Legacy of Megas Alexandros - A Baktria AAR

**SkyWalker** · 02-11-2008, 20:39

Part 2

"Welcome to Alexandria-Ariana, people. For those of you don't know my face, my name is Heliokles Baktrios. I am sure most of you are still puzzled by my letter, which did not state what work I am looking forward to do with you all. Before we discuss about work, why don't we have a meal and relax? I assume many of you are still tired from long journeys, especially those from Persis and Hindus"

By the time he mensioned names of Persis and Hindus, I realized that headmaster from Baktra didn't arrive. In fact, Bactra is the closest city from here besides Prophthasia. I wonder why he is not here yet.

We are led to the inner garden, where several long tables with various kinds of fruits and foods on them. Euthydemos and I got seats close to Heliokles, while we didn't talk much, he seemed to be the person as I imagined - generous, easy-going, and trusty-

An hour passed by, then Heliokles stood up from his seat.

"Gentlemen, I hope past hour was relaxing to you all. Let's talk about what we are going to work on."
"As you all know, next year is the 40th anniversary of our independence from Arche Seleukia, which was decided in the Battle of Hypastolis. I greeted the victorious army of my father, Diodotos Baktrios, from the gate of palace. I still remember that thrill and exitement from that day. Unfortunately, as I grew older and older, most people experienced it died, without leaving any written account of that battle and its consequences"

That was surprising, I thought. In fact, I do not recall seeing any written article about the Battle of Hypastolis in Prophthasia.

"As I searched for accounts of battles in many cities, I was quite disheartened to see that there weren't much account not only to the Battle of Hypastolis, but the entire history of Baktria. None of written account was professionally written, not to mension numerous biases and exaggerations"
"Therefore I decided that the history of Baktria should be written now, before everyone who experienced the founding of Baktria are dead. It will not be written from uneducated individuals nor severly biased individuals, but from top scholars and headmasters of our country who can write professionally, without biases or exaggerations"
"I talked about this matter with basileus, how and where should it be written, how much time and mnai is necesssary. He promised he will give full and unlimited support in this project"

People clapped their hands, experessing gratitude for this decision.

"I also talked with headmaster of Academia in Baktra. He also supported it and promised that he will commit as much resources as possible. Unfortunately, he declined the job of chief editor due to his declining health. Therefore I assign Euthydemos Sardikes, headmaster of academia in this city, as the chief editor "

I could swear that Euthydemos,for all intends and purposes, froze for three seconds. But regained his sense and replied firmly.

"It is a great honor to be appointed such an important job, sire"

**SkyWalker** · 02-11-2008, 20:55

@ Wolfman : It is not offense at all, actually it is from Star Wars. I thoroughly enjoyed when I was younger. Maybe the Force will guide me through this AAR , or not. Final part of prolouge will come in a few hours!

@ hooahguy : I read yours, too bad your computer couldn't handle the problem...

I am really enjoying your Getai AAR! Keep up good work!

@ d'Arthez : My conquest will be westward, as you can imagine. I guess Ptolemies will the hardest to deal with. It is actually interesting to see the "Barbarian" factions -Lusotannia, Sweboz and Getai in this campaign - expanding well.

@ Ayce : That trait means basically he is too superstitious to do things normally. It gives him -1 Management

**EmporerOfNothing** · 02-11-2008, 22:09

Great start to your AAR. Hope the yellow fever doesnt cause you too much trouble.

**CaesarAugustus** · 02-12-2008, 01:37

The 'Boz look a little 0.8-ish... at least the Boii are doing their job well.

Great start to your AAR, young Skywalker, I will be following this one with interest. May the force be with you.

**SkyWalker** · 02-12-2008, 06:40

I planned to write the last part of prolouge in a few hours, but sorry to announce that it will be delayed couple days because of university

@ EmperorOfNothing : Thank you for reading

By the time yellows clash with me I hope I can deploy some kataphracts upon them

@ CaesarAugustus : In some campaigns, Boii actually gets overrun by Sweboz within few years of starting. I wonder how do they get by the spawning army.

Thanks to you for following my AAR, hopefully it will be entertaining. May the Force be with you

**underthesun** · 02-13-2008, 04:36

Saka look kind of anemic. Didn't do too well against Pahlava, did they?

It'll be interesting when you go to take on Pahlava. How does their military stack up against yours?

**d'Arthez** · 02-13-2008, 12:27

Keep going! You have a very interesting perspective; and history as it was of course can't be reconstructed 100% - allowing all kinds of historic liberties in the AAR.