found a number of new towns. After that, I may consider granting peace. But till then let Cleopatra whine and cry.
Military Advisor- In case we need it, the 3rd Army Group of four Infantry Divisions is ready to be deployed where needed and the 2nd Army Group is already forming a blockade on the border with Egypt.
King Gudea- The 2nd AG is all cavalry, right?
Military Advisor- Yes, that AG is entirely cavalry. They are a bit outdated, but their mobility can still be very useful.
1620 A.D.
Military Advisor- My King, the 1st Infantry Division has reached Bursa and reduced it to rubble.
Later that day, the foreign advisor came running into the throne room with some very urgent and very unwelcome news. After catching his breath for a few seconds, he sputtered out the important message.
Foreign Advisor- Sir, the Egyptians have declared war on us! Cleopatra must have spies watching our troop movements and reported back about our razing of Bursa.
King Gudea- Looks like she is going to back up her rhetoric with force.
Military Advisor- Cleopatra obviously had her troops set up for this, cause they have already crossed the border and punched a hole in the blockade.
Military Advisor- I have ordered the 3rd Army Group to that border and to attack as soon as it arrives. The blockading cavalry of the 2nd Army Group will be pulled inside the cities there and can also be used to supplement the counter-attack.
King Gudea- Do you have an up-to-date army list on Egypt?
Later-
Military Advisor- Here is the most recent Egyptian army totals that we have on record.
King Gudea- They do not look very strong.
Military Advisor- I agree. We should be able to handle their attack and then gradually move in to destroy their cities. The 3rd Army Group, that I just ordered in that direction, is our strongest yet. Each division in the 3rd AG consists of 3 battalions of machinegunners, 1 battalion of infantry and an attached battalion of artillery. I am confidant that we will not only hold off their attack, but wipe it out of existence!
King Gudea- Very good! I will waiting for the report on this battle.
1625 A.D.
Foreign Advisor- Sir, the Zulu nation has bit the dust.
King Gudea- Hmmmm, Arabia has taken out two nations. We may need to restrain them here in the near future.
1585 to 1625 A.D.
Domestic Advisor- Your Grace, we have added 8 new towns to our empire in the area the Carthaginians 'vacated'.
King Gudea- Excellent!