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[USEC_OFFICER]

Carthage is in north western Africa, just southwest of Sicily, unless that was sarcasm. It's hard to tell through text.

I know where the Carthaginians were. It's just that:

A. It has been a lot of turns.

B. I haven't seen hide or tail of the Carthaginians since they got kicked out of Lilybaeum.

C. I have trade rights with Carthage, but last time I checked, none of my trade fleets head in the direction of Carthage. (Not even Lilybaeum.)

All that I know is that they are alive somewhere. I don't know exactly where.

[Boksi]

I appear to be kicking a proper amount of ass. Although I cannot help but be amused whenever you mention me by name. I wonder how long it'll take you to figure out why

[Zrk2]

I appear to be kicking a proper amount of ass. Although I cannot help but be amused whenever you mention me by name. I wonder how long it'll take you to figure out why

Great, now I'm curious. Jerk.

[Burnt Pies]

I think I know why, but I won't give it away.

[USEC_OFFICER]

I appear to be kicking a proper amount of ass. Although I cannot help but be amused whenever you mention me by name. I wonder how long it'll take you to figure out why

Best I can figure is that Boksi means godlike in Polish. Also, it's used as a nickname for leet/geek internet users.

Besides that, I'm stumped.

[Zrk2]

Did I ever ask to get dorfed greeked? Can I have some of the most badass hoplites around?

[USEC_OFFICER]

Did I ever ask to get dorfed greeked? Can I have some of the most badass hoplites around?

Congratulations. You are now in command of Spartans. I hope you like a side of ass-kicking with your badass.

[KaguroDraven]

Ah! Fellow Spartan warriors, let us show these 'normal' Greeks what Spartans can do.

[Zrk2]

Ah! Fellow Spartan warriors, let us show these 'normal' Greeks what Spartans can do.

OOH RAH!!!

Let's kick some ass.

[USEC_OFFICER]

We did it!

Spoiler: Second Battle of Akrites (click to show/hide)

Having thoroughly routed the Roman armies before, Farseer's host confidently marched down the bellowing passes of Akrites, seeking to attack the town of Apollinia. The Romans looked on frightened at Farseer's host, and rapidly assembled an army with which to protect the fair city of Apollina. It would not be long before the two armies met in the field of battle.

On one side was Farseer's glorious army, proudly assembling into the line of battle.



Opposing them were the Roman hosts, rushing forward to engage the valiant Greek hoplites in close combat.



The Romans rushed at the Greeks, their swords flashing in the sun, as they tried to pass the barrier of spears, to hack at the men within.



But the Greek warriors fought bravely, repulsing the Roman assault all along their lines.



It is said that a Roman would rather fall on his sword than suffer defeat or disgrace. This is not true. Instead, they would rather charge head-on upon the enemy, to save the battle or die trying.



This Roman general was no exception.

With the Romans disoriented by the death of their leader, Farseer of the long-strides gave a signal. Behind the Roman host sprang the steady horsemen of Corinth, as they rushed, unseen as a whisper, to the rear of the Roman army.



The charge of the Corinthian horsemen was like a hammer to an anvil. The Romans split and ran, like the cowards they were.

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But even the most fleet of foot Roman could not outrun a horse, as they were killed, one by one.

Adwarf cast a stern eye over his army. Reinforcements had arrived, more than enough to contain the Romans hiding within Rome. Adwarf knew that as supplies ran out, the Romans cowering within would grow more bold. Care must be taken that they did not escape.

Spoiler: Battle for Rome (click to show/hide)

Adwarf did not have to wait long for the Roman assault.



Like wild beasts, the hunger in the Roman's bellies egged them on, out of Rome's towering walls and into the barbed arrows of the Greeks.



But then, the Roman cavalry took to the field.



In battles past, they had so troubled Johnfalcon99977, taking his life, and on this occasion, they proved just a troublesome for the Greek besiegers. With hearts full of malice, they wheeled around the Greek line, striking at the back of the phalanxes, their heavy lances skewering several men at once. But therein lied their doom, as they then had no choice but to drop their lances, and draw their swords. But as they drew their shining blades, the Grecian phalanxes reformed, and with wicked spears struck the Roman horsemen, here drawing blood, and there cutting bone, so that the Roman cavalry were overwhelmed with a flurry of blows.

Soundly defeated, the Romans fled back to their city, deciding that death through hunger was better than facing the stabbing spears of the Grecian host.



(Not shown, me raging because I forgot to take a screenshot of the battle report.)

Spoiler: Battle of Halicarnassus (click to show/hide)

It was not long before Boski the Conqueror besieged Halicarnassus, and it was even shorter before the men of Pontus answered the levy, to attempt to relieve the city. The Pontus host was massive, testifying to the immense manpower that the Kingdom of Pontus had. But Boski knew that manpower means little at the wrong end of a phalanx. The the horde of Pontus drew near, they sent chariots, with bows of sinew and bone, to shoot at the men of Greece.



But the men of Crete fired their arrows at these skirmishers, throwing men off their chariots with the force of their arrows, to fall on the ground as corpses. But as the men of Crete fired their hail of arrows, the host of Pontus drew ever closer.



Finally, the men of Pontus drew near, and charged the Greek ranks, hoping to push the phalanxes aside with the force of their bodies. But the wall of bronze and men stood firm, throwing the men of Pontus back instead.



Next came the famous scythed chariots, of which the men of Pontus were so proud. But even their wicked blades and stout men could not pierce the wall of bronze and men, and were thrown back instead.



At last the men of Pontus grew weary, and few in numbers. The slingers of Rhodes bravely marched forward past the line of men and bronze, to fire their whirling slings into the host of Pontus.



At this the men of Pontus broke, fleeing in fear. The Greek host, seeing their enemy flee before them, broke ranks, to run these men down into the welcoming dirt upon which they trod.



And thus another army of Pontus felt the sting of defeat.

Pwnzerfaust leaned out of the battlements. "Hey, Romans! Didn't you hear? I've got Rome now, so get off my lawn!"

To the sound of Roman curses, Pwnzerfaust leaned back and turned to Taricus. "I don't think they're going to leave. Rally the troops."

Spoiler: Second Siege of Tarentum (click to show/hide)

The Romans, seeing the gates of Tarentum open, scurried backwards, to form their line of battle.



Pwnzerfaust noted with approval the that the Romans were adopting Grecian equipment. "Too bad they can't actually form a proper phalanx," he muttered, as he signalled his archers to fire.



Next, the Greek phalanxes were sent to engage the Romans, pitting spear against spear, man against man.



Those Romans who declined the battle soon caught Taricus's eye. With great skill and determination, he wheeled around the Roman force, to strike at their rear and flanks.



The Romans, cowards all, turned to run, only to be run down themselves.



And thus the battle, if it could be called that, ended.

How cunning can these weasels be if they are in a bag in the first place?

[Taricus]

How cunning can these weasels be if they are in a bag in the first place?

They're sneaking into the granary!

[Johnfalcon99977]

Oh hey I'm dead....

At least I died in the battle for Rome

Edit: Don't General-less army a new general. I want to see if you can manage to promote a Captian to a General. Then name him after me.

So if you can't get Captain general to Pwnerfaust level of Awsomeness.

[Zrk2]

So, what's left of Rome now?

[USEC_OFFICER]

So, what's left of Rome now?

I'm sorry, what? Rome is still there. I haven't touched anything, I swear (Except for all the stuff I looted. But they aren't going to miss it, not after I slaughtered everyone.).

[Zrk2]

I meant the nation, not the city.