Persian Civil War

[DemonArchangel]

1.) I say A as well. Greece (and the west in general) is the core of our empire and we want to hold onto that. Also, Greece is wealthier than the deserts of Baktria and Sogdiana. It's not worth giving the Greeks their independence.

2.) A.) Recruit the Hoplites from Greece.

3.) B.) Phonecians. The Greeks are good sailors though, so they should be kept in reserve. Also try not invest too much money in the navy, given that my rival is way, way inland.

4.) C) Thebes should be my citadel, but Athens my main port.

[IrishArmenian]

1) B.
2) A.
3) B.
4) C.

[woad&fangs]

1)A If the Greek Satrapies are my base I don't want to lose them by giving them independence.
2)A Thermopalae II is on its way!!!
3)B I would prefer the greek ships but that would stretch them a little thin.
4)Thebes

[Tiberius of the Drake]

1.)A-rewards come witht time and We cant afford to loose Greece

2.)A-Shock and awe troops that will decimate the lighter troops of our opponent. Especially take Spartans.

3.) B-Triremes would be better but we cant have a greek rebellion for to much pressure.

4.)C-the city has great central position.

[Lord Winter]

1. A, Grecce is a wealthy proveriance and a possiable danger to us in the future, better to keep it Persian even if it sets us back in the short term.

2. A, Hopolites defeated persia in real life and should serve us well now.

3. A, Not having there navy can decrease the chance of the Greeks rising up

4. Athens, having our citidal there will not only put us at a nice stratigic position and a good port but will help us keep an eye on one of the leaders of there failed war against us.

[Ignoramus]

Of course, we don't have to honour our promises to the Greeks...

[CountArach]

Treasury - A – A sign of weakness shouldn’t concern us now. They can help us later in our Campaigns. If they are taken by our foe, then they are likely to rebel to try to join us. If we seize their treasury, they are likely to openly declare their support for our enemies.

Army - B – Skirmishers and light troops are going to be necessary t even begin to compete with his cavalry. We should seek to turn this campaign into a skirmish before we seek an open battle. We do not know how much money we will receive from the Greeks. Therefore I propose that we spend whatever we get from them on hiring Greek Mercenary Hoplites.

Navy - B – We should seek out allies wherever we can. If we can continue to give the Phoenicians are reason to fight with us, we have a good chance of ensuring their loyalty later.

Treasury – C – I like Ignoramus’ reason.