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[Heerlo]

So I was looking through the Civ4 Stories
& Tales forum, and I saw this thread. I thought it would be nice to have a thread like this in Civ5 Stories & Let's Plays, where anyone can come and post anything interesting that's happening in their current Civ5 game. I apologize if there is already a thread like this somewhere, but I did a search didn't find any.

So, I'll start us off. I'm currently playing a game as England on a large islands map. Just being on prince difficulty, my civ has been one of the top world powers and the host of the World Congress ever since its founding. My neighbors are the Iriquois, to the southeast; Ethiopia, to the south; and the Netherlands, to the southwest. I took my normal freedom as the ideology.

Ethiopia has been my best bud for centuries. I was hoping he would follow me down the path of freedom, but he took order instead. But we've remained friends nonetheless. Hiawatha(who actually took freedom) has been Ethiopia's nemesis and thus my primary enemy. I've been to war with Hiawatha twice, both times to protect the Ethiopians. During the last war I decided that Hiawatha had to be taken down a notch, so I prepared the Royal Navy to begin taking some of his coastal cities. However, before this began, Hiawatha offered me a peace deal with one of his cities included. England settled for this, and this city serves as somewhat of a buffer zone between the English and the aggressive Iriquois.

Spoiler :

The other neighborhood warmonger is the Dutch, who have taken autocracy. Although they have had a history of warmongering, most of it has not been in our region. Recently, though, they also declared war on Ethiopia, and launched an attack on the Ethiopian ally, Sydney.

Spoiler :

This raised English fears, and the possibility for English intervention is a possibility.

Meanwhile, our English intelligence network has been uncovering alot of plots among allies and enemies alike. We discovered that our friend Haile is launching an amphibious attack against the Arabians halfway across the world. Although he is our friend, we cannot condone this aggression, and therefore, we warned the Arabian leadership. We have also found out that Hiawatha is plotting against the Dutch, and we decided to keep this information secret from the Dutch Fascists. If the warmongers want to kill each other, why not let them? And amid all this, our agent in Onondoga discovered that Hiawatha is also launching an amphibious sneak attack against the Ethiopian capital. The last time he tried this, the Royal Navy moved out and got in front of the Iriquois navy, and they cancelled these plans. The Royal Navy has already sprung into action again, but only time will tell if Hiawatha will back down this time.

Spoiler :

The Iriquois navy, supposedly on its way to attack Addis Ababa, and the Royal Navy, attempting to dissuade them from this plan.

 

[Packherd2]

Spoiler :

The Siamese homeland.

The Siamese Empire truly emerged from humble beginnings. Having attained mastery over their homeland in the northwest, the Sukhothai Kingdom was beset by rivals almost from the start. To the south, the Mongols had already built an empire on the backs of the Quebecois, but a coalition of great nations would head off the threat they posed. In the next centuries, Sukhothai endeavored to remove the Eastern Caesars—sometimes enemies, sometimes allies, always rivals—and ultimately would subdue the city-building Romans to Siamese suzerainty.

Spoiler :

Portuguese Tiwantinsuyu.

While the Portuguese and Incans would fight for control of the south, a period of peace and prosperity led to the rise of industrialism early in Siam. At the end of the 19th Century, Siamese society was ripe for change. In the ancient Thai cultural capital of Si Satchanalai, Buddhist nobility inaugurated the Karmic Monarchy, a theocratic but not autocratic regime that sought to channel the roiling public sentiments toward higher purposes. A wave of temple building swept across Siam. Their congregants carefully mastered the technical arts, preparing to serve the Monarch if called upon. Meanwhile, secular politicians pushed policies to colonize the western sea. Lampang and Phitsanulok, parodied as imperial follies by some, would come to play an important role in Siam's grand plans.

Spoiler :

The colonies of Lampang and Phitsanulok.

This is where our story begins: Siam must choose its path and decide the fate of humanity. Portugal has finally achieved it's centuries-long project of conquering the montane Incan Empire and the Regency seems prepared to use it's scientific supremacy to abandon humanity and colonize a new world. On the western continent, the Most Serene Republic shows no signs of slowing its cultural advance, attracting artists of all kinds to their wondrous city of Venice. The monastic revolution of the previous century has given Siam a reserve of faith that can be dedicated to competing with Lisbon in its infernal space race. The Empire also commands a dominating military, the legacy of its successful conquest of the Byzantine Coast, with which it can further subjugate the un-karmic nations of the West. Siam seems destined to be pulled apart by these two factions, the monks and the military men, when the Monarch intervenes.

Spoiler :

The state of Siamese society after the Monastic Revolution.

"Father governs children," speaketh His Highness. Political scientists will debate forever how these words came to be. Many will suggest that this phrase is the final resolution of a compromise between the parties, to set aside their plans—for a time—so they may pursue a third course, the path to permanent peace. Devout followers, however, believe that the Monarch speaks in the voice of God and is effecting His will through the Empire. Whatever the source, those words will someday be a motto that adorns the Peace of Siam, our patrimony to all mankind.

Spoiler :

Karakorum and Tiwanaku, restored.

To win this patrimony, however, Siam must carry the burden of betrayal. Our longtime allies in Portugal have grown to encompass all the ancient homelands of the East—save our own dependents the Romans, of course. If their path is allowed to progress, all the nations will struggle to become spacefaring powers. Although the technicians of the monasteries swear that Siam can beat Portugal to the stars, the Empire is not so certain. Therefore, we will seek to liberate the old nations and create New Mongolia and New Tiwantansuyu.

Spoiler :

"You fool! You've made a terrible mistake."

Perhaps, Regent. Only time can decide.

It pains us to do this. Indeed we must take Portuguese money in exchange for our goods to keep up appearances. When the time is right we announce our intentions to the world, shunning Portuguese products despite the lamentations of our elites. We're not fooling anyone. The Regent knows exactly what we are doing. Her armed forces have the most advanced weapons at their disposal. Siam, however, has a unique strategy. In the past, Siamese warriors went to war atop mighty elephants. The strategists will borrow from Naresuan this idea of heavy cavalry by building a fleet of landships. Will they be sufficient to overwhelm the Regent's gleaming rockets?

Spoiler :

Brave Ragusa faces down certain defeat. Their sacrifice will not be forgotten.

The colonials will play their part, as well. Ironically, the Portuguese tout their maritime prowess, but the Royal Navy has more experience from its adventures in the West. They can easily threaten Portugal's second port, Coimbra. Further down the coast, our allies in Ragusa are putting up a spirited defense. Although they are not Thai or Roman, these Ragusans are definitely Siamese. After falling to the Regent's forces, colonial ships are quick to rescue Ragusa from Portuguese domination.

Spoiler :

The Battle of Cusco, the decisive offensive of the war.

At the old Mongol capital of Karakorum, Portugal puts up her best defense. They don't seem to have the oil necessary to fuel a large army, but they have the hyperadvanced rockets that will keep Siam's fledgling air force largely grounded. Here is where the Naresuan gambit bears its fruit. The Portuguese soldiers cannot resist the flood of steel and grease that sweeps through the old streets of Karakorum. Within the year, the city is captured and a new government is set up in Mongolia. On the eastern front, Cusco all but capitulates to our mechanical juggernaut. (However, political maneuvering in Si Satchanalai prevents the Empire from effecting the full liberation of the Inca capital. The cultural treasures of the Incan renaissance must be secured under Siamese authority. For the sake of humanity, of course.)

Spoiler :

The Regent capitulates.

The Regent has had enough. Although her advisers may be bamboozled, she knows the score. She offers to liberate Tiwanaku and re-establish the Fourth Quadrant. Some Incas complain that the other three must be restored to truly rebuild their domain, but their grievances are disregarded by more pragmatic leaders. There will be a future for Incaland, after all.

Spoiler :

The advent of combined arms.

Peace is secured. The Mongols and Incas are embraced by Siam's protection. Now the race is on to create a lasting peace for all humanity. Siamese militarists suggest that reorganizing our armed forces is the only reasonable platform for this peace, a joint force structure that can be anywhere, anytime. A truly global police power.

Spoiler :

Arabia.

Time is of the essence. The Caliphate and the Serenissima are pursuing dangerous atomic technology. In 1943, the Arabs somehow convince the hapless rump state of Byzantium to attack Portugal unprovoked. The Venetians have already dismantled most of the Byzantine state. The world is dissolving into war. Did we cause this? Did our cunning plan to rebuild the ancient East at the expense of our friends inspire this aggression? Such thoughts have to be banished.

Spoiler :

The Doge's great wealth.

With the founding of the United Nations, the end is within sight. The Doge commands a vast treasury that could swamp our poor friends around the world, turning their eyes from the glory. Siamese politicians and agents are vigilant, however, demonstrating a rare unity of purpose. Through trade concessions and franchise opportunities, the alliance holds firm. We have managed to build something that not even the Doge can buy: world peace.

Now what will we do with it…?

 

[Heerlo]

Spoiler :

For centuries, Korea had lived as a land of knowledge and peace. Her technological advances surpassed all other nations, and people from all over the world came to see ivnentions that were never even thought of in their own lands.

In the year 1900, Korea became the world's first major modern republic, drafting a constitution and pledging itself to the ideals of democracy and freedom for all. For years, the Republic of Korea was the only major domain of democracy in the world. Although several other nations had tried, none of them could keep a stable democracy in place. One example was the recent Arabian Republic, which suffered a revolution not far into its existence, ending the fledgling democracy.

However, one beacon of hope for freedom outside of Korea emerged in Korea's longtime ally, the Maya. Following the Koreans' example, the Maya formed their own democracy, and it proved to be more stable than any that had arisen besides Korea. The Mayan people were content with their government, and they developed a love for freedom.

However, a threat emerged in the west from one of Korea's former allies. The Songhai Empire, which had recently embraced the ideals of fascism and conquest, was growing ambitious. Much of the world opposed the Songhai's thirst for conquest, including the fellow authoritarian nation of Siam, which had liberated the Ethiopian capital from Songhai oppression. But without Korea's help, no one was able to completely defeat the Songhai threat. Korea was content to stay on the sidelines, so long as the Songhai threat did not grow too large. Even when Korea's friend and only fellow democracy, the Maya, was attacked by the Songhai, Korea stayed neutral, since the Maya seemed to be holding their own against the invaders.

But things changed when the Songhai broke through and captured the Mayan capital, Palenque, and set it ablaze. The only other major nation in the free world now seemed to be on the verge of nearly complete destruction. Palenque, being a huge city, would take a while to burn. So the Korean government decided to act immediately. The great Army of Korea, which the world had not seen in action for centures, suddenly set out on an almost non-stop march to the burning Mayan capital, determined to save the city.
Once the Korean army arrived, the Songhai, suprised and overwhelmed by such a technologically superior foe, were quickly routed, and Palenque was saved.

Palenque, after being liberated by Korean forces.

Korean soldiers firing bazookas during the liberation of Palenque, the first time such weaponry had ever been used in war.​

However, no long time war plans had been made, so the Korean army then halted its advance, awaiting orders from the government. Korea finally determined that the Songhai had to be punished for their crimes against other nations. The Korean army advanced to Tikal, another occupied Mayan city, which was quickly liberated as well. News then reached Korea that Siam had also entered the war against Songhai, and was invading from the north. Shortly thereafter, negotiations began between Songhai and Korea.

During the peace conference, Korean diplomats informed the Songhai that Korea had developed a powerful new bomb, just one of which could "destroy one of your entire armies." With this revelation, and the fact that Siam was now bearing down on them from the north, the Songhai were willing to put an end to the war. In the Treaty of Monaco, Songhai agreed to turn over possession of the city of Jenne to the Maya, as demanded by Korea, in order to shift the balance of power in favor of the Maya.

As the great Army of Korea returned home, the grateful Maya cheered and celebrated. Freedom had been preserved.

 

[CaptMikeP]

All out war FTW