Quote Originally Posted by Thaatu
Taking someones army is easily represented by bribing. I guarantee you that if the (soon to be) Galatians would have conquered Athens, the Athenians wouldn't have joined them and fought in a classic hoplite formation against their own cousins. If the occupation streched out to decades, then the Athenians may have begun serving in their rulers' military (in gameplay terms until the sufficient MIC's were built). Hiring mercenaries is a great way to represent local allies that can be gained immediately, like in Hannibals voyage.
But are there not enough proff for otherwise? Just look at Roman army or Alex in the East..

Still, I belive that too for Athens, but, Imagine that let say Celts win in Athens in any way - even if Hellens would give it for free for the sake of peace - for example.. Now, you are the king of the celts - you go into Athens like China went into Hong Kong.. or NATO in East Europe?? Still those are ancient times -but, you can gain their trust in cuople or steps..
First, you make Athens a 'client kingdom', second you leave your greek king to gather the army of Athenians, and the third - you brain-wash them to go after Corintos or Rhodos fighting for 'democracy' or Athenian clutural influence there...
So, now, you as a Celtic King that has larger army then Athenians just pick up the gold and leave everything else to them.. like in the game..

So, we here are actually guessing.. to much, we all know that you could have 1000 ways of making 'others' fight your battles - if you have dominion.. or stronger army.. That is wery similar today.. (Irak?)