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Nice. Keep an eye on Baktria, though. I see the Saka are having an okay time, so don't be surprised when they siege Baktra into a premature death.
Battle of Lesbos
It was in 251 that the king's plan was finally put into action. He sent a relatively inexperienced commander at the head of the army; he would have gone himself but there were far too many things to do in Pergamon.
The invasion prompted an immediate response from the Antigonid allies.
Eleaios drew up in the formation that had become the standard for Pergamene armies.
His skirmishers were busy at the start of the battle.
The remainder of the first Antigonid group were showered with missiles.
Then came on the second, and in that formation the governor of Mytilene.
When they engaged, Eleaios' wings looped around. He led the enveloping maneuver on the right.
He also led two charges to the rear of the Antigonid phalanx.
The second charge broke them, and it was the Gallic mercenary cavalry who killed the last of the enemy.
The governor managed to escape the rout back into the city, but he was killed as the Pergamene troops stormed in after him.
247BC:
I finally FD'd peace with Makedonia a few turns ago when it was clear they weren't actually going to do anything. Now they've turned the tables in Greece, so I may have to intervene. They went from being at risk of destruction to suddenly threatening KH with extinction.
Ptolemies and Seleukids are allies. Strange. Both are pretty strong, either might be a good target for a nice war in a bit.
Meanwhile I've got my army in Mytilene preparing for the invasion of Krete. Given KH's troubles, I think I'll hold off on that for a while yet.
Saka are looking nice and healthy. Same with the Sauromatae. Romans are contained, though they took Messana then declared a ceasefire with Qarthadast. Lusotanii haven't exploded yet, nor have the Sweboz. Still lots of rebel territory out there.
It was in 251 that the king's plan was finally put into action. He sent a relatively inexperienced commander at the head of the army; he would have gone himself but there were far too many things to do in Pergamon.
The invasion prompted an immediate response from the Antigonid allies.
Eleaios drew up in the formation that had become the standard for Pergamene armies.
His skirmishers were busy at the start of the battle.
The remainder of the first Antigonid group were showered with missiles.
Then came on the second, and in that formation the governor of Mytilene.
When they engaged, Eleaios' wings looped around. He led the enveloping maneuver on the right.
He also led two charges to the rear of the Antigonid phalanx.
The second charge broke them, and it was the Gallic mercenary cavalry who killed the last of the enemy.
The governor managed to escape the rout back into the city, but he was killed as the Pergamene troops stormed in after him.
247BC:
I finally FD'd peace with Makedonia a few turns ago when it was clear they weren't actually going to do anything. Now they've turned the tables in Greece, so I may have to intervene. They went from being at risk of destruction to suddenly threatening KH with extinction.
Ptolemies and Seleukids are allies. Strange. Both are pretty strong, either might be a good target for a nice war in a bit.
Meanwhile I've got my army in Mytilene preparing for the invasion of Krete. Given KH's troubles, I think I'll hold off on that for a while yet.
Saka are looking nice and healthy. Same with the Sauromatae. Romans are contained, though they took Messana then declared a ceasefire with Qarthadast. Lusotanii haven't exploded yet, nor have the Sweboz. Still lots of rebel territory out there.
Originally Posted by Swordmaster:
Nice. Keep an eye on Baktria, though. I see the Saka are having an okay time, so don't be surprised when they siege Baktra into a premature death.
They seem more interested in duking it out with Pahlava in the steppes, and Baktria's much-reduced army is besieging Kophen. Perhaps when they've got that I might give them their army back.Nice. Keep an eye on Baktria, though. I see the Saka are having an okay time, so don't be surprised when they siege Baktra into a premature death.
245BC:
Brief update, Egypt are having problems in the deep desert, and I took Krete.
Brief update, Egypt are having problems in the deep desert, and I took Krete.
The Seleukid War
It had been ten years since king Ptolemaios' grand plan had come into effect, and it had bourne fruit. Mytliene and Kydonia were now within the Pan-Hellenic fold, productive and happy members of the confederation. It was perhaps out of fear of the rising star on their very doorstep that the Seleukids lashed out. A strong Pergamon might offer the Greeks in that cosmopolitan mix of peoples an alternative to rule from Antiocheia and fragment the already troubled empire.
So it was in 242BC that a Seleukid army attacked Bithynia, hoping to pick off Pergamon's allied city-states one by one.
They were not aware, however, that Pergamon's extensive network of spies and agents had already warned the Basilieu of the Seleukid movements, and that he had already ordered the army to gather and provision themselves for campaigning throughout the winter, rather than resting in quarters as they might. When spring came, they were within striking distance of Nikaia, ready to relieve the city and take the initiative.
242BC:
Captured is one of the three armies I now have (two are smaller, this is an "outsized" one in response to the sheer number of phalangites in the Seleukid force - nine units all told), which I'd already gathered the moment I spotted a full Seleukid stack hanging around Ipsos. They've been quiet for too long so there was little doubt where they were headed. I'm actually hoping they break off from Nikaia so I don't have to mess about with annoying reinforcements.
Rather than use this as an excuse to take Ipsos, I'm going to war with them a bit, then once the reinforcements stop coming (or I can't dredge them up from across their empire), then I'll FD a ceasefire. I'll style this a war of self-defense, rather than conquest.
Been some changes in the world. The Romans finally took Massalia. Ankyra revolted to the Aedui after the Seleukids overcame the full stack there, and got mauled in the process. I gave Bratosporios to the Casse to encourage them to do something in Gaul, and mix things up there.
Baktria are useless, even with that full stack now returned to them. Let the Seleukids take Kophen out from right under their noses. Likely to revolt shortly, though.
It had been ten years since king Ptolemaios' grand plan had come into effect, and it had bourne fruit. Mytliene and Kydonia were now within the Pan-Hellenic fold, productive and happy members of the confederation. It was perhaps out of fear of the rising star on their very doorstep that the Seleukids lashed out. A strong Pergamon might offer the Greeks in that cosmopolitan mix of peoples an alternative to rule from Antiocheia and fragment the already troubled empire.
So it was in 242BC that a Seleukid army attacked Bithynia, hoping to pick off Pergamon's allied city-states one by one.
They were not aware, however, that Pergamon's extensive network of spies and agents had already warned the Basilieu of the Seleukid movements, and that he had already ordered the army to gather and provision themselves for campaigning throughout the winter, rather than resting in quarters as they might. When spring came, they were within striking distance of Nikaia, ready to relieve the city and take the initiative.
242BC:
Captured is one of the three armies I now have (two are smaller, this is an "outsized" one in response to the sheer number of phalangites in the Seleukid force - nine units all told), which I'd already gathered the moment I spotted a full Seleukid stack hanging around Ipsos. They've been quiet for too long so there was little doubt where they were headed. I'm actually hoping they break off from Nikaia so I don't have to mess about with annoying reinforcements.
Rather than use this as an excuse to take Ipsos, I'm going to war with them a bit, then once the reinforcements stop coming (or I can't dredge them up from across their empire), then I'll FD a ceasefire. I'll style this a war of self-defense, rather than conquest.
Been some changes in the world. The Romans finally took Massalia. Ankyra revolted to the Aedui after the Seleukids overcame the full stack there, and got mauled in the process. I gave Bratosporios to the Casse to encourage them to do something in Gaul, and mix things up there.
Baktria are useless, even with that full stack now returned to them. Let the Seleukids take Kophen out from right under their noses. Likely to revolt shortly, though.
Looking good so far. And condolences on the failure of your last Pergamon AAR.
Also, I gotta note that the Sauromatae are kicking some ass. Not bad for their usual lazy, stoned-ass habits.
Also, I gotta note that the Sauromatae are kicking some ass. Not bad for their usual lazy, stoned-ass habits.
baktria always has a bad time dealing with expansion... perhaps they need more money...
nice AAR , same as the other ones
nice AAR , same as the other ones
Originally Posted by Reverend Joe:
Looking good so far. And condolences on the failure of your last Pergamon AAR.
Also, I gotta note that the Sauromatae are kicking some ass. Not bad for their usual lazy, stoned-ass habits.
I'm quite pleased with how this one is going, especially the slower pace of expansion. I was rewarded with a proper battle recently, which was nice. Whether I'll get any more for a while might be different.Looking good so far. And condolences on the failure of your last Pergamon AAR.
Also, I gotta note that the Sauromatae are kicking some ass. Not bad for their usual lazy, stoned-ass habits.
I have been "helping" them from time to time by spawning troops in Uspe whenever the Hai try to make a break for the steppe. Otherwise they've managed that all on their own.
Originally Posted by ||Lz3||:
baktria always has a bad time dealing with expansion... perhaps they need more money...
nice AAR , same as the other ones
Well I did nerf them right at the start by taking their army away. Now they've got it they're not doing much of use with it. Just let Kophen get taken by the Seleukids, then revolt to Pahlava. Fools. I'm not that bothered, as long as they're not wiped out I can live with them not being a massive presence.baktria always has a bad time dealing with expansion... perhaps they need more money...
nice AAR , same as the other ones
Battle of Bithynia
Fresh from the conquest of Krete, Alexanor Messaneos, along with Oulamos Larruos, had been appointed to command Pergamon's army. Messaneos lived for battle, loved the thrill of combat and ringing of steel and cries of the enemy in his ears. For him there was no finer thing than a steed underneath him, weapon in one hand, shield in the other, and foe before him.
His army was the largest Pergamon had fielded in recent history, some 25,000 men not including non-combatants. The Seleukid army outnumbered the Pergamene one by a large margin, there were almost 35,000 of them, but theirs was composed mostly of green native phalangites, and they were weak in both cavalry and light troops. While smaller, the Pergamene army was a more balanced force.
The battle took place on the edge of a forest, which provided ample places for Messaneos' men to hide. He positioned himself on the left, granting the traditional place of honour to Larruos.
As the Seleukids approached, they were harrassed by missile fire from Pergamon's numerous skirmishers.
The phalanxes were slow moving, and as a result the small number of Seleukid lights suffered out in front of them.
When they eventually arrived, many of the skirmishers were out of ammunition, and fell back to the safety of their own massed lines.
On the right Larruos ordered the peltasts and Karian warbands to envelop the Seleukid line. Meanwhile the light cavalry ranged out behind the Seleukid line, their lack of cavalry of their own meaning they could do little to stop them.
Some of the Asiatic cavalry caught up with the enemy general. Seeing more Pergamene cavalry, they stood fighting long enough to prevent his escape.
The Seleukid general died with a Gallic lance through his gut.
The cavalry were now free to operate behind the main Seleukid fighting line, harrassing the rear of their formations.
Charges to the rear and flanks sowed panic and dischord amongst the massed pikemen.
The first breakthrough happened on the right of the line.
On the right, fierce fighting continued. The native phalanxes had their resolve stiffened by the presence of professional soldiers.
Even while many of the native pikemen were fleeing, these regulars stood their ground.
They fought on, pulling victorious Pergamene troops from chasing down fleeing foes.
Elsewhere resistance had crumbled. Most of the Seleukid army was in flight.
It was the return of Messaneos that finally shattered their will.
Then it was a case of chasing down those who fled.
The great Seleukid empire had been decisively beaten in battle. Pergamon had entered the world stage as a power to contend with.
Messaneos hoped that wouldn't be the end of the war, and that more Seleukid armies would come. He gave thanks to Artemis and Ares for the victory.
Fresh from the conquest of Krete, Alexanor Messaneos, along with Oulamos Larruos, had been appointed to command Pergamon's army. Messaneos lived for battle, loved the thrill of combat and ringing of steel and cries of the enemy in his ears. For him there was no finer thing than a steed underneath him, weapon in one hand, shield in the other, and foe before him.
His army was the largest Pergamon had fielded in recent history, some 25,000 men not including non-combatants. The Seleukid army outnumbered the Pergamene one by a large margin, there were almost 35,000 of them, but theirs was composed mostly of green native phalangites, and they were weak in both cavalry and light troops. While smaller, the Pergamene army was a more balanced force.
The battle took place on the edge of a forest, which provided ample places for Messaneos' men to hide. He positioned himself on the left, granting the traditional place of honour to Larruos.
As the Seleukids approached, they were harrassed by missile fire from Pergamon's numerous skirmishers.
The phalanxes were slow moving, and as a result the small number of Seleukid lights suffered out in front of them.
When they eventually arrived, many of the skirmishers were out of ammunition, and fell back to the safety of their own massed lines.
On the right Larruos ordered the peltasts and Karian warbands to envelop the Seleukid line. Meanwhile the light cavalry ranged out behind the Seleukid line, their lack of cavalry of their own meaning they could do little to stop them.
Some of the Asiatic cavalry caught up with the enemy general. Seeing more Pergamene cavalry, they stood fighting long enough to prevent his escape.
The Seleukid general died with a Gallic lance through his gut.
The cavalry were now free to operate behind the main Seleukid fighting line, harrassing the rear of their formations.
Charges to the rear and flanks sowed panic and dischord amongst the massed pikemen.
The first breakthrough happened on the right of the line.
On the right, fierce fighting continued. The native phalanxes had their resolve stiffened by the presence of professional soldiers.
Even while many of the native pikemen were fleeing, these regulars stood their ground.
They fought on, pulling victorious Pergamene troops from chasing down fleeing foes.
Elsewhere resistance had crumbled. Most of the Seleukid army was in flight.
It was the return of Messaneos that finally shattered their will.
Then it was a case of chasing down those who fled.
The great Seleukid empire had been decisively beaten in battle. Pergamon had entered the world stage as a power to contend with.
Messaneos hoped that wouldn't be the end of the war, and that more Seleukid armies would come. He gave thanks to Artemis and Ares for the victory.
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