Velvet Coats of Kings

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Velvet Coats of Kings

An EB 0.81a, VH/M, heavily roleplayed, Lusotannan AAR
Unfortunately, I'll have to wait a week or two before getting Photoshop again.

'Exchange your rags for the velvet coats of kings!' - ELP ('Pirates')

"Perhaps the most remarkable of recent events in the world is the dramatic expansion of the Iberian tribe that Romans call the 'Lusitani'. Such ambitious movements, by so small and impoverished a nation, we have never seen before. It seems to me, as a learned man, that they will soon exchange their rags for the velvet cloaks of kings." - Xanthippos of Lepki, a Puno-Greek historian based in the Qarthadastim.

"This Iberian 'Lance of Jupiter', as the locals call it, is a mere sudden burst of energy from one of the backwards tribes of that place. I doubt sincerely that it could ever threaten Roman intentions. In less than a decade, I suspect, it will be broken by Carthaginian or internal pressure." - an unknown Roman author, approx 268 BC

"I myself have seen and suffered the new determination and dedication of the Lusitani. The Lusitani will rise, and will fall. But I am sure that they will not be soon forgotten." - Jubal of Sucum-Murgi, captured along with his city at around 270 BC by the Lusitani

Soon to follow: Chapter 1, the Phoenician clasp
Targets-

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Military:
At least one standing unit of non-bodyguard Ambarako Epones or capture of a faction settlement outside mainland Iberia. One standing unit of ships. :)
Military access to or possession of: Oxtraca, Sucum Murgi, Baikor, Gader and Mastia, as well as Tingis, Arsé or Tyde :).
No rebels inside own territory.

Diplomatic:
One of:

Alliance with the SPQR, trade rights with the Arverni and Aedui. Must gain at least 1,000 net mnai diplomatically from Rome.
Alliance with Epeiros or Koinon Hellenon, trade rights with the Arverni and Aedui. Must gain at least 1,500 net mnai diplomatically from Epeiros/KH. :)
Alliance with Qarthadastim and the Aedui. In this case, must gain at least 3,000 in net mnai from Qarthadastim (cities bought from them do not count against this, cities sold to them count for it).

Map information covering all of Iberia, and at least one spy and one diplomat in Africa, Gaul and Italy :)

Economic:
At least 10,000 Mnai, and an income of 1,000 Mnai per year. /:)
At least one mine. :/
Larger population than either the Aedui or the Arverni. :)

Technological:
At least one city with a level 3 temple, a type one government and three assorted public order buildings (enforcers, tavern and games field). :/
Largest (population) city or most extensive trading port in Iberia, with a type one or two government. ;)

Social:
Public order >90 for all of own settlements. :)
One character with a biographer or similar figure.
One character with a 'good administrator' trait.
One character with a 'good commander' and 'veteran'. :)
One character with five or more influence. :)

Explanations - This chapter basically is meant to illustrate the steps the Lusotannan need to take to escape the shadow of Qarthadastim before becoming too large.