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Emperor
Ok, I sent my orders, but I made a mistake, so use the orders that say REDONE on them.
WNESX-2: A New Fresh Restart
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Terrance888
Discord Reigns
Start a New nation In China.
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Han (Charles)
Age: Bronze!
Government:Merentile Parilment
Total Economy:Medium
-Commerce:Lots It is Shang Hai!
-Industry: Mostly Jade
-Agriculture just a couple of tilos(1000 kilos) more than can be eaten and is used as arts(like weaves)
Army:Mostly Repeating Crossbowman(They are invented somewhere in 3000 b.c in china)
Navy: Junks(asian gallys)
Infrastructure:Mostly a Harbor, with a Hill of Jade
Culture:High, since they have an advancd recording from trading and from attration of wealth
Technology Rating:HIgh from new from other nations
Background:WEll, bards started trading, learned civilization, salaviates at Xia, and wants to conquer them.
I Really want a nation please! I will kiss your As() if i need to
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Template:
Han (Charles)
Age: Bronze!
Government:Merentile Parilment
Total Economy:Medium
-Commerce:Lots It is Shang Hai!
-Industry: Mostly Jade
-Agriculture just a couple of tilos(1000 kilos) more than can be eaten and is used as arts(like weaves)
Army:Mostly Repeating Crossbowman(They are invented somewhere in 3000 b.c in china)
Navy: Junks(asian gallys)
Infrastructure:Mostly a Harbor, with a Hill of Jade
Culture:High, since they have an advancd recording from trading and from attration of wealth
Technology Rating:HIgh from new from other nations
Background:WEll, bards started trading, learned civilization, salaviates at Xia, and wants to conquer them.
I Really want a nation please! I will kiss your As() if i need to
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ooc: I take it you're starting at/near otl modern Shanghai?
Also the repeating crossbow's earliest possible invented date is about 250 bc when it first appears in text(according to wikipedia), and since the first crossbows dont appear until about 500-300 bc you're a far ways away.
Also the repeating crossbow's earliest possible invented date is about 250 bc when it first appears in text(according to wikipedia), and since the first crossbows dont appear until about 500-300 bc you're a far ways away.
Abaddon
Deity
Anyone else experience a painful sensation whenever Charles reaches a thread?
[Historians Note: The records from this time period are fragmentary. Included are the pieces that do survive along with our best guesses]
Year 903
The great and honourable Lord Rasifa has made a good use of his time in retirement. After six years of toil and deep thought, he has completed his memoirs. They shall be called Reflections on my life. They contain many great tales of his ten year expedition to Jemen, as well as his many, many years in loyal service to the three grat Dilmuni kings.
Year 905
A second son has been born to our great illustrious ruler. This son, Khalidi, will carry on the name-legacy of the great Kings Khalidi I and II, who reversed the fortunes of our great kingdom for the better over a hundred years ago.
[Historians Note: The first son of Raskim V is not mentioned, though other sources note his name as Sibasad, who must have been born in the early 890s]
Year 909
Raskim V revived the program of his grandfather, the elder King Raskim, which had lapsed under King Sibasad and Raskim Vs regency. Raskim V did order that wise men be brought to Dilmun, attracted by the freedom to explore their philosophy and invention supported by stipend so that they might be unfettered by government oppression or poverty.
Year 912
Mighty and wondrous King Raskim did have a third son born to him. This son will be known as Khandram. His life shall be a long and just one, as he shall likely serve as lord to one of the great settlements of Dilmun.
914
The wise and aged Rasifa, among the greatest lords of our people, has passed to the great beyond. The King did personally prepare the way for Rasifa to be received in the underworld by the gods. His many talents in statecraft, diplomacy, commerce, exploration, and literature shall be sorely missed by the state.
Year 915
The King Raskim did send to the south his first son, Sibasad. Sibasad did take inspiration from his namesake, Sibasad the great explorer, and his seabound journey to the east, and from the aged Rasifa who braved the desert sands to visit the capital of the Jemeni.
Sibasad did undertake a journey to the south so that a sea route to the Jemeni lands might be founded. Though the benefits of the caravan route were great, and the caravan route was still developing, with more caravans coming every year, the King did think that must greater good could be caused by establishing a sea route, so that a much greater amount of goods could be quickly brought through the Gates of Tarn by ship.
Year 921
King Raskim V did assemble all of the wise men attracted to his realm into one quarter of the city so that they might have the opportunity to interact with each other to share their learning and to make life easier for their students.
[Historians Note: We do not know the details of Sibasads journey and return from this record, as it has been lost, though it is known from other sources that he did map the coastline of the peninsula and find sites for new trading towns. Where the chronicle resumes, a new author has taken over. We do no know who he was or the fate of the previous chronicler; though it is likely he passed on from old age.]
Year 931
Hero of the sea and of the kingdom, Prince Sibasad, has declared that in his spare time, while not involved in the administration of Larci, shall write a history of his journey.
Year 934
The Great Prince and heir to the throne, Sibasad, has completed his great work. His log of his journey is renowned as a masterpiece of literature and is repeated by the great storytellers of the age.
Also in this year Prince Sibasad was blessed with his first son. His son, Khalidi, after his noble brother, Prince Khalidi, ensuring the line of succession for two generations
Year 935
The great lord and prince Sibasad has carried his writings into the realm of tall tales. He has written a collection of stories detailing an extra voyage of his namesake. This extra voyage is filled with great wonder, inspired as it is by the beliefs of the people along the southern coast and those of the nations of Jemen and Sheba.
Year 936
The first Jemeni fleets did put in at Dilmun harbour. Great wealth did flow into the coffers of the King of Dilmun in that year. Trade did flow from Jemen to Dilmun to Bakran and thenceforth to Babylon. The merchants did praise King Raskim and he did in turn praise the gods for the increasing bounty from south, east, and west.
Year 938
Prince Sibasad and the royal house were blessed with another son, this time to be named Hamdi. May his name life on forever in the annals of our people.
Year 940
The people of Dilmun mourn the loss of the greatest king to grace the island of Dilmun in centuries. Even greater than his grandfather Raskim IV and his grandfather, Khalidi II, Raskim V did reign for fifty-four years, a reign unparalleled since the days of King more than three hundred years distant. The ancient king did die a peaceful death attended by his family and the great men of our time.
Year 943
Prince Sibasad did publish in this time a treatise on statecraft
[Historians Note: Thes text is fragmentary here. It is believed the next fragment was written in a different year, probably year 945 or 946. It is obvious the king was focused completely on literature and it is unlikely other events would have been included in the chronicle]
Sibasad have printed works of poetry
ordered that great writers should be invited to Dilmun as great inventors had in the past.
Year 949
The kingdom mourns the loss of not only one of the greatest kings the country has ever known, but also the greatest writer in Dilmuni memory. His name will continue to live on in the contributions he has made to the culture of our great nation.
His son, shall henceforth be known as King Khalidi III. He shall live up to the memory of his great ancestors, Kings Khalidid the I and II.
Year 903
The great and honourable Lord Rasifa has made a good use of his time in retirement. After six years of toil and deep thought, he has completed his memoirs. They shall be called Reflections on my life. They contain many great tales of his ten year expedition to Jemen, as well as his many, many years in loyal service to the three grat Dilmuni kings.
Year 905
A second son has been born to our great illustrious ruler. This son, Khalidi, will carry on the name-legacy of the great Kings Khalidi I and II, who reversed the fortunes of our great kingdom for the better over a hundred years ago.
[Historians Note: The first son of Raskim V is not mentioned, though other sources note his name as Sibasad, who must have been born in the early 890s]
Year 909
Raskim V revived the program of his grandfather, the elder King Raskim, which had lapsed under King Sibasad and Raskim Vs regency. Raskim V did order that wise men be brought to Dilmun, attracted by the freedom to explore their philosophy and invention supported by stipend so that they might be unfettered by government oppression or poverty.
Year 912
Mighty and wondrous King Raskim did have a third son born to him. This son will be known as Khandram. His life shall be a long and just one, as he shall likely serve as lord to one of the great settlements of Dilmun.
914
The wise and aged Rasifa, among the greatest lords of our people, has passed to the great beyond. The King did personally prepare the way for Rasifa to be received in the underworld by the gods. His many talents in statecraft, diplomacy, commerce, exploration, and literature shall be sorely missed by the state.
Year 915
The King Raskim did send to the south his first son, Sibasad. Sibasad did take inspiration from his namesake, Sibasad the great explorer, and his seabound journey to the east, and from the aged Rasifa who braved the desert sands to visit the capital of the Jemeni.
Sibasad did undertake a journey to the south so that a sea route to the Jemeni lands might be founded. Though the benefits of the caravan route were great, and the caravan route was still developing, with more caravans coming every year, the King did think that must greater good could be caused by establishing a sea route, so that a much greater amount of goods could be quickly brought through the Gates of Tarn by ship.
Year 921
King Raskim V did assemble all of the wise men attracted to his realm into one quarter of the city so that they might have the opportunity to interact with each other to share their learning and to make life easier for their students.
[Historians Note: We do not know the details of Sibasads journey and return from this record, as it has been lost, though it is known from other sources that he did map the coastline of the peninsula and find sites for new trading towns. Where the chronicle resumes, a new author has taken over. We do no know who he was or the fate of the previous chronicler; though it is likely he passed on from old age.]
Year 931
Hero of the sea and of the kingdom, Prince Sibasad, has declared that in his spare time, while not involved in the administration of Larci, shall write a history of his journey.
Year 934
The Great Prince and heir to the throne, Sibasad, has completed his great work. His log of his journey is renowned as a masterpiece of literature and is repeated by the great storytellers of the age.
Also in this year Prince Sibasad was blessed with his first son. His son, Khalidi, after his noble brother, Prince Khalidi, ensuring the line of succession for two generations
Year 935
The great lord and prince Sibasad has carried his writings into the realm of tall tales. He has written a collection of stories detailing an extra voyage of his namesake. This extra voyage is filled with great wonder, inspired as it is by the beliefs of the people along the southern coast and those of the nations of Jemen and Sheba.
Year 936
The first Jemeni fleets did put in at Dilmun harbour. Great wealth did flow into the coffers of the King of Dilmun in that year. Trade did flow from Jemen to Dilmun to Bakran and thenceforth to Babylon. The merchants did praise King Raskim and he did in turn praise the gods for the increasing bounty from south, east, and west.
Year 938
Prince Sibasad and the royal house were blessed with another son, this time to be named Hamdi. May his name life on forever in the annals of our people.
Year 940
The people of Dilmun mourn the loss of the greatest king to grace the island of Dilmun in centuries. Even greater than his grandfather Raskim IV and his grandfather, Khalidi II, Raskim V did reign for fifty-four years, a reign unparalleled since the days of King more than three hundred years distant. The ancient king did die a peaceful death attended by his family and the great men of our time.
Year 943
Prince Sibasad did publish in this time a treatise on statecraft
[Historians Note: Thes text is fragmentary here. It is believed the next fragment was written in a different year, probably year 945 or 946. It is obvious the king was focused completely on literature and it is unlikely other events would have been included in the chronicle]
Sibasad have printed works of poetry
ordered that great writers should be invited to Dilmun as great inventors had in the past.
Year 949
The kingdom mourns the loss of not only one of the greatest kings the country has ever known, but also the greatest writer in Dilmuni memory. His name will continue to live on in the contributions he has made to the culture of our great nation.
His son, shall henceforth be known as King Khalidi III. He shall live up to the memory of his great ancestors, Kings Khalidid the I and II.
Update Three 1350 BC
(Do to the nature of the update I have mostly forgone the previous regional style for a more conflict oriented style since they span multiple regions. Still at the end its there if you look.)
Fall of Athens
Firstly Mycenae] launched its long awaited attack on Athens. After having over 100 years of independence the Athenians had felt relatively secure, believing their was mutual respect. They were wrong. But still Athens thought they were prepared in case of war, once again they were wrong. The Mycenaeans first sent merchant ships into the Athenian harbor, and started off the war by setting them on fire and sailing them into any ships in the harbor. While it caused relatively little damage it blocked up Athens harbor which could do little once the Mycenaean blockade settled in. As Athens prepared to march out in an attempt to fight the Mycenaean on open ground, they discovered that their enemys entire army had marched at night and had already laid siege to their city.
With no advance warning and with no way out, the Athenians could only try and wait out the siege. But they could do it with little hope as the Mycenaeans had all the time they needed. They even mocked the Athenians by holding feasts outside the walls and trying to fan the smell to the guards manning the defenses. Finally the Athenian will broke and the city surrendered with very little bloodshed at this point. But the Mycenaean king wanted the blood of Athenians to ensure the city did not revolt, all children aged 6-12 and all women over 30 were put to death, meanwhile other children were sent to become soldiers and all other inhabitants put into slavery. However as a result the city itself has been left to ruin, but still its coffers have been emptied for Mycenaean use. [-Athens. +1 temporary commerce for Mycenae]
Bulgare-Ilion War
The second war which has erupted is between Bulgare and Ilion. With little effort having been made against the Dorians, and with Troy looking weak Bulgare decided now would be the best time to strike. After landing forces across the Sea of Marmara, Bulgares navy went to engage the Trojans. While having superior numbers, the Trojans were employing ships based on the latest Minoan and Mycenaean models (late bronze vs middle), as well as utilizing more efficient naval combat techniques. Still the Bulgare captains were a little more experienced. All in all neither side took complete naval supremacy. Bulgare was unable to enact a blockade, but Ilion was unable to stop the flow of supplies to Bulgares army. [Bulgare: -1 Early Ship, Ilion: -1 Early Ship]
Once again on land Bulgares army was slightly larger than Ilion, as well as more experienced. But Ilions forces had better quality weapons, and knew the terrain. Both sides light infantry constantly engaged one anothers on the march from the coast to Troy, with Ilions smaller more professional forces easily attacking and running away. But still the Bulgare army reached Troy and prepared for a siege. But unlike the Mycenaeans they did not have a blockade, or even complete land control. As such time was of the essence. Yet Troys walls were quite large, and its defenders resilient. The professional harassers continued to hound the Bulgares as they attempted to construct battering rams and other siege weapons. In the end however the Bulgares were repulsed before a final assault could be made. Still the Bulgares hang onto the land in which they first landed, and while further attempts have been made none have been successful. [Bulgare: -3 Light Infantry(L), Ilion: -1 Light Infantry(P)]
Hittite Wars of Aggression
The Hittite war machine has finally been released against its southern neighbors with both Mitanni and Phenicia being targets in their weakened state. The Hitties took the Mitanni mainly by surprise due to Ugrait. So surprising their eastern city was put under siege until an effective response could be made. Mitanni made peace with Ugrait and marched east. The city was able to defend itself thanks to the Hittites lack of heavy infantry, atleast partially. It wouldnt have been able to survive a long siege, but a siege was out of the question when the Mitanni army showed up. The Mitanni were able to drive the Hittites back thanks again to a lack of heavy infantry, but the Hittites scored many times more kills thanks to their chariots. [Mitanni: -1 Light Infantry(L)]
The Hittites also tried to launch an invasion of Alashiya, after having sent aid to Dimaqa via Assyria (prior to Babylonian invasion, see below). The attack hinged on the Hittites new fleet to upset the Phenicians. However the Phenicians experience paid off and they were able to stop the invasion, though like the naval battles between Ilion and Bulgare neither side took dominance. With the invasion fleet stopped for now, the generals redistributed the troops back over to Mitanni where progress is once again being made, after repulsing a small Mitanni counter-invasion. [Hittites: -1 Early Ship, Phenicia: -1 Early Ship]
Phenician-Dimaqa War
Seeing it more suitable to head here now, lets look at Phenicia. After denying Dimaqas demands, and allying itself with Canaan, Phenicia looked ready to demolish their Dimaqan opponents. But still the period was wrought with internal troubles and while then generals did get much done raising armies , it was not done without conflict with royal advisers who held power over the monarch in these times. Made even worse was Canaans half hearted attempt to give aid. They spent much of their resources improving their nations rather than raising an army. With the Hittite naval battles and the constant lose of trade to the Minoans(see below), the Phenicans were looking to win this war quickly.
Unfortunately things do not always work out such ways. While the combined armies of Phenicia and the force sent by Canaan was larger than Dimaqa, Dimaqa also didnt have internal troubles and the necessity of keeping forces back incase of a Hittite invasion. In the end the Phenicians were unsuccessful in dislodging the Dimaqans. Both sides chariots were unable to secure dominance, and the large corps of mercenary Heavy Infantry the Dimaqans used was able to stand their ground, even when several groups of levy light infantry broke and ran. Still Dimaqa has been unable to launch even 1 successful siege and the situation looks similar to it did 50 years earlier.[Canaan: -1 Light Infantry(L). Phenicia: -1 Light Infantry(L), -1 Light Infantry(M), -1 Heavy Infantry(L), -1 Heavy Infantry(P). Dimaqa: -3 Light Infantry(L), -2 Heavy Infantry(M)]
Great Mesopotamian War
The Great Mesopotamian War began with the Babylonian invasion of Assyria. The war was launched both on merits of religion and political intrigue. For years Babylonian agents had been slowly eating away the social fabric of Assyrian nobility. Every year the Babylonians were able to convince more to join their side. Finally the Babylonians were able to incite a general uprising. A group of nobles in southeast Assyria allied themselves with Babylon declaring themselves free from the Assyrian king. [-1 Assyrian light infantry levy to Babylon].
However when the invasion came, it was not to support these nobles but instead was declared a result of Marduks dominance over Ashur in the Mesopotamian pantheon. Still the nobles put a dent in the Babylonian war plan which featured surprise. Still the march on Assur was mostly clear, mainly as Assyria was still trying to franticly get its army together. They finally did get it ready just several miles outside the city itself. Here the battle that could decide the course of the war was fought. Both sides were near evenly matched, with the Babylonian having a slight edge. Yet the professional Assyrian charioteers successfully routed a large number of their Babylonian mercenary counterparts allowing them to attack the Babylonian flank, securing victory. But Babylon wasnt broken and Assur either lies in siege or is threatened by siege at least once a year since. [Babylon: -4 Light Infantry(L), -3 Heavy infantry(L), -2 Chariot(M). Assyria: -3 Light Infantry(L), -3 Heavy Infantry(L), -1 Chariot(P)]
News spread of the war, eventually reaching the court of Elam. Seeing that its Babylonian allies were now weakened, Elam saw its chance to assault Dilmun and Babylon. Launching an attack against Dilmun proved to be fairly easy. With 1/3 of the Dilmun navy away on an expedition, Elam outnumbered their navy 2-1. Yet Dilmuns great naval history played greatly as Elams sailors were not as well trained or experienced and knew little of seaborne tactics. Still their numbers have made up for it, and while an invasion of Dilmun proper could not be made, its small outposts have been lost. The garrisons there unable to cope with the large Elam force. [Dilmun: -1 Early Ship, -1 Heavy Infantry(P) Elam: -2 Early Ships]
With Dilmuns colonies in their possession, Elam regrouped for an attack on Babylon. Babylon was able to rush 1/4 of their army down in time to meet the Elamite force. The Babylonians were outnumbered though and forced to retreat before large casualties could be inflicted. Now Ur lies in constant siege and its only time before it falls and Elam can move north against Babylon itself. Meanwhile most of Babylons army is tied down in Assyria, but many suspect should Assur itself would fall to a final push the country would not last long.
War for Crown of Two Egypts
Lower Egypt tried once again to make a drive on Upper Egypts capital. Only half-heartedly raising an army the Lower Egyptians could not have been expected to make it far. While outnumbering Upper Egypts chariot force 3-2, the main army was smaller, and less disciplined. Relying on levies and chariots Lower Egypt hoped to make gain against Upper Egypt more mixed force. While Lower Egypts chariots did cause major problems for Upper Egypts levy forces, Uppers main corps of professional and mercenary soldiers were able to force a retreat on Lower Egypts forces on several occasions. No longer just content on just being on defense Upper Egypt has launched an invasion of Lower Egypt in hopes of being the one to unite the crown. [Lower: -1 Light Infantry(L), -1 heavy Infantry(L). Upper: -2 Light Infantry(L), -1 Heavy Infantry(L)]
In other news in the Greek world Minoa has launched a colonizing expedition to Africa, creating the colony of Cyrene. In combination with great efforts made by merchants to begin a direct trade route with Egypt, it has made great progress on Minoan commerce. With Egyptian goods now being almost directly transported to Minoa via Cyrene the Minoans have almost virtually reversed the flow of goods in the Mediterranean. What once went through the Levant to then be shipped to the rest of the Mediterranean now goes to Minoa to be shipped to the rest of the Mediterranean. But not all of it is Minoas doing, it is also in large part due to the wars Phenicia found itself in at the time. [-1 commerce Phenicia, +1 commerce Minoa]
At the end of the Nile Region nations Jemen has continued to make progress. Their expansion along the coast has continued steadily. Local tribes have done little, but more and more are getting agitated. Sheba has continued to keep good relations though many wonder how long that could last. Meanwhile a Dilmun expedition that was sent out before the war (but wouldnt know about it till its return) aided Jemen in creating maps of Soamlias coastline. At this point it offers little in regards to trade and many view the voyages of both civilizations failures. Still Dilmun has been allowed to create a couple outposts which are greatly in debt to Jemen which have kept them afloat as very few ships can arrive from their homeland due to war.
In India the civilization of Katal continues to make progress as well. The civilization is becoming increasingly urbanized. As its infrastructure, culture and technological knowledge grows so does its borders. Yet with Katals rise so is there the rise of several warlords across India. There has already been consolidation of many lands anda new era of kingdoms could be near, this also is probably a cause of the now declining Harappan civilization which was able to stay stable up until now.
Finally in China a new civilization has risen south of the Shang Dynasty. Calling themselves Han, this new nation has established itself on the mouth of the Yangtze River. Although presently relatively weak and new, they have great ambitions, desiring the wealth of the northern Xia tribes. Only time will tell what will become of this country.
ooc: Didnt receive orders from dldnjstjr or erez87, but seeing as how both nations needed some guidance this turn due to other players actions I NPCed them, though it doesnt really matter anymore in dldnjstjrs case.
I also understand that the turn is 50 years which is too long for any of these wars, yet I also want to keep gameplay which insists that I not revolutionarily change the way the world looks after one normal turn, allowing for turn arounds if possible.
Map:
(Do to the nature of the update I have mostly forgone the previous regional style for a more conflict oriented style since they span multiple regions. Still at the end its there if you look.)
Fall of Athens
Firstly Mycenae] launched its long awaited attack on Athens. After having over 100 years of independence the Athenians had felt relatively secure, believing their was mutual respect. They were wrong. But still Athens thought they were prepared in case of war, once again they were wrong. The Mycenaeans first sent merchant ships into the Athenian harbor, and started off the war by setting them on fire and sailing them into any ships in the harbor. While it caused relatively little damage it blocked up Athens harbor which could do little once the Mycenaean blockade settled in. As Athens prepared to march out in an attempt to fight the Mycenaean on open ground, they discovered that their enemys entire army had marched at night and had already laid siege to their city.
With no advance warning and with no way out, the Athenians could only try and wait out the siege. But they could do it with little hope as the Mycenaeans had all the time they needed. They even mocked the Athenians by holding feasts outside the walls and trying to fan the smell to the guards manning the defenses. Finally the Athenian will broke and the city surrendered with very little bloodshed at this point. But the Mycenaean king wanted the blood of Athenians to ensure the city did not revolt, all children aged 6-12 and all women over 30 were put to death, meanwhile other children were sent to become soldiers and all other inhabitants put into slavery. However as a result the city itself has been left to ruin, but still its coffers have been emptied for Mycenaean use. [-Athens. +1 temporary commerce for Mycenae]
Bulgare-Ilion War
The second war which has erupted is between Bulgare and Ilion. With little effort having been made against the Dorians, and with Troy looking weak Bulgare decided now would be the best time to strike. After landing forces across the Sea of Marmara, Bulgares navy went to engage the Trojans. While having superior numbers, the Trojans were employing ships based on the latest Minoan and Mycenaean models (late bronze vs middle), as well as utilizing more efficient naval combat techniques. Still the Bulgare captains were a little more experienced. All in all neither side took complete naval supremacy. Bulgare was unable to enact a blockade, but Ilion was unable to stop the flow of supplies to Bulgares army. [Bulgare: -1 Early Ship, Ilion: -1 Early Ship]
Once again on land Bulgares army was slightly larger than Ilion, as well as more experienced. But Ilions forces had better quality weapons, and knew the terrain. Both sides light infantry constantly engaged one anothers on the march from the coast to Troy, with Ilions smaller more professional forces easily attacking and running away. But still the Bulgare army reached Troy and prepared for a siege. But unlike the Mycenaeans they did not have a blockade, or even complete land control. As such time was of the essence. Yet Troys walls were quite large, and its defenders resilient. The professional harassers continued to hound the Bulgares as they attempted to construct battering rams and other siege weapons. In the end however the Bulgares were repulsed before a final assault could be made. Still the Bulgares hang onto the land in which they first landed, and while further attempts have been made none have been successful. [Bulgare: -3 Light Infantry(L), Ilion: -1 Light Infantry(P)]
Hittite Wars of Aggression
The Hittite war machine has finally been released against its southern neighbors with both Mitanni and Phenicia being targets in their weakened state. The Hitties took the Mitanni mainly by surprise due to Ugrait. So surprising their eastern city was put under siege until an effective response could be made. Mitanni made peace with Ugrait and marched east. The city was able to defend itself thanks to the Hittites lack of heavy infantry, atleast partially. It wouldnt have been able to survive a long siege, but a siege was out of the question when the Mitanni army showed up. The Mitanni were able to drive the Hittites back thanks again to a lack of heavy infantry, but the Hittites scored many times more kills thanks to their chariots. [Mitanni: -1 Light Infantry(L)]
The Hittites also tried to launch an invasion of Alashiya, after having sent aid to Dimaqa via Assyria (prior to Babylonian invasion, see below). The attack hinged on the Hittites new fleet to upset the Phenicians. However the Phenicians experience paid off and they were able to stop the invasion, though like the naval battles between Ilion and Bulgare neither side took dominance. With the invasion fleet stopped for now, the generals redistributed the troops back over to Mitanni where progress is once again being made, after repulsing a small Mitanni counter-invasion. [Hittites: -1 Early Ship, Phenicia: -1 Early Ship]
Phenician-Dimaqa War
Seeing it more suitable to head here now, lets look at Phenicia. After denying Dimaqas demands, and allying itself with Canaan, Phenicia looked ready to demolish their Dimaqan opponents. But still the period was wrought with internal troubles and while then generals did get much done raising armies , it was not done without conflict with royal advisers who held power over the monarch in these times. Made even worse was Canaans half hearted attempt to give aid. They spent much of their resources improving their nations rather than raising an army. With the Hittite naval battles and the constant lose of trade to the Minoans(see below), the Phenicans were looking to win this war quickly.
Unfortunately things do not always work out such ways. While the combined armies of Phenicia and the force sent by Canaan was larger than Dimaqa, Dimaqa also didnt have internal troubles and the necessity of keeping forces back incase of a Hittite invasion. In the end the Phenicians were unsuccessful in dislodging the Dimaqans. Both sides chariots were unable to secure dominance, and the large corps of mercenary Heavy Infantry the Dimaqans used was able to stand their ground, even when several groups of levy light infantry broke and ran. Still Dimaqa has been unable to launch even 1 successful siege and the situation looks similar to it did 50 years earlier.[Canaan: -1 Light Infantry(L). Phenicia: -1 Light Infantry(L), -1 Light Infantry(M), -1 Heavy Infantry(L), -1 Heavy Infantry(P). Dimaqa: -3 Light Infantry(L), -2 Heavy Infantry(M)]
Great Mesopotamian War
The Great Mesopotamian War began with the Babylonian invasion of Assyria. The war was launched both on merits of religion and political intrigue. For years Babylonian agents had been slowly eating away the social fabric of Assyrian nobility. Every year the Babylonians were able to convince more to join their side. Finally the Babylonians were able to incite a general uprising. A group of nobles in southeast Assyria allied themselves with Babylon declaring themselves free from the Assyrian king. [-1 Assyrian light infantry levy to Babylon].
However when the invasion came, it was not to support these nobles but instead was declared a result of Marduks dominance over Ashur in the Mesopotamian pantheon. Still the nobles put a dent in the Babylonian war plan which featured surprise. Still the march on Assur was mostly clear, mainly as Assyria was still trying to franticly get its army together. They finally did get it ready just several miles outside the city itself. Here the battle that could decide the course of the war was fought. Both sides were near evenly matched, with the Babylonian having a slight edge. Yet the professional Assyrian charioteers successfully routed a large number of their Babylonian mercenary counterparts allowing them to attack the Babylonian flank, securing victory. But Babylon wasnt broken and Assur either lies in siege or is threatened by siege at least once a year since. [Babylon: -4 Light Infantry(L), -3 Heavy infantry(L), -2 Chariot(M). Assyria: -3 Light Infantry(L), -3 Heavy Infantry(L), -1 Chariot(P)]
News spread of the war, eventually reaching the court of Elam. Seeing that its Babylonian allies were now weakened, Elam saw its chance to assault Dilmun and Babylon. Launching an attack against Dilmun proved to be fairly easy. With 1/3 of the Dilmun navy away on an expedition, Elam outnumbered their navy 2-1. Yet Dilmuns great naval history played greatly as Elams sailors were not as well trained or experienced and knew little of seaborne tactics. Still their numbers have made up for it, and while an invasion of Dilmun proper could not be made, its small outposts have been lost. The garrisons there unable to cope with the large Elam force. [Dilmun: -1 Early Ship, -1 Heavy Infantry(P) Elam: -2 Early Ships]
With Dilmuns colonies in their possession, Elam regrouped for an attack on Babylon. Babylon was able to rush 1/4 of their army down in time to meet the Elamite force. The Babylonians were outnumbered though and forced to retreat before large casualties could be inflicted. Now Ur lies in constant siege and its only time before it falls and Elam can move north against Babylon itself. Meanwhile most of Babylons army is tied down in Assyria, but many suspect should Assur itself would fall to a final push the country would not last long.
War for Crown of Two Egypts
Lower Egypt tried once again to make a drive on Upper Egypts capital. Only half-heartedly raising an army the Lower Egyptians could not have been expected to make it far. While outnumbering Upper Egypts chariot force 3-2, the main army was smaller, and less disciplined. Relying on levies and chariots Lower Egypt hoped to make gain against Upper Egypt more mixed force. While Lower Egypts chariots did cause major problems for Upper Egypts levy forces, Uppers main corps of professional and mercenary soldiers were able to force a retreat on Lower Egypts forces on several occasions. No longer just content on just being on defense Upper Egypt has launched an invasion of Lower Egypt in hopes of being the one to unite the crown. [Lower: -1 Light Infantry(L), -1 heavy Infantry(L). Upper: -2 Light Infantry(L), -1 Heavy Infantry(L)]
In other news in the Greek world Minoa has launched a colonizing expedition to Africa, creating the colony of Cyrene. In combination with great efforts made by merchants to begin a direct trade route with Egypt, it has made great progress on Minoan commerce. With Egyptian goods now being almost directly transported to Minoa via Cyrene the Minoans have almost virtually reversed the flow of goods in the Mediterranean. What once went through the Levant to then be shipped to the rest of the Mediterranean now goes to Minoa to be shipped to the rest of the Mediterranean. But not all of it is Minoas doing, it is also in large part due to the wars Phenicia found itself in at the time. [-1 commerce Phenicia, +1 commerce Minoa]
At the end of the Nile Region nations Jemen has continued to make progress. Their expansion along the coast has continued steadily. Local tribes have done little, but more and more are getting agitated. Sheba has continued to keep good relations though many wonder how long that could last. Meanwhile a Dilmun expedition that was sent out before the war (but wouldnt know about it till its return) aided Jemen in creating maps of Soamlias coastline. At this point it offers little in regards to trade and many view the voyages of both civilizations failures. Still Dilmun has been allowed to create a couple outposts which are greatly in debt to Jemen which have kept them afloat as very few ships can arrive from their homeland due to war.
In India the civilization of Katal continues to make progress as well. The civilization is becoming increasingly urbanized. As its infrastructure, culture and technological knowledge grows so does its borders. Yet with Katals rise so is there the rise of several warlords across India. There has already been consolidation of many lands anda new era of kingdoms could be near, this also is probably a cause of the now declining Harappan civilization which was able to stay stable up until now.
Finally in China a new civilization has risen south of the Shang Dynasty. Calling themselves Han, this new nation has established itself on the mouth of the Yangtze River. Although presently relatively weak and new, they have great ambitions, desiring the wealth of the northern Xia tribes. Only time will tell what will become of this country.
ooc: Didnt receive orders from dldnjstjr or erez87, but seeing as how both nations needed some guidance this turn due to other players actions I NPCed them, though it doesnt really matter anymore in dldnjstjrs case.
I also understand that the turn is 50 years which is too long for any of these wars, yet I also want to keep gameplay which insists that I not revolutionarily change the way the world looks after one normal turn, allowing for turn arounds if possible.
Map:
Spoiler :
Abaddon
Deity
Jouyous if generally unsuccessful 
Abaddon
Deity
From Hittite
To Phenicia
Give to us Alashiya, and we will sign peace. You do not wish an extended war with both the Hittite nation and Dimašqa.
To Canaan
From Hittite
Withdraw from this war. You have nothing to gain but much to lose if you become our enemy.
To Phenicia
Give to us Alashiya, and we will sign peace. You do not wish an extended war with both the Hittite nation and Dimašqa.
To Canaan
From Hittite
Withdraw from this war. You have nothing to gain but much to lose if you become our enemy.
Head Serf
Emperor
To Ilion
From Bulgare
Would you be interested in a possible peace arrangement? If so, PM me.
From Bulgare
Would you be interested in a possible peace arrangement? If so, PM me.
Abaddon
Deity
ptsh, coward.. why start the war in the first place if you didnt mean to win it?
Head Serf
Emperor
Well, I never said the peace would be unconditional. 
To our great and loyal allies in Jemen
From your noble and brave friends to the north, Dilmun
We are in dire need of aid in the coming rough years. Elam, a mean country run by a cruel villain has seized the Gates or Tarn, through which much of Dilmuni trade flows.
The Elamites are tough opponents indeed, and we are in danger of being overwhelmed. We ask for your aid in the struggled against there brutes.
To our the great lords of the Medes,
From the king of Dilmun
Greetings to you, great kings of the Medes. We know how you feel, being caught between so many larger enemies. We come to you as supplicants, but offer you a way to strengthen your nation and your standing amongst the peoples of the world. Elam is one of your tradtitional enemies, and they have stretched themselves against two states already. We ask for your aid in our war of defense against them.
You will gain land and the spoils of victory, greatness and respect in the eyes of men and kings, as well as allies in the eternal alliance and a place in the great Dilmuni trade network.
OOC: I spent an EP on technology but it hasn't been added in the stats.
From your noble and brave friends to the north, Dilmun
We are in dire need of aid in the coming rough years. Elam, a mean country run by a cruel villain has seized the Gates or Tarn, through which much of Dilmuni trade flows.
The Elamites are tough opponents indeed, and we are in danger of being overwhelmed. We ask for your aid in the struggled against there brutes.
To our the great lords of the Medes,
From the king of Dilmun
Greetings to you, great kings of the Medes. We know how you feel, being caught between so many larger enemies. We come to you as supplicants, but offer you a way to strengthen your nation and your standing amongst the peoples of the world. Elam is one of your tradtitional enemies, and they have stretched themselves against two states already. We ask for your aid in our war of defense against them.
You will gain land and the spoils of victory, greatness and respect in the eyes of men and kings, as well as allies in the eternal alliance and a place in the great Dilmuni trade network.
OOC: I spent an EP on technology but it hasn't been added in the stats.
Abaddon
Deity
@ Warman.. should i take the hint and accept it is impossible for my agriculture level to raise?
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