From Basileion to Arche - An interactive Makedonian campaign/AAR

Just a random dude. Pick a name, professionality and age, add a description of yourself and you'll be part of the Synedrion! Thank you for the support, by the way:wink:

Maion

One of the new Synedroi stands up, greets the Syderion and speaks:

“Fellow Sympatriotai I have never been a man of great words but all my life I has served the Basileus and the Basileion the best as I could and I don’t intend to change such a habit of life….”

Not all of those who were present knew this man personally. His name was Philadelphios ''Skythikos'' Jaxarteios . A member of a family which had a very unusual history compared to those of other Macedonians. It is sad that his ancestors where from the barbaroi tribes who roamed the endless fields north-east of Hellas and even managed to defeat the mighty Persians. After Megas Alexandros destroyed the horse- armies of these nomads at the Battle of Jaxartes (after which the Jaxarteios took there name) some of their nobles offered there services to the Macedonians. Philadelphios’ grandfather was one of them and later married a lady of high birth and settled in Makedonia. For long they were called “anthropon hyioi” (sons of some people) since nobody in Hellas knew anything about the People the Family descended from.

Later they also added “skython hyioi” (sons of Scythians) to there names to express there pride for there ancestors – and always clamed that the horse-armies of the steppe are at least as effective as the armies of Hellas.

The Jaxarteios served the Kingdom of Macedonia loyally ever since. Philadelphioses late Father was a member of the Synderion himself until his life came to a peaceful end. Philadelphios and his brothers fought for the Kingdom as Hetairoi until he was chosen to take the place of his Father. Now aged 35 he hopes to serve his king as good as he can.

There are many matters in which he does not agree with most Hellenes. He considers bows as powerful weapons (one worthy for a true warrior to bear) not like many Greeks who see ranged weapons as the “weapons of cowards”. He has a dislike for the Greeks of southern Hellas and views there ideals (independent city-state or Polis, Citizen Hoplite Warfare) as out of date and often wonders why they were not conquered by other people before Phlippos II. However he considers the way the Macedons fight there wars as ideal, but believes it could become even more effective. Many call him a warmonger however he would never attempt to lead his country into an unnecessary war. To the enemies of the Basileion he would not give mercy…

“Therefore I suggest we continue our efforts to unite Hellas and secure the safety of our kingdom. Above all I would advise Basileus Antigonos to subdue the City of Thermon… there citizens refuse to acknowledge his rule and there army is an open call to other Greeks to rebel against us. The so called Koinon Helennon is probably also supporting them. Let our armies’ burn out this nest of serpents and traitors.
After that is done we should concentrate on strengthening our fleet and take the Island of Crete. There we can recruit some of the best archers of the world – a very useful support to make the armies of the Basileus even mightier.
We need to keep our eyes on the Romaioi but we must not fight them on there on soil in Italia at least not yet.”

(Sorry for the long Post:oops:
Hope will get along well:2thumbsup:)

*Antisthenes rises up and speaks addressing to the young man, Philadelphios*

''It is always a pleasure to see new faces within the walls of this chamber, Philadelphios, even more so people of your high social status. Your family truly is noble and loyal, and I must admit much more Hellenic than many 'pure' families in here.''

*Some murmur is heard by a few Synedroi, but Antisthenes neglects them and continues*

''As this is your first participation to the Synedrion, I wish to personally welcome you into our community. I will be available for you about anything you may want to ask at any time. As for your proposal now to unify Hellas, I must admit that we are in a quite favorable position to do so, though there is a slight flaw in that decision. You see, the southern Hellenes have managed to use their silver tounges in such a way, that they have created many philhellenic parties in the outside world that may come to their aid once we wage war to then anew. Just think of the fact that both the Seleukeidai and Ptolemaioi have already declared a ceasefire with them, with the latter even promising them fresh help!''

*Antisthenes sits down with support of two Synedroi at his sides, as even standing or sitting has become a hard thing for him lately*

Speaking as Maion now, I would like to openly welcome you as well! I have uploaded the first page where all characters are listed, the only thing I changed was the ''sons of Skythians'' part, where I changed it to ''Skythikos''. You see for a person, ''Skythikos'' would be more appropriate, showing his Skythian origin.

Hope to see you all debate here soon,
Maion

Fellow Synedroi and AAR viewers, as there has been a certain unwillingness to plan the next moves of the Basileion, and because I want to keep this AAR going, I decided to take the initiative and continue my campaign. As such, be expecting a new update maybe even by tomorrow. Thank you all again for reading my AAR!

Maion

Hope this AAR will go on :yes:

Is there room for another participant?? :) I haven't got any roleplaying experience though...

*Machinoros rises and asks for permission to speak*
My fellow Synedroi. Long was the time of peace and it did us well. Our fields are vast and bring good harvest, our markets are filled with exotic goods from all over the world, our chests are full with precious stones and hard coins. The wounds from the wars of the past have healed. Peace has been a good hetaira.
*Machinoros takes a deep breath and then sighs a bit sad*
But, fellow synedroi, the world around us is in turmoil. Two great wars, each between two superpowers, have started. In the west, the Romaioi and the Karchedoi battle for the supremacy in the Western Mediterranian, in the east the Ptolemaioi and the Seleukidai do the same over Alexander's conquests in the East. Whoever will come out of these wars as winner will each be our contestor of ultimate supremacy. So we should chose now whom we'd like to see having the upper hand. As for the East, I think we should wait who gets the upper hand, since both the Seleukidai and the Ptolemaioi are equally strong. We should only look that it stays that way so that they may exhaust themselves battling each other for decades leaving them both weakened.
The West however needs our immediate attention, dear Synedroi! The war in the West is closer and we do have something to lose there: our fellow Hellenes in Italia. I know what you will say now: "Was it not you who said to us that it would be wise not to get involved in those petty Italian wars?!" I did say that and you are right to taunt me, for I did not foresee how fast this war would come and how our fellow Hellenes would suffer because of it. May you and the king forgive me my ill judgement.
I will learn from my mistakes in judgement. Synedroi, Peace has been a fine hetaira, it is true, but now great Makedonia must once again leave his hetaira and call for his Hetairoi. We did not seek war, it has come to us. We do not love it, but we love justice and law. And law has been broken in the most malicious way by those pesky Romaioi who dared to subdue the Hellenes of Italia, knowing that we could not tolerate that Hellenes may live under the tyranny of barbaroi.
One can see, my most honored friends, how republics make its people greedy, dishonest and rotten with corruption. A kingdom under a good and great king however makes its people honest, just and virtuous in every way. We shall aid the Karchedoi, for they are peacful traders at heart, against the foul, dishonest and war-seeking Romaioi for if the latter are not stopped now, they may soon bring war all over Europe. We cannot allow that, we must bring order and peace to all people, not just in our interest but also in their's.
We shall arm ourselves and msuter our troops. We shall board the ships and sail to the shores of Italia. We shall liberate our fellow Hellenes in Taras. Let the Karchedoi, however, have their share of the land so they may reach their enemy. We shall aid them but not wage their war for them.
To our new member of this most honorable counsil I shall say you are always welcome, as long as you aim for the good of our beloved king and his kingdom.
*Machinoros sits down again leaving strategical and tactical discussions up to those more versed in things of war*


OT: You're always welcome, duchthoplite. And don't be afraid, I've never done any roleplay either. Just imagine you're roleplaying your own campaign. ;)

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Originally Posted by Dutchhoplite

Hope this AAR will go on :yes:

Is there room for another participant?? :) I haven't got any roleplaying experience though...

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Of course, there always is room for more participants, mijnheer! Just post a description of your character (as stated above) and you can join the Synedrion! This AAR is certainly going on, I've already started aplying and taken some pics. Only thing I have to do now, is put the pieces together and get the next 2 chapters ready. So keep your eyes peeled:wink:

Maion

*Antisthenes rises up from his seat and addresses Machinoros*

''Noble and wise Machinoros, I see you also believe that peace is finally over for the Basileion. While this is true indeed, as as you have already mentioned war is knocking at our doorstep, do you really believe we should take part in the Western War? Both participants are of great economic as well as military power, something which means they might decide to turn against us at some point. Say we help the Karchedonioi and the Romaioi prove to be victorious after all. Imagine how cruel and harsh their punishment will be when they take the war against us, a war we will most certainly lose. Nay, Machinoros, I believe our Basileion is still too fragile to participate in such a long and tiring war. As for choosing sides, I believe we have much more common with the Romaioi than the Karchedonioi. While the former may be power-hungry and weird with their so-called 'republic' at times, the latter are mystical and deceitful. The only thing they care about, is making more gold, nothing else.''

*Many approving yells are heard from some Synedroi, a few even cursing the Karchedonioi*

''Of course, it is true that our fellow Hellenes in Megale Hellas are under Roman rule, that does not mean we won't come to their rescue. I just believe we are not ready yet to face these Romaioi in open war. Even if the Karchedonioi do accept an alliance against the Romaioi, something which I highly doubt, we will most certainly have troubles sharing our conquered lands. And I think we all know who will claim the spoils for himself in the end...''

*Antisthenes takes a deep breath to focus his thought and continues*

''What I believe we should do, Synedroi, is unite the northern tribes. Word has personally reached me that the Thraikioi are planning to raid the region of Dardanoia. There are many Makedonian families there, which are being oppressed by the barbarian king of the region and have asked for our assistance in numerous occasions. We could use that information as a pretext to enter the lands of Dardanoia and capture the region. Of course, we should take heed of the fearsome northern barbaroi, as they are savage when waging war. We should, at all costs, avoid open conflict with them. With the northern tribes united, Makedonia shall be as powerful as ever, with new rich in metals and men lands. Then, we can take the initiative and meddle with the affairs of either the East or the West. May the gods be with us, and may they enlight our Basileus into making the right decision so that we may again be proclaimed the mightiest of all people!''

*Antisthenes sits down again under approving sounds of some Synedroi*

Dutchhoplite's entry:

Name: Tauron son of Polyeides

Age: 36

Description: Officer of infantry and veteran soldier. After an argument with his father he left for the north and has had several employers there. When hearing of his fathers death he returned to Makedonia and got terrible scarred during a Celtic incursion.

*Frightens little children*

Has found a Scythian wife, Myrine (or better: Myrine found him).

OK, Ill add you to the list, but could you also state your character's homeland?

Ending of the Synedrion

Maion

P.S.: What do people have with Skythian women?:laugh4:

After many lengthy debates between the Synedroi and the Basileus, Antigonos finally decided to remain neutral and not participate in any wars just yet. The Basileion was not ripe enough yet to take part in any major war, but he knew the time would come soon.

By the end of the Cheimon of the 514th year after the First Olympiad (Winter, 262BC), Makedonian spies had informed Antigonos of suspicious Thraikian movements in the north. It turned out it was the Getai, one of the biggest Thraikian tribes, that had decided to invade Dardanoia. More than 30.000 men where reported to be the strength of the invading horde and the polemarchos of the barbaroi was a young man named Brasos.
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Antigonos, due to his previous experience with barbaroi, had developed a certain hatred for them. He knew he had to counter the Getai in order to prove his superiority, the Basileion’s superiority. As such, he sent his best assassin - Eumenes - against Brasos. Within 2 months, the man was reported dead...
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This move surely upset the Getai, who where growing more and more certain of the fact that it was Antigonos and not the king of Dardanoia who had oredered the death of their polemarchos. That, of course, didn’t thwart the barbarians’ plans of raiding Dardanoia, so they kept on marching against the capital of the area, Serdike.

Antigonos was quick to counter this, sending a total of 19.050 soldiers led by Alkyoneus and Alexandros with the pretext of “liberating” the Makedones of Dardanoia. The two men set up camp near a narrow passage from Makedonia to Dardanoia. By the beggining of Eiar, 515th year after the First Olympiad (Spring, 261BC), the Getai where besieging Serdike.
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Exactly one year later, it was announced that Demetrios Argeades, Antigonos’ youngest son, had finally come of age. The youth was sent over to Sparte in order to train him under the wing of Kassandros – Sparte’s governor – in the arts of war. He would make a fine general for the future of the Basileion.
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In the Aigaion, the peiratai had launched another “excursion” of the Aigaian islands. This was not left unnoticed by the Basileus, who ordered the royal fleet sink the raiding ships. And sink them they did...
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Another year later, the Getai attacked the Dardanoi. The Getai fought fiercely, but the Dardanoi where fighting for their lands and maanged to ward off the attackers. Their king, Drigiza, was praised with every honor for defeating the Thraikioi. If only he knew what was awaiting him...

Alkyoneus recieved a message from Antigonos during Theros (Summer) of the same year to capture Serdike. He was not to harm any Hellen nor barbarian, but he had the perimission to kill anyone who would oppose him. And so, Alkyoneus moved against the Dardanoi.

Drigiza himself refused any demands of surrender, nor did he accept Alkyoneus’ offer to discuss matters over a dining table. Most of the Makedones in the polis had already turned over to Alkyoneus’ side, but most of them where afraid of their lord’s wrath. Nonetheless, Alkyoneus besieged the polis and stormed it during Phthinoporon (Autumn) of the same year. There, on the plains of Dardanoia, the Makedones faced a depleted defending force of 8.280 men.
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The Siege of Serdike

By the mid of Phthinoporon of the 515th year after the First Olympiad (Autumn, 261BC), Alkyoneus ordered his men to assault the polis of Serdike. Within the polis there was a relative silence, broken only by the numerous battle horns of the Makedones.

The defenders consisted of mostly levied troops, both barbaroi as well as Hellenes. Most of the latter, however, where fighting against their will. In any case, everyone knew things seemed very dim for the defenders. They had already sustained many casualties during the Getic assault, so most of them where either still weary and not battle-ready in general.
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The first thing Alkyoneus did, was to bring his missile troops forward in order to shower the defenders with projectiles. The poorly equiped Dardanoi suffered greatly by the missiles, with many of them retreating away from firing range.
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When most of the Dardanoi where starting to retreat from the main gate, Alkyoneus ordered his hoplitai forward dragging the siege ram, with the akontistai following quickly behind them.
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Soon the weak gates of the polis where broken and Alkyoneus ordered his phalangitai to pour inside and line up for the oncoming onslaught. The Makedonian sarrisophoroi, with months of drills as well as some real battle experience behind them, where quick to line up and present their pikes against the enemy. Drigiza, seing he had lost the gate, ordered his men to attack the Makedones. He sent forth some of his best soldiers, along with fearsome Thraikian rhomphaiophoroi, although they weren’t able to penentrate the pikewall.
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Close to the plaza, some barbarian sphendonetai where firing the Makedonian phalangitai from afar, inflicting unwanted casualties. Alkyoneus saw that, and by his order he along with his somatophylakes swiftly rode in aid of the suffering phalangitai.
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In the meantime, Drigiza and his bodyguard unit had entered the fray near the gates, head-charging the Makedonian pikewall. A foolish move indeed, but the barbarian king hoped to inspire his troops by his presence and break the Makedonian formation.
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Near the plaza, Alkyoneus and his somatophylakes charged the enemy sphendonetai and quickly killed them one by one. From the plaza itself the barbaroi threw their javelins upon the Makedones, but the fine armor as well as excellent training of the latter prevented any real damage to be done.
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After the sphendonetai where dealt with, Alkyoneus head-charged a unit of Thraikian peltastai who where guarding Drigiza’s back. In the meantime, from outside of the polis, Alexandros ordered the akontistai to move inside the polis and fire against the Thraikioi in aid of Alkyoneus.
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The added missile barrage from behind as well as the constant pressure of the horsemen from the front proved too much for the barbaroi, who started routing within a few minutes. None was spared by Alkyoneus’ unforgiving hand.
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When Drigiza’s rear was left unprotected, Alexandros ordered a unit of remaining phalangitai to eneter the polis and pincer Drigiza from behind. Soon the defenders where trapped between two pikewalls, with the one behind them applying steady pressure upon them. Panic struck the barbaroi like lightning, with many of them abandoning their weapons to escape. One by one they fell, with Drigiza falling upon the growing pile of dead soon.
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Cheers erupted from the Makedonian side, but Alkyoneus knew the battle was still not over. He gave his men some time to rest before marching against the remaining defenders concentrated in the plaza. When he arrived there, Alkyoneus stepped forward and addressed the barbaroi in his most commanding voice:

“Barbaroi! This battle has come to an end. The forces of Makedonia have clearly prevailed today, that is unquestionable. Behind me are finely-trained men waiting for my signal to kill you, and kill you they will. But as a righful Hellen, I have every intention of sparing your life, as long as you lay down your weapons and bow your heads to Basileus Antigonos, embrasing him as your new Basileus. I will spare you and your families, as well as provide you with everything you need; be that water, food or medical treatment. If you reject my offer, none of you will be spared and I shall spit upon the ashes of your burnt bodies. What say you?”.

Some moments of slight murmur followed by the side of the barbaroi, which where soon interupted by a single man, clearly a barbaros, who stepped forward and stared Alkyoneus for a moment. He then turned his back to him and shouted something in a strange language. Soon another man, a Hellen by the looks of it, came forward holding a tied-up man. The man was thin, tall and bearded. While the man had clearly not eaten well for many days, he still bore the looks of a nobleman. The man holding him pushed the hostage forward and spoke with a shaking voice addressing Alkyoneus in hellenic, though he avoided eye contact:

“Th-this is Epides... H-he is a... a Makedon... A nobleman... Our... Our Basileus ordered h-him along with some other Hellenes to b-be captured...”

Alkyneus was puzzled, though he remained calm and unexpressful. Then, the barbaros who had stepped forward at first grabbed Epides by his hair and forced him to his knees in front of him. Epides was clearly shocked, his eyes had widened and he looked at Alkyoeneus with pleading eyes.

“You wouldn’t...”

Was the only thing Alkyoneus managed to say before the barbarian drew out a dagger and slit the Makedonian’s throat. Laughter and cheers erupted among the barbaroi and time seemed to pass slower for Alkyoneus. Rage built up inside him like a volcanoe that was ready to erupt, his eyes soon filled with fury and his face turned into an expression of pure hatred. He lifted up his kopis and boomed:

“CHAAAAAAARGE!!!!”

The Makedonian battle horns blew loudly and the phalangitai lowered their sarrisai. Soon the pikemen where engaging the remaining defenders, while the Makedonian sphendonetai wheeled around and started showering them with stones.
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The fighting was intense, but in the end Makedonian discipline proved superior to the exhausted barbaroi, who where quickly dropping dead. When only a handful of enemy soldiers remained, the phalangitai dropped their sarrisai and switched to their xiphos. With great skill they managed to make short work of the barbaroi within a few minutes. The battle was won, Serdike was now in Makedonian hands!
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After the polis was captured, Alkyoneus made a series of moves to control the region of Dardanoia. First of all, a pacification was established, with the Makedonian soldiers given the task of keeping the population in check. Furthermore, he ordered the barbarian who killed Epides – who had survided the last fight, whose name was Malac and who was actually Drigiza’s younger brother – to be hanged publically. Epides was given a funeral befitting a true Hellen, while the region’s Hellenes regained the highest positions.

No person was harmed, though Alkyoneus did destroy the grove of the barbarian god Hero, with plans of building temples of proper Hellenic gods.
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Dear viewers, I would like say a big THANK YOU for reading my AAR (more than 2.000 views already!), as well as all participants of the Synedrion. You give me the inspiration to keep writing this AAR, even if my schedule is fuller now than ever before.

Here is a map of the actual AI expansion in my campaign, by the way. Faction colors are not the original ones, but you get the idea (I think).
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Thank you again for reading my AAR and I hope to see more members join the Synedrion and become one big community!

Opening of the Synedrion, 261BC

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Maion

*The doors of the council chamber burst open as Machinoros comes in. He's late and seems very agitated.*
"Fellow Synedroi! Danger is near! On my way here I ran into a messenger who was on his way to the king. He came directly from one of our eastmost garrisons. He told me that he is the bringer of worrying news. The Thraikian tribes are in turmoil and start wandering. He could not tell me more as he was in a hurry but I expect we will hear his message shortly.
This could mean that our very homes are in danger! The Northern barbarians, more mammals than men, have always been a constant threat, a threat that has forged our great people into the rulers of the world. But lately there has been a lot of turmoil in the North. Fortunately our great king's brave son managed to deal with the crisis in Dardania with ease. The North seems safe for the moment, for the mountains are a firm wall. Yet the recent campaigns of the Getai have set all the tribes in the region in nervous motion. As I just said, the North is easily defendable, but the East is open. There are no mountains to hold back the hordes. We must do everything in our might to calm down the situation and pacify the region before things get our of control. I suggest that we equip an expedition into the Ordysai lands around Tylis immediatly. If we act fast, larger confusion among the tribes can be avoided. I do not think that I have to bring the dreadful times of the Galatian incursions back into memory. We all know what happened when the Celts moved into Thraikia and set a desastrous chain reaction in motion. The same could happen again, this time started by the Getai. We will have to wait and see how the Getai will behave but for now we must secure the East. We must occupy Thrace."

[We thank you, Maion, for letting us take part. :)]

*Tauron Polyeidou Makedonikos stands up*

“Synedroi,

The news noble Machinoros brings us is certainly alarming. We all have memories of the dreadful Keltoi incursions. Some of us have lost children, wife or other family members. We can ill afford us another Brennos who will ravage and burn our lands again."

*involuntary touches face*

"We must strike them before they strike us. Therefore i support the suggestion of Machinoros. Let us move into Thrace immediately!

Hail Makedonia!"

*Sits down*

*Antisthenes rises after hearing both Machinoros and Tauron and addresses the Synedrion*

''Noble Synedroi, I see some of you agree Antigonos should complete his conquest of the northern tribes. A wise move in many ways indeed, as these lands can provide us with much needed gold as well as good warriors. The Thraikioi, as you have correctly observed, are on a rampage. Many of their tribes have gathered forces and are threatening rightful Makedonian land. The only things those barbaroi care about, is the spoils of warfare. As such, we, the Makedones, are obliged to protect the Hellenes of the threatened region. Remember this well though, sympatriotai, that the Thraikioi are numerous and fierce. If we start a war with them, we will suffer greatly. May our Basileus make the right decision...''

*Antisthenes makes a small pause and continues*

''There are some other events I would like to announce to you, Synedroi. First of all, the Odrysai have sent us an embassy with request of a defending alliance. They wish to grant us military access in order to place our troops in their region for protection against the Thraikioi in return for a certain amount of gold. This, friends, could be the pretext we can use to occupy their lands. Another thing I would like to announce, is that our fellow Synedros, Satalextos Airetikos, has informed me of his decision to retire soon and have his nephew Ischyros take up his place. I wish your nephew good luck and may the gods watch upon you both. Finally, I too have decided to retire soon to my estate in Pella for the rest of my life. Age has finally caught up with me and I feel that my mind is not what it used to be anymore. We need young men with fresh minds to shape the future of the Basileion now, not old men rambling about reason and logic only. I will make the exact date known to you, but for the time being Antigonos has requested I stay in my position a little longer.''

*Antisthenes sits back again on his seat*

I don´t wanna join, but I still wanna show my support. Great going guys, I love this.

Thank you very much! I really appreciate it, I will certainly keep this AAR alive as long as humanly possible :-P

Ending of the Synedrion

Maion

Ditto Appo

Antigonos had spent a whole season planning his next move carefully. He knew he had to act at some point, for remaining passive would surely drag him into unwanted struggle. The northern barbaroi had become very aggressive, with many of them raising warbands that plundered lands close to the Makedonian-Thraikian borders. Furthermore, the Getic army near Serdike had still not moved from the region of Dardanoia.

After much thought and debates, Antigonos decided to unify the northern borders of Makedonia under Hellenic banner once again. He hoped that, upon conquering the lands, the barbaroi would abandon their plans of plunder fearing a more battle-ready Basileion that just petty kings controlling few people. Dardanoia was already captured and controlled by Alkyoneus, but the region of Odrysai was still independent. It was ruled from the polis of Tylis, where the Odrysan Basileus, Virssuccios, resided. He was a strong man, respected by his people.
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By Eiar of the 516th year after the First Olympiad (Spring, 260BC), Antigonos ordered the drums of war to be beaten. He gave immediate order to the army in southern Hellas to be transported by ships to Makedonia. Once there, Antigonos appointed Alexandros strategos and gave him command of the army. He gave his nephew clear orders NOT to assault the polis nor engage the barbaroi in any way until he would get reinforcements from Alkyoneus. Alexandros though, being a selfish man who was hungry for personal glory, marched his army straight towards Tylis and by the end of the season, was besieging it with no less than 19.755 men, including a unit of Bastarnai hired during the march.
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Virssuccios was not a fool and even less unforgiving, so he was quick to answer. Controlling an army superior in both numbers and quality, he salied forth from Tylis and met Alexandros in the open. Alexandros had to face 23.340 battle-hungry barbaroi on his own...
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Here is a little extra for you guys, the region of Apulia has officially been declared as colony of the Karchedones! Praise the gods, or maybe the BI engine:smash: Anyway, you know what this means fellas. Karthies keep sending armies there, soon Italy will be deathly-pale if you know what I mean...
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Maion

Very nice! This does look like an aweful good reason for me to give BI-EB a try. :)

Yeah, especially after 220BC when economy is more stable... Then you get fullstacks shipped around, or at least more than 3 units per invasion. Of course, I am not going to allow the Karchedonioi to just conquer Italia, that would ruin everything I have in mind about my future Roman-Makedonian wars:wink:

Opening of the Synerion (special gathering#1)

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Maion

I don't think that even with BI AI Carthaginians would be that effective. ;)

*Tauron Polyeidou Makedonikos stands up*

“Noble members of our council,

The rumour that has been circulating has finally been confirmed by our spies. The Karchedonioi have taken Capua and their armies are slowly approaching Roma. Though we are all aware of the tenacity of the Romaioi i think this is a blow they can’t recover from.

Therefore I suggest we ally ourselves immediately with the Karchedonioi and join their war against the Romaioi. As our armies are fighting in the north and the east we should offer limited naval assistance only. A blockade of the ports of southern Italy *could* be one of the possibilities.

Hail Makedonia!!”

*Sits down*

Well, if you take a look at the AI Faction Progression Thread, you will see several AI Karthies taking control of Italia.

Maion

Alexander.exe is still much better. :yes:

Well, let us please stick to AAR-relevant replies please. If each of us starts stating his opinion about which executable is better, I'll have my AAR closed no-time. So PLEASE gentlement, keep your personal opinions to yourself. Thank you.

Maion

My sincere apologies. :embarassed:

This might seem like a silly question, but wasn't one of your balloons green?

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Originally Posted by desert

My sincere apologies. :embarassed:

This might seem like a silly question, but wasn't one of your balloons green?

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No, it's ok man nothing personal here. It's just that, I've seen too many threads being closed that started by something like that. As for my balloons, nope they where all blue, you can verify that by asking satalexton:laugh4:

Maion