Viva Mahdiyah - AoI With Mahdists

[Tani Coyote]

USA's taken most of it, yes. The eastern cities have City Guards so take a bit longer.

...holy crap didn't even notice Tibet making an advance! Doubt they'll hold it, but the British suck this game so maybe, especially if Tibet builds machine guns.

Many tiny nations have an extra city due to taking the lightly-guarded Pacific Islands, I know.

Uruguay's built an empire for itself - St. Helena, Cape Verde, and the Azores.

 

[Princeof Persia]

And Austria has a random Siberian city.
If I'm correct, Tibet took Calcutta!

 

[Tani Coyote]

Indeed they did. Britain's being pulverised, as well - Kandahar and Kabul have been taken, as have all the provinces they took from Persia, by the Turks.

==1905: Africa at War Part III==

Spoiler :

In Crete, the artillery were lackluster in performance. Reinforcements were arranged.

Meanwhile, 9 Col. Cavalry from the French were picked off at no losses.

Spare troops were ordered to destroy the French forces south of Broken Hill, that were harassing Britain's last African city - Kalomo. The force was entirely destroyed, resulting in the destruction of several French artillery. It was hoped that by removing that pressure on the city, the British could become more proactive in fighting the French.



Djibouti fell to a massive force of Rifleman. That sealed off another front.

End of Week 21 Stats:

French - 101 Industrial Infantry(down from the 120+, so they're hurting), 305 Col Infantry, 59 Cavalry
Turks - 231 Infantry, 60 Cavalry
Mahdists - 28 Maxims, 18 Cavalry, 70 Infantry, 6 Corps; crapton of artillery



As various wars broke out - and the British signed peace with multiple nations en masse - the city of Broken Hill was liberated. The British citizens welcomed the Mahdists.

The fall of Turkish Crete was a triumph - Africa had gained a foothold in Europe. Maxims fortified the city while they also covered all the approaches. It was reasoned a small group of artillery should be left on the island to repulse assaults, as well as shell shipping passing through the waterways. WIth Crete, much of the eastern Mediterranean was now within range of Mahdist cannons.

The Turks were making advances into British Persia. Plans were made to try and invade Jeddah, so as to relieve the pressure on the Brits.

End of Week 25 Stats:

France - 103 Infantry; 284 Col. Infantry, 60 Cavalry
Turks - 223 Infantry, 41 Cavalry
Mahdi - 9 Corps, 29 Maxims, 19 Cavalry, 75 Riflemen

 

[Dumanios]

The Vikings have returned to Ireland!

 

[Tani Coyote]

Cork ALWAYS falls in AoI. No idea why. I assume since it's the southernmost point of Ireland, so it only has two cities to defend it. Contrast to Great Britain itself, which has all those cities and all the shipped troops to fight off an invasion...

A war in Europe is always the hardest in AoI - the fact is that since the AI ships so many troops back home, their armies in Europe are massive. It's fortunate Britain is separated by the ocean, or they'd actually be a threat in Europe too, given they'd have the most overseas troops present.

 

[Tani Coyote]

==1905: Africa at War Part IV==

Spoiler :

The Ottomans' spy was neutralised; it was reasoned they had a spy, hence why they were able to so rapidly expel our spies.

The Anglo-American War came to an end with the British holding onto tattered remnants of Canada.

9 French and 1 Turkish force invaded, meanwhile.



Bangui's fall put a dent in the French front lines.

Brazzaville's, meanwhile, eliminated from the French from the Congo.



The Uruguayans were beaten to Rio Muni. The French colonial empire was increasingly on the verge of collapse. The Mountain Guns were hailed as a wise investment, able to total the small garrison despite their poor aim.

An ambitious move was approved - an amphibious assault on Jeddah. With the Turkish cavalry virtually extinct, a horde of Maxims would be able to hold the frontline.



The assault was a smashing success. Maxims were rushed in to guard against counterattack. The Turks now would stand to lose on two fronts.



French Garoua also fell. The French had left their colonies poorly protected.

End of Week 29 Stats

France - 99 Infantry; 264 Col. Infantry, 49 Cavalry
Turks - 220 Infantry, 26 Cavalry
Mahdi - 9 Corps, 31 Maxims, 19 Cavalry, 78 Riflemen

 

[CELTICEMPIRE]

Sucks to be France. Did Austria-Hungary just take a random Siberian city?

 

[Tani Coyote]

As I recall, there are barbarians in northern Canada and Siberia. So the AI usually have a ton of troops there. Russia has poor production in Siberia, so non-Russian AI frequently take Russian cities in that region.

Also sucks to be the Balkans. They're holding out well since the AI's too dumb to use artillery(barring rare cases for the French), but once France is pretty weakened, I'll be able to afford landing troops in Europe..

 

[Dumanios]

Now how the hell has Tibet kept hold of Bangladash?

 

[Tani Coyote]

Britain sucks in this match.

They also have to deal with the Ottoman horde pushing in from the West, which is beginning to conquer the Indus.

Once I'm done eating the Turks and French, that'll leave just the USA as the world's major power. Good luck on my part on changing that, though.

 

[Tani Coyote]

==Africa At War Part V - Reclaiming the Holy Land==

Spoiler :

Week 33, revenue plummeted as many states tore up their RoPs with the Mahdiyah. This was because war had decimated the world's finances in the past year.

Germany declared war on France! France, at war with Britain, Spain, Italy, Austria and Germany, was surrounded.

For some reason, it was reported that the Mahdiyah had transferred into the Middle Ages.



The conquest of Mecca was met with much rejoicing. The one true school of Islam now controlled the holy city. Plans were made to move to take Medina soon after, but for now, orders were to hold the line.

The first Overseas Infantry was trained in Crete at great expense. Formed into a Corps, it quickly became the strongest offensive unit in the entire Mahdiyah. It was ordered to land in the Peloponnese - the Mahdiyah had a devious plan. The Balkans would be attacked, and their capital seized. This would provide a productive foothold in Europe, that could be used to roll back the French, who were now cut off from their homeland.



Fort Lamy was the next domino to fall, dooming the desert town of Abeche further north. Abeche was easily scooped up.



Then Aba. Nigeria was officially open to Mahdist forces. Naturally, the port of Lagos was targeted next. Naval vessels, meanwhile, tore the defenses of French Douala apart, in the hopes the Uruguayans could take it.

Lagos fell, and the British inhabitants welcomed the Mahdists.

Meanwhile, 53 units landed in the Pelopponese. 16 were meant for combat, 1 of them a Corps. The rest were artillery. The plan was to dispose of the French in the region, hold out against any Turkish reprisal, and then slowly push north.

The Mahdiyah now stood at 8% of the world's area and 10% of its population. The closest rivals were the Russians in land at 16%, and the British in population at 12%. The Mahdists, due to their control of nearly an entire continent, were increasingly recognised as a world power, in the ranks of Britain, France, Russia and the United States.



French forces - 94 Infantry, 235 Col. Infantry, 37 Cavalry
Turkish forces - 206 Infantry, 19 Cavalry
Mahdist forces - 33 Maxims, 9 Corps, 20 Cavalry, 81 Riflemen

 

[Tani Coyote]

==Africa At War Part VI - The Niger Runs Red==

Spoiler :

Week 37, forces in Europe remained unaccosted. They were ordered to dispose of the French Colonial Infantry group harassing Athens.

With the destruction of the force, the Greek people welcomed the Mahdists, granting them gifts of food, clothing and in general made their stay comfortable. The Mahdists were seen by the religious as a gift from God, and sunlight began to peak through the dark clouds that had eclipsed the Greek sky for months. The Greek governmented hoped to reclaim the Balkans with Mahdist help.



The fall of Kano ended France's presence in Nigeria.

Up next was Niamey, the Niger beginning to turn red with French blood. Like a dagger into the heart of French West Africa, it opened many opportunities of where to go next. It was decided to strike Bombaka, the largest city in French, and indeed, all Africa. Conquest of Bombaka would cut French Africa in half, and force them to be dependent on Portugal.



Bombaka, sure enough, was conquered. For many, it was the final nail in the coffin - the heart of French West Africa had been seized.



Timbuktu, once a proud city, was a humble outpost with but 1 division guarding it. Easily overrun, it drove the French from the Niger river valley.



Pushing the limits of its resources, the Mahdiyah took Agades as well, putting a lot of desert between itself and the French forces.

French forces - 89 Infantry, 207 Col. Infantry, 36 Cavalry
Turkish forces - 193 Infantry, 17 Cavalry
Mahdist forces - 38 Maxims, 9 Corps, 20 Cavalry, 85 Riflemen; 173 Horse Artillery; 38 Field Cannons; 16 Coastal Defense Gunboats; 31 Torpedo Boats; 19 Protected Cruisers

 

[Tani Coyote]

==Africa At War Part VII - Operation Khalifa==

Spoiler :

The Caliphate was a golden age. One where Muslims led the world militarily, scientifically, culturally. The Mahdi may be deceased, but his dream of reforming and re-invigorating the Ummah burns strong. Every European power has paid in blood for its oppression of Muslims except the French. Before long, they will be driven from Muslim lands, and the heretical Ottoman government toppled. The Muslims of the world will be united under one government, guaranteeing prosperity to all who live beneath it, and the rights of Muslims everywhere.

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Portugal declared war on Britain, eager to try and reclaim its island provinces from the fallen titan. With all of Europe in chaos, Britain weak, and Portugal's Spanish border secure, it was a sound move.

Week 41 heralded the assault on Kerkira. The French, once secure in their continent, now saw the Mahdist forces attacking their isolated Balkan possessions. Worst of all, France was at war on all fronts, preventing reinforcements. While the Turks could theoretically assist, it was noted they showed no interest thus far.



The city was taken, and Muslim Albania liberated. While the French elites resisted occupation, the Albanians showered the Mahdists with gifts.

Maxims and Corps took up positions in and around the city, to hold off French and Turkish reprisal. Once forces recovered, an attack would be made on Pristina to spread the liberation northward into Kosovo and Macedonia.

Conakry's fall extended Mahdist territory to the coastline, thus slicing French territory completely in half. A massive French fleet was discovered off shore. However, they were closely guarding transports, which were assumed to carry raw materials. Even all the cannon of the Mahdiyah wouldn't be able to sink such a massive fleet, so it was decided to focus on smaller targets.

After sinking a smaller French fleet, it was decided to open fire on the large fleet. The strategy was that the French would hopefully dock them all in Dakar, which was within range of Mahdist forces... if the French did this, the defeat would be crippling - 22 battleships with plenty of support ships.

After the shelling was done, there was a fair amount of damage across the French fleet. Hopefully they'd dock in Dakar for repairs... and be destroyed accordingly.



The Mahdiyah now rule 10% of the world's land and oversaw 12% of its population. Its rival, Russia, competed at 16% of the land and 12% of the population.

French forces - 82 Infantry, 196 Col. Infantry, 28 Cavalry
Turkish forces - 182 Infantry, 15 Cavalry

 

[CELTICEMPIRE]

Why Won't The Ottomans use their massive amount of troops in India to defend their homeland?

 

[Tani Coyote]

Why Won't The Ottomans use their massive amount of troops in India to defend their homeland?

The AI is idiotic.

Though I suppose part of it is they like to leave a handful of troops to protect each city, so in reality, their offensive forces aren't that large. And are now split between two fronts.

 

[DJ Bonebraker]

Ha, I see you're up to your old tricks again. Hope you can rid Africa of the European Opressors.

 

[Tani Coyote]

Heck, soon I'll rid EUROPE of the European oppressors! Starting by freeing the many Muslim brethren in the Balkans and toppling the corrupt, bloated bureaucratic puppet states the French have established in the area.

One ummah, one government!

I do hope Europe grants me better ships, though. My Coastal gunships are utter crap.

As a plus, I do at least get airships from Industrial provinces. Plus the Overseas Infantry, while expensive, have 10.10, a very valuable trait.

...still want me some railguns and bigger battleships and stuff though. :\ Given that my artillery is absolute crap and only does good through sheer numbers.

Oo. Just checked the Editor. It seems I get a "Light Tank" that's not too shabby and is exclusively in colonial regions. Cheaper than what Europeans can field, if a bit weaker, but, quantity is its own quality, after all.

Though, crap. No better battleships. Hope El Justo adjusts that whenever he makes the next version - I'd like to AT LEAST be able to match the Spanish or some other low rank European power's ships.

 

[Tani Coyote]

==Africa At War Part VIII - Operation Abu==

Spoiler :

Week 45, Japan and Britain stopped senselessly spilling eachother's guts all over the Pacific.

The Turkish positions were shelled - their trenches outside Thessaloniki would be able to harass troops moving north.



Most importantly, seizure of the position allowed for raw materials accumulated over the years to be cashed in. Britain's days as top dog in this regard were numbered.

Pristina was to be taken at first opportunity. Scouts reported 9 units present, 3 of which were machinegunners. However, at the same time, raids from European powers had weakened several of the defenses. It was ordered to mount a full-scale assault. 59 Horse Artillery batteries pulled into position.



Amphibious assault took Douala in the meantime, driving the French from Cameroon. The Uruguayans were taking too long to do the job, so naval infantry were requisitioned from the Arabic front and sent against the city.



Dakar was seized, ending another French colony.

In the Balkans, Pristina claimed the lives of one Cavalry group, a shock given than it was very rare the Mahdiyah lost troops. But it was deemed an acceptable loss, removing the last of the machinegunners from the region.



With the fall of Pristina, Belgrade was within reach of Mahdist forces. After the cavalry groups regrouped and healed their wounds, it would be the next target. Valuable Iron and Coal were obtained with Pristina, thus transforming Mahdist Europe into an industrially-equipped region.



Villa Cisneros, lightly guarded, was seized. Its inhabitants did not put up any resistance. French North Africa was now within range.

Near Aden, a large Ottoman doomstack was worn down, many of its component divisions destroyed or left with barely any troops in them. This relief operation would let the British open another front against the Turks.

French forces - 76 Infantry, 182 Col. Infantry, 25 Cavalry
Turkish forces - 171 Infantry, 17 Cavalry

 

[Tani Coyote]

==Africa At War Part IX - Operation Umar==

Spoiler :

Week 49, news arrived of the Spanish getting the Balkans to declare war on the Turks. That would draw Turkish naval fire at least.

Britain and Scandinavia signed a peace accord, ending their bloody, pointless war.



Signing NAP agreements with Germany and Austria, their lands were used to scout Europe, and what troops saw was a continent under siege - French soldiers were EVERYWHERE, burning villages, blocking roads, blowing up mines... once Belgrade was liberated, all spare forces would be tasked with helping to route the French. In total, ten divisions, many of them hardened elites, were harassing Austria. The High Command agreed to help get rid of them in exchange for Austria's continued assistance against France.

Given that no troops were ready to move against Belgrade, all available artillery were ordered to take a Tour D'Europe, and redline as many Frenchmen as possible.



The French found themselves forced from the Sahara, a large patch of desert now isolating both the opposing forces.

With that, focus shifted to driving them from the coastline. Naval vessels were doing their part to reduce French defensive positions.



Meanwhile, with all French targets exhausted, the Horse Artillery Batteries turned their guns on the Turks, who had long been ignored in favor of the more-dangerous French. The Libyan interior fell as a result.

With Murzuk's conquest, Tripoli found itself uneasily close to the front lines. Several Ottoman naval vessels were holed up in the city, as were some of their artillery. If the city were to fall, it would eliminate Libya and allow for a united front against the French. The Portuguese would be able to focus on France as well.



Tripoli's liberation ended the Ottoman presence in Africa. It sank several of their ships, and also put several of their artillery in the hands of the Mahdiyah. It had taken a year, but despite the French setback, Libya's absorption into the one true Islamic Caliphate could not be stopped.



French Freetown was one of three major settlements on the southern coast of West Africa. With its fall, Abidjan and Lome were all that remained. All were weakly defended and vulnerable to amphibious invasion.



Lome was liberated, but the French convinced some of the residents to rebel. No matter; only Abdijan remained. Once seized, that would close one of the fronts against the French, and allow full focus against Abercorn in the south and French North Africa in the North. Once those fell, all troops would be ready to push into the Arabic peninsula and Europe.

French forces - 74 Infantry, 169 Col. Infantry, 27 Cavalry
Turkish forces - 160 Infantry, 16 Cavalry

One year had passed since the French launched their cowardly invasion. They had paid for it - wars on nearly every border, a vast reduction in their military, and an equally-vast reduction in their territory and resource base. Meanwhile, their once-vast possessions had fallen almost exclusively into Mahdist hands, making the Mahdiyah the most populous nation on Earth.

 

[Toxicman007]

This gets better and better! Soon all Africa shall be Mahdist!

If I might come with a request, you should make a base in South America, possibly starting with Uruguay. That way, you'd have a pretty good staging location for the upcoming Mahdist occupation of the American continents.