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Duke of Wellington said:
I still have the save, so maybe! But it will be a big gap, since I have forgotten a lot of stuff!
I´ll post a screenie to let you see my empire at the heigth of it´s power, somewhere in 1540. I will also do a quick update that will cover the years 1440-1550, the things that I remeber that is. After that, I don´t know what will happen to this aar, maybe I will continue...
The screenie comes tomorrow!
Saulta
The screenie comes tomorrow!
Saulta
The game didn´t start, It crashed when I loaded it...this aar is now officially dead...
Duke of Wellington said:Oh well thats a shame. Rest in Peace
Maybe I can start it over?
The game didn´t start, but obviously I had written some notes, but it seems that I was to sick of this aar, that I didn´t bother to post it. And I think I´ve found the reason why I quit in the first place. Whenever i have the time, an update or two might pop up!
Saulta
Saulta
The Ayutthayan empire By 1500
The dreams of the old rulers of Ayutthaya were to completely dominate Indonesia, and to spread Buddhism to the world. In 1500, when the empire were at the height of it´s power, most of Borneo were converted and under Ayutthayan rule. But the following 40 year Ayutthaya would decline, backstabbed by it´s own allies, attacked by it´s enemies, Ayutthaya collapsed after the devasting wars in the mid 16th century. But now, let us take a look at the empire in the beginning of the same century...
1500
The empire was at the peak of it´s power by this time. The once mighty Khmer empire, were a vassal, and the wealthy sunni power of Malacca were long gone, eaten by the advancing Buddhists. Most of Borneo were under Ayutthayan control, only the weak vassal state of Brunei remained, to small and poor to pose a real threat. However, there were one power who could rival the newly established Ayutthayan empire, Mataram, the Javans, heir to the splendid Majapahit empire, dominating eastern Indonesia only 100 years before. They were allies now, but as the years passed by, Mataram became more and more nervous. Ayutthaya kept expanding, and if they weren´t stopped, all of Indonesia would soon be under their rule. No, they must be stopped, somehow.
Ayutthayas army:
The army of Ayutthaya were the most advanced in the area. With more modern weapons than it´s neighbours and of course, more money, Ayutthaya war relatively safe. However, if China should get the urge to attack, Ayutthaya would fall faster than a bird without wings. But for the moment, China were a friend.
The army were equipped with Bengali blades, and chinese crossbows. Ayutthayas own shields were also used, mostly when assaulting beaches, but sometimes even on the battlefield.
The army, would however decline with the empire, as the navy recevied more funding due to the importance of a strong navy in the region.
Next chapter, Trading and the Malay revolts.
The dreams of the old rulers of Ayutthaya were to completely dominate Indonesia, and to spread Buddhism to the world. In 1500, when the empire were at the height of it´s power, most of Borneo were converted and under Ayutthayan rule. But the following 40 year Ayutthaya would decline, backstabbed by it´s own allies, attacked by it´s enemies, Ayutthaya collapsed after the devasting wars in the mid 16th century. But now, let us take a look at the empire in the beginning of the same century...
1500
The empire was at the peak of it´s power by this time. The once mighty Khmer empire, were a vassal, and the wealthy sunni power of Malacca were long gone, eaten by the advancing Buddhists. Most of Borneo were under Ayutthayan control, only the weak vassal state of Brunei remained, to small and poor to pose a real threat. However, there were one power who could rival the newly established Ayutthayan empire, Mataram, the Javans, heir to the splendid Majapahit empire, dominating eastern Indonesia only 100 years before. They were allies now, but as the years passed by, Mataram became more and more nervous. Ayutthaya kept expanding, and if they weren´t stopped, all of Indonesia would soon be under their rule. No, they must be stopped, somehow.
Ayutthayas army:
The army of Ayutthaya were the most advanced in the area. With more modern weapons than it´s neighbours and of course, more money, Ayutthaya war relatively safe. However, if China should get the urge to attack, Ayutthaya would fall faster than a bird without wings. But for the moment, China were a friend.
The army were equipped with Bengali blades, and chinese crossbows. Ayutthayas own shields were also used, mostly when assaulting beaches, but sometimes even on the battlefield.
The army, would however decline with the empire, as the navy recevied more funding due to the importance of a strong navy in the region.
Next chapter, Trading and the Malay revolts.
Power seems to be very temporary in the region. If Ayyuthaya can hold on to it for some time then even that is an achievement. I hope the army does not decline too much in relation to the navy.
What, you bring this back to life? I never thought I would see that happened. Nice.
I never thought I would see that happened. Nice.
Duke: Yeah, things can get pretty screwed up in that area, you´ve got to take whatever you can, whenever you can or else China will eat you!
Snake IV: Has to be something about the Mainzian spirit,
Snake IV: Has to be something about the Mainzian spirit,
The Malay revolts, 1505-1507
Malacca had been ruled by Malays before they were annexed by Ayutthaya, and by the early 16th century the felt that it were time for a large rebellion. But the rebellion stayed in the south, Bangkok were never taken, the rebels were stopped before that. They however took control of the rich Trading center in Malaka, creating chaos in the empire. It was Malaka that had provided the empire with various useful supplies, and with the trade center in rebel hands, they got all those supplies. The Ayutthayan grand army moved south, clashing with the rebels whi occupied Malaka. Many brave men died, but in the end, it was a great victory for the empire, and the siege of Malaka began. Luckily, it was taken before it´s inhabitants were able to organize themselves, and Malaka remained as a part of Ayutthaya. The rebellion was not finished though. Johor, located south of Malaka, had only been under Ayutthayan control for about 30 years, (taken from Atjeh in the Holy war) and most of them dreamt of rebuilding the Malakan empire. When the Grand army engaged, they were surprised at the resistance from the rebels. They weren´t dressed as ordinary rebels, no they wore the old Malakan armors, wielded Malakan swords, and you could see the old flag everywhere. These guys hoped to "liberate" the city and rebuild the Malakan empire. That was however not what happened. The Grand army, using superior tactics, easily crushed the dreaming rebels. Peace and order were restored, for now.
The merchants
Ayutthayas merchants were well known in SE asia. Dominating The trading centers in Malaka and China, few nations managed to compete with the imperial merchants. Trading posts on the island of Sulawasi and a host of other smaller islands provided the empire with luxuries and fish. However, as Ayutthaya entered it´s slow but steady decline, so did the trade, and in 1530, most the trading posts would be burned down by angry natives, attempts to reestablish them were made, but all failed, and Ayutthaya gradually lost it´s influence in that region. However, the rich city of Jakarta still remained as a great center of the old colonial period. Colonization of new areas were abandoned, and people were instead sent to already existing colonies, mostly on Borneo. The navy was kept, the holdings still needed protection. But Ayutthaya turned inlands, and one last, great war would be fought, before the empire would collapse.
Next chapter, War, and the decline of the Ayutthayan empire.
Malacca had been ruled by Malays before they were annexed by Ayutthaya, and by the early 16th century the felt that it were time for a large rebellion. But the rebellion stayed in the south, Bangkok were never taken, the rebels were stopped before that. They however took control of the rich Trading center in Malaka, creating chaos in the empire. It was Malaka that had provided the empire with various useful supplies, and with the trade center in rebel hands, they got all those supplies. The Ayutthayan grand army moved south, clashing with the rebels whi occupied Malaka. Many brave men died, but in the end, it was a great victory for the empire, and the siege of Malaka began. Luckily, it was taken before it´s inhabitants were able to organize themselves, and Malaka remained as a part of Ayutthaya. The rebellion was not finished though. Johor, located south of Malaka, had only been under Ayutthayan control for about 30 years, (taken from Atjeh in the Holy war) and most of them dreamt of rebuilding the Malakan empire. When the Grand army engaged, they were surprised at the resistance from the rebels. They weren´t dressed as ordinary rebels, no they wore the old Malakan armors, wielded Malakan swords, and you could see the old flag everywhere. These guys hoped to "liberate" the city and rebuild the Malakan empire. That was however not what happened. The Grand army, using superior tactics, easily crushed the dreaming rebels. Peace and order were restored, for now.
The merchants
Ayutthayas merchants were well known in SE asia. Dominating The trading centers in Malaka and China, few nations managed to compete with the imperial merchants. Trading posts on the island of Sulawasi and a host of other smaller islands provided the empire with luxuries and fish. However, as Ayutthaya entered it´s slow but steady decline, so did the trade, and in 1530, most the trading posts would be burned down by angry natives, attempts to reestablish them were made, but all failed, and Ayutthaya gradually lost it´s influence in that region. However, the rich city of Jakarta still remained as a great center of the old colonial period. Colonization of new areas were abandoned, and people were instead sent to already existing colonies, mostly on Borneo. The navy was kept, the holdings still needed protection. But Ayutthaya turned inlands, and one last, great war would be fought, before the empire would collapse.
Next chapter, War, and the decline of the Ayutthayan empire.
Thats the trouble with relying on one province like a COT, rebels take it and you lose most of your income for a year. Sad to see the empire in decline, but its interesting because its a lot more historical than the usual EUII game where nations generally don't decline.
Duke of Wellington said:
Well, it was only logic why it declined, I got to many enemies, and the moral of my armies were rather low compared to them. But my fleet were the most advanced, at least,