Campaign Description

[Magneto]

Sorry, Ill add it in.

Keep in mind that In 280, The Carthaginians would not really have thought about a land route, much less through the Alps, as Cartahgnian naval power was still supreme.

You don´t have to, if you don´t like. And I don´t know when Hannibal invaded.

[Lord President of Gallifrey]

You don´t have to, if you don´t like. And I don´t know when Hannibal invaded.

No I like it, it adds a special "feeling" if you will

And sorry if I sounded ungrateful, I didn't mean too.

[Lord President of Gallifrey]

Here is the Kingdom of Macedon Description (long)

In this new age, man has replaced the Gods and Heroes of previous times. Now, only a few men are descended from those great beings. It is therefore the birthright of those few to rule over all others. The Great Kings Phillip and Alexander did this. However, with their deaths came the decline in Macedonian power and the rise of other empires. Will you shame Macedon, or will you claim what is rightfully yours!

Humans have occupied the region of Macedon since 7000 BC, making it one of the oldest in Europe. The settlements here would be vastly different to that of the Classic Macedonia. Early Macedonia was composed of various independent and warring settlements, like the Greek City of many centuries later. The early Macedonians were still a unique race though as they were related to the Greeks, but were barbaric as the neighbouring Illyrians.

The Greeks inspired classical Macedonia. Greek religion, mythology, language and architecture became more common the more they interacted with each other. Macedonian language was different from the Greek language, as Alexander's Macedonian commanders need translators for his Greek troops. Of course, native culture and behaviour was also practised. For example, King Phillip II got drunk several times and his wife's religion was Northern Macedonian.

In 800 BC, Canarus was the first King of Macedon, but ruled little more than the city of Argive. Macedon became a local power in the late or mid 600’s. By about early 500 BC, the Kingdom of Macedon conquered the Lower and parts of the Upper Macedonian region. It had then become a vassal to the expanding Persian Empire, and would remain that way for several decades. When Maradonius was defeated at Plataea, the Persians retreated.

After that, Macedon started to conquer other areas in Upper Macedon, and the Athenians realised Macedon’s increasing power. Of course, Both Athens and Macedon tried to destabilize each other, with Athens coming on top. By 400 BC, civil wars and pretenders to the throne were common. This stopped with Phillip II, who reformed the Macedon, culturally, socially, and militarily.

Militarily, Macedonia became a more efficient fighting force. Phillip was inspired by the Theban Hoplites at Leuctra to implement efficient equipment, training, and tactics for the soldiers. This meant the Macedonian soldiers fought in a variation of the phalanx formation. The soldiers had 5-metre Sarissa spears, with a small shield, along with light armour. This was opposed to the Greek Hoplite that had heavy bronze armour, greaves, a large shield, and a smaller spear. Phillip also understood the importance of tactics such as combined arms and flanking. All this combined meant that Phillip could now turn Macedonia into a great Empire.

He subjugated neighbouring areas such as the Illyrians, the Thracians and allied himself with Epirus. He also started by taking over Greek cities by trickery and force. Thessaly was taken before he embarked on his quest to conquer Greece, in 340 BC. This was done by taking over an important trade route. He fought the alliance of Thebans and Athenians at the Battle of Chaeronea, which proved the Macedonian army superiority over the Greek army.

Greece -except Sparta- was under Phillip’s control, and he prepared to take on the Persians. Unfortunately, Phillip was assassinated in 336 BC, and his son Alexander, inherited the Kingdom.

Alexander set out by subduing the Illyrians, Thracians and the nearby Greek City States. This meant Alexander could start his campaign to conquer the known world, in 334 BC. He won several victories against superior odds, liberated Egypt, conquered Babylon, and even penetrated central Asia and India. The death of Alexander in 323 BC brought the fall of his empire, as it was divided between his Generals. In Europe, Macedon and Greek region was ruled by King Cassander, but Thrace was ruled by King Lysimachus.

Under Alexander’s reign, the Greeks were subdued twice. Under King Cassander, the Greek cities managed to break away, and threaten Macedon. Cassander managed to keep Macedon together, but his successors did not. In the following years, the Greeks and Galatians threatened Macedon. Pyrrhus and Lysimachus even invaded the Kingdom, ruling it for a few years. Finally, Antigonus II Gonatus, descendants of the rulers of the Antigonus Empire, managed to free the Kingdom.

The Kingdom of Macedon has made its mark on the world. You have been shaped from lowly tribesmen to world conquerors. However, you have devolved into a regional power, but only because Zeus wants you to conquer the world again. You shall fulfill this task and you shall conquer all others!

The collapse of Alexander’s empire has been more disastrous than beneficial. The first thing you need to do is to gather your forces and build two armies, one in the north, one in the south. They will subdue the northern frontiers and Greek cities respectively. The armies will initially consist of lightly armoured Militia Hoplites, skirmishing peltasts and light cavalry. Your various spearmen are not as effective as they once were, but will still hold the enemy. Your elite army will consist of Royal Pikemen, Companion cavalry, and peltasts. Your foes will mostly contain similar pikemen, phalanxes, and heavy cavalry.

To the immediate south and east lay areas once part of Alexander’s empire. Your Phalangites should engage the opponent’s centre, while peltasts weaken their flanks. Heavy cavalry should rout the flanks, allowing ours to envelop and crush their Phalangites. Due to the lack of effective cavalry in the Greek Cities, your cavalry will not need to be reinforced. In the Ptolemaic and Seleucid Empires, the cavalry is more substantial. Both spearmen and cavalry may be needed in order to envelop and rout their powerful flanks. The Seleucid Chariots and Elephants can be dispersed with missile and reserve pikemen. With the subjugation of these states, Macedon will have reunified Alexander’s empire!

In the west and north lay the Illyrians and Thracians. They have semi-civilised cultures, from your rule. This is reflected in their armies, as they have ferocious warriors who will win in single combat, but also your pikemen. Thracian and Illyrian cavalry are also more formidable than that of the Greeks Cities so you may need to reinforce your flanks. Also in the north lie the Dacians. They are one of the more barbaric tribes out there. Their warriors can cut down many men, but your organization, discipline, training and skill will break these warriors. The Dacian army will also be enveloped by your superior cavalry and annihilated.

Also in the east lie the faction who use mounted archers along with shock cavalry to harass then break a foe. Therefore, large amount of horse archers, foot archers and cavalry are recommended.
Lands further west are inhabited by the Barbarians and Romans. The Barbarians will be defeated just as the Dacians were, while the Romans may be the biggest challenge yet. Cavalry are their biggest weakness and should be exploited as such. They should only be conquered after you defeat the east.

[Lord President of Gallifrey]

This is the Kingdom of Macedon Description (short)

In this new age, man has replaced the Gods and Heroes of previous times. Now, only a few men are descended from those great beings. It is therefore the birthright of those few to rule over all others. The Great Kings Phillip and Alexander did this. However, with their deaths came the decline in Macedonian power and the rise of other empires. Will you shame Macedon, or will you claim what is rightfully yours!

Humans have occupied the region of Macedon since 7000 BC, making it one of the oldest in Europe. The settlements here would be vastly different to that of the Classic Macedonia. Early Macedonia was composed of various independent and warring settlements, like the Greek City of many centuries later. The early Macedonians were still a unique race though as they were related to the Greeks, but were barbaric as the neighbouring Illyrians.

The Greeks inspired classical Macedonia. Greek religion, mythology, language and architecture became more common the more they interacted with each other. Macedonian language was different from the Greek language, as Alexander's Macedonian commanders need translators for his Greek troops. Of course, native culture and behaviour was also practised. For example, King Phillip II got drunk several times and his wife's religion was Northern Macedonian.

In 800 BC, Canarus was the first King of Macedon, but ruled little more than the city of Argive. Macedon became a local power in the late or mid 600’s. By about early 500 BC, the Kingdom of Macedon conquered the Lower and parts of the Upper Macedonian region. It had then become a vassal to the expanding Persian Empire, and would remain that way for several decades. When Maradonius was defeated at Plataea, the Persians retreated.

After that, Macedon started to conquer other areas in Upper Macedon, and the Athenians realised Macedon’s increasing power. Of course, Both Athens and Macedon tried to destabilize each other, with Athens coming on top. By 400 BC, civil wars and pretenders to the throne were common. This stopped with Phillip II, who reformed the Macedon, culturally, socially, and militarily.

Militarily, Macedonia became a more efficient fighting force. Phillip was inspired by the Theban Hoplites at Leuctra to implement efficient equipment, training, and tactics for the soldiers. This meant the Macedonian soldiers fought in a variation of the phalanx formation. The soldiers had 5-metre Sarissa spears, with a small shield, along with light armour. This was opposed to the Greek Hoplite that had heavy bronze armour, greaves, a large shield, and a smaller spear. Phillip also understood the importance of tactics such as combined arms and flanking. All this combined meant that Phillip could now turn Macedonia into a great Empire.

He subjugated neighbouring areas such as the Illyrians, the Thracians and allied himself with Epirus. He also started by taking over Greek cities by trickery and force. Thessaly was taken before he embarked on his quest to conquer Greece, in 340 BC. This was done by taking over an important trade route. He fought the alliance of Thebans and Athenians at the Battle of Chaeronea, which proved the Macedonian army superiority over the Greek army.

Greece -except Sparta- was under Phillip’s control, and he prepared to take on the Persians. Unfortunately, Phillip was assassinated in 336 BC, and his son Alexander, inherited the Kingdom.

Alexander set out by subduing the Illyrians, Thracians and the nearby Greek City States. This meant Alexander could start his campaign to conquer the known world, in 334 BC. He won several victories against superior odds, liberated Egypt, conquered Babylon, and even penetrated central Asia and India. The death of Alexander in 323 BC brought the fall of his empire, as it was divided between his Generals. In Europe, Macedon and Greek region was ruled by King Cassander, but Thrace was ruled by King Lysimachus.

Under Alexander’s reign, the Greeks were subdued twice. Under King Cassander, the Greek cities managed to break away, and threaten Macedon. Cassander managed to keep Macedon together, but his successors did not. In the following years, the Greeks and Galatians threatened Macedon. Pyrrhus and Lysimachus even invaded the Kingdom, ruling it for a few years. Finally, Antigonus II Gonatus, descendants of the rulers of the Antigonus Empire, managed to free the Kingdom.

The Kingdom of Macedon has made its mark on the world. You have been shaped from lowly tribesmen to world conquerors. However, you have devolved into a regional power, but only because Zeus wants you to conquer the world again. You shall fulfill this task and you shall conquer all others!

[Lord President of Gallifrey]

Here is the description for the Seleucid Empire (long)

The “Diadochi of Alexander” only goes to the man who can unite the treasures of the East and West. With so many new powers, it is only natural that a successor will appear. Therefore the question is not if, but who will rise up from the ashes of Alexander’s Empire?
The fall of Alexander’s Empire came steadily. As Alexander did not prepare an heir quickly enough, the Empire was ruled by various Satraps. The Macedon and Greek Regions were ruled by Cassander. Thrace was ruled by Lysimachus. Asia Minor and Syria were ruled by Antigonus. Egypt and Libya were ruled by Ptolemy. The Far East and Mesopotamia were ruled by Seleucus. When the two future heirs of Alexander were murdered, the satraps declared themselves the sole successor of Alexander. This led to the Diadochi Wars.
The Seleucid Empire was not formed until 311 BC. Its founder, Seleucus I, was a friend of Alexander. Due to these connections, he became the satrap of Babylon in 320 BC. He was only a ruler for a few years because rival Antigonus then took over Babylon. Seleucus fled to Ptolemy in Egypt, where they plotted to get Babylon back. In 311 BC, with just over 10 000 men, he entered Babylon and the other great Persian cities. Because of these conquests, Seleucus controlled all land from beyond the Hindu Kush to the edge of Euphrates. Furthermore, there would be no rebellions during his reign because of his benevolence as a ruler.
He then proceeded to reunify Alexander’s empire. On the Eastern front, various alliances were created, including the exchange of all land across the Hindu Kush for war elephants. On the Western front, things were complicated. Since Seleucus fled from Babylon, Antigonus fought with Ptolemy. This enabled Seleucus to return to Babylon, where Demetrius attacked him. Demetrius was son of Antigonus, and eventually failed in his attack. The next attack by Antigonus also failed to take Babylon. However, Antigonus was still the most powerful Diadochi.
Seleucus then launched an attack at Antigonus, while forging an alliance with Ptolemy, Cassander, and Lysimachus. This war between Antigonus and the alliance culminated in the Battle of Ipsus, in 301. The battle was a victory for the alliance, who divided Antigonus’ land between them. However, the alliance then dissolved as Lysimachus attacked Macedon. Seleucus then defeated Lysimachus, and was even preparing to conquer the European Diadochi States. Unfortunately, Seleucus was murdered by Ptolemy’s heir, in 281 BC.
Culturally, the Seleucid Empire was mainly Hellenistic culture, but there would be Arab, Persian, and Jewish elements. The Macedonian and Greek settlers in the Empire would form the higher social classes, while the Persians would form the lower classes. There would also be many new settlements created in rectangular Greek design. Other cities would be converted into a Greek style. Greek religion and language would be used by Greek and Hellenized Persians, but was not forced under the reign of Seleucus. There would be Greek Kingdoms forming in India, long after the Seleucid Empire.
The army also reflects the culture. The elite Phalangites were composed of Macedonian and Greek settlers. The regular Phalangites were composed of the Greeks and natives. The lower classed levied troops were also formed from the Persian majority. The Seleucids also have Companion Cavalry composed of the Greek and Macedonian elite. The Seleucid Empire also has many Elephants and the heavily armoured Cataphracts.
One may feel that your Great King Seleucus overreached himself when he incorporated Asia Minor, Syria, Mesopotamia, Armenia, and the Far East to the Seleucid Empire. As a result, you face rebellious subjects, Nobles, and Diadochi Kingdoms. Do not shy away from the challenge, for they will fall under a brave and intelligent leader. Lead the Seleucids into victory; become the Diadochi of Alexander!

[Lord President of Gallifrey]

Here is the Description for the Seleucid Empire (short)

The “Diadochi of Alexander” only goes to the man who can unite the treasures of the East and West. With so many new powers,it is only natural that a successor will appear. Therefore the question is not if, but who will rise up from the ashes of Alexander’s Empire?

The fall of Alexander’s Empire came steadily. As Alexander did not prepare an heir quickly enough, the Empire was ruled by various Satraps. When the two future heirs of Alexander were murdered, the satraps declared themselves the sole successor of Alexander.

The Seleucid Empire was not formed until 311 BC. Its founder, Seleucus became the satrap of Babylon in 320 BC. He then fled to Egypt because the rival Antigonus took over. However, Seleucus returned and consequently ruled the Far East of Alexander’s Empire.

On the Eastern front, alliances were created, including the exchange of all land beyond the Hindu Kush for war elephants. On the Western front Antigonus and his son attacked Seleucus, but he defeated them both. Seleucus then attacked Antigonus, while forging an alliance with Ptolemy, Cassander, and Lysimachus. This war between Antigonus and the alliance culminated in the Battle of Ipsus, in 301, with a victory for the latter. They divided Antigonus’ land between them.

However, the alliance then dissolved as Lysimachus attacked Macedon. Seleucus then defeated Lysimachus, and was even preparing to conquer the European Diadochi States. Unfortunately, Seleucus was murdered by Ptolemy’s heir, in 281 BC.

Culturally, the Seleucid Empire was mainly Hellenistic culture, but there would be Arab, Persian, and Jewish elements. The Macedonian and Greeks formed the higher social classes, main language, religion, and there were Hellenistic elements in city design

The army also reflects the culture. The elite and regular Phalangites were composed of Macedonian and Greek settlers. The regular Phalangites and levied troops were composed of the Persian natives. The Seleucid cavalry are also composed of Greeks and Macedonians.

One may feel that your Great King Seleucus overreached himself when he incorporated Asia Minor to the Far East to the Seleucid Empire. As a result, you face rebellious subjects, Nobles, and Diadochi Kingdoms. Lead the Seleucids into victory; become the Diadochi of Alexander!

If you do fight Hellenistic armies, you need strong Phalangites and if necessary, reserves. The centre should hold the enemy’s infantry, while you engage enemy wings. Support cavalry with spearmen for the enemy have effective cavalry and spearmen on wings. After, support your centre with an attack from the rear.

Against the armies of other Eastern-Hellenic factions, you need Phalangites, skirmishers, heavy cavalry, and light cavalry. Skirmishers and mounted troops should counter charge their light cavalry and skirmishers. In the centre, send your Phalangites to engage their infantry. On the flanks, the heavier cavalry along with reserve spearmen will have to battle the enemy’s shock cavalry. Send any remaining troops to out flank the Phalangite centre.

The final type of army you will have to fight is the Kingdom of Atropatene. You need Phalangites, archers, skirmishers, light cavalry and heavy cavalry. The skirmishers, archers and cavalry should rout the light troops. When the heavy infantry comes in, send your Phalangites to engage them, with you flanks falling on the exposed sides of the enemy. If there are any heavy cavalry or mounted archers your heavy cavalry and javelin cavalry will deal with them respectively.

[Lord President of Gallifrey]

This is the Description for the Ptolemaic Empire

The Ptolemaic Empire is the glorious child of the Great Alexander and Ra. One conquered the world, the other is a God. As a result, you have the fire of war and the essence divinity within you. It is right that you make all other lands submit to your indomitable will, blessed divinity, and unstoppable power!

The fall of Alexander’s Empire came steadily. As Alexander did not prepare an heir quickly enough, the Empire was ruled by various Satraps. The Macedon and Greek Regions were ruled by Cassander. Thrace was ruled by Lysimachus. Asia Minor and Syria were ruled by Antigonus. Egypt and Libya were ruled by Ptolemy. The Far East and Mesopotamia were ruled by Seleucus. When the two future heirs of Alexander were murdered, the satraps declared themselves the sole successor of Alexander. This led to the Diadochi Wars.
The Ptolemaic Empire was founded by Ptolemy I, who was a childhood friend of Alexander the Great. As a result, he became the satrap of Libya, Egypt, and Arabia after Alexander’s death. Ptolemy made his Kingdom secure by killing the previous satrap, Cleomenes. He also defeated Perdiccas, the regent of Alexander’s Empire, in 320 BC. From then on, that Kingdom was effectively independent of the future regents such as Antipater.

Ptolemy commanded a vast Kingdom but did not want to reunify Alexander’s land. Rather he wanted to exercise control in the foreign policy of the other Diadochi. This meant Ptolemy needed to extend his domain. As a result, areas in Thrace, Macedon, Southern Anatolia, Cyprus and Coele-Syria became part of his domain. Ptolemy also maintained the respect of other Kings despite putting Alexander’s body in Alexandria. Ptolemy also joined forces with Cassander against Antipater’s successor and he gave refuge to Seleucus.

Doing the latter did mean he was a target from Antigonus, who captured Coele Syria. However, when Demetrius, son of Antigonus, tried to invade Egypt, he was defeated at Gaza. In addition, Seleucus returned to Babylon in 311 BC, meaning Antigonus lost a vast portion of his Empire. However, he was still the most powerful Diadochi.

However, Demetrius would strike back by winning a Heroic victory at sea in 306 BC. This resulted in Ptolemy losing Cyprus. It also meant Antigonus could march on Egypt. Fortunately, Antigonus could not be supplied so he had to retreat. Demetrius then attacked Rhodes and Greece forcing Lysimachus, Ptolemy, Cassander and Seleucus into an alliance. They -apart from Ptolemy, who was in campaigning in Coele-Syria- fought Antigonus until he died at Ipsus in 301 BC. The allies divided the land up between them. Ptolemy then took Cyprus and Coele-Syria.

In the 2^nd Century BC, tension started between Ptolemy and Seleucus, but no war occurred. Ptolemy was mostly in Egypt during this time, watching Seleucus try and reunite Alexander’s Empire. In 282 BC, he died and his successor, Ptolemy Philadelphos took over.

Culturally, the Ptolemaic Empire was like the other Diadochi States. The Greeks and Macedonians formed the upper classes in society while the natives formed the lower classes. Ptolemy also tried to attract many Greek settlers in Egypt with various land incentives. This meant that there was much Hellenistic influence in cities. Greek language became the language of the officials and Greek religion became more prominent than before. Before Alexander’s time even, there were Greek oracles and fusion gods such as Zeus-Ammon. However, Egyptian culture did not die out, as Ptolemy became a Pharaoh, created another fusion god, and tried to bond the cultures by having an Egyptian wife.

Militarily, the Ptolemaic Empire was like its society. There were Macedonian Phalangites and Macedonian Companion Cavalry. They were naturally composed of Greek and Macedonian settlers in Egypt. There were also many Galatian mercenaries after they had settled in central Anatolia. The natives would not be part of the army, except maybe as skirmishers and levied troops. The reason for this was that natives were not trusted to be in the army as they might rebel.

The Great Kings before you have achieved much. They will be Heroes forever, but they may be the last. As the world turns, the time of reckoning approaches, you must put your faith in your heritage and follow it. Turn the world into your dominion, and you shall be the remembered throughout eternity!