IWG Fog Campaign Turn 1
FOG Campaign
Turn 1: -
Conflict has broken out across the Mediterranean with a number of states going to war.
Forces from Ptolemaic Egypt have crossed the border to attack the Seleucid Empire. In an attempt to take advantage of the chaos caused by the Parthian conquest of the Eastern Seleucid provinces, a large Egyptian army has crossed the Sinai and attacked the Southern cities of the Levant . The Seleucid King Antiochus VI has entrusted the defence of the empire to a Veteran general (DAVE), whilst the Ptolemaic army is lead by a relatively inexperienced general (BOB). Everyone is bracing themselves for a titanic struggle between the two successor kingdoms.
The third great successor kingdom – Macedon, has launched a rather bizarre expedition against the Lusitanian tribes of Western Iberia . It is thought the aim of this expedition is to establish a series of maritime colonies, in a bid to challenge Carthage ’s control of commerce in the Western Mediterranean and threaten her Iberian Empire. Carthage has a large army in the peninsula (NPC), which is attempting to expand her Iberian territories. Led by an unknown general (SIMON), the Macedonian force is seeking to engage the local tribes lead by an equally mysterious general (KEITH). Will the Lusitanian tribes be able to maintain their independence, or will the Macedonians be able to establish their naval bases in the Western Mediterranean and challenge the Carthaginians’ naval hegemony in the region?
Even more pressure has been heaped on Carthage by an unlikely coalition of the ancient military super-power Sparta and the newest military super-power Rome . A joint force has landed in Western Sicily under the command of Roman Consul (MARK) and Spartan General (PAUL B) at the invitation of the king of Syracuse to counter a threatened Carthaginian invasion. Carthaginian forces on the island are under the control of veteran general (PETER) and these intend to drive the invaders back into the sea!
The second Roman Consul (IAN) has been sent north to subjugate the Celtic tribes of Cisalpine Gaul (Northern Italy), which have been raiding Etruria and ensure this threat to the Republic’s northern border is neutralised. Reports state that large numbers of Roman troops have already crossed the Rubicon and are advancing on a large Gallic army massing in the shadows of the Alps .
A new and aggressive dynasty has taken control of Thrace . Bolstered by large numbers of Aegean pirates and disaffected members of the Confederacy of Delos, ( Athens ’ maritime empire), the Thracians have built up a formidable fleet and have sent this fleet to attack the western Kyrenean colonies. Under their general (PAUL K), Thracian forces have made landfall on the North African coast and are looking to enslave large numbers of Hoplites and draft these into their army for future campaigns!
Elsewhere The Aitolian League (NPC) has made a strike south against the Boeotian League (NPC). Reports suggest the two Greek neighbours have clashed after rising tensions came to a head over the Boetians’ decision to build a series of forts along the border. The Boetians claim these are purely defensive, but the Aitolians have stated the aim of their invasion is to ensure these forts are not completed as they could be used as a staging point for future aggression.
Lastly the wealthy Aegean state of Pergamum (NPC) has launched a series of sea raids against the western colonies of Pontus (NPC). Pergamum has accused the Pontic royal family of organising and funding piracy in the Aegean, which has disrupted Pergamum ’s trade. It is not clear whether Pergamum seeks to simply destroy these pirates’ nests or occupy the territory and thereby deny the southern Black Sea coast to Pontus and the pirates for future use? However, Pontus says there is no truth in these accusations and the Pergamum attack is simply to disrupt the growing wealth of the Eastern Hellenistic state.
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Rome 1 – Mark |
Attack Carthage - Attack inconclusive |
Defending Vs Selucids |
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Rome 2 – Ian |
Attack Gaul; Attack inclonlusive |
Attack Gaul |
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Rome 3 |
NA |
NA |
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Carthage 1 – Peter |
Defending against Rome & Sparta |
Attacks Iberia |
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Carthage 2 |
Iberia |
NA |
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Carthage 3 |
NA |
NA |
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Macedonia 1 – Simon |
Lusitania, no engagement |
Lusitania |
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Macedonia 2 |
NA |
NA |
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Seleucid Empire 1 - Dave |
Defending against Egypt. (Selucid Empire defends province - breaking Ptolemaic Army). |
Attacking Vs Rome |
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Seleucid Empire 2 |
NA |
NA |
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Ptolemaic Egypt 1 – Bob |
Seleucid Empire. (Ptolmeic Army breaks and retrets from its attack). |
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Ptolemaic Egypt 2 |
NA |
NA |
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Illyria |
NA |
NA |
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Epeiros |
NA |
NA |
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Thrace – Paul K |
Kyrenea (Kyrenea halts Thracian attack, although neither army broken) |
Attacks Pergamon |
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Achaian League |
NA |
NA |
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Athens |
NA |
Defending Vs Sparta |
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Boeotian League |
NA |
NA |
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Sparta – Paul B |
Carthage - no engagement |
Attacks Athens |
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Aitolian League |
Boeotian League |
NA |
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Galatia |
NA |
NA |
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Pontus |
NA |
NA |
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Syracuse |
NA |
NA |
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Pergamum |
Pontus |
Defending Vs Thace |
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Kyrenea |
Prevents Thracians from establishing bridgehead in Libya. |
No Engagement |
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Iberia |
NA |
NA |
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Lusitania – Keith |
Defending against Macedon - no engagement. |
Defending Vs Macedon |
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Celtiberia |
NA |
Defending Vs Carthage |
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Gallic (North Italy & Southern France only) |
NA |
NA |
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Crete |
NA |
NA |
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Bithynia & Kappadokia |
NA |
NA |
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Selucids crush Ptolomaics
The Selucid Empire inflicted a crushing defeat upon the invading forces of Ptolemaic Egypt. The invasion had initially gone well for the Egyptians, with a number of border forts and towns captured. However the Egyptians were surprised by the speed and ferocity of the Selucid response and a major battle was fought between the 2 Helenistic superpowers, ending in a decisive victory for the Syrians. Veteran Selucid general Dave was given a heros welcome in Antioch, while Bob was forced to flee for the border with the shattered remains of his army. However, in Egypt loyalty is the rarest and most treasured virtue to be found in any general and so the Pharoe has entrusted Bob with raising another army, which should be ready to take to the field by the end of next year; but should any other disasters befall this general he could find himself in very hot water - literally.
Rise of Rome frustrated
The new Superpower of the Western Mediterranean has had its ambitions frustrated by the Gauls in northern Italy and the Carthaginians in Western Sicily. Consul Ian was given the task of bringing the Gallic tribes of the Po Valley to heal and ending the threat to Rome's northern border once and for all. The Romans fielded a huge force, thought to be a double-consular army, which they confidently believed would be more than capable of destroying Gallic power in the region. However the Romans where shocked by the size of the powerful coalition of Gauls that faced them. These included tribes from Italy, Gaul and the Alps, including huge numbers of chariots and cavalry. A hard fought battle ensued, with the Romans finally gaining the upper hand and winning the field; but the Gauls received fairly light casualties and were able to withdraw in good order. Both sides are now in winter camps either end of the Po Valley and Ian has been given an extension to his term of office, in order for him to finish the job the following year.
Roman forces in Sicily under the command of the other consul Mark fared little better. The Romans had invaded the island at the request of the King of Syracusse, concerned that Carthaginian forces in the West of the island where preparing to mount an assault against his city. The plan had been for a combined Roman and Spartan army to push the Carthaginians from the island and neutralise the threat to Syracusse. This plan was abandoned when a storm scattered the Spartan fleet and it was forced to return to the Peloponese. However a small Pergamene force was able to link up with the Romans and unpeterbed the allies marched to confront the Carthaginians. Upon hearing of the absence of the Spartans, the Carthaginian general Peter hastened to meet the Roman invasion while there was still parity in numbers. The battle that followed was a bloody and brutal affair. Both sides inflicted heavy casualties and although the Romans won the field, they were compelled to withdraw as their huge casualties meant they did not have the man-power to hold onto their gains.
Thracians withdraw after raiding Kyreanean coast
The large Thracian pirate fleet that has been terrorising the north african colonies of Kyrenea, has been forced to withdraw. The greek colonists managed to engage the Thracians in pitch battle, after the fast moving raiders were slowed down by huge quantities of loot and slaves. The Thracian pirate leader Paul K, decided that discretion was more profitable part of valour and decided to withdraw, but much of the loot was lost and many of the slaves escaped in the hasty withdrawal by the pirates back to their ships. The pirate armada is still a serious threat to the cities and towns of the Mediterranean and there are even rumours that the Thracians plan to strike deep inland, using rivers and forced marches to attack softer targets than can be found on the coast.
Macedonians finally reach Lusitania
The bizarre Macedonian invasion of Lusitania finally got underway after a long and arduous sea journey across the Mediterranean. However the Macedonian general Simon was unable to bring the wily Lusitanian general (Keith) to battle, with the fast moving Iberians disappearing into the wooded hills every time the Macedonians massed for an assault. The macedonians have now changed their strategy and have started building a series of military colonies along the southern Lusitanian coast, forcing the fast moving Iberian tribes into an engagement.