The Prosperous Reign of Emperor Mike4879 the Third

Introduction

"There is much in store for our great land. We have learned the value of peace, and I shall continue an era of diplomacy, even though my ancestors waged war for thousands of years, and I enjoyed reading about it. And although corruption exists throughout this empire, I shall build it into a land of freedom. We will maintain order, but never again shall our people be put to death in the savage forced labor camps we previously knew. Our vast lands and resources lay unused. This is unacceptable."

- Emperor Mike the Third, 1350 AD, First Public Proclamation

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(1) 1355 AD - At the beginning of 1355 AD, the great wonder of Copernicus is built in Babylon. Mike decides that the empire holds too much power in local affairs, and orders that new city and district governors be put in place throughout the empire. The governors will not decide what to build, what will be sure to manage the city's population properly.

(2) 1360 AD - The Greeks savagely ride through our lands, seeking out the Persians. Our relationship with the Zulus seems to have deteriorated. For defense, Emperor Mike backs out of the right of passage agreement we have with them.

(3) 1365 AD - Emperor Mike trades territory maps for 110 gold with the Egyptians. Egypt is a vast land, rivaling the size of both Persia and Babylon, with many large cities.

(4) 1370 AD - A historic year for trade occurs. Emperor Mike secures new resources including furs, incense, spices, and gold by trading with the Egyptians and Iroquois. We now gain +50 per turn!

(5) 1375 AD - One of our stupid workers enters Persian lands. We apologize to them this grevious misfortune. There are dozens and dozens of Persian and Greek forces moving in and out of our lands doing battle.

(6) 1380 AD - More universities are under construction throughout the empire. Our gold reserves are increasing.

(7) 1385 AD - 33 Persian military units have entered our territories to fight the Greeks. Emperor Mike is getting pretty upset at this point but we are powerless to stop them.

(8) 1390 AD - A territory map trade with the Americans and Iroquois sparks a growing fear in the hearts of all. All of America has been conquered by the Iroquois, and it is a massive country.

(9) 1395 AD - The Iroquois burned Washington to the ground and vanquished the Americans from their home continent. Emperor Mike raises the science rate from 20% to 40%. Luxuries remain at 10%. The Americans contact us asking for a territory map. We accept.

(10) 1400 AD - Some production orders have been changed to build aqueducts. We have give extra silks, gems, and wines to the Aztects for 34 gold per turn.

(11) 1405 AD - A new era of trade! In his effort to establish peaceful relations with all nations, Emperor Mike ends the vendetta with the Persians and obtains the knowledge of Printing Press from them for 150 gold. He also acquire dyes from them for 26 gold per turn. Then, Emperor Mike trades the knowledge of Printing Press with the Zulus for 48 gold and 1 gold per turn.

(12) 1410 AD - We have discovered the secrets of Chemistry. We are now researching Physics. We acquire 42 gold per turn from the Egyptians by trading wine and silks to them. Science rate raised to 70% Luxury rate lowered to 0%

(13) 1415 AD - We have learned that the Iroquois and Americans have come to a peace agreement. Our palace has been expanded. Emperor Mike dissolves the monarchy and announces an overthrow of the government.

(14) 1420 AD - We have traded Chemistry with the Zulus to obtain a world map and some gold. After a period of anarchy, Emperor Mike announces that people will have elected representatives, and thus the Babylon Republic is formed.

(15) 1425 AD - Emperor Mike announces plans for a forbidden palace in the city of Pisae.

(16) 1430 AD - To further the peace initiative, embassies are established with both the Iroquois and the Aztecs. Battles of the Greeks and Persians still rage on throughout our land.

(17) 1435 AD - An embassy is established with the Egyptians.

(18) 1440 AD - Emperor Mike thinks the war between the Persians and the Greeks is getting out of hand. Too many foreign troops in our land. The right of passage between the Greeks and Babylonians has been put to an end.

(19) 1445 AD - The Zulu city of Mpondo has overthrown their government and joined our great civilization!

(20) 1450 AD - The Egyptians threatened us. Our best trading partner! Emperor Mike refused to cave into their demands, but they are no longer polite towards us. We discover the secrets of Physics and begin research on the Theory of Gravity.

A MONUMENTAL YEAR FOR THE BABYLONIAN REPUBLIC!!!!!!!

BECAUSE WE ARE FINALLY THE FIRST CIVILIZATION TO DISCOVER PHYSICS, WE TRADE IT WITH ALL OTHER CIVILIZATIONS, AND NOW GAIN +219 GOLD PER TURN!

Emperor Mike considers his reign a great success. His last act as leader of the great Babylonians is to order the construction of a great sea voyage which he calls Magellan's Expedition. He retires to the exotic American isles where he lives out the rest of his life vacationing in the American capitol of Las Vegas.