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    Default African Province

    This will be where whoever is appointed to the field of war in Africa may post as well as any senate briefings can be posted.

    Only if you in Africa!




    The camps from left to right

    castra per mons montis

    castra per via under the quaestor Tiberius Octavius

    castra per flumen

    castra per pontus under the quaestor Marcus Decimus
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    Default Re: Africa and the War against Carthage

    "Well then,we are here.We could skip Carthage but we cant attack it-that way we declare war on the Iberians.Maybe we could get some kind of an agreement with them so they would give us Carthage."


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    This is a wonderful Idea Tiberius.
    I will arrange for a meeting with them to implement your idea.
    I would like you to join me in the meeting, I doubt there is much to do around the camp anyhow.
    This is likely to be short and to the point I imagine.
    Publius Glabrio speaks their tongue so send someone to get him.
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    Default Re: Africa and the War against Carthage

    "We should tell them to give Carthage to us as a show of good will and tribute to Rome's superiority."


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    And as the Consul accompanied by the quaestor Tiberius along with Glabrio they headed to Carthage to speak with the Iberian Avaros the Harsh.
    He never seemed so harsh when the two senators dressed in their purple bordered togas entered his hall.
    The deal was set.

    Carthage plus a tribute of 5000 denarii for six years.
    Map information gathered by the Iberians during their stay in Africa.
    Rome protectorate over their lands.
    Trade rights for both nations.




    The Iberians took this as sign from their gods.
    Rome here in Africa.
    Four fully equipped legions.
    They packed their belongings and left the city.
    Carthage was now a part of the Republic at no cost to Rome or her legions.

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    "Salve Consul! I am here, as you ordered. Gentlemen, I hope you are all well? Now, from what I see from the maps here, I would say that we need to go south -- to the Carthaginian cities and keep them away from their capital. What do you say?"
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    Marcus. Glad that you have joined us. I was jsut discussing with Tiberius about the legions.
    He has requested the castra per mons montis and the castra per via.
    That leaves castra per flumen and castra per pontus for yourself.
    You both may not realise as you have not served as quaestors but the entire upkeep of these legions is your responsibilty.
    Do not let me down.
    Training must be of your highest priority so as they remain fit.


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    "Be assured Consul; failure is not an option to any Roman. Now, if I may express my strategy. I was thinking of using the two legions provided by you to move to the south-east and capture the two Carthaginian settlements there; that will ensure that we will not face any major guerilla fighting throughout Africa, a region too harsh for our legionaries.

    If my colleagues and yourself agree, I'll move towards the scums immediately."
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    Before you do that I would like a report on your legions.
    I am sure the senate needs some report on what is happening soon.
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    Default Re: Africa and the War against Carthage

    The South Western theatre will be under the control of Tiberius Octavius.



    The South Eastern theatre will be under the control of Marcus Iunius.



    I will have imperium over this campaign and you will follow my word to the letter.
    Any man, whether tribune or quaestor or ranker steps out of line will be dealt with by means I see fit.
    I hope that I am clear and I that you remember here in Africa, my word is law.
    I only await your reports before we can discuss movement and tactics for those that have opposed Rome to long.
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    Default Re: Africa and the War against Carthage

    "Consul, friend colleagues; here is the report for Legio I Germanica, residing in Castra per pontus, and Legio VI Ferrata, residing in Castra per flumen.

    Legio I Germanica, under Legate Oppius Maxentius


    The Legion consists of:
    First Cohort, numbering 153 fighting men.
    Eight Legionary Cohorts, numbering 1016 fighting men.
    Two alae equestris "Aegyptia Alexandrii", numbering 154 fighting men.
    Two units Cretorum Sagittarium, numbering 202 archers.
    Cohors X Italia Militaria, numbering 127 fighting men
    and
    29 men, the Legate's personal bodyguard.

    Legio VI Ferrata, under Legate Numerius Lucanus


    The Legion consists of:
    First Cohort, numbering 153 fighting men.
    Eight Legionary Cohorts, numbering 1016 fighting men.
    Two alae equestris "Aegyptia Alexandrii", numbering 154 fighting men.
    Two units Cretorum Sagittarium, numbering 202 archers
    and
    29 men, the Legate's personal bodyguard.

    Now, if you good gentlemen could look at this map over here:


    That is the path I am preparing to take. I'll lead Germanica myself towards Thapsus and I'll besiege the city; then, I shall take Ferrata and place them in the borders with Lepcis Magna, thus preventing reinforcements from reaching the city!
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    Excellent plan however being on the coast I suggest using ships to transport further down.
    This would keep your legions safe and they would not have to march through this horrid terrain.
    You must remember these legions cannot be replaced.
    There is not much left in my war chest for auxillia so use wisely.
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    The latest save. PM me if you are using it fabius/tiberius

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    ahhhh now i know the stress that it takes to run one of these things. Nice campaign there Caesar Rex! I have decided i will stay but i wont come in elections. Just see me post here and there as i come along.

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    I'll be using the save for the plan stated above!
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    Hand me the save when you are ready.


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    For who need it, the save
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    "Well then,I will now show you a report about my legions.


    This is Legio I(I'l name my legions Legio I and Legio II just for now)residing in castra per via.


    And this is Legio II residing in castra per mons montis.

    And about my plan.

    1.Legio I(or Legio II) will go to Lambaesis and besiege it.
    2.Legio II will go to the south-east of the city and will prevent the enemy sending reinforcements.


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    THE BATTLE OF THAPSUS


    In the beginning of this month, I decided that it was high time to follow the plan for capturing Thapsus and Lepcis Magna. To that end, I used Legio VI Ferrata to besiege the city.



    However, the Carthaginians were determined to hold their city and thus they sent reinforcements, an army of less than 400 men. Unfortunately, the Carthaginian army reached the battlefield sooner than Legio I Germanica and together with the besieged general, they attacked Legio VI Ferrata.



    As you see from the reports the battle statistics were slightly on our favour; nevertheless, we Romans never run from a good fighting and as such, I ordered Ferrata to hold their ground. Here you see the reinforcements, coming to hit our men from the northern end of the battlefield.



    That though wasn't a surprise to me, as they were expected to arrive on the battlefield from the far northern side. The besieged army thus, truly surprised me: while I expected them to arrive from the south-eastern side, from their city's main gate, the enemy manoeuvred throughout the night and appeared from the south-west. That meant that the enemy army was behind the backs of my boys and I had to relocate the mass of the force to face them.



    After the positioning was over, I used my archer auxiliaries to rain down fire and death upon the Carthaginians.



    Soon after, in the classic manipular formation, I ordered the second rank to move forward and cover the spaces of the first rank, thus presenting to the enemy an impenetrable wall of shields and gladii.



    The veteran legionaries complied at once and in a few seconds, the line was set:



    Then was when the enemy force, the besieged Carthaginians, decided to charge on our lines. Massacre was what followed their decision:





    Meanwhile, in the northern part, the Carthaginians were attacking our two reserve cohorts. Their cavalry though made an astonishing move by attacking in the back of the main force; of course their inspiration, while it caused some concern, was stopped soon after by the Legate's bodyguard and his equites, causing the death of the youth Carthaginian commander.







    Back in the main front, the enemy and our legionaries were both fighting hard for supremacy;







    At that stage, there was no battle line, only maniples who fought single-handedly or with help the Carthaginian units.







    Finally the enemy gave ground; little at first and a lot later, causing their hole army to rout. It was Ferrata's first victory in the war!



    After the battle, the Carthaginians never came out from the fort, neither did I ordered the assault. I calculate that if we hold them there, starving for a year or two more, the enemy surrender with no cost to us. And what else is a Tribune's, even one to be elected, concern than the well being of Roman citizens?



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    ooc:my turn to play?


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