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The city of Washington was founded on the coast, near a mountain range soon dubbed the Rockies.
President Lincoln looked out over the beautiful city from those exact mountains, remembering how harsh life had been for the Americans until they had finally decided to settle down.
But now there was work to do, it never seemed to stop, and that was to build a military to hold of the barbarian hordes who seemed to view the US as an easy target.
The problem of this was shown weeks later, when barbarians pillaged America's second city, New York. Lincoln had sent a spearman regiment out to guard the settler and later the new city, but had been distracted by the sighting of a barbarian encampment, and had sent the spearmen to destroy it. Unknown to him, there was also an encampment the other side of the settler, and warriors from there pillaged and raped America's newest city while the spearmen rushed back as fast as they could.
It was in vain. As Lincoln surveyed the damage done, and prepared to make a speech to the few New York citizens who were still alive and hadn't fled back to Washington, he made a vow to himself. He would protect these people forever, and destroy anyone who saw fit to do them harm.
Finally he took the stand.
"People of New York, you bravely left the capital to found this great city, and I failed you. I sent away your protection. I swear upon the almighty God that I will never let such a thing happen again. As we speak, an archer regiment is about to torch the barbarian stronghold to the North.
And I have even better news. We have made contact with another civilisation, albeit a backward one, the Zulus. They have also given us contact with another nation, England, who are as strong and powerful as us. We have made friends with both, trading world maps with them. And they have promised us their full co-operation in destroying the barbarian threat. Barbarians and terrorists will never hold this nation to ransom! We are a free nation, and will never bow to another! So now barbarians worldwide are going to learn to fear the USA. I have sent out two extra archer regiments, with the intention of meeting other tribes and destroying any barbarians we can find..."
The crowd cheered loudly as he waved goodbye and stood down from the podium.
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It was the first political crisis of Lincoln's career as President. If he wasn't immortal he thought, he'd have killed himself rather than face such decisions.
The English and the Zulus were trying to destroy each other, and both had requested his help, which he initially turned down. The Zulus occupied resource-rich ground, whilst the English held ground not so rich in resources, lacking the vital supply of iron.
America on the other hand was short of horses. They had plenty of iron luckily, and were trading it with the English for horses. Just one attack on the Zulus however could gain them so much more, including many luxuries. Also the English were massing outside a Zulu frontier town, which had iron near it. The English then would no longer need the trading with America.
So the situation was bad. If the English won the war, America would lose its supply of horses. If the Zulus won, which was unlikely as they were technologically behind to the English, then America would also lose access to the horses. So the US had to enter the war, as Lincoln simply couldn't afford to buy the horses from either nation, as they'd charge a huge sum, whereas the current deal was also giving the English what they needed, so there was no added charge.
Lincoln made up his mind. They would enter on the English side, as that would mean a two front war for the Zulus, and allow an easy taking of Zimbabwe with its two fields of horses.
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The war was quick and decisive, with America taking Zimbabwe, and one other town which was renamed to Pearl Harbour as it was in a prime position for a harbour and naval base. England took the other four Zulu cities, and the Zulu were destroyed.
America had recently discovered Chivalry, and the proud knights of the USA paraded in Washington, as the most advanced units in the world. The US was the world's leading superpower. They knew the entire world, their ships having explored the seas to chart the way around the strange continent everyone was based on, and their scouts having met every civilisation and greeted them cheerfully.
A View of the World after the Zulu War
Sorry about the Paint map, just I no longer have the save game, and I took no screenshots whilst playing, so I had to rely on what city names I can remember and where they were to produce this map.
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Miami was built on the only island in the centre of what became known as the Central Ocean, giving the US a strong naval base close to many countries.
This soon turned out to be a wise decision on Lincoln's part, as India demanded Chivalry and 100 gold from the US, or they would declare war. Lincoln, remembering his promise to the people, refused, and war was declared.
That was two days ago. The transports in Miami were preparing to take over ten knight regiments into Indian territory. The Indians were desperately trying to get others to join them in the war, but had failed. England and Russia declared war in alliance with the US, and France and Germany were too busy fighting a skirmish along their border.
Then Cleopatra arrived. Her Egypt was neutral, and she was hear to discuss an alliance with the US, or so Lincoln thought.
They were alone in the Oval Office, sitting huddled over Lincoln's desk. Cleopatra had a low cut top on, that when she lent over, Lincoln could see down.
Down boy! he cursed silently, wishing that this woman didn't have such a power over him. He had remained faithful to his first wife, but she had been dead for 800 years, not gifted with the same immortality as her husband, so he hadn't been getting much, except from his sexy secretary who turned out to be a Zulu spy.
Cleopatra saw the effect she was having on this man, and knew that now was the time to play her first card.
"My nation requires Chivalry immediately, or we shall join the Indians." she startled Lincoln with.
"WHAT?!" Lincoln roared, his hormones forgotten.
"And if you think we are joining your war, you are sadly mistaken. Egypt does not fight alongside peasants, unless of course those peasants can give us 1000 gold, Invention and Chivalry."
Lincoln had the money, but he wasn't going to let this arrogant b**** have it.
"GET OUT!" he yelled. "You may consider yourself at war with the United States of America!"
Cleopatra stood up, and walked towards the door, making sure to show off her slim legs as she stood. But it no longer had an effect on Lincoln, he was too busy planning a war strategy...
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The English could not really help in the war except for a few lone units, as the French and Germans wouldn't allow any foreign units into their land due to the high tension between those two powers. So England had to send her army by sea, which was not a quick journey by any means.
Russia contributed the most, driving towards Bombay. But Egyptian units soon arrived at the Indian front, and helped to drive back the Russians to St. Petersburg.
At the council of war between the three allied leaders held at Miami, Elizabeth, Catherine and Lincoln, a bold plan was decided. The English would land and stage a minor assault on Delhi to distract the Central Powers, as Egypt and India had become known. Then the US would strike at Calcutta, the northern-most city of India, and the main supply route for the front from Egypt. The US would then march north and take Alexandria, cutting Egypt off from her supply of iron, and finishing the separation of the two Central Powers.
Then the Russians would attack once more in number, driving towards Bombay, and taking the other six cities of India on the way to Delhi.
As Elizabeth left to take her ship back to England, Catherine hovered behind.
"Is there something wrong?" Lincoln asked her.
"Well, I've always loved a man in uniform!" Catherine smiled, touching Lincoln's US Commander-in-Chief uniform. She rubbed herself against him in a suggestive manner.
"Errmmm, I hate to tell you this, but I really can't do this now!" Lincoln looked desperately for a way out. He considered shouting for security, but that could hurt the feelings of Catherine, who was one of his main allies.
"Why not?"
"Ummmm, why not? I'm ummm, impotent! Yes, that's it, I'm impotent!" Lincoln gasped for breath.
"Damn shame." Catherine sighed and walked out of the room.
"Phew!" Lincoln sighed. He privately thanked Catherine though. She'd just put him off sex for another 800 years!
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The plan went better than expected, with the English actually capturing Delhi, after finding it lightly defended. They moved quickly to take two towns nearby.
The US landed and took the town that was blocking the way to Calcutta, and after a quick and decisive battle, took the city itself.
Alexandria was a different matter though, and reinforcements including artillery had to be shipped in to help. But finally Alexandria was taken, and Cleopatra begged for peace. Lincoln had no problems with her beauty now, and soon put Cleopatra straight on the fact that no one seduces the US President.
"Except for Bill Clinton!" one chirpy White House worked smiled.
"Who the hell is that?!" Lincoln asked.
"Ooops, I guess you haven't visited Nostradamus then. I'll say no more for now!"
The Russians had struck to the south, and Bombay fell quickly. The last Indian city was taken by Russia not long after.
A View of the World after the Indian War
Sorry about the Paint map, just I no longer have the save game, and I took no screenshots whilst playing, so I had to rely on what city names I can remember and where they were to produce this map.
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Many years of peace went by, until the Germany-France situation escalated into all out war. The Germans attacked English Hastings in an attempt to outflank the French, and this brought the English into the war. This also brought the US in, as it had a mutual protection pact with both England and Russia due to the close relations since the joint war against India.
Then the French attacked the English, in an almost suicidal move by the Saint as Joan of Arc was scornfully known to many.
And then Egypt retook Alexandria and invaded Russia.
Lincoln had a world war on his hands...
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Want to read more? I will be posting the rest tomorrow whether there are comments or not, but I'd prefer a few please!
Thanks,
Chris Braund
(Also posted as UKNemesis on CivFanatics)
President Lincoln looked out over the beautiful city from those exact mountains, remembering how harsh life had been for the Americans until they had finally decided to settle down.
But now there was work to do, it never seemed to stop, and that was to build a military to hold of the barbarian hordes who seemed to view the US as an easy target.
The problem of this was shown weeks later, when barbarians pillaged America's second city, New York. Lincoln had sent a spearman regiment out to guard the settler and later the new city, but had been distracted by the sighting of a barbarian encampment, and had sent the spearmen to destroy it. Unknown to him, there was also an encampment the other side of the settler, and warriors from there pillaged and raped America's newest city while the spearmen rushed back as fast as they could.
It was in vain. As Lincoln surveyed the damage done, and prepared to make a speech to the few New York citizens who were still alive and hadn't fled back to Washington, he made a vow to himself. He would protect these people forever, and destroy anyone who saw fit to do them harm.
Finally he took the stand.
"People of New York, you bravely left the capital to found this great city, and I failed you. I sent away your protection. I swear upon the almighty God that I will never let such a thing happen again. As we speak, an archer regiment is about to torch the barbarian stronghold to the North.
And I have even better news. We have made contact with another civilisation, albeit a backward one, the Zulus. They have also given us contact with another nation, England, who are as strong and powerful as us. We have made friends with both, trading world maps with them. And they have promised us their full co-operation in destroying the barbarian threat. Barbarians and terrorists will never hold this nation to ransom! We are a free nation, and will never bow to another! So now barbarians worldwide are going to learn to fear the USA. I have sent out two extra archer regiments, with the intention of meeting other tribes and destroying any barbarians we can find..."
The crowd cheered loudly as he waved goodbye and stood down from the podium.
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It was the first political crisis of Lincoln's career as President. If he wasn't immortal he thought, he'd have killed himself rather than face such decisions.
The English and the Zulus were trying to destroy each other, and both had requested his help, which he initially turned down. The Zulus occupied resource-rich ground, whilst the English held ground not so rich in resources, lacking the vital supply of iron.
America on the other hand was short of horses. They had plenty of iron luckily, and were trading it with the English for horses. Just one attack on the Zulus however could gain them so much more, including many luxuries. Also the English were massing outside a Zulu frontier town, which had iron near it. The English then would no longer need the trading with America.
So the situation was bad. If the English won the war, America would lose its supply of horses. If the Zulus won, which was unlikely as they were technologically behind to the English, then America would also lose access to the horses. So the US had to enter the war, as Lincoln simply couldn't afford to buy the horses from either nation, as they'd charge a huge sum, whereas the current deal was also giving the English what they needed, so there was no added charge.
Lincoln made up his mind. They would enter on the English side, as that would mean a two front war for the Zulus, and allow an easy taking of Zimbabwe with its two fields of horses.
************************************************** *
The war was quick and decisive, with America taking Zimbabwe, and one other town which was renamed to Pearl Harbour as it was in a prime position for a harbour and naval base. England took the other four Zulu cities, and the Zulu were destroyed.
America had recently discovered Chivalry, and the proud knights of the USA paraded in Washington, as the most advanced units in the world. The US was the world's leading superpower. They knew the entire world, their ships having explored the seas to chart the way around the strange continent everyone was based on, and their scouts having met every civilisation and greeted them cheerfully.
A View of the World after the Zulu War
Sorry about the Paint map, just I no longer have the save game, and I took no screenshots whilst playing, so I had to rely on what city names I can remember and where they were to produce this map.
************************************************** **
Miami was built on the only island in the centre of what became known as the Central Ocean, giving the US a strong naval base close to many countries.
This soon turned out to be a wise decision on Lincoln's part, as India demanded Chivalry and 100 gold from the US, or they would declare war. Lincoln, remembering his promise to the people, refused, and war was declared.
That was two days ago. The transports in Miami were preparing to take over ten knight regiments into Indian territory. The Indians were desperately trying to get others to join them in the war, but had failed. England and Russia declared war in alliance with the US, and France and Germany were too busy fighting a skirmish along their border.
Then Cleopatra arrived. Her Egypt was neutral, and she was hear to discuss an alliance with the US, or so Lincoln thought.
They were alone in the Oval Office, sitting huddled over Lincoln's desk. Cleopatra had a low cut top on, that when she lent over, Lincoln could see down.
Down boy! he cursed silently, wishing that this woman didn't have such a power over him. He had remained faithful to his first wife, but she had been dead for 800 years, not gifted with the same immortality as her husband, so he hadn't been getting much, except from his sexy secretary who turned out to be a Zulu spy.
Cleopatra saw the effect she was having on this man, and knew that now was the time to play her first card.
"My nation requires Chivalry immediately, or we shall join the Indians." she startled Lincoln with.
"WHAT?!" Lincoln roared, his hormones forgotten.
"And if you think we are joining your war, you are sadly mistaken. Egypt does not fight alongside peasants, unless of course those peasants can give us 1000 gold, Invention and Chivalry."
Lincoln had the money, but he wasn't going to let this arrogant b**** have it.
"GET OUT!" he yelled. "You may consider yourself at war with the United States of America!"
Cleopatra stood up, and walked towards the door, making sure to show off her slim legs as she stood. But it no longer had an effect on Lincoln, he was too busy planning a war strategy...
***********************************************
The English could not really help in the war except for a few lone units, as the French and Germans wouldn't allow any foreign units into their land due to the high tension between those two powers. So England had to send her army by sea, which was not a quick journey by any means.
Russia contributed the most, driving towards Bombay. But Egyptian units soon arrived at the Indian front, and helped to drive back the Russians to St. Petersburg.
At the council of war between the three allied leaders held at Miami, Elizabeth, Catherine and Lincoln, a bold plan was decided. The English would land and stage a minor assault on Delhi to distract the Central Powers, as Egypt and India had become known. Then the US would strike at Calcutta, the northern-most city of India, and the main supply route for the front from Egypt. The US would then march north and take Alexandria, cutting Egypt off from her supply of iron, and finishing the separation of the two Central Powers.
Then the Russians would attack once more in number, driving towards Bombay, and taking the other six cities of India on the way to Delhi.
As Elizabeth left to take her ship back to England, Catherine hovered behind.
"Is there something wrong?" Lincoln asked her.
"Well, I've always loved a man in uniform!" Catherine smiled, touching Lincoln's US Commander-in-Chief uniform. She rubbed herself against him in a suggestive manner.
"Errmmm, I hate to tell you this, but I really can't do this now!" Lincoln looked desperately for a way out. He considered shouting for security, but that could hurt the feelings of Catherine, who was one of his main allies.
"Why not?"
"Ummmm, why not? I'm ummm, impotent! Yes, that's it, I'm impotent!" Lincoln gasped for breath.
"Damn shame." Catherine sighed and walked out of the room.
"Phew!" Lincoln sighed. He privately thanked Catherine though. She'd just put him off sex for another 800 years!
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The plan went better than expected, with the English actually capturing Delhi, after finding it lightly defended. They moved quickly to take two towns nearby.
The US landed and took the town that was blocking the way to Calcutta, and after a quick and decisive battle, took the city itself.
Alexandria was a different matter though, and reinforcements including artillery had to be shipped in to help. But finally Alexandria was taken, and Cleopatra begged for peace. Lincoln had no problems with her beauty now, and soon put Cleopatra straight on the fact that no one seduces the US President.
"Except for Bill Clinton!" one chirpy White House worked smiled.
"Who the hell is that?!" Lincoln asked.
"Ooops, I guess you haven't visited Nostradamus then. I'll say no more for now!"
The Russians had struck to the south, and Bombay fell quickly. The last Indian city was taken by Russia not long after.
A View of the World after the Indian War
Sorry about the Paint map, just I no longer have the save game, and I took no screenshots whilst playing, so I had to rely on what city names I can remember and where they were to produce this map.
************************************************** *
Many years of peace went by, until the Germany-France situation escalated into all out war. The Germans attacked English Hastings in an attempt to outflank the French, and this brought the English into the war. This also brought the US in, as it had a mutual protection pact with both England and Russia due to the close relations since the joint war against India.
Then the French attacked the English, in an almost suicidal move by the Saint as Joan of Arc was scornfully known to many.
And then Egypt retook Alexandria and invaded Russia.
Lincoln had a world war on his hands...
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Want to read more? I will be posting the rest tomorrow whether there are comments or not, but I'd prefer a few please!
Thanks,
Chris Braund
(Also posted as UKNemesis on CivFanatics)
. He recieved a hero's burial on Miami, the last city of America which still stood. My navy was able to hold it for a long time, until the English attack with loads of bombers etc.
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