Re: Athens: Summer. Harvest. War (R2TW succession game)
Just to get my ball rolling because I've been holding off posting an AAR due to my crappy writing skills Im going text book time line on you suckers! Get ready for dates and events gentle-leaders for Athens marches to the slaughter.
159 B.C.E.: King Prochoros orders the construction of a massive fleet using the efforts of the entire empire. Emissaries are sent to the far corners of the world to boost trade.
In the region of Persis and Media Magna Athenian forces numbering more than 10,000 men gather along the border of Persia and Baktria in preparation for war. In Armenia two armies stationed at the border ready for an invasion of Royal Scythia.
King Prochoros marches back to Athens to lead the fleet on a journey into the setting sun. While the might of Heracles move towards the sea to join in the westward expansion. In 5 years time the invasion forces are set to sail.
158 B.C.E.: Out of all the emissaries sent forth only one returns with a negative reply. King Prochoros has marked that faction for future notice. War is declared on Royal Scythia, Baktria, and Cimmeria, due to alliances Massagate and Arachosia are now enemies of the Athenian state.
A large battle consisting of 5520 Athenian soldiers and 3280 Royal Scythia's finest horsemen takes place south of Mtskheta. It was an Athenian victory tempered only by the fact that both generals died while every single body guard lived. Athenian losses numbered 1041 men while Royal Scythia lost 2856 men. All body guards were executed after the battle for their incompetence. The 370 prisoners were interrogated and forced into slavery for the dead generals families.
The Battle of Mtskheta 158 B.C.E
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With the addition of the new cities Athens is large enough to be considered an Empire and has gained Imperium status. Capable of fielding 12 armies and 9 navies.
Towns gained during the year of 158 B.C.E.: Phasis, Mtskheta, Rhaga, and Zadrakarta
157 B.C.E.: A relatively peaceful year compared to the previous one. The invasion of Baktria continues to push inland but the blitzing forces missed a sizable army of Baktrian soldiers and lost a previously conquered town. The force consisted of several elephant contingents as well as their normally fielded units.
Persia was invaded but due to their previously good relations wasnt annexed but had a puppet government installed instead. They are now a client state to Athens and are helping with the invasion of Baktria.
In the North the region of Caucasia was united with the capture of the lightly defended town of Gabala.
Towns gained during the year of 157 B.C.E.: Gabala, Persepolis, and Hecatompylos.
156 B.C.E.: Another year of relative peace. The grand fleet ordered almost 5 years ago is nearing completion and supplies are now being gathered to make a push to the west. In northern Greece a rebellious army left over from Pontic wars is now the target of a newly raised Home Defense army. In Africa an army is raised to help keep the peace. In the province of Phanagoria an army from Massagate marches on what seemed to be a lightly guarded city. They fell under an Athenian ambush and were cut down in whole sale.
155 B.C.E.: Another year where armies continue to march forth upon Athens enemies. The sunset invasion fleet has gathered and is ready to leave Athen with King Prochoros at its head. They are bound westward to see where the sun takes them. The town of Merv was taken from the Baktrians and already it is apparent they dont have the money to sustain their armies as men desert by the century.
Towns gained during 155 B.C.E: Merv
154 B.C.E.: Athenian armies marched farther into the borders of her enemies cutting entire empires in half or destroying some all together. King Prochoros and his mighty fleet round the heel of Italy and push on towards Syracuse. The Baktrians vie for peace but demand appropriations from Athens which was aggressively denied.
Towns gained during 154 B.C.E.: Samandar, Phanagoria
153 B.C.E.: The Kings fleet continues to sail westward. North of Pella on a mighty river Pontus rebels cower on boats in a makeshift floating city and an Athenian ship was dispatched to remove their presence from the world. In the East armies continue to march on Baktria taking city after city. The whole of its nation crumbling at its feet they asked for peace again. Athens offered to let them live if only they bend knee. They refused. The army stationed in Phanagoria set sail and has set siege to its sister city of Pantecaeum. Towers are being built and the assault is planned to commence as soon as they are finished.
Towns gained during 153 B.C.E.:
152 B.C.E.: A year of advances in technology and warfare. Athens Economic technologies expand as he armies march on major enemy cities. General Caporos takes the port city of Panticapaeum after a long and bloody conflict.
The Siege of Panticapaeum 152 B.C.E.
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