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lol, great work languish, im studying it to start my own AAR (ive attempted several times but i cant seem to write very long without wanting to stop)
So I guess we can expect a new war soon them, since you ended your last episode with things where quitet, to quiet
Great work on this updates, as always
Great work on this updates, as always
I know how that feels, honestly, but you have to force yourself to do it... try summarising the key events and keep it simple. I have seen literally hundreds of AAR's die because the player does not realise the investment in time they must commit to completing a game. It's even worse when its a novel style AAR (not that there is anything wrong with them, merely they are naturally longer term projects).
Part VII. Growing Byzantine Influence in India.
From 1615 until 1635 the focus of Byzantium was almost solely the new settlements in India and the development of them. In 1616 the province of Madras was cleared of Natives paving the way for a future Byzantine Colony. Pondicherry was also cleared but before it could be settled the french moved in. In 1621 the colony of Yanam becomes a city and further improvements to it are ordered immediately. In 1622 the first governors were promoted in the heartland of the state [Infrastructure:5] and by 1626 every land under the dominion of byzantium had one of these officials controlling production and income vigorously. In 1629 the first men were raised in the Byzantine East Indian Army as part of a massive drive to dominate the continent in the next few decades. In 1630 another important milestone was achieved with the coronation of Madras as a fully fledged colony (New Anatolia) and later, in 1633, as a city. In 1635 the stage was set potentially, with the addition of musketeers [Land:13] to the byzantine military, for a new conflict.
In 1639 Trivandrum, or New Smyrna, became a colony further accelerating development of the indian subcontinent. The only problems was french Pondicherry, and the continual failed settlement of Madurai to its east. During the early 1640's shipyards became buildable commodities and one was ordered in Thrace in 1642 (completed 1645). In 1646, the army as prepared as it could be, declared war on the Kingdom of Mysore [Allied with the Mughal Empire] to the west of its East Indian Settlements of Yanam and Madras. The campaign is initially horribly difficult.
Throughout 1646 and into early 1647 it is merely a holding action to repel the mughal and mysore forces that advance forwards but from 1647 an offensive drives deep into mysore capturing both the capital and bangalore by late 1647. These are temporary gains unfortunately as both are recaptured quickly by mysore/mughal forces the following year. The next few years sees sporadic and generally failed byzantine incursions until 1653. Unfortunately during late 1652 the Venetians declare war on the supposedly pre-occupied byzantines who, after a quick strike capture hellas, and end the war for a white peace only a year later. This refocusing on india helps as a renewed offensive in 1653 captures mysore. Bangalore and Deccan follow shortl afterwards and eventually Mysore itself is annexed (Fig. 25) to Byzantium. The war against the Mughals however is far from over and when Bombay falls in 1656 and so does Delhi in 1659, with revolts breaking out in both the Byzantium homelands and across the Mughal Empire, both nations agree to a peace. This peace however is beneficial to the Byzantines as they secure the rich western indian trading port of Bombay and the settlement of Cambay to its north as well as a rich imdemnity (Fig. 26).
In the latter years of the conflict an alliance was agreed with the second great orthodox nations, the Russian Empire, in order to better protect itself during these "indian pre-occupations". Captured sea zones from France, obtained from refugees fleeing english controlled Pondicherry, are a welcome addition to byzantine knowledge showing much of the world (Fig. 27 & 28). In 1660 the Russians go to war against the Polish and byzantium accepts if only to invade Hellas again. The war is over thankfully very quickly despite Byzantine gains. In 1664 the first weapons manufactury is completed in Anatolia after it is noted that the army has fallen somewhat into disrepair.
From 1615 until 1635 the focus of Byzantium was almost solely the new settlements in India and the development of them. In 1616 the province of Madras was cleared of Natives paving the way for a future Byzantine Colony. Pondicherry was also cleared but before it could be settled the french moved in. In 1621 the colony of Yanam becomes a city and further improvements to it are ordered immediately. In 1622 the first governors were promoted in the heartland of the state [Infrastructure:5] and by 1626 every land under the dominion of byzantium had one of these officials controlling production and income vigorously. In 1629 the first men were raised in the Byzantine East Indian Army as part of a massive drive to dominate the continent in the next few decades. In 1630 another important milestone was achieved with the coronation of Madras as a fully fledged colony (New Anatolia) and later, in 1633, as a city. In 1635 the stage was set potentially, with the addition of musketeers [Land:13] to the byzantine military, for a new conflict.
In 1639 Trivandrum, or New Smyrna, became a colony further accelerating development of the indian subcontinent. The only problems was french Pondicherry, and the continual failed settlement of Madurai to its east. During the early 1640's shipyards became buildable commodities and one was ordered in Thrace in 1642 (completed 1645). In 1646, the army as prepared as it could be, declared war on the Kingdom of Mysore [Allied with the Mughal Empire] to the west of its East Indian Settlements of Yanam and Madras. The campaign is initially horribly difficult.
Throughout 1646 and into early 1647 it is merely a holding action to repel the mughal and mysore forces that advance forwards but from 1647 an offensive drives deep into mysore capturing both the capital and bangalore by late 1647. These are temporary gains unfortunately as both are recaptured quickly by mysore/mughal forces the following year. The next few years sees sporadic and generally failed byzantine incursions until 1653. Unfortunately during late 1652 the Venetians declare war on the supposedly pre-occupied byzantines who, after a quick strike capture hellas, and end the war for a white peace only a year later. This refocusing on india helps as a renewed offensive in 1653 captures mysore. Bangalore and Deccan follow shortl afterwards and eventually Mysore itself is annexed (Fig. 25) to Byzantium. The war against the Mughals however is far from over and when Bombay falls in 1656 and so does Delhi in 1659, with revolts breaking out in both the Byzantium homelands and across the Mughal Empire, both nations agree to a peace. This peace however is beneficial to the Byzantines as they secure the rich western indian trading port of Bombay and the settlement of Cambay to its north as well as a rich imdemnity (Fig. 26).
In the latter years of the conflict an alliance was agreed with the second great orthodox nations, the Russian Empire, in order to better protect itself during these "indian pre-occupations". Captured sea zones from France, obtained from refugees fleeing english controlled Pondicherry, are a welcome addition to byzantine knowledge showing much of the world (Fig. 27 & 28). In 1660 the Russians go to war against the Polish and byzantium accepts if only to invade Hellas again. The war is over thankfully very quickly despite Byzantine gains. In 1664 the first weapons manufactury is completed in Anatolia after it is noted that the army has fallen somewhat into disrepair.
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Originally posted by Lord E
So I guess we can expect a new war soon them, since you ended your last episode with things where quitet, to quiet
Great work on this updates, as always
Installment up, I decided to develop India, aftr much internal debate with myself. I have never really bothered with india in a game before... so i decided to hit them hard.
Thanks for taking the time to read my AAR.
Part VIII. A once in a lifetime opportunity.
From 1664 to 1666 a major fortification effort was conducted in the balkans, middle east and indian subcontinent with the aim of stalling potential invaders in those respective spheres. A shipyard, ordered in Madras in 1668, was finally completed in 1671 (Fig. 29) and allowed for the recapture of rebel controlled Trivandrum. Forces used in this action were able to clear out Madurai for Byzantine settlement shortly aftewards further consolidating Byzantine group in central and southern india.
In 1675 a most interesting development occured. Russia declared war on the Teutonic Order, who amongst their allies, counted England. This great nation held three provinces in western india including the incredibly lucrative Cochin CoT. Agreeing to be involved in the war the english colonies were quickly captured (Fig. 30) although unfortunately english resolve was very strong and a seabourne invasion of england itself had to be contemplated and put into motion. In October 1676 byzantine forces landed near london very nearly capturing the city straightaway. A large english army ejected the byzantines and destroyed them north in Lincoln. In 1679 a second invasion was undertaken this time with a considerably larger force that managed to capture the capital (Fig. 31) in October that year. It was an incredible achievement, and the now hard pressed english government, was forced to concede control of their remaining possessions in india by treaty (Fig. 32). The capture of Cochin is seen by many to be a major stroke of luck.
From 1664 to 1666 a major fortification effort was conducted in the balkans, middle east and indian subcontinent with the aim of stalling potential invaders in those respective spheres. A shipyard, ordered in Madras in 1668, was finally completed in 1671 (Fig. 29) and allowed for the recapture of rebel controlled Trivandrum. Forces used in this action were able to clear out Madurai for Byzantine settlement shortly aftewards further consolidating Byzantine group in central and southern india.
In 1675 a most interesting development occured. Russia declared war on the Teutonic Order, who amongst their allies, counted England. This great nation held three provinces in western india including the incredibly lucrative Cochin CoT. Agreeing to be involved in the war the english colonies were quickly captured (Fig. 30) although unfortunately english resolve was very strong and a seabourne invasion of england itself had to be contemplated and put into motion. In October 1676 byzantine forces landed near london very nearly capturing the city straightaway. A large english army ejected the byzantines and destroyed them north in Lincoln. In 1679 a second invasion was undertaken this time with a considerably larger force that managed to capture the capital (Fig. 31) in October that year. It was an incredible achievement, and the now hard pressed english government, was forced to concede control of their remaining possessions in india by treaty (Fig. 32). The capture of Cochin is seen by many to be a major stroke of luck.
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Originally posted by Morpheus506
Hmmm.... I don't remember India originally being part of the Byzantine Empire!
You must have missed that chapter
Well, that is a Beautiful AAR if I ever saw one.
You know, being a Greek and all, I love what I am reading here.
And a slight historical note...
One of the follow up leaders of Alexander the great, was Seleucus. He went on and secured all of the Asian holdings of Alexander (that he could hold). Some of those he couldn't. One of those was Bactria. Not to make a long story short, (but I will) one of the rulers of that troubled time, Menander 1st, occupied about 60% of present day India, approx 180 BC. Chinese however having been united by Chi Huang Ti, led their looting barbarians out and those overrun and captured Bactria in 140 BC. Not much remained later on, but for a small 2000 strong tribe in present day Afghanistan that reminds of Ancient Greeks, speaks some native tongue and worships the 12 Gods (Zeus, Hermes, Athena etc) in Ancient Greek like temples, etc.
some links...
http://www.1upinfo.com/encyclopedia/B/Bactria.html
http://www.iranchamber.com/geography/balkh.php
http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/baktria/kings/euthydemos_I/i.html
http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/sg/sg7515.html
So, to make a long story short, you weren't going the wrong way,
You, my son, were succumbing to Manifest destiny (Beers are on the fridge if you feel like celebrating..
On the topic ahead. What I would do is consolidate in India and then make a 2 pronged war (of unification, one pusing from Syria on to India and the other one the other way around.
You know, being a Greek and all, I love what I am reading here.
And a slight historical note...
One of the follow up leaders of Alexander the great, was Seleucus. He went on and secured all of the Asian holdings of Alexander (that he could hold). Some of those he couldn't. One of those was Bactria. Not to make a long story short, (but I will) one of the rulers of that troubled time, Menander 1st, occupied about 60% of present day India, approx 180 BC. Chinese however having been united by Chi Huang Ti, led their looting barbarians out and those overrun and captured Bactria in 140 BC. Not much remained later on, but for a small 2000 strong tribe in present day Afghanistan that reminds of Ancient Greeks, speaks some native tongue and worships the 12 Gods (Zeus, Hermes, Athena etc) in Ancient Greek like temples, etc.
some links...
http://www.1upinfo.com/encyclopedia/B/Bactria.html
http://www.iranchamber.com/geography/balkh.php
http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/baktria/kings/euthydemos_I/i.html
http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/sg/sg7515.html
So, to make a long story short, you weren't going the wrong way,
You, my son, were succumbing to Manifest destiny
(Beers are on the fridge if you feel like celebrating.. On the topic ahead. What I would do is consolidate in India and then make a 2 pronged war (of unification, one pusing from Syria on to India and the other one the other way around.
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Re: Well, that is a Beautiful AAR if I ever saw one.
Looks like i missed that chapter too! ... and thanks for the compliments Keravnos.
Oddly enough your predictions are not that far off oh and sorry i havent been able to liberate your home country yet
Looks like i missed that chapter too!
... and thanks for the compliments Keravnos.Oddly enough your predictions are not that far off
oh and sorry i havent been able to liberate your home country yet
Initially i was on an equal footing with the persians and was forced to concede territory only because of the BB wars. They are now unfortunately in the alliance i have right now (not posted yet)... although they will pay soon enough
Originally posted by Judge
Alexander the great would be impressed. Notable game play Languish.
Thanks very much Judge
Poor England, they looked pretty carved up back home on the Island, and then you take all their nice Indian colonies
he he
Great work Languish, this Empire of your are truly great
he he
Great work Languish, this Empire of your are truly great
Originally posted by Lord E
Poor England, they looked pretty carved up back home on the Island, and then you take all their nice Indian colonies
he he
Great work Languish, this Empire of your are truly great
Yeah england always seems to have trouble with scotland and france. I lowered there war to 40 in r3 of the enhanced AI [see sig] from 50 in r2 and its made a massive difference. r4 will see them back at 50 and a major player again. Grabbing their colonies was such a major stroke of luck i couldnt believe it!
My Empire is about to get nicely bigger soon
Originally posted by Languish
Yeah england always seems to have trouble with scotland and france. I lowered there war to 40 in r3 of the enhanced AI [see sig] from 50 in r2 and its made a massive difference. r4 will see them back at 50 and a major player again. Grabbing their colonies was such a major stroke of luck i couldnt believe it!
My Empire is about to get nicely bigger soon
That is great because it is a little weird that Engladn always shall have those problems.
Getting even bigger that sounds very nice, good luck
