Sounds epic. And here is the Carthaginian description (shortened)
Since time began, there have been civilisations who could rule the world. Carthage has seen the rise of many of them but she has never joined that epic pantheon. Yet I feel there is potential, potential for the world to be dominated from Carthage!
Carthage was a city established by the Phoenicians, a century or two before Roma. It remained a trading colony until the middle of the 6
th Century BC, when Mago became the ruler.
Carthage then started fighting the city of Syracuse, in Sicily. The war was not continuous due to the various peace treaties established all parties involved. Syracuse first decisively defeated Carthage in 480 BC. In the later battles that occurred in 409 BC, 396 BC, 378 BC, and 345 BC, only the first was a victory. The rest were crushing defeats. However, in 311 BC, Hamilcar regained Sicily. In 306 BC, when a treaty was signed with Rome, Carthage had tamed Sicily.
There were also conquests in North Africa and Iberia.
With 20 years gone since then, Carthage is a major power. You must never forget your past though. The defeats, deaths and humility may once again repeat now that rival forces are strengthening. With a storm gathering around Carthage, you must secure its future. Take the world by storm and fill your treasuries with blood and gold!
Strategies
Your initial army of spearmen, light cavalry and slingers will face tough opponents. In time, your finest army will have elite slingers, Sacred band infantry and cavalry, and elephants.
To the immediate north lies Roma. Their army has impressive infantry. You shall need to keep a defensive phalanx centre while warding off their weak flanks. This gives your cavalry free reign on their flanks. Slingers and elephants will also wreak havoc. You should not engage in war with them, until you should secure Sicily and North Africa. Your ships will ward off any naval invasion until then.
To the northeast lie the Hellenic states, the remains of Alexander’s empire. Conquer Roma before you invade the East as their trade brings in much wealth. When you attack, you need a phalanx centre with heavy cavalry supported by infantry on the wings. This will hold off their phalanxes while routing their heavy cavalry. Slingers and elephants can also deal death to flanks.
To the south lies Numidia. Their infantry is average, but they have swift cavalry. They will attempt to lure your forces out of formation and envelop them. You need to maintain an army of swift cavalry with light infantry. Elephants are not recommended. Heavy infantry will be essential in winning sieges. Annexing this state shall be your first priority as their armies can invade your heartland!
To the northwest and far north lie Celtic and barbarian tribes. They have aggressive swordsmen, effective spearmen and swift cavalry, some of which are imitation of ours. They will defeat an unprepared opponent so discipline and organization is of utmost importance. Your Iberian holdings should be defended until you have eliminated Roma. With the destruction of the Iberians, we can strike into the heartland of Europe!
For any the Empires located in the Far East, heavy cavalry complimented by mercenary archers and light cavalry shall rout the majority of their army. Some spearmen may also be needed for sieges.
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