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    Default Rise From The Desert: Ptolemaioi AAR

    Rise From The Desert: Ptolemaioi AAR

    Rules:

    1.No Cheating (includes FOW) (may bend this rule situation depending only FOW maybe auto_win against small pitful AS stacks)
    2.When AI asks for ceasefire must accept unless untrustworthy
    3.Generals can only lead large armies (5 units or more) (smaller for killing off rebels No real value)
    4.Winter everyone must be in a city, seiging a city, or in a fort (No exceptions if left in the open they must be disbanded to simulate the cold)
    5.Retraining and merging allowed
    6.I play M/M (I dont wanna go bald from stress)
    7.Written will usually come first then the pictures after I take them

    Chapters:
    Chapter One: Rise of a New Army
    Chapter Two: March of the Nations
    Chapter Three: Primo Macto (Part One)
    Chapter Four: Primo Macto (Part Two)
    Last edited by deadmeat36; 05-22-2007 at 07:08.

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    Chapter 1: The rise of a new army




    The crack of the door as it swung open broke the silence of the morning's heat.

    "Get up," grunted one of the men that stepped inside. Groggily I stood up obeying the command. My former military days no doubt. A taller, more dressed man stepped inside the wooden door frame.

    "You have been conscripted in to the Basileis army to fight against the enemy of the country," he said with a sharp crisp voice that could only be from an officer.

    "I have done my years in the army though," I protested still half-asleep. My wife stepped into the room. She had always waken up early than me to do the chores before the morning heat came.

    "What is it Demetrios," she questioned looking over the two men that had entered our house.

    "Nothing," I muttered under my breath, "go back to your work."
    She left the room but I knew that she was still in ear range of our conversation. "I have served my years in the army," I repeated again this time more defiantly.

    "The Basileis has ordered you to rejoin the army," ordered the officer again. I was starting to get uneasy. Why did the Basileis want me to join the army so bad? He had never introduced conscription before.

    "You have five minutes to comply or we will be forced to us drastic measures," re-grunted the soldier in the background. I stood there dumbfounded on what to do. I did not want to leave my home again but they seemed to be following on orders from the highest sector of the government.

    "No," I stated bluntly, "No I will not go."

    "This is your last chance, you can join the army willingly or be forced to."

    "You heard me, no I will not go!" The soldier from the background lunged at me. Stepped out of the way and hit his helmet. I could tell that his helmet was to big for him because it rang so much that it knocked him out. The officer just stood there staring at me. "Well are you going to make me or not," I said defiantly. He just locked eyes with me and said nothing. I noise came from behind me. I looked over my shoulder and the soldier on the ground started to get up. Before I could turn my head a sharp crack came from my head and before I blacked out I heard, "Hope you enjoy your Pantodapoi unit."

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    Default Re: Rise From The Desert: Ptolemaioi AAR

    Looks good, but I've got one question: was the leader of the Ptolemaioi called Pharaoh? Because I thought they were Basileis (Kings). I could be making a mistake though.
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    Yeah its a mistake. Ill fix later.

    Thanks. Ill splice in the pics later because I had to reinstall RTW:EB
    Last edited by deadmeat36; 04-27-2007 at 15:43.

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    Depends on who's calling him.

    For the Native Egyptians: Pharaoh.
    For the Greeks, and probably the Mercs as well: Basileus (King). Or Basileu when someone is talking to him.
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    My first thought after I read it was - "Where's the rest?"
    And that's always a good sign. Keep it up!

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    This is just a preview:

    Chapter Three: Primo Macto (Part One)

    We besieged a settlement after a long march and a winter spent in a camp. This settlement did not want to join our Bastilus' Empire. They longed to be free and do as they wish.

    The cool breeze swept across the plains before the city.

    "You ready Demetrios," wispered Alexander.

    "Not sure, I haven't been trained much," I replied in a dry humor way.

    "All you need to do is stand behind that shield and stab with that spear," he joked.

    All eyes faced forward as we watched the rebels set up infront of us. They had two units of javalin horses. I could faintly make out the sound of arabic being spoken but I couldnt understand what they were saying.

    "Watch out for them," Phillip said pointing towards the horses who were trying to hide the towns milita behind them. Another breeze swept across chilling everyone to the bone. A hush came over the crowd as our leader stepped forth.



    "Many of you know that I am the Bastilus's son," he started, "but only some of you know that I am acutally the Bastilus!" A giant hush came over the crowd. The pain in my cheek came back and I thought how he hit me. "Over there stand the overly proud rebels! They will be your first test on the road of many! Some of you may not make it. Maybe even myself but remember that if you conquer fear you will conquer death! I am not one who will bow to the Selucid Empire and their petty allies. I am one who will stand up and fight for freedom!!!" A loud roar came from the crowd behind me as I just stared up in awe. Here was a demi-god right infront of me so close I could touch him. I felt sorry for the people in the city for they could fear us but have no where to run. "For Glory!" cried our king and with that the battle of the city was on.



    They wasted no time coming at us. Our brothers and counterparts were sent after us first. A mirror image of what was about to happen to us. Luckly for me the Bastilus decided to sent the other unit towards them to cut them off.

    "Looks like luck is on our side, eh Demetrios," laughed Alexander. I chuckled nervousily. A heavy sigh came from beside me. It was Phillip.

    "What's a matter Phillip," joked Alexander, "itching for a fight?"

    "No," he snapped back, "I just miss my wife and my son." Alexander and I just stood there not know what to say next.



    Before we could say anything back the Bastilus sent our only calvary regiment to aid the others. The phalanxs just stood there waiting for an order than never came. The calvary failed against the mass spear wall presented by the enemy. Horse after horse fell against metal. The blood shed was horrific.

    "What madness is this?" I heard someone say.
    "We are not going to survive!" Someone else shouted. The phalanxs just stood there saying nothing. Not moving, not even blinking.



    The Bastilus could see that everyone was cowering and not willing to go any further. He did not know what to do. He knew if one man would flee everyone would follow him.

    "What are you going to do," I wispered to Alexander.
    "I don't know," he said with a quiver in his voice.
    "I know I am going to get out of here as soon as I can," cried Phillip.
    "Hush," Alexander semi-shouted at Phillip. That quieted him down quick. The Bastilus seeing no other option looking at us threw himself in to the battle trying to show us that even he himself was not afraid to die. We were all so amazed at his self sacrafice that my regiment with my lead threw ourselves at the other enemy trying to charge him.

    Last edited by deadmeat36; 05-03-2007 at 07:00.

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    Nice twist the general actually being the Basilleus. My appetite is satisfied can't wait for the battle
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    I didnt even realise it was him until I checked

    I will squeeze in what I can
    Last edited by deadmeat36; 05-01-2007 at 07:00.

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    For freedom, yeah, but for whose? As if that would make a difference for our poor Pantodapoi, die for the Ptolemaoi or Seleukeia...

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    Maybe they can earn freedom if they last long enough

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