The Senate - Civil War [discontinued]

[Ibn-Khaldun]

The Senate - Civil War

:ave:


This is the sequel to my game - "The Senate (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?132435-The-Senate)"
Those who played my Thirty Years War game might find some parts familiar.
For example, the game uses the same orders system. Each player will have 6 order slots that they can use.
Each turn will last 2 days during which players from one faction should work out their plans/strategies for that turn. One turn equals to 3 months.

The game have only two factions: Republicans and the Dictator with his followers.
There are however some roles with special victory conditions.

-The factions-

Republicans

Seeing the rise of a powerful general many senators tried to stay true to the old republican ways.
Once in 2 turns they elect the Consul who will lead the Republican faction.

Powers of the Consul:
1) Can take control of any army in a province he is in. That army becomes Consular Legion and receives Morale bonus.
*2) Can once during his term appoint new general to one of the armies.
*3) Can once during his term appoint new governor to one of the provinces.
4) Can grant Citizenship once per turn.
+ few more..

Dictator

A powerful general, seeing a chance for power, used it and became the Dictator.
At the start of the game one player will be randomly chosen to become the leader of this faction.

Powers of the Dictator:
1) Can take control of any army in a province he is in. That army becomes Augustan Legion and receives Morale bonus.
*2) Can once in 2 turns appoint new general to one of the armies.
*3) Can once in 2 turns appoint new governor to one of the provinces.
4) Can grant Citizenship once per turn.
5) Can give orders to NPC armies in neighboring provinces.
+ few more..

* These are included in case player becomes inactive.

-Movement-

The game has a risk style province-to-province movement. Each army can move 1 province per order(with one exception). Fleets can move 2 sea regions per order.

-Manpower-

Each province have a manpower limit. This shows how many units players can recruit in that province. However, it also shows the number of men who can be taxed. So, It's up to the players whether they recruit units but receive less tax and supplies or they don't recruit and receive more taxes and supplies.

There are 2 different MP sections: Citizens and Locals.
Citizens: 1) Possible to recruit legionaries; 2) More taxes; 3) Less supplies.
Locals: 1) Possible to recruit auxiliaries; 2) Less taxes; 3) More supplies.

-Recruitment-

There are 2 different types of units: legionaries and auxiliaries.
Legionary units are Legionaries, Heavy Cavalry and First Cohort.
Auxiliary units are Archers, Spearmen, Light Infantry and Light Cavalry.
The only siege equipment(catapults) can be recruited only during sieges and it will be disbanded after the siege.
Since all players from the same faction share the same treasury then you have to decide who recruits and who doesn't. Otherwise you might find your faction bankrupt.

-Reputation-

Reputation shows how well your factions are seen by the people. Both faction start with equal reputation level. Your actions will determine whether it is lowered or raised.

-Supplies&Taxes-

Each unit need supplies and taxes(gold) are needed to recruit units. How large is the manpower in a province will determine how much supplies/taxes you get. Supplies&Taxes can only be collected by the governors or leaders of the factions. It takes an order to collect them(1 for supplies and another for taxes).

-Miscellaneous-

*Remember that losing units and manpower through looting/sieges will affect you in a lung run. It's not possible to replenish manpower during the game.
*All players who choose to lead an army must choose a unit as his bodyguard unit. If it is destroyed then that player is dead. If the player is governor and enemy captures his city then he will die.
*It's possible to switch a faction. This can be done only once. It's not possible to switch side if one faction controls 2/3 of public support(reputation is 65 or above).
*There are other things that will be revealed during the game.
*Ask if something is unclear. Whether in this thread or in private. The worst thing is if the game starts and players have no idea how it works.

-Turns&Battles-

The turn is divided into two parts: campaign and battle. Both last 2 days.
During the campaign part you should decide your next moves. Discuss this with others in your faction(especially with the leader) and then PM me your orders.
If there happens to be any battles I'll announce them and send the situation reports to the participants who should send me their plans for the battle.

-Map-

This is the map with all the provinces:
https://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh311/ibnkhaldun/stuff/asgrbdtfdhr_spqr_provinces_v2.png
Provinces:
Latium
Apulia(Southern-Italy)
Gallia Cisalpina(Northern-Italy)
Gallia Comata(Northern-Gallia)
Gallia Narbonensis(Southern-Gallia)
Hispania Ulterior(Southern-Spain)
Hispania Citerior(Northern-Spain)
Africa
Numidia
Cyrenaica
Aegyptus
Judaea
Syria
Asia
Galatia
Macedonia
Achaia
Illyricum

Each province is differently colored.

There are also 6 sea regions: Coast of Spain, Coast of Italy, Central Mediterranean, Adriatic Sea, Aegean Sea, Eastern Mediterranean.

-Military&Navy-

At the start of the game there are 6 legions and 2 fleets. All of them can be picked by the players. If any of them is not chosen then they become Neutral. It's possible to make them join your faction using bribe(easy way) or influence(a bit more difficult).

-Battles-

Battles are fought on a map of 20*20 squares large. During the Deployment phase players can position their units in deployment area(5*20 squares large). In theory, you can have maximum of 50000 soldiers on field(500 men are in a Legionary Cohort)! However, I doubt that you have more than 10000 men in your armies. Units positioned you should give me the plan for the battle. I will try to follow it as best as I can.

Here is the list of units:

Units
Unit: Legionaries
Descr: Heavy Infantry
Attr: Shock
Morale: 7
Men: 500
Supplies: 1
Cost: 10

Unit: Cavalry
Descr: Heavy Cavalry
Attr: Charge
Morale: 7
Men: 200
Supplies: 3
Cost: 20

Unit: First Cohort
Descr: Heavy Infantry
Attr: Eagle, Shock
Morale: 8
Men: 1000
Supplies: 1
Cost: 40

Unit: Archers
Descr: Auxilia
Attr: First Strike, Fire
Morale: 4
Men: 300
Supplies: 0,5
Cost: 5

Unit: Spearmen
Descr: Auxilia
Attr: Shield wall
Morale: 5
Men: 300
Supplies: 0,5
Cost: 5

Unit: Infantry
Descr: Auxilia
Attr: Fast moving
Morale: 5
Men: 300
Supplies: 0,5
Cost: 5

Unit: Cavalry
Descr: Auxilia
Attr: First Strike, Fast moving
Morale: 5
Men: 100
Supplies: 2
Cost: 10

Special:
Unit: Praetorians
Descr: Heavy Infantry
Attr: Eagel, Shock
Morale: 8
Men: 500
Supplies: 2
Cost: 50

Unit: Catapults
Descr: Siege
Attr: Shock, Fire
Morale: 3
Supplies: 10
Cost: 30

Descriptions:
Legionaries {They are your main fighting force. Strong and disciplined they can fight and win against much larger enemy.}

Cavalry {They are your heavy cavalry. They can beat almost any unit with their charge. Weak against spearmen.}

1st Cohort {These men carry the legionary eagle. Their presence gives morale boost to any nearby unit.}

Archer Auxilia {Keep these men out of trouble so that they can provide supporting fire to the legionaries.}

Spearmen Auxilia {Weak against other infantry but strong against cavalry.}

Infantry Auxilia {Light infantry whose job should be flanking or fighting enemy archers. Weak against cavalry.}

Cavalry Auxilia {Best used against enemy heavy infantry. Good flankers. Can also be used to pursue enemy lighter troops.}

Praetorians {These elite men will become available only if the Dictator becomes the Emperor. Their only task is to keep the Emperor safe.}

Catapults {Can only be recruited during sieges. They can launch boulders or incendiary firepots at enemy fortifications.}



Currently interested people(9):
Diamondeye
Double A
slashandburn
Seon
robbiecon
johnhughtom
Kagemusha
God Emperor
Beskar

[Diamondeye]

First in :yes:

[Ibn-Khaldun]

First post updated.

Glad to have you, Diamondeye.

[Diamondeye]

I just need to have the Imperator special role, the guy returning home with an army that dwarves the rest of the Empire and has to mow down everyone else.

Or just the Dictator :beam:

[Double A]

In!

[slashandburn]

In, when in rome...

[Seon]

when in Rome, you DIE!

[slashandburn]

when in Rome, you DIE!
Ah, but it is worth it. For the glory of Rome.

[Double A]

In Roman Republic, glory claims you!

[Ibn-Khaldun]

First post updated!
Anyone want to test the battles? Need 2 volunteers.
Also, any questions?

[robbiecon]

I will join the sequel to the senate

[Ibn-Khaldun]

:ave: Welcome to the Senate.. or what is left of it after this Civil War.

[Double A]

Ibn, why do the Praetorians have the same stats, twice the upkeep, cost 10 more, and half the men as the First Cohort?

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Ibn, why do the Praetorians have the same stats, twice the upkeep, cost 10 more, and half the men as the First Cohort?

They can only be recruited in Latium(Rome) and will become available only if the Dictator becomes Emperor. They have half the numbers because there can be more than 1 unit of them in the legion. They cost more because they should be the elite. It is quite possible that they will never be recruited(if the Dictators side looses the war). Also, the upkeep is high so that players wouldn't spam them.

Currently, all provinces produce a bit more supplies than the legions consume. However, once the Civil War starts some players have to act as governors(collecting taxes/supplies) or you can't support your factions legions. It's possible for the governors to improve the production of supplies but it takes some time. Basically, players in one faction must discuss their plans if they want to win.

Edit: One more thing about supplies, the number shows how many supplies 100 men consume.
Legionaries have 500 men in a unit. This means they consume 5 supplies per turn.
First Cohort have 1000 men and will use 10 supplies.
Cavalry have 200 men and use 6 supplies.
Etc.

However, the cost shows how much you have to pay for entire unit(5 for Auxiliary units, 20 for Cavalry etc).

[Double A]

So there's only one First Cohort?

The "spam elite units" side of me is sad.

[johnhughthom]

So there's only one First Cohort?

The "spam elite units" side of me is sad.

Does every side of your personality involve spam?

Yes Ibn-Khaldun that's an in, if I may.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

So there's only one First Cohort?

The "spam elite units" side of me is sad.

One First Cohort per Legion.


Does every side of your personality involve spam?

Yes Ibn-Khaldun that's an in, if I may.

Good to have you! :bow:

Next week I'll ask the mods to move this thread to the Gameroom for sign ups. It would be nice to get at least 5 people for both factions.

[Double A]

Does every side of your personality involve spam?

The hunger part doesn't.

[Diamondeye]

The hunger part doesn't.

A fine return to an excellent zing.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Asking again: Does anyone want to help me with some test battles? I need only 2 volunteers.

[Diamondeye]

How much work is it? If it's not a lot, I'm in.

[Kagemusha]

Im In and i can be your test animal! :)

[Ibn-Khaldun]

It's not that much of a work. You have to buy the units(how much each unit costs is mentioned in the first post), place them using Paint and give a short plan for the battle. That's all.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

I apologize for the lack of news. I was busy with my real life and polishing this game.
Anyway, I'll ask the mods to move this thread to the Gameroom. Yes, it's about to start! The sign ups will be open for couple of days and then the game begins.

Now, once the sign ups are closed I'll send out the roles(Dictator and some special roles). Then I would expect you to pick your side during the first campaign phase. You can publicly announce it or you can send private message to me. But more importantly you have to send me a short list with what(army, fleet or province) you want to start. This will become the property of your faction though. Most likely some people will choose the same things. To counter that you should send a short list with your preferences.

So, the PM you should send to me after the sign ups are closed should look like this:


Hi,
I will pick the Republican faction.
My preferences:
1. Aegyptus
2. Legio III Africa
3. Syria

I'll use the "first come first served" method to determine who will get what.

EDIT: I forgot to thank Diamondeye and Kagemusha for the test battle. Thank you! :bow:
That test battle showed some flaws in my battle system. Anyway, I hope that now I have fixed them and solving battles would go much quicker.
Btw, have I mentioned that there are sea battles in this game? :juggle2:

[God Emperor]

apparently the dictator is more powerful than the republican faction. so I will support the dictator faction (is this right what I am doing :laugh4:) .. I am not at all certain if there are more things I must choose. please inform me :D

[Beskar]

I am interested in joining.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Two maps for you:
Map with province names
https://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh311/ibnkhaldun/The%20Senate/spqr_provinces_names.png
Map with the current legions
https://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh311/ibnkhaldun/The%20Senate/spqr_provinces_armies.png

God Emperor, there is nothing wrong declaring with whom you stand. But you should send PM with what province/army/navy you want to start.
However, wait with that until I close the sign ups and send out the roles.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Sign ups are closed!

I will send out the roles now. If you don't receive any role from me then your are considered regular Senator who can pick what ever side he wants.

[Diamondeye]

((Will you post here once the roles are out so we know if that applies to us?))

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Roles have been sent.

Please, send me the list with your prefrences and with your faction choice.
Example:

Hi,
I will pick the Republican faction.
My preferences:
1. Aegyptus
2. Legio III Africa
3. Syria

Here are the Legions and fleets at the start of the game:
Legio I
Gallia Comata
First Cohort 1000
Legionaries 4000
Cavalry 200
Aux Infantry 1500
Aux Archers 600
Aux Cavalry 600
Aux Spearmen 900

Legio II
Hispania Citerior
First Cohort 1000
Legionaries 4000
Cavalry 200
Aux Infantry 1200
Aux Archers 600
Aux Cavalry 600
Aux Spearmen 900

Legio III
Africa
First Cohort 1000
Legionaries 4000
Cavalry 200
Aux Infantry 1200
Aux Archers 900
Aux Cavalry 800
Aux Spearmen 900


Legio IV
Aegyptus
First Cohort 1000
Legionaries 4000
Cavalry 200
Aux Infantry 1800
Aux Archers 600
Aux Cavalry 600
Aux Spearmen 1200

Legio V
Syria
First Cohort 1000
Legionaries 4000
Cavalry 200
Aux Infantry 1500
Aux Archers 900
Aux Cavalry 1000
Aux Spearmen 1200

Legio VI
Macedonia
First Cohort 1000
Legionaries 4000
Cavalry 200
Aux Infantry 1500
Aux Archers 600
Aux Cavalry 500
Aux Spearmen 900

Western Fleet
Apulia
3 Quinquiremes
10 Triremes

Eastern Fleet
Asia
3 Quinquiremes
10 Triremes

[Double A]

Roles have been sent.

Our definitions of sent must be quite different :stare:

[slashandburn]

Our definitions of sent must be quite different :stare:

see above no pm means standard senator who chooses side. Only Dictator and probably a few others got pms

[Ibn-Khaldun]

What slashandburn said.

[johnhughthom]

Double A is clearly indulging in a little WIFOM. Naughty boy.

[slashandburn]

But he can't be a Dictator or special role because he didn't get a PM, But he could be lying hoping we would believe he didn't get a Pm, or he could know this and be using this to draw attention away from the dictator whose faction he has chosen, or or...

[Ibn-Khaldun]

The Dictator is God Emperor.

[Diamondeye]

The Dictator is God Emperor.

Then I will be the sword of the Divine Majesty!

Where do we start, Master? All roads lead to Rome, the Centre of the world!

[Double A]

Maybe you should PM him.

[Diamondeye]

Maybe you should PM him.

Maybe I should WIFOM.

[God Emperor]

Then I will be the sword of the Divine Majesty!

Where do we start, Master? All roads lead to Rome, the Centre of the world!

I will get back to this game as soon as I have slept.. I am glad to have you as my aid.. Together we shall rule the galaxy.
and as for the leaders of the known world.. they will grovel at my feet, or gravel at theirs

[Beskar]

Why are you forgetting me, 'God Emperor' ? :cry:

[God Emperor]

I don't know who are on my team :laugh4: Will be reading through the rules now :) Welcome Beskar !

[God Emperor]

@I-K - I guess it's not allowed for me to talk about land preferences with my team mates so that we may possition ourselves well ?

[Ibn-Khaldun]

God Emperor - Yes, it is allowed. I actually recommend you to do it. ~:)

[God Emperor]

alrighty :) then I would like anyone on my team to speak up :) right now we have Beskar and DE

[Ibn-Khaldun]

There are still some people who haven't picked their side.
Please, send your PM's as soon as possible.

[God Emperor]

Anyone who has not picked sides yet, please do contact me :)

[Ibn-Khaldun]

I'm waiting responses from two people. They have time to send their PM's until 10:00 PM GMT today. The game would start then(or if I'm too tired from work then tomorrow around 9:00 AM GMT).

Once the game starts Republican faction must elect their Consul.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Turn 1
Campaign

https://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh311/ibnkhaldun/TW%20games/FACTION_STRONGEST.jpg


After God Emperor seized the power in Rome some Senators who still believed to the values of Republic fled from the city. They declared that God Emperor is vile usurper whose only goal is to become king. Republican senators found some support in the east. However, God Emperor ,who already managed to declare himself Dictator, managed to find many allies in the military. He also managed to take control over most of Italy. Most of the provinces and armies however didn't know who to support. Who ever can convince the other provinces to join their faction faster have the upper hand in this war.


Current Reputation:

Republicans 50 - 50 Dictator


Republican faction:
Kagemusha
Beskar
johnhughtom
robbiecon

Dictatorial faction
God Emperor
Double A
Diamondeye
slashandburn
Seon

robbiecon did not pick a side. If he still wants to play then he can send me PM with his factional choice. He may declare that publicly as well.


Map:
https://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh311/ibnkhaldun/The%20Senate/tscw_turn1.png

P.S.
1) It seems I have forgot to mention the Sea regions. Here they are:
Western Mediterranean (Coasts of Spain, North-Africa and Southern France)
Central Mediterranean (Sea around Sicily and coast of Italy)
Adriatic Sea
Aegean Sea
Eastern Mediterranean (Coasts of Egypt, Syria and Asia Minor)
Black Sea

2) You have ~2 days from this post to decide what you want to do and send me your orders. After that 2 day "Battle" phase will follow. If there are no battles then the next campaign phase will start sooner.

[Diamondeye]

((Are you going to tell us where we are?))

[johnhughthom]

Vote: Kagemusha for Consul.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

((Are you going to tell us where we are?))

I did. In the PM. ~:)


Vote: Kagemusha for Consul.

You should do that in private. ~;)

I suggest both factions to create a quictopic or member group in here to discuss your plans. ~:)

[Diamondeye]

I did. In the PM. ~:)

Silly impatient me, can't wait to go conquering :beam:

[johnhughthom]

Silly impatient me, can't wait to get indicted for treason :beam:

Fixed.

[Diamondeye]

The only justice I know of is that of the battlefield. And I think I have the arguments on my side.

Care for a debate?

[johnhughthom]

The only justice I know of is that of the battlefield. And I think I have the arguments on my side.

Care for a debate?

:snore:

[Diamondeye]

Someone has to say these things now for them to be cliché when movies are invented.

[Kagemusha]

I urge for the mislead Senators to leave the side of this so called "God Emperor" and return to uphold the laws of SPQR. Why do you want to throw away your freedom and throw yourselves on the mercy of an tyrant? You are appointed to your office to protect the citizens and laws of Rome and not to destroy the work of your forefathers. Rome should be governed by its citizens, not by some tyrant.

Signed,

Senator Claudius Scipio, Commander of the Legio III Africa

[Double A]

Only fools and madmen punish their loyal.

[johnhughthom]

Only fools and madmen punish their loyal.

Umm.... Gah?

[Double A]

You have to be crazy or stupid if you piss off your supporters. Especially during a friggin' civil war.

[johnhughthom]

You have to be crazy or stupid if you piss off your supporters. Especially during a friggin' civil war.

Yes, that statement makes sense. Well done.

[God Emperor]

I urge for the mislead Senators to leave the side of this so called "God Emperor" and return to uphold the laws of SPQR. Why do you want to throw away your freedom and throw yourselves on the mercy of an tyrant? You are appointed to your office to protect the citizens and laws of Rome and not to destroy the work of your forefathers. Rome should be governed by its citizens, not by some tyrant.

Signed,

Senator Claudius Scipio, Commander of the Legio III Africa

After reading Senator Claudius Scipio's letter , The beloved dictator spoke to his followers; every true Roman

The Senators have decided to antagonize us, despite the will of the people... the old senators were elected by the people and should bow down when the people demanded it.. As the old Senator's are cleary unfit to serve the people they are a threat to Rome and the Roman people..
however they are still romans, despite this treachery, and for that they shall be given one last chance.. any Senator will be given the chance of joining the Roman Empire and serve under it, once again, or they shall be outlawed and face total annihilation
Their lands shall be taken and given back to the people of Rome

[Kagemusha]

A speech of Senator Claudius Scipio at the camp of Legio III Africa outside the city of Carthage,

Soldiers,Citizens,Fellow Romans. I have received news from the speech of this usurper "God Emperor". In his speech he claims to represent the citizens of Rome, while at the same time. He mentions Roman Empire. How can there be citizens in Empire as Empires are ruled by Emperors? The Republic of Rome is a Republic where citizens Govern through elected representatives.In other words Senators. Kingdoms are ruled by Kings and Empires are ruled by Emperors who reign over Kings. As free Romans. Do you prefer to be ruled by a Tyrant, which yoke our forefathers got rid of after driving away the Etruscan and early Roman Kings. Or do you want to govern yourself as free Roman citizens.Who do not have to bow down infront of anyone?

Your servant, Legate and Senator, Claudius Scipio

[Diamondeye]

... In the Camp of the Macedonian Legion, General Marcus Brutus speaks...

"Fellow soldiers, my brothers and sons!
For long have I been at the right hand of this man, our leader and rightfully appointed dictator. I have been his sword in Gaul, in Spain, in Greece, and here in Macedonia! Through him, I have acted out the will of Rome herself, and of all her citizens. Am I not the Sword of Rome?"
((Soldiers cheering))
"For these many years, I, like you, have marched and fought for our beloved Rome, at her bidding. Who has been able to stand against us?"
(("NONE!"))
"Then is our cause not noble? Is our cause not just? Are we not beloved of the Gods?"
((Inarticulate yells of agreement))
"Yet these... Power-hungry, exiled senators, populists and deceivers of the People, more ridden with sickly jealousy than a mangy dog is with lice, seek to usurp us! They seek to stand in our way when we unite the lands of Rome under her, even as the people they tell us they represent are backing us, cheering us on in the streets, sending their sons and husbands to fight our glorious cause! This is scandulous!"
(("SCANDULOUS!"))
"These men are not True Romans! They are not deserving of Roman Honors! I say we march against them! I say that they will stand against us like the Gaul, like the German tribes, like the Greeks and the Macedons, and, like those vanquished enemies, they will not stop us!"
((Loud cheers))
"We will drive them before us like any other foe that the Gods have sent to test us, for we know our cause to be Righteous! We know our hearts to be clear, and our blades to strike true!"
((Loud cheers - again!))
"All hail the Dictator!"
(("ALL HAIL!"))

[slashandburn]

Admiral Cassius Julius adresses his crews...
Sailors, listen to me, this task we set our selves upon will not be easy. We face other Romans now, not lily livered Carthiginians or effete Greeks. We must all work as one to defeat these new foes and do not mistake, THESE MEN ARE OUR FOES ,they have made such an impious decision as to dare stand in the way of Our Dictator who shall aid and protect us all! They protest that he is chaining us when it reality it is he who sets us free. No more Senate debates which take two decades to resolve, no. Just clear, decisive, and most importantly victorius action We are the key to that future. Now... ARE YOU WITH ME?
(Not a man stirred)
As I expected, you are all true sons of Rome, worthy of your lineage. WE shall rule these seas and let those fools from the Senate dare try to oppose us. It shall be their last lesson.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

NB! There was a suggestion that perhaps I could extend this first turn so that it would be possible to learn the mechanics of this game. If most of the players agree then I'll extend this turn by 1 day.

[Double A]

EXTEND PLEASE

[God Emperor]

yes please

[Kagemusha]

Yes that would be great!

[Ibn-Khaldun]

I will extend the first turn 24 hours. It will end tomorrow ~9:00 GMT.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Campaign phase is over! The Battle phase will follow. If there are no battles then the next turn will start tomorrow.

Also, please, let each player PM me his orders next turn! Checking the quicktopics and my inbox is really confusing and I might miss someones orders.

EDIT: No battles this turn.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Turn 2
Campaign


https://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh311/ibnkhaldun/The%20Senate/looting.jpg

During the first month of the Civil War both sides tried desperately gain an advantage over the other faction. However, the way how they did it were completely different. Dictatorial generals Double A, Commander of the Legio I, and Marcus Brutus(Diamondeye), Commander of the Legio IV, first looted the provinces for quick money and supplies. Only after that they marched into the provincial capital of Gallia Comata and Macedonia. Both provinces lost about fifth of their manpower!
In south, Consul Claudius Scipio(Kagemusha) used another method. He simply marched his army into the center of the provincial capital of Africa. Violence or words were not needed. It was clear that the Republicans were in control of the province.

General Double A repeated his actions in Gallia Narbonensis about month later while Marcus Brutus(Diamondeye) marched in to the Republican province of Achaia. After he had looted the province, just like he had done in Macedonia, he marched towards Athens, capital of the province. He expected to meet a strong garrison but instead he met a city with open gates. Republican Senator johnhughtom, who had convinced the local governor to join his side, had recently escaped and people saw no point fighting a losing battle.

Although Republicans lost Achaia they gained Syria, Asia and Aegyptus in east. Generals Beskar and robbiecon had used their influence to gain the loyalty of the two legions in eastern provinces, Legio IV and Legio V. It wasn't that hard to get support after people heard about the atrocities committed by the dictatorial forces. Most likely both generals added some things that never happened but the fact is they were now in command of the two largest Roman legions. Even more important was the fact that Senator johnhughtom, Republican who had fled from Achaia, showed once again his amazing diplomatic skills and took control over the Roman Eastern Fleet.

Although Dictator God Emperor controls more provinces he have one legion less than the Republicans. If the Republicans can convince Legio II in Hispania Citerior to join their side as well then they can attack Dictatorial forces from four sides! But first the Republicans have to defeat the Western fleet commanded by the Admiral slashandburn. This will be a difficult task for the Republican Admiral johnhughtom.


Current Reputation:

Republicans 64 - 36 Dictator


Republican faction:
Kagemusha (Consul)
Beskar
johnhughtom
robbiecon

Dictatorial faction
God Emperor (Dictator)
Double A
Diamondeye
slashandburn
Seon

The map:
https://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh311/ibnkhaldun/The%20Senate/tscw_turn2.png

You have ~2 days from this post to decide what you want to do and send me your orders. After that, 2 day "Battle" phase will follow. If there are no battles then the next campaign phase will start sooner.

P.S. Will send the Reports about few hours from now. Don't have enough time for that at the moment.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Since I have a stomach flue I'm not in a shape to do anything with your orders.
So, I will extend this turn by a day. Deadline is 13:00 GMT on Tuesday, 15th February.

[Seon]

derp.

[Kagemusha]

Speech of Consul Claudius Scipio at Carthage,

Thank you loyal Romans! Thank you people of our Glorious Republic that you have not forsaken the hard work of your forefathers. Thank you for supporting The people and Republic of Rome. You who have stood loyal to Rome. Rome shall not forget that. I am pleased to announce that it is not only you good people of Africa and Tunisia who have chosen to respect the laws of your fathers, but also peoples of Egypt and Syria have risen to thrown down the tyrant and restore the Republic. It is clear after witnessing the recent news coming from Gallia and Creece that the way of this so called "God Emperor" is not the way of true Roman. His armies rape,loot and pillage provinces that have been loyal to Rome for ages.
As the Consul of the Republic.I will call all for all those who have true Roman values and principles to abandon the tyrant and help us to restore the Republic and peace through out the land. I will offer amnesty to anyone who repents and is ready to support Republic and protect it with us from those who try to destroy something so dear to us. Something so dear to that we are ready to die for it. What could be such thing? My friends i will tell you: It is freedom!

[slashandburn]

I am sorry, but due to RL issues I will be unable to continue playing please replace me or give my fleet over to one of my fellow dictatorial faction teammates.

[Kagemusha]

I am sorry, but due to RL issues I will be unable to continue playing please replace me or give my fleet over to one of my fellow dictatorial faction teammates.

I am sorry to hear that. I also wonder Ibn how are you? Is your health getting any better? Maybe we should have a short cease fire, so the dictatorial side can regroup and maybe set a new deadline for the orders?

[Ibn-Khaldun]

There were some complications but now I'm feeling better. I will not give any deadlines at the moment. Perhaps tomorrow. I hope others are still continuing?

[Diamondeye]

I think I speak for the rest of us when I say that we're still playing, but the game is advanced enough that we appreciate the extra time :tongue:

[Ibn-Khaldun]

The deadline for orders is 10:00 GMT on Thursday, 24th February.
I apologize for this long absence from the game. Anyway, I'm back now and if there are any questions then please ask.

[Seon]

Thursday is the 24th?

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Yes, it is.