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The 4 Sea Republics
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Scenario Intro: At the turn of the millenium, the maritime city-states of Amalfi and Pisa monopolize trade with the Far East. But their superiority is being treatened by the increasing competition of two new extremely aggressive rivals, Venice and Genoa. The naval domination of the four Sea Republics is total, but each one of them schemes to monopolize the East Route. The gate to the East is Byzantium. The Byzantine Empire is past its prime but still the richest and more sophisticate power in the world. But its army is undermanned, legions and legions have been lost in the endless war against the Turkish expansion. The Turks themselves are trying to unify under a leading tribe and dream of conquering Byzantium one day. The Normans in Sicily have their own claim to the East crown and are taking over all Byzantine possessions in Southern Italy. They have finally managed to capture Durazzo, across the Adriatic, after a long siege. The road to Byzantium lays open. Meanwhile, the Pope has called for Crusades to free Jerusalem from the Saracens, but Byzantium is a welcome prey for many Crusaders of more heartly disposition. Naval assistance by the Sea Republics is much in demand, Venice has agreed to help Crusaders take over Byzantium, Genoa has come to Byzantium help in exchange for trade monopoly... |
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| Added: | 01-29-1999 | Hits: | 391 | |||
| Version number: | None | File Size: | 28 KB | Requirement: | 2.42 | |
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