Hints for the Lusitans?

[Lusitan]

Playing them, in my first EB campaign.

I have already taken all of Iberia exept for the Carthaginian provinces, the rebels that warn you about a massive army and the 2 most eastern rebel provinces - so I have nothing facing the med.

Currently, I build buildings. Lots of them. Even one of those 36turns harbours. Had to disband almost all of the army to get some money rolling in.

could use some hints on what to do next though... any ideas?

[MoROmeTe]

Well, the harbor enhancement ain't needed, just biuld ports where the natural conditions permit... You sgould use your starting stack to the fullest. This means that after taking out the rebels you can (avoiding that massive stack) you should go for the Carthaginians in the south as they don;t have much in the way of military and don't get reinforcements easy as there are quite a few navy rebels in the area.

[Lusitan]

Too late for that now, though.

I have rebuilt *some* strenght, but the inicial stack's are all gone, and only recently did I become capable of recruiting horse-riders again. The Carthaginians are walking around with full stacks also.

Besides, isn't it a bit reckless to atack what could be my greatest allies against Rome when it comes? Carthaginians don't seem hostile to me at all - and I'm leaving their natural expansion ground alone for the time beeing (the med shores) so I reckoned it would be more of my interest to keep the status quo.

Just wondering I am...

Another question by the way: why is Eire a colonization spot for Lusitans?

[MoROmeTe]

To the last question I reply I do not know...

The Carthaginians are running around with full stacks cause you left them alone since the start. And make no mistake you are bound to clash with them so you'd better nip them in the bud.

[Krusader]

Too late for that now, though.

I have rebuilt *some* strenght, but the inicial stack's are all gone, and only recently did I become capable of recruiting horse-riders again. The Carthaginians are walking around with full stacks also.

Besides, isn't it a bit reckless to atack what could be my greatest allies against Rome when it comes? Carthaginians don't seem hostile to me at all - and I'm leaving their natural expansion ground alone for the time beeing (the med shores) so I reckoned it would be more of my interest to keep the status quo.

Just wondering I am...

Another question by the way: why is Eire a colonization spot for Lusitans?

Because Iberians settled in the southern parts of Ireland...also think they returned the favour by settling in Galicia later on.

Here's the description that might help:

Uachtarach DuboGaiscaocha, "Noble Black Warriors", are an absolute elite of all of the Goidilic tribes. They stem from only a single tribe, the influential Iverni (descendants of the Vasci - Iberians invaders of Hibernia). They are armored in Ceannlann (Shawn-lun), "Fish Scale". It is a layer of scales upon linen, upon chain. This multi-layer armor covers their body, and is nearly impenetrable. These nobles are so called for the black markings on their weapons. They are always of an incredibly small number, their armor is actually probably inherited, due to the great expense and difficulty in producing it. Their faces are hidden behind a chain veil, giving them a truly otherwordly appearance. Their skill at arms is insurmountable, their armor is all but impenetrable. While tiny in number, they can defeat much larger numbers, and are nearly unstoppable. They are loyal, but somewhat lethargic, difficult to rouse to battle, requiring great deals of compensation, but they are easily among the greatest warriors in the known world. However, their slim numbers ensure they must be used wisely, or else be thrown away.

The Uachtarach DuboGaiscaocha in Ireland are known from few sources. One, a mostly intact suit of Ceannlann only recently discovered, and another, the Luachmharleanbhan (Lok-mor-len-bon), "Precious Children", a lengthy tract, still being translated, on the warriors employed by the ancient Goidils and Belgae. They are noted at the fields of Firbosis, engaging the Firbolg ('sackmen', actually a slur for indepedent Belgae, and not related to the earlier people Firbolg, or the mythic Firbolg). The Belgae numbered in the thousands. The king of the Goidils sent "Lugh's Blessed", the Uachtarach DuboGaiscaocha, ahead of his army, and they numbered only forty. The Uachtarach DuboGaiscaocha had killed nearly one-third of the Belgae by the time the other Goidils reached the battle (surely an exaggerated report). This victory supposedly solidified the rule of a single Goidilic king into the early 1st century AD, over most of Ireland.

[Lusitan]

Thanks for the input lads.

Quick status report: Finaly defeated the massive rebel army, and moved agaist the last barbarian settlement in the Peninsula that refused Lusitan leadership.
A decision on what to do with the Greek town in the Northeast hasn't been reached yet, although the remains of the Unification Army are beeing rebuilt to be able to face anything the world sends our way.

This has put us on the Carthaginian way, even though thy never dared march out of their provinces during the whole duration of the Game.
Our network of spies is beeing increased to garantee constant vigilance over their movements - one can never trust the so-called "civilized".

An alliance has been agreed with the largest Gaul faction (dark green) and the seleucids (sp?) have sent an emissary to offer us alliance, trade rights and map information. Generous bunch.

In other news, the Carthaginians aren't doing anything to expand their domain in Sicily, and the Romans have lost Capua to another, yet un-contacted force in southern Italy.
Also, a strong people seems to have emerged in Central Europe and his putting the Gauls under great preasure - an emissary has been sent to discover how the war is going, and is still underway.

Pirates plague our harbours, but we can build no ships to fight them.

Our cities grow in size, fueled by low taxes and heavy granary investment.

Our family... can't seem to produce any males.

[Orb]

I suggest nailing Carthage. They look strong, perhaps, but your Caetrati have an unerring ability to nail anything Punic.