Panzer Meyer
10-16-2007, 03:21
This is my first AAR, so bear with me. I am not applying any special house rules, other than I am not to attack another nation without them attacking me first. I can of course attack and take Eluetheroi settlements at will and their forces.
The Year is 255BC, Karthage is the dominating power in the Mediterranean in power, influence and trade. Not much stands in the way of further expansion in Africa or in other of Karthage's holdings in Sicily or Iberia.
Karthage has a tradition of strong ties with the many of the Numidian tribes, but recently many of the tribes decided to rise up against Karthage and their own rulers, many of whom are married to Karthage's most influential politicians and leaders.
The uprising, not exactly clear of its aim or reason, became violent very quickly. Many tribes killing their leaders out right and picking their own leader from within their own ranks. The Numidians, although not as advanced as Karthage in military terms nor economical, are fierce warriors. The men on horse riding without saddle, unarmored and armed light, making them fast and suite for hit and run tactics.
Karthage's ruler, Mago is an excellent and much liked leader. Through out Karthage's history not many of it's citizens ever served in the military, except for officers or generals and even then. Mago has served in the military several years back, successfully campaigning against local uprisings and restless Numidians, successfully bringing most of them under control. At age 40 he fully devoted his time into political life.
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/Rommel22/mago.jpg
Now at the age of 61 Mago knew he had to choose an heir, although Karthage is a republic, with the rise of Mago as a powerful leader this has changed. Karthage still being ruled by the people and the council of hundred and four, but more and more being influenced by Mago as people saw him as a great and natural leader. He has been careful not to over step his bounds however, a few politicians wanting nothing more than seeing him crucified, but the majority would never allow it as he has only brought greatness to Karthage.
Many believed his successor, his heir would be his son, Hanno. However he surprised the people, including his own family when he picked a lesser known figure. Hamalcar, of the Barcid family. Some have noticed the Barcids and their rise to the public spotlight. If Mago chose him, he must of had a good reason. Although young, he has shown natural talent as a leader, militarily and politically.
Hamalcar
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/Rommel22/hamalcar.jpg
Towards the end of Mago's rules the Numidians who he worked so hard to subdue and become a steady ally and friend to Karthage, rebelled. He was however able to secure more territory for Karthage in the interior of Africa, and this possibly being the reason for the uprising. However this was approved initially by the chieftains of the Numidian tribes as they would benefit from it as much as Karthage.
However Mago saw that the interior of Africa did not have much to offer to Karthage in the terms of resources and income. So Mago made it his goal to expand its holdings else where.
Sicily was the first possible region of expansion, however Syracuse one of the biggest cities in Sicily has close ties with the Greeks and any attempt to for Karthage to expand its influence on the island would possibly be meant with protest and most likely a war. The only other possible area for expansion, with its many rich resources, mainly minerals, Iberia.
In his last years Mago saw the expansion of Karthage's holdings in Iberia with the capture of Sucum-Murgi and Baikor.
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/Rommel22/Spain255.jpg
Karthage also expanded its territories in Northern Africa mainly the rich coastal areas. The most recent being the capture of Lixus.
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/Rommel22/lixus255bc.jpg
To be continued...
The Year is 255BC, Karthage is the dominating power in the Mediterranean in power, influence and trade. Not much stands in the way of further expansion in Africa or in other of Karthage's holdings in Sicily or Iberia.
Karthage has a tradition of strong ties with the many of the Numidian tribes, but recently many of the tribes decided to rise up against Karthage and their own rulers, many of whom are married to Karthage's most influential politicians and leaders.
The uprising, not exactly clear of its aim or reason, became violent very quickly. Many tribes killing their leaders out right and picking their own leader from within their own ranks. The Numidians, although not as advanced as Karthage in military terms nor economical, are fierce warriors. The men on horse riding without saddle, unarmored and armed light, making them fast and suite for hit and run tactics.
Karthage's ruler, Mago is an excellent and much liked leader. Through out Karthage's history not many of it's citizens ever served in the military, except for officers or generals and even then. Mago has served in the military several years back, successfully campaigning against local uprisings and restless Numidians, successfully bringing most of them under control. At age 40 he fully devoted his time into political life.
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/Rommel22/mago.jpg
Now at the age of 61 Mago knew he had to choose an heir, although Karthage is a republic, with the rise of Mago as a powerful leader this has changed. Karthage still being ruled by the people and the council of hundred and four, but more and more being influenced by Mago as people saw him as a great and natural leader. He has been careful not to over step his bounds however, a few politicians wanting nothing more than seeing him crucified, but the majority would never allow it as he has only brought greatness to Karthage.
Many believed his successor, his heir would be his son, Hanno. However he surprised the people, including his own family when he picked a lesser known figure. Hamalcar, of the Barcid family. Some have noticed the Barcids and their rise to the public spotlight. If Mago chose him, he must of had a good reason. Although young, he has shown natural talent as a leader, militarily and politically.
Hamalcar
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/Rommel22/hamalcar.jpg
Towards the end of Mago's rules the Numidians who he worked so hard to subdue and become a steady ally and friend to Karthage, rebelled. He was however able to secure more territory for Karthage in the interior of Africa, and this possibly being the reason for the uprising. However this was approved initially by the chieftains of the Numidian tribes as they would benefit from it as much as Karthage.
However Mago saw that the interior of Africa did not have much to offer to Karthage in the terms of resources and income. So Mago made it his goal to expand its holdings else where.
Sicily was the first possible region of expansion, however Syracuse one of the biggest cities in Sicily has close ties with the Greeks and any attempt to for Karthage to expand its influence on the island would possibly be meant with protest and most likely a war. The only other possible area for expansion, with its many rich resources, mainly minerals, Iberia.
In his last years Mago saw the expansion of Karthage's holdings in Iberia with the capture of Sucum-Murgi and Baikor.
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/Rommel22/Spain255.jpg
Karthage also expanded its territories in Northern Africa mainly the rich coastal areas. The most recent being the capture of Lixus.
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v418/Rommel22/lixus255bc.jpg
To be continued...