Battle Reports

The 1st Lydian Army has relieved Timarchos Anaias Mysiakes forces besieged in Sidon.

The battle was bloody...but due to forgetting to turn off A-A no screen:

Panaitolos Ankyrikos
Men Deployed: 759
Men Killed: 448
Men Remaining: 358

Timarchos Anaias Mysiakes
Men Deployed: 704
Men Killed 252
Men Remaining: 653

VS.

Captain Melanthos
Men Deployed: 780
Men Killed: 540
Men Remaining: 79

Outcome: Clear Victory...Sidon is safe if at least for now.

They had the high ground unfortunately and rained arrows on my phalanx as it smashed shields with their own. Timarchos Mysiakes' forces suffered only minor deaths. I am proud to say my men have stuck a spear into the back of Captain Melanthos when he attempted to turn tail and run. Sadly, as my men have taken a decent beating we will march back to Antiocheia to regroup.

Fought a battle against Eleutheroi, on my side an army of Hay marched onto the battlefield.

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A letter reaches the Royal Council:

"Sidon is relieved. I attacked the army besieging our town and confronted them on an open field near the city. They were forming inside a wood, hiding like cowards which they proved to be just a short while later. I formed a battle line and since they didn't move out I started advancing slowly and sending forward our Javelin Cavalry. At this time the garrison under Timarchos entered the battle field and as soon as the Ptolemies saw them they turned and ran like little sheep. Our Javelins could only take out some of them before they got away, but at least the Town is safe for now. I moved my troops inside. They spilled no seleukid blood today.

Strategos Theodoros Syriakos"

Result: Clear Victory

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The Battle of Ankyra

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It was a cold, rainy day in autumn of 264 BCE. Sarpedon Syriakes had, with some advice from his friend and Hetairos Mikithion Phoinikikes, planned the assault for a couple of months now while his army was building the necessary equipment to win the walls. The plan was quite simple. They would attack the city from the west with 4 rams. The Jews would storm the gates flanked by thureophoroi, and a little bit to the south, Mikithion together with the peltastai would go in and if the main party was held up at the walls, they would attack the enemy in its back.

Now the day had finally come and they were ready. The rams built and in position, and the soldiers were eagerly awaiting the signal. Though they knew that they would be restricted to breaking into Pontic homes and were strictly forbidden to harm any innocent Keltoi, the victory was sure and there were still enough spoils for them to get. After all, two from the Pontic royal family were in there, one of them being the crown heir, and that was promising enough.

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The Pontic soldiers stood ready at the wall, hoping to exploit the fact that the open gate and forced openings in the wall would only allow a few soldiers to enter at once. To counter this, Sarpedon ordered his archers to open fire against the Keltoi mercenaries, who were standing ready to intercept the thureophoroi to the right of the Jews.

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The Keltoi took a few losses, and quickly the Pontics - and not just the Keltoi - abandoned the walls while they were still intact. Turning their bare backs to the arrows, the Keltoi swordsmen took some heavy casualties, as they also had the longest way to run. Soon after that, the rams reached the walls.

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As soon as the gate was opened, the Jews quickly rushed in while it still was undefended. The Keltoi mercenaries tried to push them back, but they were now too few and quickly routed. At the same moment, the wall was breached, and the Thureophoroi could rush in to help out, and the ones on the left flank engaged a unit of peltastai. Meanwhile Sarpedon and his phalangitai moved to enter the city themselves. Mikithion and his peltastai had had the longest way to the walls, so they were not quite finished yet, but that was now a small matter, as the Pontics did not hold the wall, which had been the reason for their distance in the first place.

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Seeing the walls as lost, Hermaeus Laodikeios ordered all his men but his pantodapoi phalanx, himself, Mithridates Kianos and a unit of Galatikoi kluddolon to retreat to the town square. The Galatikoi he sent to intercept Mikithion and the peltastai, while he and Mithridates stayed with the phalanx. Seeing this, the Jews could safely turn and help out the thureophoroi while Sarpedon and his phalanxes could enter. The Pontic peltastai was quickly routed and consequently cut down.

As soon as the phalangites had entered inside the walls, they advanced and found the Pontic phalanx waiting at a right turn. While they turned around to meet them, the Jews and one unit of Thureophoroi - the same that had fought the peltastai - quickly rushed up a hill to secure their exposed flank towards the town centre. The phalanxes quickly met, and Sarpedon's men proved that they had learned from their experience at Pergamon, and broke the Pontic phalanx, who still fought on at the encouragement of their general, as well as their prince.

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The other part of Sarpedon's phalanx bravely marched on towards Mithridates and Hermaeus, who had no choice but to commit themselves to the fight and charged them. Thanks to their mobility and the sheer shock of their charge, they succeeded in putting Sarpedon's phalanx in a disarray. Being alerted by the keen eyed Cadeyrn, who always were aware of his surroundings, Sarpedon quickly answered by charging in himself, together with the thureophoroi who hadn't marched at the centre yet. However, the Galatikoi kluddolon had aborted their mission and returned when their general and their prince where fighting, also entered the fray, trying to gut the phalangites with their short swords.

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After a long and bloody struggle, in which the Pontic heir, Mithridates, fell to an unidentified spear, the Pontic general Hermaeus fled together with what was left of his and Mithridates' bodyguards and the Galatikoi. The Pontic phalanx, bravely though they had fought, ran as well, but in the other direction. The few who managed to evade Sarpedon's phalanx were quickly shot down by the Caucasian archers.

While Sarpedon had been busy, the Jews and the thureophoroi at the town centre had engaged, and were fighting on despite being outnumbered and alone, and with the Pontics getting reinforcements with the retreating General and Galatians, things looked tough for them for a short while. Luckily though, Sarpedon had not forgotten about them, and Mikithion and the peltastai were coming as well. Rushing there double time, Sarpedon charged the backs of the Galatikoi, and then seeing Hermaeus, he quickly disengaged from them and engaged him instead.

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When the thureophoroi and peltastai catched up, it was game over for the Pontics. When Hermaeus was knocked off his horse by Sarpedon and then trampled by Cadeyrn's horse, the remaining force surrendered. It was a clear victory. The Pontic casualties counted up at 555 strong, which had come at a price of 141 soldiers from Sarpedon's army.

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Near Sinope, autumn 264

The main Pontic force directly engaged my phalanx and the Pontic cavalry tried to circle around the back and flank. The cavalry was beaten back and my own cavalry charge destroyed much of their infantry. As soon as the main force had retreated the Pontic king charged the weak side of the phalanx. He was quickly surrounded and suffered severe casualties. However, the coward soon turned tail and escaped with 3 of his bodyguards.

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Sinope, Winter 264 BC

Cunobelinus stood dismounted amongst his men. They surrounded the King and his men. He'd told his men his intentions after the battle outside the walls a season earlier. They were not confident in his gamble at all. Cunobelinus walked forward 10 paces, horse in tail, sword sheathed and helmet under his arm.

"My Lord! I give you an alternative to the slaughter that awaits... You and I shall engage in single combat! Your men will be set free, and will live as free men under the Arche, regardless of the outcome, I give you my word. Your fate will be the one that is decided by the duel. If you win, you and your Queen will leave this land, and ne'er return. You shall never take arms against anyone, or lead men to battle. You will live your days as a freed man, a farmer or whatever trade you so chose, It will be up to you. If you lose... You will have fought honourably, and died honourably. You will be given a proper funeral, and you will be remembered dying honourably. Your Queen will reside here for the rest of her days as a free woman. No harm will come of her, this I swear. You have my word, from one soldier to another.... What say you, sire?"

King Ariobarzanes Kianos looked at his men... He nodded, hugged the man next to him, and rode forward and dismounted infront of Cunobelinus. He removed his helm and said, "I give you my word, son. I will leave and never return, I will never take arms against your King's Empire, For I am beaten... This I swear on my ancestors. What is your name?"
"Arrhenides Gedrosinanos Cunobelinus..."
"Cunobelinus? That is not a Greek or Persian name... You have the look of a Celt... And your armour says that..."
"I am son of Cunobelinus, Captain in the army of Brennus, he fought alongside the King of Galatia himself when they established our homeland."
The King nodded, "I wish you luck Cunobelinus..." He extended his hand and shook in agreement of the terms. The two men mounted up and rode back towards their men, all of which looked on intently. The freezing rain sent a horrid chill up Cunobelinus' spine. He looked up to the sky.

'FATHER?!' Father and son were reunited by the spirit world. 'Son, you have lived honourably... The choice you have made here has been seen by the Gods... Your fate is no longer your own. Do our people proud. Do me proud, boy.'
Cunobelinus dropped his helm, he scratched Bedwyr's mane, and Achiakos sounded the horn. The King and General charged forth, closing the distance fast. Both lances exploded on impact, knocking Cunobelinus off his horse, his head narrowly missed being trampled by Kionos' horse. The King's second pass proved fatal for his horse, as the Celtic longsword made short work of the horse's leg. Kionos was toppled off his horse, and rolled quickly dodging a blow from Cunobelinus. Blow after blow was parried and blocked, throwing sparks everywhere. This went on for well over an hour, the men showing no sign of fatigue. Each army screamed encouragement to their champion, in hopes it would thrust them to victory. The Galatian's army went quiet as the King's sword swung violently down slicing half of Cunobelinus' ear off, but his trusty mail stopped the inevitable. With his opponent's blade resting on his shoulder, he thrust forward, and knocked the King over, who rolled and again narrowly escaped death from a reckless slash by a enraged Celtic warrior. Hopping up to continue the fight, he used his armoured arm to parry another strike, and his own blade was blocked by Cunobelinus' heavy shield. Cunobelinus knocked Kionos' sword arm back giving him a wide opening, he grabbed the man's wrist with his left hand, and sliced the King's sword arm off at the elbow. In a vein last attempt, Kionos swung violently with his remaining left arm, and flipped over as Cunobelinus thrust his sword through his back. The onlookers went deathly silent.
Retreating his blade from the dying King, who was now on his back, Cunobelinus took a knee over the King.

"P..please.... f-forgive my peop........" with that the King was dead, and with him his Dynasty.

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Clear victory. Since the screenshot doesn't really match up with the story, and well I found it kind of silly and dishonourable and not like Cunobelinus to overwhelm a King like that, I decided not to post it. If you really want it that bad I'll dig it up

fought a battle against some rebels west of Karkathiokerta
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(enemy army consisted of 2 armenian spearmen + 1 georgian med. infantry.
I'm surpirsed that the thanvare could hold the line for me to continuously charge at the enemy's rear

Battle near Hierosolyma
Autumn, 263

"Enemy is approaching! They are here!" yelled one of Antiochos' scouts who galloped back to his camp.

"They arrived sooner than I thought! So, do we have a chance or not?" asked Antiochos from one of his captains.

"My Basileus, if we compare our forces then there is no way that we can lose! If You may allow then me and my men will face the Enemy on this side of the battle. We, Pezhetairoi, should do the main fighting since this is our purpose in life and leave those Pantodapoi as close support."

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VS

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About two hours later men were at their positions. Pezhetairoi were the first one to face the enemy and two units of Pantodapoi were close to give support. Thureophoroi units were behind them and ready to throw their javelins. Eastern Slinges took their position left of the bridge and they were ordered to target enemy general. Persian Archers took right side of the bridge and started to pepper the enemy with flaming arrows. This lowered the morale of enemy significantly. Asiatikoi Hippakontistai units were behind infantry lines but close enough to use their javelins against enemy troops. And then they came...

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The first ones to attack Antiochos' Pezhetairoi were Galatian Warriors. Huge and strong men. Although their numbers were small they fought like if there would've been three or four times more of them.

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Euergetes Ptolemaios, leader of Ptolemaioi army, sat on his horse in the middle of the bridge. Giving orders to the men approaching Antiochos' lines and encouraging those who were low on morale. Javelins, arrows and stones flew around him but he sat there without a fear as a true leader.

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In the same time Antiochos led Nikanor Kybiosaktes, Apollonides Alindas Karikes and their bodyguards up river where a shallow pass was found couple of days ago. Waiting the right moment to cross the river and attack the enemy from back.

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In the same time Galatian Wildmen caused havoc in the Pezhetairoi ranks. Captain who wanted his unit to be the first one to face the enemy didn't suspect that such men could attack them. The rest of the enemy was nothing compare to the damage Galatians caused. But Pezhetairoi fought as true heirs of Alexandros and Captain himself showed his skills with his sword when he engaged three Galatians at once!

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OOC: Those who want to see naked men for some reason then here is the uncensored pic.
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Finally Antiochos' decided to cross the river and moved towards Ptolemaioi units who were too busy to notice him and his cavalry.

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When they finally noticed Antiochos they couldn't form their battle line fast enough and Antiochos with the rest of his heavy cavalry charged through their ranks like if there was no one there!

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Seeing Antiochos on the other side of the bridge Thureophoroi units and fresh Pezhetairoi charged remaining Ptolemaioi soldiers at their side of the bridge. Asiatikoi Hippakontistai and Prodromoi joined them as well. Soon Euergetes Ptolemaios, a worthy general, was surrounded by Antiochos' men. A man from Prodromoi unit killed Euergetes. A spear had gone through his chest.

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After that the battle was pretty much over. Antiochos' men captured three Ptolemaioi standards.

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Only two men from Euergetes Army managed to escape and survive.

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Second Battle near Hierosolyma
Winter, 263

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Third Battle near Hierosolyma
Winter, 263

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some rebels were blocking the route from Kappadokia to Ipsos while I was travelling towards the latter
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strangely, the rebels decided to engage the pantodapoi one by one, so it's some easy kills for hermokrates and his bodyguard.

Battle of Apameia Phanias L. Lydikes v more friggin' thieves and scumbags

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Fourth Battle near Hierosolyma.
Spring, 262

Before..
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.. and After.
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Fifth Battle near Hierosolyma
Spring, 262

Before...
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.. and After again.
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It was a hard decision but this is the fate of Hierosolyma
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Battle on the Ioudaia-Phoinikike border
Summer, 262

The end of Ptolemaic forces in Ioudaia.
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The end result.
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Placeholder-Siege of Nikaia

The Siege of Nikaia

The 1st Lydian has enslaved the worthless Epirote town and has triumphed over their pitiful garrison!

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The Assault of Byzantion

Sarpedon, Mikithion and Nikarchos were looking at the walls of Byzantion.

"Our agents are in", Sarpedon said, "and soon we'll know if they've done their job. I want to take them by surprise as soon as possible. I don't want another long and bloody siege."

"But it will cost us many men", Nikarchos interjected, "and if we take the city, we must also hold it afterwards. We might not have enough men left to do that if we take this risk."

"You haven't experienced a siege yet, Nikarchos, so you do not know what it is I'm trying to avoid. Sieges are long, they're dull, their hungry and they're a pain for every party involved - whether you are the besieger or the besieged. Men die waiting to assault, too, and while we're starving outside the walls, a second Epeirotan army may come up at us and leave us with a harder fight yet. You were with me at Ankyra, Mikithion. What do you think?"

"Both staffs have two ends - an assault is a costly endeavour, which could indeed leave us uncapable to deal with the city after it is taken... But a prolonged siege could wear us out and allow the Epeirotes to approach us with another force. In the end, it is left to you to truly pick the staff, and I shall fight alongside in a manner that best suits your choice."

At that moment, a flag was waved over the walls near the gate.

"That's the signal", Cadeyrn said. "They have taken control over the gates and will open them if we go close. What are your orders?"

"We attack."

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Sarpedon's forces were superior, but with only one, small opening and strong elephants, the garrison was not to be underestimated. They still posed a considerable threat.

Sarpedon led his army forward, and as soon as they were in range, the Kovkasi Lernain Netadzik and the Toxotai started firing on the elephants with fire arrows, in hopes to scare them. Akontistai and peltastai rushed forward to pepper them with javelins as well, and though the huge beasts took hits and obviously didn't like it, they were seasoned and experienced. They took the pain, shrugged it off and stayed put. Only a couple had died.

As soon as the javelins were all spent, the Galatians were ordered in. Because the garrison was taken by surprise, only a score of defenders had made it there to defend the gates.

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Following the Galatians are the thureophoroi, but by now the defenders have made it to the gates for real. Thraikioi Doryophoroi engage Sarpedon's thureophoroi and Galatians, while a phalanx is approaching from the south of the city. The elephants are there as well, and tries to charge the already committed thureophoroi, but wounded and frightened by the arrows and javelins, they are quickly killed without too big losses. To counter the phalanx, though, Sarpedon sends in two units of his own pantodapoi phalangitai, who effectively form up a wall of spears on the thureophoroi's southern flank.

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The second group of elephants shows up this time, not engaging yet, but only standing there at a distance, with the riders in the tower firing their bows at the attackers. That's a new job for Sarpedon's archers, but after many unsuccessfull volleys, the Toxotai are re-ordered to target the Thraikian levies instead, who are still holding up but are on the verge of routing. They quickly break up, which causes a chain reaction amongst the defenders. Only the phalanx remains, but it has taken many losses as well, and soon after rout as well. Chasing after them, the thureophoroi run upon a new threat: the elephants. With a ferocious charge and wild trumpets, the great beasts from India charge straight onto the awaiting Seleukid soldiers, indifferent to the stings of the javelins and the arrows. Chaos insues, and the battered Galatian levies - now only consisting of 5 young men - run for their lives. The thureophoroi takes great losses and runs too, and a phalanx is set up in hopes to at least slow them down, but to no use. In comes the peltastai and then the akontistai to help out, but with all their javelins spent, there is only so much they can do. The elephants fight on, trampling many unfortunate, sending others flying with the strong butting of their tusks, and yet others are killed by the arrows of the riders.

Sarpedon's forces are pushed back to the walls, and what's more, Sarpedon who had earlier entered and moved to the north to flank, are now standing with elephants and spearmen between him and his battered forces! He's trapped! In an attempt save himself, Sarpedon charges in, but the spearmen face him and stand firm. The horses stops flat, refusing to complete the charge, and Sarpedon is forced to retreat back again.

But all hope is not lost. Mikithion who had stayed outside to command the soldiers who had not yet entered sees the peril Sarpedon is in and orders in the Asiatikoi Hippakontistai and the Hetairoi Aspidophoroi. They still have their javelins left! As they come close to the walls, they start throwing their javelins at the elephants - and lo! The first ones start to fall. Being scared by this new threat, the elephants tries to move away - towards Sarpedon - but they are tired and can't outrun the quick, agile and rested cavalry who keeps pounding them with their missiles until they're all dead. Thus falls the Epeirotan captain Lykotas. The Epeirotans have had enough, and run back to their town square, where they are all killed off by the Klerouchoi Phalangitai and Sarpedon himself, or taken as prisoners, and later made slaves.

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Siege of Hierosolyma (first battle - Heroic Victory)

A scout of the 1st Syrian Army arrives with urgency to Aratos' tent.

"Strategos!" yells a bodyguard with is head between the curtains "Our scouts have arrived!"

With that Aratos stormed out to meet them. "Welcome back, what news do you bring?"

"A enemy army is marching most likely towards us, their purpose is to intercept us before the siege most certainly, as the city's garrison is moving to reinforce this army, sir."

"Hmpff as expected. You! and Karpos! Get the captains and Strategos Alexandros here, now!"

Battle Results:

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On the night of the 1st battle .

"Sir, the siege machines we've already built are enough for an assault and the enemy garrison is minimal."

Retaking Hierosolyma(second battle - Clear Victory)

The city was occupied. No battle Results.

Liberated my Satrapy from Eleutheroi scum.

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I won a clear victory against rebels in eastern Anatolia.

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met a small rebel force, managed to slaughter them after a short battle
Rebels: Awaslat, bodygaurd arabian light cavalry, 63 men
Patrokles: me! 23 men, akontistai, 120

clear victory

Awaslat: 5 remaining [not including the general :verycool:]

Patrokles: something like 17 deaths on the akontistai [several healed], and 7 deaths to my bodygaurd.

no screen shots [anti alias was off but I still dont know how to print :embarassed:, is there a button or a key?]

Destroyed huge rebel force near Edessa, however anti aliasing was on so screen shots ruined:shame:

Even got a Heroic victory and a famous battle marker on the campaign map.

1st Syrian Army Battle
Winter, 258

"There is their camp, sir! They seem to have spotted us and are forming ranks." said Kalpos to Aratos.

Oh good, they aren't fleeing." mocked one of Aratos' bodyguards in the back and the others laughed.

"Come on men! Let's kill those scumbags! The Basileus and his army are nearing Alexandreia and our support must reach them as fast as possible!" yelled Aratos to his own bodyguards.

Clear Victory

rebels near Karkathiokerta run down to the last man. Heroic victory!!!!
screenshot link

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This army of Rebels will never cross my Satrapy again :hanged:


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Got a Command Star for that


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Battle of Delta Neilou, 257 BCE
Combatants: Sarpedon Syriakos (Arche Seleukeia) vs Epiphanios (Ptolemaioi)

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It was a beautiful day. The sky was blue, the air was warm and there were lots of colourful birds singing in the palm trees. Spring had come to the delta, and with it came war.

Sarpedon went through what had happened the last few days. All the major roads had been scouted out, the provisions packed. He had marched with his great host towards the Ptolemaic army he knew was waiting for him just a click to the west.

Having a superiority in numbers, quality, experience and cavalry, the battle was decided before it started. Sarpedon knew this, his men knew this, but what's even worse, so did the enemy. It was only about negotiating the attrition, for though Sarpedon could not by any reasonable means be defeated save for the stroke of the gods, he could be injured enough to make a siege unrealistic.

Snapping back to reality, he viewed his formation. He remembered when he was still just a satrap back in Sardis, where he used to spend a lot of time in the school, studying tactics and strategy. He felt confident, and so took a deep breath and then sighed, smiling.

"It's a fine day for a battle, isn't it?" He suddenly asked Cadeyrn. A little taken by this, Cadeyrn finally stirred and answered. "Yes, sir. It's been some time, so it's good to finally be back where I belong: on a battlefield. This is where great deeds are done! This is where the spoils of war are earned!" Sarpedon did not answer. He was too occupied with all the glory of nature around him to care much for the words of mere mortals. Then finally he raised his sword and ordered the advance.

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Sarpedon's formation:

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When his slingers and archers were in range, he ordered a complete halt and let them skirmish for a while. The Hippakontistai on his left wing, as well as his trusted Hetairoi Aspidophoroi and Peltastai right in front of him, moved forward and engaged at range as well, all the while the Ptolemaic army could do little. With little skirmishers of their own, and almost no armour at all, the Ptolemaic soldiers were in a deep pickle. If they stayed, they got whittled down by javelins, stones and arrows. If they tried a charge, the nimble horses with run away, and they'd get disorganized if they continued. Retreating from an attempted charge also cost many an Aigyptian.

When all the ammunition was spent, the Hetairoi Aspidophoroi returned and positioned themselves behind Sarpedon, Arrhenides and their bodyguards. The light cavalry on the left flank went behind Hermokrates Parthikos and the Prodromoi, while the archers and slingers sought and found shelter behind the phalanx in the middle. The Peltastai positioned themselves slightly behind the right-most spearmen on the right flank, with the intention of flanking.

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Without hesitation, Sarpedon ordered his army to advance - this time for melee. It would quickly be over - just lock them up in the middle, charge them down on the flanks, and then reap the rewards in their rear. Easy and tactically sound, but a tad boring. But regardless, he had a battle to win, a city to take and women to enjoy. The faster the victory here, the faster they would be his!

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With that thought in mind he charged ahead, leading his cavalry, closely followed by Arrhenides, crashing into the Ptolemaic left wing. As he made contact and slew his first enemy, he felt the joy of battle returning, and singing he stabbed another before the battered and scared enemy ran away. Cought up in his excitement, he forgot about the battle, and chased after them instead, still singing loudly.

It didn't take too long to chase them all down though, and when the last man was lying there, resting against a tree, stinking from sweat, blood and death, Sarpedon turned back. When he reached the lines again, he made a new charge, and the Ptolemaic native phalanx, already shaken from its losses and their precarious situation, routed instantly. As the rest of their army saw this, many paniced and ran as well, but most - including their captain, Epiphanios - opted for a tactical withdrawal. A unit of heavy spearmen was oblivious to what had happened with their friends around them though, and were left alone.

Sarpedon, knowing that if they got away, they would surely make it back to Alexandreia and reinforce the garrison there. That was not acceptable! Every one man extra they got would account as at least six of Sarpedon's men on those walls. With a daring charge he lead his cavalry against anything that stood in his way! He found himself singing again - a habit he hadn't noticed before - and it was with great regret when he finally admitted that he could chase them no further, and had to return back to his army. Even though too many than he would've liked got away, he found some solace in that the Ptolemaic captain had fallen in the reatreat.

As they rode back, he sang a song of victory, of plunder, of great jewels and of chests filled with gold. Either it was some well known lyrics that he just couldn't remember ever hearing, or he had sung it himself many times before without noticing, but his bodyguards joined in the song. So it was that when Sarpedon Syriakos, Basileus of the Seleukid kingdom, found himself once again staring at the birds, singing the song of success and he felt good. He felt himself invincible, looked from Arrhenides to Hermokrates to his horse, and he figured that life was good.

Soon he would reach the walls of Alexandreia.

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The 1st Lydian Army Was Ambushed. Quickly Panaitolos Ankyrikos set up the best defense possible.

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And it resulted in a brilliant slaughter!

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With few or no casualties compared to enemy dead!

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Spring 256.

I engaged a small group of cutpurses and bandits in the pass into Hyrkania with a small detatchment of my army. Our horsearchers were able to overwhelm them easily with arrow fire, as they were composed mostly of landless spearmen without proper fighting spirit. The archers among them were eventually run off by the heavier cavalry, including my own bodyguard, but not before they were able to land a few lucky shots among the horsearchers.

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Siege of Memphis
257 BC - Clear Victory

1st Syrian Army (Strategos Aratos Syriakes)
vs Ptolemaic Army (Lysiamachos Ptolemaios)

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The city was conquered, its population enslaved and the enemy general was killed in battle . The land of the Great Pyramids is under the Arche's control.