RS 2.6 - Post Your New Empire

[Sertorio]

No secret, I'm afraid. I just chose 1-turn rather than 0-turn when choosing the initial settings of difficulty, etc. for my campaign...

Bosporus is a 0-turn swap faction, so it shouldn't be possible to play 1-turn without some editing.

[wholikeswood]

Bosporus is a 0-turn swap faction, so it shouldn't be possible to play 1-turn without some editing.

I've genuinely done no editing... I wouldn't know how! I'm fairly certain I just chose '1-turn' at the start.

[Du Silence]

No secret, I'm afraid. I just chose 1-turn rather than 0-turn when choosing the initial settings of difficulty, etc. for my campaign...

You mean at Launcher, right?
As far as I know, the only option for chosing 1-turn/0-turn is in the launcher (or using the exe of the launcher directly.)

At any rate mate.

In the interest of possible gaining a balanced set of files, working for bosporus 1-turn... Lemme ask you.
How do you find money? / AI's money? (e.g. underdeveloped cities, tons of stacks, etc)
How do you find enemy stacks?
Furthermore, can you give me the buildtime of a few buildings, like barracks etc? Then I can cross-check with 0-turn campaign and see if the data is actually any different.
Do you play 2.5? or have you gotten your hands on a pre-beta 2.6 or some?

If you do fill these critiia it's a godsend and a really awesome thing.
I'd probably ask you to upload a few files for me even or atleast send them my way.

Edit: Could we possibly have a screenshot of said campaign, with the mouse hovering over the recruitment-picture of a basic unit?
That way we can cross-check the values.
It's not that I don't trust you, but as said, there is no official 1-turn BK campaign, so I'm a bit surprised and hopeful

[ur-Lord Tedric]

hahaha, indeed you are a historian, good sir. But im a fellow gamer, no more. You see, i believe a city could raise an army within less of a year. Didn't Rome raise and army of 40k soldiers along with his allies in just a couple of months to "deal" with Hannibal? (let's ignore the fact that they got wiped out )

Well, an amateur historian, but a former Army Officer also who has selected and trained troops.

But you have cited the example that is often mentioned and is part of the root of 0turn. Actually, no, Roma didn't raise and train 40k troops. What everyone misses when thinking of this is that Roma already had all those troops - trained and equipped and just needing to be organised.

Roma was the culmination of all the pre-cursor City States of the Greeks (most of which could put armies in the field of ~10,000 infantry and ~250 cavalry); Roma was just considerably larger (thus able to field more). It was a citizens duty to be trained in the martial arts and have their own equipment. All that was required was to call up the citizens, pick the troops you wanted and off they marched. [See Polybius Bk 6]

A couple of additional examples: firstly England during the medieval periods - knights and men-at-arms and all those lovely archers. The former were already in existence, scattered over the lands, collecting taxes and busting heads. The archers - it was law that all Englishmen had to practice the bow after church every Sunday.

Second, and probably the best RL example today, the US National Guard. Fully equipped state militias with pretty modern equipment who train on weekends. A bit more work-up training and they are used alongside full time professionals. The Roman Republican army equivalent.

RTW/RSII, like almost all games of it's type, actually deals with full-time armies, not militia's - players don't disband their troops at the end of the campaign season (so they can go back to their farms). So, don't think Republican Rome - think later and the fully professional army. Some 300,000 troops (1st Century AD) who are already being magically supplied (the player doesn't see) with about 30,000 men and 6-15,000 horses every year - and that's before you raise any new ones or cope with campaign losses.

[wholikeswood]

It's not that I don't trust you, but as said, there is no official 1-turn BK campaign, so I'm a bit surprised and hopeful

This is so embarrassing - turns out I've misunderstood the definitions of 0-turn and 1-turn this whole time.

I thought 0-turn meant you could recruit units in the current turn and have them instantly, and that 1-turn meant recruited units appear as soon as you've started a new turn.



Sorry to have caused such a stir. Really annoyed with myself as well, because I'd wanted to play 1-turn in the first place... I've spent 3 months on this campaign thinking I was playing 1-turn.

[Paedric]

No worry mate, you don't have to feel bad about that, it's not obvious at all.

Lots of nice empires here guys, it's nice to see.

[Du Silence]

This is so embarrassing - turns out I've misunderstood the definitions of 0-turn and 1-turn this whole time.

I thought 0-turn meant you could recruit units in the current turn and have them instantly, and that 1-turn meant recruited units appear as soon as you've started a new turn.



Sorry to have caused such a stir. Really annoyed with myself as well, because I'd wanted to play 1-turn in the first place... I've spent 3 months on this campaign thinking I was playing 1-turn.

Hehe no worries, it's cool

[Sertorio]

This is so embarrassing - turns out I've misunderstood the definitions of 0-turn and 1-turn this whole time.

I thought 0-turn meant you could recruit units in the current turn and have them instantly, and that 1-turn meant recruited units appear as soon as you've started a new turn.



Sorry to have caused such a stir. Really annoyed with myself as well, because I'd wanted to play 1-turn in the first place... I've spent 3 months on this campaign thinking I was playing 1-turn.

[Tesla]

My Seleucid campaign got tired of Carthage so here it is



Rome is all over the place lol I have no idea wtf they're doing.

My neighbours which were all my allies at some point (except for Ptolemies) have betrayed me and attacked me,
besides Pontus they are still allied but Parthia, Pergamum and Armenia are harassing my borders and
succesfully so as I have only 3 armies I rely a lot on levy stacks and city fighting to keep them at bay.
I hope to get some breathing room so as to build another army and push one of them back a little.

[Gabius]

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This is a Roman Campaign for RS2.5 with Medium Battle/Hard Campaign diff.

I. Conquered Islands around me and abandoned Iberia, but not Greece colony
II. War with Carthage and marching west for Tingi and East to Cyrene.
III. Veterans of African War stay near the Gibraltar-Pass. Rest of army + reinforcements wait near Cyrene as i had a Major Economic Catastrophe. + Macedon sent his army against Dyrrachium.
IV. Annihilation of Everything below Edessa-Thessalonike line
V. Ptolemies attack meanwhile in full swing. Just before i get back on my feet. I relocate to counter them.
VI. My War Hero becomes Procurator in Alexandria as all cities of the Nile Delta are mine.
VII. Super Boii Empire raiding Patavium and Mediolanum, Unrest, Sieges, blood..
VIII. Short and bloody war and i conquer Segestica and Salonae (2 fav cities).
IX. Invasion of Iberia from Tingi.

Still rearming and positioning out from Mauretania. Soo maybe you want to take a closer look?

[ur-Lord Tedric]

I did need a tiny break from all the Roman testing - and a change of scenery!

I've therefore been doing a little Sarmatian campaign, to test some things out and see what the Sarmatians are like to fight with rather than against.

The reason for the post, however, was simply to show another picture of the way a campaign can play out, for all those who have the impression that regular factions either die or dominate.

At 60 years in, only Sparta has died to the Greeks and lots of factions are alive and kicking that often get trounced......

[Sertorio]

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From 660 to 670 A.U.C -Tug of War -Part I

For 10 long years a a carnage takes place on the battlefields of Libia and Illyria. Like two heavy-weight the Carthaginean Empire and Greeks exchange blows, fighting for expansion.
Greek army upon Greek army move on the coastal road towards Salonae. My best General and army supported by the garrison of Salonae keep them checked but are unable to progress themselves. The Greeks usually form armies based on phalangites but present very good support infantry, mainly Thracian and Dacian who pose great threat to my cavalry arm. As the years run I often introduce artilery agains the mass spearmen formations. A triple phalanx gains the top prize of "spike tree". In a single turn 3 pitched battles are fought by my single army barring the road to Salonae.

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In a diversionary move, a recent levied army from Massilia and Celtic/Insubres levies raids Pannonia and Skorsisbrogi with mixed results. Aquincum and Sigidum are taken and sacked but i loose the first to a rebelion after i retreat the most of my army and Sigidum is retaken by the Greeks. The army has heavy losses and the General killed but the destroyed Greek Armies will never reach the coast, and those cities are now unavailable for recruitments.

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By 670 the investment in developing the military structures in Italy start paying off. From about one to two field army present the number rises to five, two of them in the Illyrian coastline and three on the borders of Dacia. Regular ferries move troops from the Italian coast, elephants from Carthage, archers from Sicily. The fleet blockades nearby ports preventing oposing fleets to disrupt the convoys.

In about 672 Diarrachium is taken and progress finally unfolds. By conquering Apollonia i will putt the river as a natural barrier on this frontier. Then i will separate Greece from Asia Minor by cutting a path to Byzantion.
While all this happened...Greece happened to Scythia. Compare the two maps.

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[Roman Soldier]

Nice campaign you got going here!
Love the heroic victory - feels so good to utterly crush the enemy no? :p

[dibbles]

Update on my Averni campaign (2.5 H/H 1 turn)

The war against Carthage is going well. I've taken the shining city and landed an invasion force in Egypt.

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1st update:

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In the early years Brennos expanded our territory to include almost all of Gaul. In the following decade there was relative peace while his heirs consolidated
our rule and improved our settlements. Our current leader Euoiurix is the grandson of Brennos and a great warrior. He spent his youth defending our borders
against the Massalian Greeks. He commands the great host of The Averni, the most noble of all the Gallic tribes.


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In 605AUC Noreia rebelled against its Roman occupiers and declared allegiance to our leader. Though Noreia is far to the east of our lands their call for help
could not go unheeded. Euoiurix sent reinforcements led by his nephew Reburros to bolster Noreia's defences against the inevitable Roman rebuttal. In 610AUC
the Romans reached the walls of Noreia and laid seige. Surprising the Romans, Reburros sallied forth and attacked, crushing the arrogant foe.


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The Romans will have learnt from this defeat and they will be back, of this we are sure. Even now we are recruiting throughout Gaul to help our brothers in
Noreia. However the mighty Cimbri, Teutonic warlords of the north, control the lands between Gaul and our new city. It may be difficult to transport troops across
their borders without offense. The survival of Noreia relies much on the leadership of Reburros, only 20 years old and far from home. Of course, there are ways
of hurting the Romans to the south. If we were to take Massalia we could launch raids across the alps right into the Italian heartland, even into Rome itself.

2nd update:

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We expected the Romans to return to Noreia and they did. In force. After a short siege they attacked the city walls in 615AUC. It was a long and bloody battle
but Reburros and his troops won the day. When the battle was almost over Reburros and his guard struck out from the city gates and caught the Roman general
Vibius Atius Rufus off guard, killing him where he stood.


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The battle was hard won and Reburros lost many men. When yet another legion under the command of Spurius Terentius Varro laid siege it did not look hopeful
for Noreia. Seeing the danger, Euoiurix took the Averni nobles and raced towards the city. He arrived just in time to secure victory over the enemy.


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During this time more and more reinforcements had slowly been making their way to Noreia from Gaul. Euoiurix had also been recruiting from the surrounding
lands and in 618AUC he had enough men to challenge a wayward Roman legion. The legion was no match for Euoiurix, fighting as they were in dense forest.


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This turned out to be a crucial battle in the fight for Noreia. It weakened the besieging forces and allowed Euoiurix and Reburros to gain the upper hand for
the first time since hostilities began. They took advantage of this and booted the Romans out.


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It was to be a fitting end for Euoiurix. He died in 619AUC, honoured as a hero and champion of The Averni. Reburros became the new leader of our people
and set about a series of military reforms. Fighting the Romans had taken its toll on our finances and yet more troops needed to be raised to defend Noreia
from future attacks. All unnecessary forces in the west were either moved east or disbanded. Reburros also set about recruiting a raiding army to inflict
retribution on the Romans. It was to be commanded by his brother Nennicos.


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The year is now 625AUC. The Romans have not dared to attack Noreia again and, if they are so foolish, they will find a nasty surprise waiting in the dark forest.
The Volcae Axemen are ferocious warriors, capable of hacking through even Roman armour. They are backed up by fearsome Naked Fanatics and Medium Cavalry.


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One thing we are concerned about is the war between our neighbouring tribes the Belgae and Cimbri. The Cimbri attacked first and, having already
united Germania, are in a strong position. If the Belgae are to lose this war we will have a temperamental and unpredictable foe on our
northern borders. Therefore we have sent generous aid to our ancient brothers. Only time will tell if it will be enough or if we are forced to face the Cimbri
ourselves. Noreia would be in a very precarious position indeed if it were completely cut off from Gaul with enemies on both fronts.


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Nennicos waited on the border until the time was right, then launched the raid on Carnuntum. Our spies opened the gates in the dead of night and the
Volcae Axemen and Fanatics tore through the city, razing it to the ground.


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At the same time Aneunicno of Vienna took a light ambush force north into Roman occupied territory and destroyed three legions (retraining in Noreia
between battles). In the third battle most of our archers were killed by the enemy cavalry and were later to be replaced by young Averni Nobles
eager to prove themselves in battle.


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After reinforcing, Aneunicno took up a defensive position on the border to Carnuntum, holding the pass against Gnaeus Flaminius Nepos.


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During these years Reburros held the bridge north of Noreia against three legions. In 634AUC Eburonum rebelled against the Romans and declared
their independence, further weakening Roman power north of the Alps.


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With Aneunicno defending our only border with Roman territory, Nennico embarked on a daring mission to raid Roman settlements, starting with Segestica.
He then moved east to sack Singidun, moving north to take Aquincum before making for Noreia.


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Nennicos had evaded the Roman forces during this time, keeping to the woods and staying one step ahead of the Roman commanders thanks to his spies.
However by 639AUC Roman forces had tracked him to Aquincum. Taking the initiative, Nennicos attacked first and won the day.


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Bolstered by this victory, he moved west to intercept Roman reinforcements before engaging the legions stationed at Carnuntum.


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The year is now 645AUC. The Romans have not returned to Noreia. Our forces guard the deep woods and prepare for another attack. Our allies Scythia have
taken Eburonum and the people of Aquincum have rebelled against their Roman occupiers. Our spies report that the Greeks have sent an army to take
the settlement. They are already at war with Scythia.

The Belgae are faring well against the Cimbri while the Gallaeci are hard pressed by Carthage. We have sent the Gallaeci the same generous aid as we once sent the Belgae.

4th update:

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In 651 Reburros died and Senorix, son of Euoiurix, became our leader.

Between 645 and 655 The Romans made some tentative incursions into Noreia but in 657 they attacked in force. Comagos, son of Nennicos, defended
the border.


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He then moved north to take Leucaristus while Aneunicno of Vienna took up an ambush position south of Carnuntum to delay Roman reinforcements.


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Ateano, son of Reburros, moved to defend our border.


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In 659 Comagos crushed the Roman forces in Carnuntum, killing their commanders Vispanius and Norbanus. The time was ripe for a punitive raid on
the Roman peninsula. Ateano led our forces south.


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In the winter of 661 Comagos attacked the Roman forces at Segesitica. He first launched a night raid on the legion led by Manius Cassius Hemina but the general
escaped with most of his cavalry. Instead of pursuing the cowards, Comagos laid siege to the city and forced them to come to him.


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By 662 Rome had mustered troops for a counter attack but Ateano held his ground. In 663 Senorix died and Ateano became leader of The Averni. He moved
on Patavium, defeating the enemy, but was soon cornered outside Bononia.


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Though outnumbered, Ateano bravely chose to stand and fight. He positioned his warriors against a rocky outcrop near the city while his slingers and
cavalry hid in the forest.


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However, the Roman scouts discovered the ambush and routed our slingers. The nobles fought valiantly but were heavily outnumbered by enemy cavalry. It was
left to Ateano and his champions, trapped against the cliff and battered by waves of Roman troops. Our warriors fought like lions and won the day, but only just.
Ateano was killed in the battle.


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Our remaining warriors made their way back to Noreia with Aneunicno and Comagos forming a rear guard against pursuing Roman forces. The venture had
weakened Rome considerably but at great cost. Our leader had been killed and we lost many experienced warriors. Ateano provided an example
of Averni bravery but there were many lessons to be learned from his death. He died without an heir and the line of succession passed firmly to Gergovia.
Borodatos, son of Senorix, was crowned King Of Gaul while the descendants of Reburros and Nennicos became Princes Of Noreia.


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The year is now 665AUC. Our allies are doing well. The Belgae have gained the upper hand in their war against the Cimbri and the Gallaeci have retaken
northern Iberia from Carthage. Scythia now control eastern Europe and form a powerful barrier between Rome and Noreia. They are still at war with Greece
while Rome and Sparta are now enemies.

It is time for a change in strategy. Noreia is well protected, both by distance and her experienced warriors. Newly crowned Borodatos is keen to lead
the Averni to greater glory and casts his eyes on our long time enemies to the south. The Greeks have ever raided our lands and rejected all peace terms.
They will fall first. Then there is small matter of revenge. Ateano will not be forgotten.

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By 670AUC Borodatos had defeated the Greeks in southern Gaul, taking Nemausus and Massalia. Three years later, a large Roman force laid siege to
Massalia. Borodatos sallied forth and crushed the enemy.


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He then set about making preparations and retraining his army for the invasion of Rome. By 676AUC the pieces were in place. Borodatos moved east
across the Alps while Comagos took the elite Volcae force south from Noreia to intercept Roman troops. He was backed up by an ambush force under Setubogios
Of Matisco. Together Comagos and Setubogios held off the Roman legions in Illyria, leaving Borodatos to liberate Taurasia, Mediolanon and Genoa.


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By 679AUC Borodatos had reached Arretrium and laid siege. Comagos was on his way south, after taking Patavium and Bononia. Borodatos
defeated a Roman attack and Comagos sacked the settlement of Ariminium.


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In 680AUC the combined forces reached Rome and laid siege. In 682AUC the Romans attempted to break the siege but were defeated. After sacking the
city, Borodatos and Comagos took their depleted armies and marched home in victory.


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The year is now 685AUC. Rome has been weakened yet again by our legendary warriors and Gaul prospers under its great king Borodatos. Noreia
also now prospers as a great trade centre with no fear of attack from Rome, or anyone else. In the east Sparta and Scythia control vast swathes of territory
while our allies the Belgae and Gallaeci hold their own against pressure from the Cimbri and Carthage respectively.


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6th update:

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In 690AUC Borodatos died and his son Alcios became King. His reign has thus far been peaceful and prosperous.


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In the same year Gaestorix Of Aturius arrived in Italy to defend the free towns of the north from a resurgent Rome. Over the next five years he defeated many
Roman incursions before returning to Gaul to retrain.


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However on his return to Italy in 697AUC disaster struck. Gaestorix and most of his men were wiped out by a violent earthquake outside Taurasia and the
defence of the free towns was abandoned.



There was also a new enemy from the east to consider. The Scythians were so foolish as to launch a raid on Noreia. Comagos easily defeated the two
offending Scythian armies but such an insult could not go unpunished.









In 694AUC Alcios led a punitive raid on the occupied towns of Carnuntum and Eborunum, halting the Scythian advance. In the following years Comagos
and Setubogios remained in enemy territory ambushing Scythian reinforcements and defeating their attempts at retaking Eborunum. Eventually Scythia
sued for peace and, with Rome getting stronger every season, we accepted.



The year is now 715AUC. Our nation has been at peace for two decades but our enemies grow strong.


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In the north the Belgae find it ever more difficult to resist the warlike Cimbri and in the south mighty Carthage have become the most powerful empire in
the world. We cannot rely on the Gallaeci to hold them off for long. However, our southern defences are strong and we will not easily succumb to the armies
of Carthage.



Rome has unified Italy once more and has even expanded east to take Carnuntum. They now, along with Scythia, amass troops close
to the borders of Noreia. The city is well defended but a combined Roman and Scythian invasion would test greatly those defences.



Our King Alcios is now 55 years old. The last of an illustrious line which dates back to Brennos, Alcios is seriously ill and has no heirs. When he dies the Druids
will chose a new leader for the Averni, one to lead us through the trying times ahead.

7th update:

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In 715AUC the Scythians invaded Noreia in force. Setubogios Of Matisco was the first to challenge the foe.







After defeating the Scythian vanguard he took up a defensive position on the river crossing, leaving Suadugenos Of Lemonum to continue the assault.









Suadugenos was able to push the invaders back but took great losses in doing so. He returned to Noreia while Setubogios defended the river crossing
from Saurmag the Scythian warlord.





In the summer of 716AUC our forces were exhausted and recovering in Noreia. There was to be no let up from the Scythian hordes. Orbitalos Of Mosa
attempted to hold the river crossing with an Illyrian force but was defeated by Spargapeithhs. Orbitalos died in a desperate and noble attempt to turn
the battle but his luck did not hold and the Illyrians fled.





It was left to Couxollios Of Cenebaum to hold back the invaders while our forces retrained. This he did ably and, after two defeats, the Scythians
were wary of crossing our borders again.







As the Scythians hesitated in their invasion, the Romans thought they saw an opportunity and sent a legion under the command of Marcus Flaminus Nepos
to attack Noreia. They were stopped decisively by Suadugenos and his spearmen.





By 718AUC reinforcements from Gaul had arrived. Villaorix Of Arausio led the Royal Guard while our King was indisposed with grave illness. He successfully
defended the river crossing against yet another Scythian assault.





By now the Scythians were reduced to small scale incursions, which our forces were able to hold off with ease, but in the winter of 719AUC Suadogenos
was defeated by a large Scythian force at the river crossing. His army was destroyed and he died in the battle. However, he was able to inflict enough
damage on the invaders that they retreated after the battle.





In the years that followed both Rome and Scythia made some tentative raids on Noreia but they were all resoundly defeated. By the winter of 723AUC the time had
come to strike out at our aggressors.



Villaorix led the assault on Eborunum with Setubogios forming a rearguard with his ambush force. Couxollios took up a position to the west of the city,
waiting for an opportunity to strike with the elite Volcae force.

Villaorix struck first, attacking the Scythian force north of Eborunum. He defeated the warlord Kimerios and moved to defend the northern pass from any
Scythian reinforcements.





Couxollios then laid siege to the city, choosing to attack on a freezing winter night. The Scythian arrows were useless against the walls of our great towers and the Volcae
overpowered the defenders. After bloody close combat our warriors were able to force the gates and let the cavalry finish the job.









After destroying the remaining Scythian forces in the area Villaorix and Setubogios returned to Noreia. Eburonum was given to the Cimbri. Cuoxollios and the Volcae moved north
to punish the Scythians yet again for their treachery. This was to be a lesson they would find it more difficult to recover from.



After a long and difficult march north they took the Scythian town of Campus Venedae with little resistance. Seeking to inflame age old rivalries, Cuoxollios
expelled the Scythian rulers and left the local Cimbri chieftain in charge, moving south before the winter was out.



Even far from familiar territory our warriors were at home in the forest and managed to ambush and destroy entirely a large Scythian force north of Carrodunon.





Their position revealed, they were set upon by another Scythian army but easily defeated the warlord Hurzad.





Finally, in 727AUC they took Carrodunon from Scythia, allowing the Cimbri chieftains to take control.



Cuoxollios and his men made their way back to Noreia, raiding Scythian villages on the way. So much destruction did they cause that the town of Leucaristus,
fearing for its own safety, rebelled against its Scythian rulers. Cuoxollios Of Cenebaum had inflicted great damage on our enemies and we are rightly feared.



The year is now 730AUC. Noreia has survived yet another invasion and her defences are stronger than ever. In the south Rome still raises her armies for an
assault on the city. However, with Scythia now weakened we are confident of victory.

Carthage has completed its conquest of Iberia. We have declared ourselves allies with that mighty empire but it would be foolish to lower our guard - their
territory is vast and their armies great in number. If they are to turn their eyes on Gaul we will be prepared.

8th update:

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In 737AUC old King Alcios succumbed to his long illness. He died without an heir and the line of succession passed to the house of Arausio. Villaorix
was the first King of this new dynasty and proved to be more than capable of keeping the kingdom at peace and in prosperity. In the east Noreia supported
the Cimbri against Scythia, rescuing them from almost certain annihilation, and, though Rome raided often into Massalia, they were easily rebuffed. Rome
was now a spent force, unable to raise the men or the money to launch a serious invasion on our lands.

Villaorix & Military Forces

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1st Gergovia
Villaorix of Arausio



2nd Massalia
Dassos of Lugdunum



3rd Nemausus
Atesmerios of Aduatuca



4th Bibracte
Vassorix of Lugdunum



5th Noreia
Esuateros of Dibractes



6th Noreia
Cuoxollios of Cenabum



7th Noreia
Laticcos of Arurius



8th Arevacci
Cissonios of Matrona



9th Massalia
Senotanos of Decetia



10th Lugdudnum
Valmaros of Massilia


11th Massalia
Toutomatos of Meclodunum

In 751 Magiorix, son of Villaorix, became King. At just 30 he was inexperienced but had sound advisors. He had also spent time fighting the Romans,
leaving him hobbled and morose.

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Iberia

In the east our allies Carthage had conquered Egypt and Canaan, threatening even Asia Minor. Magiorix had a fateful decision to make: to attack Carthage in
Iberia, and risk losing everything, or wait for Carthage to invade Gaul when she was finished in the east and swollen from her conquests? He decided to attack.

In 756AUC the moment for action presented itself. Carthage declared war on Sparta.



Magiorix led the main invasion force (comprising of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd) which landed at Brigantion in NW Iberia. The 8th
was to land at Caladunon and occupy the Carthaginian force there while the 10th would move through
Roman occupied Emporaie and on to the stronghold of Numantia. The most daring mission of all was given to the 9th who were to
sail south from Massalia and land at Hippo Regius on the African coast, there to waylay and harass Carthaginian forces heading for Iberia.

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By 758AUC Magiorix had taken Mirobriga and moved south. Atestatos and the 2nd laid siege to Ulaca while Atesmarios and the 3rd moved on Vareia.

In the same year the Carthaginians attacked Atesmarios but the men of the 3rd stood firm, defeating the enemy and taking Vareia.





In the winter Atestatos defeated a Carthaginian force outside Ulaca.



Valmaros and the 10th had passed through Emporaie without incident and were moving north to Brigantion where they were attacked.









They defeated the enemy and the following summer engaged another army before combining with the 3rd outside Brigantion and dealing a massive blow
to Carthaginian forces in Iberia.





However both generals died in suspicious circumstances the following year. Poison was suspected. The 2nd and 3rd returned to Gergovia for retraining.

In the north Cissonius and the 8th defeated the Carthaginians outside Caladunon.





Meanwhile Magiorix pushed south, taking Arsa and Gadir from Carthage.





Atestatos moved on Carthago Nova and took the city after a heroic victory.





The following year the 11th under Toutamatos took Emporaie and Sagunton while the 8th finally took Caladunon.

The year is 762AUC. Iberia is ours.

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We knew the Carthaginians would send everything they had to retake Iberia. In 763AUC they laid siege to Gadir, trapping Magiorix. However, the following
year Cissonius and Atestatos relieved the city.

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Magiorix knew it would take time for Carthage to move her many armies, which were mostly occupied in the east. It was time to push into Africa and do
some permanent damage.

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By 771AUC Magiorix had taken Siga and began fortifying his position.

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During this time Atestatos led the 10th further into Carthaginian territory, winning many battles and sacking Cirta before returning behind the safety of Siga.

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Throughout the conquest of Iberia, and even during the invasion of Africa, the 9th - led by Senotanos of Decetia - played a vital role. After landing at Hippo Regius
they distracted and evaded Carthaginian forces until trapped at a river crossing in 761AUC. Their fleet destroyed and escape impossible, it was time for the
9th to prove their worth.

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After two important victories the 9th moved west until attacked in the winter of 764.







In the winter of 766, his forces diminished, Senotanos was again attacked by Carthage.







The following year a fleet from Gaul arrived to rescue the 9th. They returned to Massalia to retrain.

The year is now 772AUC. Iberia and Gaul are united under the Averni. Noreia has been defending its borders against Roman incursions with ease.
It is in Africa that our fate will be decided. Magiorix prepares for the raging tide of Carthage, their armies hastily beating a track across the desert to Siga.
His generals retrain their armies in Iberia, while his son Ogarios now leads the 2nd. In Massalia another invasion force is being prepared. We are now sending
financial support to Sparta to aid them in their war against Carthage. We continue to aid the Cimbri who are the only thing between us and a rejuvenated Scythia.

10th update:

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The expected Carthaginian counter-attack never materialised. Perhaps their wars in Syria and Asia Minor kept them occupied. Nevertheless, in 783AUC
when Magiorix passed away, his son and heir Ogarios set about organising our forces in Africa.



At the same time his brother Innovalos set about preparing an invasion force with the aim of taking Egypt and crippling the Carthaginian economy.



By 791 the 12th and 13th had been recruited with warriors from Gaul and siege weapons from Lilybaeum.

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13th Eburodunon

In 791 Ogarios began the move east towards Carthage, himself leading the 1st. He was supported in the south by the veteran general Atestatos of Aturius who
led the 10th and the young, but gifted, general Peroco of Cabilonum who led the 5th. All three armies were followed by reserve auxiliary forces made up of
Lusitanian spearmen and light cavalry.

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Ogarios attacked first, crushing a large Carthaginian force under General Vettius.

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While Ogarios held the bridge to Hippo Regius, Atestatos pushed towards Cirta. He first defeated the Carthaginian prince Maharbal Rusucuru.

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He then confronted a large force with many elephants outside Cirta. He slaughtered the enemy and took ownership of the city.

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After sacking Cirta he pushed onwards to Hadrumetum on the coast. Peroco formed a rearguard with the 5th.

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While Atestatos destroyed the Carthaginian defence of Hadrumetum, Peroco laid siege to Thapsus. By the following year both cities had fallen.

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Ogarios had by this stage taken Hippo Regius. Now the 1st marched towards Carthage. The city sent its best troops to intercept him butOgarios smashed
through the blockade and continued east.

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In the summer of 800AUC Ogarios lay siege to Carthage. In winter the city launched a last desperate attack on the 1st but failed to break the siege.
Ogarios took the city.

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Also in the summer of 800AUC Innovalos and his invasion force (comprising the newly created 12th and 13th as well as the Massalian forces of the 9th and
the 11th) reached Egypt. Innovalos and the 12th laid siege to Alexandria while the rest of the invasion force took up defensive positions surrounding the city.

In the winter Innovalos was attacked by Carthage but crushed the enemy.

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The year is 800AUC. We have taken Carthage and now bring the war to the enemy in far away Egypt. Innovalos has staked a claim to Alexandria and,
with overwhelming force, intends to conquer all of Egypt for the Averni. Ogarios retrains his troops and prepares to march East to join his brother.
Our northern borders have been secure for some time. Rome has joined the Cimbri in war against Scythia and so stays clear of Massalia and Noreia.

[Sertorio]

Nice update.

[Sertorio]

Nice campaign you got going here!
Love the heroic victory - feels so good to utterly crush the enemy no? :p

Actually i feel good when goes so well than before i even know it, they are shattered and running away. There is nothing like seeing a wall of pikes running everiwhere in panic while my light cavalry cuts them down. But those more hard fought also give you a warm feeling inside.

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Update on my Averni campaign (2.5 H/H 1 turn)

Egypt is conquered. Carthage is a spent force.

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1st update:

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In the early years Brennos expanded our territory to include almost all of Gaul. In the following decade there was relative peace while his heirs consolidated
our rule and improved our settlements. Our current leader Euoiurix is the grandson of Brennos and a great warrior. He spent his youth defending our borders
against the Massalian Greeks. He commands the great host of The Averni, the most noble of all the Gallic tribes.


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In 605AUC Noreia rebelled against its Roman occupiers and declared allegiance to our leader. Though Noreia is far to the east of our lands their call for help
could not go unheeded. Euoiurix sent reinforcements led by his nephew Reburros to bolster Noreia's defences against the inevitable Roman rebuttal. In 610AUC
the Romans reached the walls of Noreia and laid seige. Surprising the Romans, Reburros sallied forth and attacked, crushing the arrogant foe.


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The Romans will have learnt from this defeat and they will be back, of this we are sure. Even now we are recruiting throughout Gaul to help our brothers in
Noreia. However the mighty Cimbri, Teutonic warlords of the north, control the lands between Gaul and our new city. It may be difficult to transport troops across
their borders without offense. The survival of Noreia relies much on the leadership of Reburros, only 20 years old and far from home. Of course, there are ways
of hurting the Romans to the south. If we were to take Massalia we could launch raids across the alps right into the Italian heartland, even into Rome itself.

2nd update:

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We expected the Romans to return to Noreia and they did. In force. After a short siege they attacked the city walls in 615AUC. It was a long and bloody battle
but Reburros and his troops won the day. When the battle was almost over Reburros and his guard struck out from the city gates and caught the Roman general
Vibius Atius Rufus off guard, killing him where he stood.


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The battle was hard won and Reburros lost many men. When yet another legion under the command of Spurius Terentius Varro laid siege it did not look hopeful
for Noreia. Seeing the danger, Euoiurix took the Averni nobles and raced towards the city. He arrived just in time to secure victory over the enemy.


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During this time more and more reinforcements had slowly been making their way to Noreia from Gaul. Euoiurix had also been recruiting from the surrounding
lands and in 618AUC he had enough men to challenge a wayward Roman legion. The legion was no match for Euoiurix, fighting as they were in dense forest.


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This turned out to be a crucial battle in the fight for Noreia. It weakened the besieging forces and allowed Euoiurix and Reburros to gain the upper hand for
the first time since hostilities began. They took advantage of this and booted the Romans out.


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It was to be a fitting end for Euoiurix. He died in 619AUC, honoured as a hero and champion of The Averni. Reburros became the new leader of our people
and set about a series of military reforms. Fighting the Romans had taken its toll on our finances and yet more troops needed to be raised to defend Noreia
from future attacks. All unnecessary forces in the west were either moved east or disbanded. Reburros also set about recruiting a raiding army to inflict
retribution on the Romans. It was to be commanded by his brother Nennicos.


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The year is now 625AUC. The Romans have not dared to attack Noreia again and, if they are so foolish, they will find a nasty surprise waiting in the dark forest.
The Volcae Axemen are ferocious warriors, capable of hacking through even Roman armour. They are backed up by fearsome Naked Fanatics and Medium Cavalry.


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One thing we are concerned about is the war between our neighbouring tribes the Belgae and Cimbri. The Cimbri attacked first and, having already
united Germania, are in a strong position. If the Belgae are to lose this war we will have a temperamental and unpredictable foe on our
northern borders. Therefore we have sent generous aid to our ancient brothers. Only time will tell if it will be enough or if we are forced to face the Cimbri
ourselves. Noreia would be in a very precarious position indeed if it were completely cut off from Gaul with enemies on both fronts.


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Nennicos waited on the border until the time was right, then launched the raid on Carnuntum. Our spies opened the gates in the dead of night and the
Volcae Axemen and Fanatics tore through the city, razing it to the ground.


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At the same time Aneunicno of Vienna took a light ambush force north into Roman occupied territory and destroyed three legions (retraining in Noreia
between battles). In the third battle most of our archers were killed by the enemy cavalry and were later to be replaced by young Averni Nobles
eager to prove themselves in battle.


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After reinforcing, Aneunicno took up a defensive position on the border to Carnuntum, holding the pass against Gnaeus Flaminius Nepos.


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During these years Reburros held the bridge north of Noreia against three legions. In 634AUC Eburonum rebelled against the Romans and declared
their independence, further weakening Roman power north of the Alps.


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With Aneunicno defending our only border with Roman territory, Nennico embarked on a daring mission to raid Roman settlements, starting with Segestica.
He then moved east to sack Singidun, moving north to take Aquincum before making for Noreia.


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Nennicos had evaded the Roman forces during this time, keeping to the woods and staying one step ahead of the Roman commanders thanks to his spies.
However by 639AUC Roman forces had tracked him to Aquincum. Taking the initiative, Nennicos attacked first and won the day.


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Bolstered by this victory, he moved west to intercept Roman reinforcements before engaging the legions stationed at Carnuntum.


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The year is now 645AUC. The Romans have not returned to Noreia. Our forces guard the deep woods and prepare for another attack. Our allies Scythia have
taken Eburonum and the people of Aquincum have rebelled against their Roman occupiers. Our spies report that the Greeks have sent an army to take
the settlement. They are already at war with Scythia.

The Belgae are faring well against the Cimbri while the Gallaeci are hard pressed by Carthage. We have sent the Gallaeci the same generous aid as we once sent the Belgae.

4th update:

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In 651 Reburros died and Senorix, son of Euoiurix, became our leader.

Between 645 and 655 The Romans made some tentative incursions into Noreia but in 657 they attacked in force. Comagos, son of Nennicos, defended
the border.


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He then moved north to take Leucaristus while Aneunicno of Vienna took up an ambush position south of Carnuntum to delay Roman reinforcements.


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Ateano, son of Reburros, moved to defend our border.


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In 659 Comagos crushed the Roman forces in Carnuntum, killing their commanders Vispanius and Norbanus. The time was ripe for a punitive raid on
the Roman peninsula. Ateano led our forces south.


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In the winter of 661 Comagos attacked the Roman forces at Segesitica. He first launched a night raid on the legion led by Manius Cassius Hemina but the general
escaped with most of his cavalry. Instead of pursuing the cowards, Comagos laid siege to the city and forced them to come to him.


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By 662 Rome had mustered troops for a counter attack but Ateano held his ground. In 663 Senorix died and Ateano became leader of The Averni. He moved
on Patavium, defeating the enemy, but was soon cornered outside Bononia.


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Though outnumbered, Ateano bravely chose to stand and fight. He positioned his warriors against a rocky outcrop near the city while his slingers and
cavalry hid in the forest.


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However, the Roman scouts discovered the ambush and routed our slingers. The nobles fought valiantly but were heavily outnumbered by enemy cavalry. It was
left to Ateano and his champions, trapped against the cliff and battered by waves of Roman troops. Our warriors fought like lions and won the day, but only just.
Ateano was killed in the battle.


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Our remaining warriors made their way back to Noreia with Aneunicno and Comagos forming a rear guard against pursuing Roman forces. The venture had
weakened Rome considerably but at great cost. Our leader had been killed and we lost many experienced warriors. Ateano provided an example
of Averni bravery but there were many lessons to be learned from his death. He died without an heir and the line of succession passed firmly to Gergovia.
Borodatos, son of Senorix, was crowned King Of Gaul while the descendants of Reburros and Nennicos became Princes Of Noreia.


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The year is now 665AUC. Our allies are doing well. The Belgae have gained the upper hand in their war against the Cimbri and the Gallaeci have retaken
northern Iberia from Carthage. Scythia now control eastern Europe and form a powerful barrier between Rome and Noreia. They are still at war with Greece
while Rome and Sparta are now enemies.

It is time for a change in strategy. Noreia is well protected, both by distance and her experienced warriors. Newly crowned Borodatos is keen to lead
the Averni to greater glory and casts his eyes on our long time enemies to the south. The Greeks have ever raided our lands and rejected all peace terms.
They will fall first. Then there is small matter of revenge. Ateano will not be forgotten.

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By 670AUC Borodatos had defeated the Greeks in southern Gaul, taking Nemausus and Massalia. Three years later, a large Roman force laid siege to
Massalia. Borodatos sallied forth and crushed the enemy.


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He then set about making preparations and retraining his army for the invasion of Rome. By 676AUC the pieces were in place. Borodatos moved east
across the Alps while Comagos took the elite Volcae force south from Noreia to intercept Roman troops. He was backed up by an ambush force under Setubogios
Of Matisco. Together Comagos and Setubogios held off the Roman legions in Illyria, leaving Borodatos to liberate Taurasia, Mediolanon and Genoa.


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By 679AUC Borodatos had reached Arretrium and laid siege. Comagos was on his way south, after taking Patavium and Bononia. Borodatos
defeated a Roman attack and Comagos sacked the settlement of Ariminium.


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In 680AUC the combined forces reached Rome and laid siege. In 682AUC the Romans attempted to break the siege but were defeated. After sacking the
city, Borodatos and Comagos took their depleted armies and marched home in victory.


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The year is now 685AUC. Rome has been weakened yet again by our legendary warriors and Gaul prospers under its great king Borodatos. Noreia
also now prospers as a great trade centre with no fear of attack from Rome, or anyone else. In the east Sparta and Scythia control vast swathes of territory
while our allies the Belgae and Gallaeci hold their own against pressure from the Cimbri and Carthage respectively.


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6th update:

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In 690AUC Borodatos died and his son Alcios became King. His reign has thus far been peaceful and prosperous.


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In the same year Gaestorix Of Aturius arrived in Italy to defend the free towns of the north from a resurgent Rome. Over the next five years he defeated many
Roman incursions before returning to Gaul to retrain.


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However on his return to Italy in 697AUC disaster struck. Gaestorix and most of his men were wiped out by a violent earthquake outside Taurasia and the
defence of the free towns was abandoned.



There was also a new enemy from the east to consider. The Scythians were so foolish as to launch a raid on Noreia. Comagos easily defeated the two
offending Scythian armies but such an insult could not go unpunished.









In 694AUC Alcios led a punitive raid on the occupied towns of Carnuntum and Eborunum, halting the Scythian advance. In the following years Comagos
and Setubogios remained in enemy territory ambushing Scythian reinforcements and defeating their attempts at retaking Eborunum. Eventually Scythia
sued for peace and, with Rome getting stronger every season, we accepted.



The year is now 715AUC. Our nation has been at peace for two decades but our enemies grow strong.


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In the north the Belgae find it ever more difficult to resist the warlike Cimbri and in the south mighty Carthage have become the most powerful empire in
the world. We cannot rely on the Gallaeci to hold them off for long. However, our southern defences are strong and we will not easily succumb to the armies
of Carthage.



Rome has unified Italy once more and has even expanded east to take Carnuntum. They now, along with Scythia, amass troops close
to the borders of Noreia. The city is well defended but a combined Roman and Scythian invasion would test greatly those defences.



Our King Alcios is now 55 years old. The last of an illustrious line which dates back to Brennos, Alcios is seriously ill and has no heirs. When he dies the Druids
will chose a new leader for the Averni, one to lead us through the trying times ahead.

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In 715AUC the Scythians invaded Noreia in force. Setubogios Of Matisco was the first to challenge the foe.







After defeating the Scythian vanguard he took up a defensive position on the river crossing, leaving Suadugenos Of Lemonum to continue the assault.









Suadugenos was able to push the invaders back but took great losses in doing so. He returned to Noreia while Setubogios defended the river crossing
from Saurmag the Scythian warlord.





In the summer of 716AUC our forces were exhausted and recovering in Noreia. There was to be no let up from the Scythian hordes. Orbitalos Of Mosa
attempted to hold the river crossing with an Illyrian force but was defeated by Spargapeithhs. Orbitalos died in a desperate and noble attempt to turn
the battle but his luck did not hold and the Illyrians fled.





It was left to Couxollios Of Cenebaum to hold back the invaders while our forces retrained. This he did ably and, after two defeats, the Scythians
were wary of crossing our borders again.







As the Scythians hesitated in their invasion, the Romans thought they saw an opportunity and sent a legion under the command of Marcus Flaminus Nepos
to attack Noreia. They were stopped decisively by Suadugenos and his spearmen.





By 718AUC reinforcements from Gaul had arrived. Villaorix Of Arausio led the Royal Guard while our King was indisposed with grave illness. He successfully
defended the river crossing against yet another Scythian assault.





By now the Scythians were reduced to small scale incursions, which our forces were able to hold off with ease, but in the winter of 719AUC Suadogenos
was defeated by a large Scythian force at the river crossing. His army was destroyed and he died in the battle. However, he was able to inflict enough
damage on the invaders that they retreated after the battle.





In the years that followed both Rome and Scythia made some tentative raids on Noreia but they were all resoundly defeated. By the winter of 723AUC the time had
come to strike out at our aggressors.



Villaorix led the assault on Eborunum with Setubogios forming a rearguard with his ambush force. Couxollios took up a position to the west of the city,
waiting for an opportunity to strike with the elite Volcae force.

Villaorix struck first, attacking the Scythian force north of Eborunum. He defeated the warlord Kimerios and moved to defend the northern pass from any
Scythian reinforcements.





Couxollios then laid siege to the city, choosing to attack on a freezing winter night. The Scythian arrows were useless against the walls of our great towers and the Volcae
overpowered the defenders. After bloody close combat our warriors were able to force the gates and let the cavalry finish the job.









After destroying the remaining Scythian forces in the area Villaorix and Setubogios returned to Noreia. Eburonum was given to the Cimbri. Cuoxollios and the Volcae moved north
to punish the Scythians yet again for their treachery. This was to be a lesson they would find it more difficult to recover from.



After a long and difficult march north they took the Scythian town of Campus Venedae with little resistance. Seeking to inflame age old rivalries, Cuoxollios
expelled the Scythian rulers and left the local Cimbri chieftain in charge, moving south before the winter was out.



Even far from familiar territory our warriors were at home in the forest and managed to ambush and destroy entirely a large Scythian force north of Carrodunon.





Their position revealed, they were set upon by another Scythian army but easily defeated the warlord Hurzad.





Finally, in 727AUC they took Carrodunon from Scythia, allowing the Cimbri chieftains to take control.



Cuoxollios and his men made their way back to Noreia, raiding Scythian villages on the way. So much destruction did they cause that the town of Leucaristus,
fearing for its own safety, rebelled against its Scythian rulers. Cuoxollios Of Cenebaum had inflicted great damage on our enemies and we are rightly feared.



The year is now 730AUC. Noreia has survived yet another invasion and her defences are stronger than ever. In the south Rome still raises her armies for an
assault on the city. However, with Scythia now weakened we are confident of victory.

Carthage has completed its conquest of Iberia. We have declared ourselves allies with that mighty empire but it would be foolish to lower our guard - their
territory is vast and their armies great in number. If they are to turn their eyes on Gaul we will be prepared.

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In 737AUC old King Alcios succumbed to his long illness. He died without an heir and the line of succession passed to the house of Arausio. Villaorix
was the first King of this new dynasty and proved to be more than capable of keeping the kingdom at peace and in prosperity. In the east Noreia supported
the Cimbri against Scythia, rescuing them from almost certain annihilation, and, though Rome raided often into Massalia, they were easily rebuffed. Rome
was now a spent force, unable to raise the men or the money to launch a serious invasion on our lands.

Villaorix & Military Forces

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1st Gergovia
Villaorix of Arausio



2nd Massalia
Dassos of Lugdunum



3rd Nemausus
Atesmerios of Aduatuca



4th Bibracte
Vassorix of Lugdunum



5th Noreia
Esuateros of Dibractes



6th Noreia
Cuoxollios of Cenabum



7th Noreia
Laticcos of Arurius



8th Arevacci
Cissonios of Matrona



9th Massalia
Senotanos of Decetia



10th Lugdudnum
Valmaros of Massilia


11th Massalia
Toutomatos of Meclodunum

In 751 Magiorix, son of Villaorix, became King. At just 30 he was inexperienced but had sound advisors. He had also spent time fighting the Romans,
leaving him hobbled and morose.

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Iberia

In the east our allies Carthage had conquered Egypt and Canaan, threatening even Asia Minor. Magiorix had a fateful decision to make: to attack Carthage in
Iberia, and risk losing everything, or wait for Carthage to invade Gaul when she was finished in the east and swollen from her conquests? He decided to attack.

In 756AUC the moment for action presented itself. Carthage declared war on Sparta.



Magiorix led the main invasion force (comprising of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd) which landed at Brigantion in NW Iberia. The 8th
was to land at Caladunon and occupy the Carthaginian force there while the 10th would move through
Roman occupied Emporaie and on to the stronghold of Numantia. The most daring mission of all was given to the 9th who were to
sail south from Massalia and land at Hippo Regius on the African coast, there to waylay and harass Carthaginian forces heading for Iberia.

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By 758AUC Magiorix had taken Mirobriga and moved south. Atestatos and the 2nd laid siege to Ulaca while Atesmarios and the 3rd moved on Vareia.

In the same year the Carthaginians attacked Atesmarios but the men of the 3rd stood firm, defeating the enemy and taking Vareia.





In the winter Atestatos defeated a Carthaginian force outside Ulaca.



Valmaros and the 10th had passed through Emporaie without incident and were moving north to Brigantion where they were attacked.









They defeated the enemy and the following summer engaged another army before combining with the 3rd outside Brigantion and dealing a massive blow
to Carthaginian forces in Iberia.





However both generals died in suspicious circumstances the following year. Poison was suspected. The 2nd and 3rd returned to Gergovia for retraining.

In the north Cissonius and the 8th defeated the Carthaginians outside Caladunon.





Meanwhile Magiorix pushed south, taking Arsa and Gadir from Carthage.





Atestatos moved on Carthago Nova and took the city after a heroic victory.





The following year the 11th under Toutamatos took Emporaie and Sagunton while the 8th finally took Caladunon.

The year is 762AUC. Iberia is ours.

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We knew the Carthaginians would send everything they had to retake Iberia. In 763AUC they laid siege to Gadir, trapping Magiorix. However, the following
year Cissonius and Atestatos relieved the city.

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Magiorix knew it would take time for Carthage to move her many armies, which were mostly occupied in the east. It was time to push into Africa and do
some permanent damage.

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By 771AUC Magiorix had taken Siga and began fortifying his position.

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During this time Atestatos led the 10th further into Carthaginian territory, winning many battles and sacking Cirta before returning behind the safety of Siga.

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Throughout the conquest of Iberia, and even during the invasion of Africa, the 9th - led by Senotanos of Decetia - played a vital role. After landing at Hippo Regius
they distracted and evaded Carthaginian forces until trapped at a river crossing in 761AUC. Their fleet destroyed and escape impossible, it was time for the
9th to prove their worth.

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After two important victories the 9th moved west until attacked in the winter of 764.







In the winter of 766, his forces diminished, Senotanos was again attacked by Carthage.







The following year a fleet from Gaul arrived to rescue the 9th. They returned to Massalia to retrain.

The year is now 772AUC. Iberia and Gaul are united under the Averni. Noreia has been defending its borders against Roman incursions with ease.
It is in Africa that our fate will be decided. Magiorix prepares for the raging tide of Carthage, their armies hastily beating a track across the desert to Siga.
His generals retrain their armies in Iberia, while his son Ogarios now leads the 2nd. In Massalia another invasion force is being prepared. We are now sending
financial support to Sparta to aid them in their war against Carthage. We continue to aid the Cimbri who are the only thing between us and a rejuvenated Scythia.

10th update:

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The expected Carthaginian counter-attack never materialised. Perhaps their wars in Syria and Asia Minor kept them occupied. Nevertheless, in 783AUC
when Magiorix passed away, his son and heir Ogarios set about organising our forces in Africa.



At the same time his brother Innovalos set about preparing an invasion force with the aim of taking Egypt and crippling the Carthaginian economy.



By 791 the 12th and 13th had been recruited with warriors from Gaul and siege weapons from Lilybaeum.

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12th Gergovia


13th Eburodunon

In 791 Ogarios began the move east towards Carthage, himself leading the 1st. He was supported in the south by the veteran general Atestatos of Aturius who
led the 10th and the young, but gifted, general Peroco of Cabilonum who led the 5th. All three armies were followed by reserve auxiliary forces made up of
Lusitanian spearmen and light cavalry.

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Ogarios attacked first, crushing a large Carthaginian force under General Vettius.

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While Ogarios held the bridge to Hippo Regius, Atestatos pushed towards Cirta. He first defeated the Carthaginian prince Maharbal Rusucuru.

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He then confronted a large force with many elephants outside Cirta. He slaughtered the enemy and took ownership of the city.

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After sacking Cirta he pushed onwards to Hadrumetum on the coast. Peroco formed a rearguard with the 5th.

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While Atestatos destroyed the Carthaginian defence of Hadrumetum, Peroco laid siege to Thapsus. By the following year both cities had fallen.

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Ogarios had by this stage taken Hippo Regius. Now the 1st marched towards Carthage. The city sent its best troops to intercept him butOgarios smashed
through the blockade and continued east.

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In the summer of 800AUC Ogarios lay siege to Carthage. In winter the city launched a last desperate attack on the 1st but failed to break the siege.
Ogarios took the city.

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Also in the summer of 800AUC Innovalos and his invasion force (comprising the newly created 12th and 13th as well as the Massalian forces of the 9th and
the 11th) reached Egypt. Innovalos and the 12th laid siege to Alexandria while the rest of the invasion force took up defensive positions surrounding the city.

In the winter Innovalos was attacked by Carthage but crushed the enemy.

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The year is 800AUC. We have taken Carthage and now bring the war to the enemy in far away Egypt. Innovalos has staked a claim to Alexandria and,
with overwhelming force, intends to conquer all of Egypt for the Averni. Ogarios retrains his troops and prepares to march East to join his brother.
Our northern borders have been secure for some time. Rome has joined the Cimbri in war against Scythia and so stays clear of Massalia and Noreia.

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After taking Alexandria, Innovalos laid siege to Memphis and took the city in 804AUC. By 806 he reached Thebas and laid siege. He defeated a
Carthaginian attempt to relieve the siege, taking the city, and moved on to Elephantine. The following year he had completed his conquest of the Nile
valley.

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After retraining his forces in Lilybaeum, Ogarios began the march on Egypt. After a huge battle he took Lepcis Magna and moved on to Paraetonium, defeating
another large Carthaginian force on the way.

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In 809 Ogarios and the 1st reached Egypt. After bolstering his forces with reserve troops he moved on the city of Tanis in the summer of 810. Supported
by two columns of Lusitanian auxiliaries, he attacked.

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The Lusitanian’s were caught in a sandstorm and did not arrive to the battlefield at the appointed time. As the Carthaginians advanced it looked as if the
1st would have to face the enemy without support.



For the most part they did. The battle was almost won by the time the Lusitanians arrived to help mop up the Carthaginian forces.

In the winter of that year he attacked the walls of the city and was victorious.

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Leaving the 1st to a well earned rest in Tanis, Ogarios took the 10th and moved to aggressively defend our newly established border with Carthage. There he
waits now, contemplating his next move. He is still shadowed by the Lusitanian auxiliaries.

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The year is 811AUC. The Arausio dynasty has conquered Iberia and Africa and now rules over a vast empire. From Bibracte in northern Gaul to Tanis in Egypt,
the Averni are lords. Scythia has been destroyed, the Ptolemies have faded away and Carthage cannot match our forces in Egypt. They control a wealthy but
vulnerable land, surrounded by enemies. It might be best to leave them as a buffer state between ourselves and the rising might of Parthia.

[Gandalfus]

You should make an AAr out of that.

[bereserker789087]

Very nice pictures.

[Basileos Predator]

Admire the might of the great Seleucid Empire.My armies dominate half the known world, my capital is the greatest city in the known world and the two sons of Antiochus III Hierax are the greatest generals alive.
Rome is confined to italy and my forts north of Ariminum and Arretium and the huge number of armies there prevent any attacks and a offensive is prepared to conquer iberia.

So, what do you think about this.I await opinions.

Dibbles, you should post only the newest update every time so that the page loads faster and it is easier to read.