Its the dawn of a new era.
The start of an empire
Rebuilt my old Dacia campaign, currently 580 AUC, taken all of Greece and wiped out the Macedonians and Spartans. My choice now I think is going east, crush Pergamon, then attack west into Rome.
Supporting Gallacei financially in a war against Rome and Carthage and they are fighting back May get involved militarily if necessary.
Unfortunately I have no screenshots. But I will describe my mighty Seleucid Empire.
100 years have passed since the descendants of those who once followed Alexander clashed at Raphia. Antiochus III after uniting Eygpt and Cappadocia has passed at 81. His eldest son and crown prince, Antiochos died many years before, at the walls of Nicomedia beside his father. The crown has thus been left to the youngest, Seleuces, a man fit to rule the world. He has pushed back the Parthians beyond the mountains and rivers that form the Eastern frontier. He has annihilated Pergammon. Pontus burns. Armenia licks his boots.
Paved roads cross the entire empire bringing trade and a mighty army. In Anatolia around the city of Pergammon, assembles an army from all corners of the Empire. Persian Spear men and Horse archers, Palmyran phalangites and Cataphracts, Arabs, Eygptians, Cyrenians, Cappadocians, Galatians, Armenians, Scythians, Greeks and Elephants. All ready to invade Greece and Macedonia and challenge Roman incursions.
'Do you think my army will be enough for the Roman Republic?'
(Sorry for the dramatic writing, far too much Hans Zimmer)
I was quoting Antiochus III in his question to Hannibal, but the graph says my odds are good enough!
Nice Bithynian empire! Was thinking of going for them but decided on Pergamon due to unit roster. Will post empire soon.
Last edited by dibbles; April 19, 2012 at 01:31 PM.
Nice dude!
Carthage 600 A.U.C.
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The Army
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The World
The expansion of the free-greeks is noteworthy. They have submited Sparta and present the major economical and military growth. THe Cimbri seem also to be expanding and in my direction.
Texture works by Sertorio, banner courtesy of Joar
My AAR for VGRII-AQUILAE
Currently playing as Pergamon, having secured my direct borders, and conquered Rhodos and Olympia. Iīm trying to develop my economy right now.
I am only at war with the greek city states. Here is a pic of my AWESOME faction leader:
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He will soon crush my enemys!
Hopefully not.
Anyways, I moved him and a pretty strong army to take Byzanz out of the Rebelsī Hands.
There I was surprised by two full stack of Rebels waiting for me, having not only more troops, but also higher quality units - like chariots. The odds were 2:5 (Me/Enemy). Since my army couldnīt retreat, I had to fight to the end. Here is the result:
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It was a very good battle, the enemy managed to break my main line while keeping my flanking forces distracted - I never saw the AI act so smart. However, my good general and my cataphracts made the difference.
This is on H/H, btw. I forgot to mention it above.
Last edited by Primo; April 22, 2012 at 10:14 AM.
Well here is my pontic kingdom, 1turn medium/medium.
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Obviously some old gentleman don't know when to die.
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And conquer of asia minor, breaker of selucid's military power...
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Financial
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Diplomacy
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I really enjoy an interesting siege of Babylon.
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The Seleucid army is capable of destroying anything. Their cavalry will dominate the field no matter what, lol. I never had as much fun in Roma Surrectum as I did with them. Especially when you face Armenia with 5 elite stacks to your 1, and who's cavalry are a hair short of matching yours. 1 unit of Scythe chariots (no amok) = domination.