History of Empires II (OOC, OPEN)

[Ballycolumbia]

Hey guys!
I'll be away today - leaving home for a meeting in the Presidential Palace.
And yes, I will be meeting the President.

Cool, what's the occasion? (Or are you just pals with the President anyway? )

[Adurnak]

Hey guys!
I'll be away today - leaving home for a meeting in the Presidential Palace.
And yes, I will be meeting the President.

Tell him to give Russia what for if/when it comes down to it

[Bujahla]

It is I, vaxon, returning. Did you miss me? :3

Nation Name: The Aden Imperium
Capital City: Aden
Government Type: Imperial Lordship (ruled by many Lords with a Grand Lord/Imperator in charge)
Head of State: Grand Lord/Imperator Natark
Claimed Territory: The red near the Adenian sea, such irony.
State/National Religion: Cameleon, the belief that Camels are gifts of God and must be treated as Gods.
Dominant Religion: Cameleon
Minority Religion(s): Some nameless ones.
Population: 700,000.
Military Organization: The Adenian Guardians
Military Size: 500 (peacetime) and 20,000 (wartime).
Fleet Size: 200-300
National Flag: This.
Primary Culture: Adenian
Accepted Cultures: Any, all.
Primary Import(s): N/A.
Primary Export(s): Salt.
Trade Policy: We will trade with anyone, as long as they give us fair and equal trade.
Civil Freedoms: Many. Anyone of any religion is allowed, but if you aren't Cameleon, expect a tax.

Brief Description of your nation's History: The Adenian Imperium began shortly after 57 AD. At first, it was a single city, the city of Aden. Aden's rulers were a bunch of Lords and a Grand Lord who shared the city. But the Lords - and Grand Lord - grew hungry for more. And so began the expansion. The Adenian Lords and Grand Lord didn't want to kill; they simply wished for power and wealth. They allowed anyone of any kind to live freely in their nation, but would do so with a tax on those who did not live the traditional Adenian lifestyle. Due to this reason, as the Adenian Guardians spread the rule of Aden, some people did not even notice the soldiers coming through on camelback and announcing the new rule. Of course, the Guardians met resistance, but in times they did, they only received it from the political leaders of the city they were moving into, and those people were swiftly executed for "Anti-Imperial behavior". Some cities were corrupt or under an evil rule, and so they welcomed the Guardians with open arms. Others, did not, and simply thought it was trading one evil ruler for another. The Imperium finally stopped spreading at it's current borders in 200 AD, and has been attempting to flourish ever since.
Brief Description of your nation's economy: The Imperium's economy started out via trade and warfare, but slowly transferred to relying on trade. Due to it's location, it was in a major trading position, and was able to control lots of international trade. This put it in a position to become fairly wealthy, fairly fast. The Adenian Imperium, therefor, is a very powerful trading partner. This also increases their experience in terms of naval travel, as opposed to land and such.
Brief Description of your nation's government: The Imperial Lordship is formed up of a royal family. The royal family consists of a Grand Lord/Imperator, the Father of the family, and the Lords, the Sons of the Imperator who control individual provinces. This system allows each province to be governed in a fairly simple matter and allows provinces to feel as if though they have more freedom. However, there are other government positions for non-royal family members, but these positions are filled by those trusted by the royal family.
Brief Description of your nation's populace: The Imperium's people, called Adenians, are a decently happy people. They are happy due to the freedom they have. Anyone can have any form of job, religion, etc. Although, if the religion is not Cameleon, it is more than likely under a small tax/fee. The Imperator sometimes entertains people with Naval Races, wherein two ships will race from one side of the Imperium to the other, and back again. Other times, there are some gladitorial matches. The Imperium's people, however, are not always happy. Some would rather go back to their old way of life, without a tax on religion. There are some rebel groups who will sometimes strike, but this is very rare. The majority of people are happy, however, that the Imperator at least lets them keep their religious beliefs.

RP Example: #Vaxon.
429 - Do not remove. This is for tracking purposes.

Accepted. Bare in mind, this is cameleon. Also, I love the flag.

[La Republica De Filipinas]

I believe I'll be able to post after a week.

[The Akasha Colony]

Map will be updated tomorrow.

[The V O I D]

It is I, vaxon, returning. Did you miss me? :3

Nation Name: The Aden Imperium
Capital City: Aden
Government Type: Imperial Lordship (ruled by many Lords with a Grand Lord/Imperator in charge)
Head of State: Grand Lord/Imperator Natark
Claimed Territory: The red near the Adenian sea, such irony.
State/National Religion: Cameleon, the belief that Camels are gifts of God and must be treated as Gods.
Dominant Religion: Cameleon
Minority Religion(s): Some nameless ones.
Population: 700,000.
Military Organization: The Adenian Guardians
Military Size: 500 (peacetime) and 20,000 (wartime).
Fleet Size: 200-300
National Flag: This.
Primary Culture: Adenian
Accepted Cultures: Any, all.
Primary Import(s): N/A.
Primary Export(s): Salt.
Trade Policy: We will trade with anyone, as long as they give us fair and equal trade.
Civil Freedoms: Many. Anyone of any religion is allowed, but if you aren't Cameleon, expect a tax.

Brief Description of your nation's History: The Adenian Imperium began shortly after 57 AD. At first, it was a single city, the city of Aden. Aden's rulers were a bunch of Lords and a Grand Lord who shared the city. But the Lords - and Grand Lord - grew hungry for more. And so began the expansion. The Adenian Lords and Grand Lord didn't want to kill; they simply wished for power and wealth. They allowed anyone of any kind to live freely in their nation, but would do so with a tax on those who did not live the traditional Adenian lifestyle. Due to this reason, as the Adenian Guardians spread the rule of Aden, some people did not even notice the soldiers coming through on camelback and announcing the new rule. Of course, the Guardians met resistance, but in times they did, they only received it from the political leaders of the city they were moving into, and those people were swiftly executed for "Anti-Imperial behavior". Some cities were corrupt or under an evil rule, and so they welcomed the Guardians with open arms. Others, did not, and simply thought it was trading one evil ruler for another. The Imperium finally stopped spreading at it's current borders in 200 AD, and has been attempting to flourish ever since.
Brief Description of your nation's economy: The Imperium's economy started out via trade and warfare, but slowly transferred to relying on trade. Due to it's location, it was in a major trading position, and was able to control lots of international trade. This put it in a position to become fairly wealthy, fairly fast. The Adenian Imperium, therefor, is a very powerful trading partner. This also increases their experience in terms of naval travel, as opposed to land and such.
Brief Description of your nation's government: The Imperial Lordship is formed up of a royal family. The royal family consists of a Grand Lord/Imperator, the Father of the family, and the Lords, the Sons of the Imperator who control individual provinces. This system allows each province to be governed in a fairly simple matter and allows provinces to feel as if though they have more freedom. However, there are other government positions for non-royal family members, but these positions are filled by those trusted by the royal family.
Brief Description of your nation's populace: The Imperium's people, called Adenians, are a decently happy people. They are happy due to the freedom they have. Anyone can have any form of job, religion, etc. Although, if the religion is not Cameleon, it is more than likely under a small tax/fee. The Imperator sometimes entertains people with Naval Races, wherein two ships will race from one side of the Imperium to the other, and back again. Other times, there are some gladitorial matches. The Imperium's people, however, are not always happy. Some would rather go back to their old way of life, without a tax on religion. There are some rebel groups who will sometimes strike, but this is very rare. The majority of people are happy, however, that the Imperator at least lets them keep their religious beliefs.

RP Example: #Vaxon.
429 - Do not remove. This is for tracking purposes.

Accepted. Bare in mind, this is cameleon. Also, I love the flag.

Yes! Also, who wishes to begin trading with the Imperium? Someone must want to; I, after all, have a very large trade route under my control.

[Relikai]

Accepted. Bare in mind, this is cameleon. Also, I love the flag.

Yes! Also, who wishes to begin trading with the Imperium? Someone must want to; I, after all, have a very large trade route under my control.

Thats when you actually have a very large trade route among PC nations xD

[The Polarian Empire]

Hey V.O.I.D

[The Orson Empire]

It is I, vaxon, returning. Did you miss me? :3

Nation Name: The Aden Imperium
Capital City: Aden
Government Type: Imperial Lordship (ruled by many Lords with a Grand Lord/Imperator in charge)
Head of State: Grand Lord/Imperator Natark
Claimed Territory: The red near the Adenian sea, such irony.
State/National Religion: Cameleon, the belief that Camels are gifts of God and must be treated as Gods.
Dominant Religion: Cameleon
Minority Religion(s): Some nameless ones.
Population: 700,000.
Military Organization: The Adenian Guardians
Military Size: 500 (peacetime) and 20,000 (wartime).
Fleet Size: 200-300
National Flag: This.
Primary Culture: Adenian
Accepted Cultures: Any, all.
Primary Import(s): N/A.
Primary Export(s): Salt.
Trade Policy: We will trade with anyone, as long as they give us fair and equal trade.
Civil Freedoms: Many. Anyone of any religion is allowed, but if you aren't Cameleon, expect a tax.

Brief Description of your nation's History: The Adenian Imperium began shortly after 57 AD. At first, it was a single city, the city of Aden. Aden's rulers were a bunch of Lords and a Grand Lord who shared the city. But the Lords - and Grand Lord - grew hungry for more. And so began the expansion. The Adenian Lords and Grand Lord didn't want to kill; they simply wished for power and wealth. They allowed anyone of any kind to live freely in their nation, but would do so with a tax on those who did not live the traditional Adenian lifestyle. Due to this reason, as the Adenian Guardians spread the rule of Aden, some people did not even notice the soldiers coming through on camelback and announcing the new rule. Of course, the Guardians met resistance, but in times they did, they only received it from the political leaders of the city they were moving into, and those people were swiftly executed for "Anti-Imperial behavior". Some cities were corrupt or under an evil rule, and so they welcomed the Guardians with open arms. Others, did not, and simply thought it was trading one evil ruler for another. The Imperium finally stopped spreading at it's current borders in 200 AD, and has been attempting to flourish ever since.
Brief Description of your nation's economy: The Imperium's economy started out via trade and warfare, but slowly transferred to relying on trade. Due to it's location, it was in a major trading position, and was able to control lots of international trade. This put it in a position to become fairly wealthy, fairly fast. The Adenian Imperium, therefor, is a very powerful trading partner. This also increases their experience in terms of naval travel, as opposed to land and such.
Brief Description of your nation's government: The Imperial Lordship is formed up of a royal family. The royal family consists of a Grand Lord/Imperator, the Father of the family, and the Lords, the Sons of the Imperator who control individual provinces. This system allows each province to be governed in a fairly simple matter and allows provinces to feel as if though they have more freedom. However, there are other government positions for non-royal family members, but these positions are filled by those trusted by the royal family.
Brief Description of your nation's populace: The Imperium's people, called Adenians, are a decently happy people. They are happy due to the freedom they have. Anyone can have any form of job, religion, etc. Although, if the religion is not Cameleon, it is more than likely under a small tax/fee. The Imperator sometimes entertains people with Naval Races, wherein two ships will race from one side of the Imperium to the other, and back again. Other times, there are some gladitorial matches. The Imperium's people, however, are not always happy. Some would rather go back to their old way of life, without a tax on religion. There are some rebel groups who will sometimes strike, but this is very rare. The majority of people are happy, however, that the Imperator at least lets them keep their religious beliefs.

RP Example: #Vaxon.
429 - Do not remove. This is for tracking purposes.

Welcome back, Vaxon.

Why was your old nation deleted?

[Equalium]

I shall make a new post soon with Otveta.

[Equalium]

new expansions for Otveta in dark red... and...

CORRECTION TO WHAT HORUS FORGOT TO DO IN LIGHT NAVY BLUE and circled too.

cough.

And I just now noticed, Hungary also has Vienna in it's territory O_O

Hehehehe... Sorry Austria, but YOU WONT BE MAKING AUSTRIA-HUNGARY TODAY

[Relikai]

Gonna push into Central France soon..

Map update is Fortunagen's former nation has been conquered by Silverii.

[Alleniana]

Maybe they used slaves?
Also, it was somewhere around 300k at that time, so...
Also, switched to 100 triremes. Still a major naval player.

Given that one of the major sources of Athenian naval strength and the pillar of their democracy was that they did not need to use galley slaves, unlike other Greek states, this seems unlikely. The count may, however, include those ships basically levied from their vassal cities into the greater Athenian navy.

Indeed. If you put a few hundred for each trireme, then 1% pop should yield the number of available sailors or thereabout, determining your population.

@VOID, you control only one trade route; the one between Mizomibe and Yrtip, which has grown much smaller as of recent.

[The V O I D]

It is I, vaxon, returning. Did you miss me? :3

Nation Name: The Aden Imperium
Capital City: Aden
Government Type: Imperial Lordship (ruled by many Lords with a Grand Lord/Imperator in charge)
Head of State: Grand Lord/Imperator Natark
Claimed Territory: The red near the Adenian sea, such irony.
State/National Religion: Cameleon, the belief that Camels are gifts of God and must be treated as Gods.
Dominant Religion: Cameleon
Minority Religion(s): Some nameless ones.
Population: 700,000.
Military Organization: The Adenian Guardians
Military Size: 500 (peacetime) and 20,000 (wartime).
Fleet Size: 200-300
National Flag: This.
Primary Culture: Adenian
Accepted Cultures: Any, all.
Primary Import(s): N/A.
Primary Export(s): Salt.
Trade Policy: We will trade with anyone, as long as they give us fair and equal trade.
Civil Freedoms: Many. Anyone of any religion is allowed, but if you aren't Cameleon, expect a tax.

Brief Description of your nation's History: The Adenian Imperium began shortly after 57 AD. At first, it was a single city, the city of Aden. Aden's rulers were a bunch of Lords and a Grand Lord who shared the city. But the Lords - and Grand Lord - grew hungry for more. And so began the expansion. The Adenian Lords and Grand Lord didn't want to kill; they simply wished for power and wealth. They allowed anyone of any kind to live freely in their nation, but would do so with a tax on those who did not live the traditional Adenian lifestyle. Due to this reason, as the Adenian Guardians spread the rule of Aden, some people did not even notice the soldiers coming through on camelback and announcing the new rule. Of course, the Guardians met resistance, but in times they did, they only received it from the political leaders of the city they were moving into, and those people were swiftly executed for "Anti-Imperial behavior". Some cities were corrupt or under an evil rule, and so they welcomed the Guardians with open arms. Others, did not, and simply thought it was trading one evil ruler for another. The Imperium finally stopped spreading at it's current borders in 200 AD, and has been attempting to flourish ever since.
Brief Description of your nation's economy: The Imperium's economy started out via trade and warfare, but slowly transferred to relying on trade. Due to it's location, it was in a major trading position, and was able to control lots of international trade. This put it in a position to become fairly wealthy, fairly fast. The Adenian Imperium, therefor, is a very powerful trading partner. This also increases their experience in terms of naval travel, as opposed to land and such.
Brief Description of your nation's government: The Imperial Lordship is formed up of a royal family. The royal family consists of a Grand Lord/Imperator, the Father of the family, and the Lords, the Sons of the Imperator who control individual provinces. This system allows each province to be governed in a fairly simple matter and allows provinces to feel as if though they have more freedom. However, there are other government positions for non-royal family members, but these positions are filled by those trusted by the royal family.
Brief Description of your nation's populace: The Imperium's people, called Adenians, are a decently happy people. They are happy due to the freedom they have. Anyone can have any form of job, religion, etc. Although, if the religion is not Cameleon, it is more than likely under a small tax/fee. The Imperator sometimes entertains people with Naval Races, wherein two ships will race from one side of the Imperium to the other, and back again. Other times, there are some gladitorial matches. The Imperium's people, however, are not always happy. Some would rather go back to their old way of life, without a tax on religion. There are some rebel groups who will sometimes strike, but this is very rare. The majority of people are happy, however, that the Imperator at least lets them keep their religious beliefs.

RP Example: #Vaxon.
429 - Do not remove. This is for tracking purposes.

Welcome back, Vaxon.

Why was your old nation deleted?

TG me this question for the answer, this thread is... too public.

[The V O I D]

Yes! Also, who wishes to begin trading with the Imperium? Someone must want to; I, after all, have a very large trade route under my control.

Thats when you actually have a very large trade route among PC nations xD

Yeah, but who else is someone going to run into when going my way? Not like there's anyone else to run into...

[Bujahla]

Inspiration for nations that is actually quite original compared to what we got going on. Ignore weird border issues.

[Neo-Assyrian Empire]

Inspiration for nations that is actually quite original compared to what we got going on. Ignore weird border issues.

The red one in Europe is what I planned Preusenia EDIT: Vokietea, not Preusenia. I almost forgot that I didn't start off with Preusenia. to be at the beginning, except it would encompass all of Baltica, get most of East Germany, and go south from there to about Czechoslovakia. Once that was occupied, that would be about as far south as that would go.

But then Europe got a lot more crowded than I expected...

[Rephesus]

Inspiration for nations that is actually quite original compared to what we got going on. Ignore weird border issues.

Jeez, that is absolutely gorgeous! Who made it? Somebody give that man a cookie.

[Redemption-America]

Inspiration for nations that is actually quite original compared to what we got going on. Ignore weird border issues.

What happened to eastern Russia? lawl

[Rephesus]

Inspiration for nations that is actually quite original compared to what we got going on. Ignore weird border issues.

What happened to eastern Russia? lawl

"It's always Summer Under the Sea,
I know, I know, oh, oh, oh
The birds have scales, and the fish take wing
I know, I know, oh, oh, oh
The rain is dry, and the snow falls up
I know, I know, oh, oh, oh"

[Rephesus]

Inspiration for nations that is actually quite original compared to what we got going on. Ignore weird border issues.

Same map, pacific focus.

http://i.imgur.com/9GKSfCW.png

[The Akasha Colony]

MAP UPDATE

http://i.imgur.com/sPEiI7x.png
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-V6Tt ... RDxFO1.png

Added the new nations approved. Added expansions that were clarified. Further removed remaining white spaces.

[Rephesus]

MAP UPDATE

http://i.imgur.com/sPEiI7x.png
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-V6Tt ... RDxFO1.png

Added the new nations approved. Added expansions that were clarified. Further removed remaining white spaces.

The Olmec NPC was supposed to be expanded, and the Texas nation's expansion was denied.

[Rephesus]

Otherwise looks great

[The Akasha Colony]

MAP UPDATE

http://i.imgur.com/sPEiI7x.png
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-V6Tt ... RDxFO1.png

Added the new nations approved. Added expansions that were clarified. Further removed remaining white spaces.

The Olmec NPC was supposed to be expanded, and the Texas nation's expansion was denied.

Do you have the map for the Olmec claim?