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MERC TROOPS8MC, 6MI, 6MS, 5MW, 8MT
MERC AQRS C02 S02 I03 W03
MERC LEADERS Kai Yamahiro M768
UNITED STATES OF ASIA (JIHPEN)
Suiei Ma, President of Jihpen
DIPLOMACY: Amgu (a), Hokkaido (t), Sikhote (f), Mantap (f), Toyama (n/e)
The Japanese founded another port, Jenna, this one in Aichi province, and expanded
Anjiro and Kentosani again. Diplomacy met fair success on the mainland, solidifying
trade paths to China. President Anwa died 2 years in
to his term, and Vice Pres Surubaya assumed the presidency for the remaining 3 years,
but wasn't elected to another term.
THE WU YUE CHINESE KINGDOM
Quian Song, God-King of the Middle-Kingdom
DIPLOMACY: none
Quian Song ordered the expansion of his already sizable army, and was content to let
his son command it with clearly defined limits. One of his generals, Wei Gungnui, had
the (mis?) fortune to be on vacation for 3 years.
He drowned while meditating on the Dongting Hu, and there are those who claim
(without evidence, of course) it was a boredom and depression-induced suicide.
THE HONAN CHINESE KINGDOM
Mao Hu Lei, Emperor of China
DIPLOMACY: Ch'in (c), Kutai (c), Manchou (c)
Wo Hu Lei had his forces consolidated at the capitol and homeland province, and
promplty expired. That is, if taking 68 years to accomplish such a simple task can be
considered "prompt". His son Mao took the reins of po
wer without incident, and began to have a family. Within a year the Honan state had a
new heir. Diplomacy outside the Great Wall continued, while rumours were flying of a
horde mobilizing in the northeast Asian steppes.
THE SHENSI CHINESE KINGDOM
Cheng Ho, Storm Fist, King of China
DIPLOMACY:Yun (c), Lanchou (c)
The Shensi diplomats were sent off to Yun and Lanchao to work their particular brand
of magic, but met with little success. King Ho was satisfied to remain in his capitol
and procreate.
THE HONG KONG TRADERS
Xian Ven, King of Hong Kong
DIPLOMACY: none
The traders' fleets grew, especially on the Honan and Yangtze trade runs, and the
south China road was completed from Mison clear to Fujian. Treaties were ratified
with the Javans regarding the territories in Sotheast As
ia, while trade with the Japanese came to an abrupt halt.
THE INCREDIBLY PEACEFUL CELESTIAL KINGDOM OF THE JADE BUDDHA
Singh Hao, 4rd Incarnation of the Blessed Jade Buddha, Light on the Path to
Nirvanah, Illuminator of the Human Soul, Thinker of Deep Thoughts, Mayor of
Shangri-La
DIPLOMACY: none
The Dalai Lama died at the youthful age of 78, and the search for next incarnation was
begun. They found him shortly in India, and brought him home to the Tibetan
highlands. Financial assistnce was sent to Burma and Hon
g Kong. The Bhuddist path became accepted by the nomads of Hsuing'Nu.
SOUTH EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC RIM
MERC TROOPS 13MC, 12MI, 13MS, 18MW, 15MT
MERC AQRS C01 S03 I02 W02
MERC LEADERS none
THE UNITED MONARCHY OF THE AVANS
Anisakan, The Celestial, Virtuous, and Benignant King Anisakan, Monarch of all
Burmese People, Munificent Potentate of Pegu, Dispenser of all Avan Goodness and
Benevolence
DIPLOMACY:none
Burmese instructions were unreceived.
THE JAVAN FEDERATION
Gwalior, President Sirivjavan
DIPLOMACY: Jambi
Gwalior contunied to take a very active interest in the religious conversion of the
Hindi in Southeast Asia and Indonesia. Pajajaran became Bhuddist, and the missionary
work continued in Kediri. Khemer was colonized bac
k to it's original healthy population and public woks began there again, but Angkor
had been reconquered by nature, and was completely overgrown. The merchant marine
grew substantially, and was happy to hear of new marke
ts opening in South China.
THE MAAORI SEAHOLD
Chou Ta-kuan, Son of Sea and Sky
DIPLOMACY: Ponape (ea), Palau (fa), Kazan Retto (c)
King Soba ordered his diplomats to sea, and spread the Maaori hegemony. He remained
in Moluccas with his family, but his own lifestring was cut short. In the summer of
963, Jailolo was the unhappy recipient of a Tsunami
, and while most of the capitol suffered little, the king's palace was effectively
destroyed, taking Wabodon Soba and two of his children to an early grave. Chou
Ta-kuan returned from his travels early, took Wabodon's on
ly remaining child as his wife, and claimed the title to the island kingdom.
THE KATOOMBA RIDERS
Yamma Lamma, Chief He'e Nalu, "Leader of the Pack"
DIPLOMACY: none
Big Yamma refused to allow the loss of his two sons put his aquatic festivities out of
commission, but was careful to show the proper respect of the Great White Leviathon.
He made sacrifice in grand fashion (Two whole ca
ses) and went surfing. His example and Little Yamma's attempts at convincing his own
kids failed to change their minds about the safety of the sea, although they did
manage to get all the kids to start washing themselves
again. As long as someone else fetched the water...
INDIA AND MIDDLE EAST
MERC TROOPS 3MC, 5MI, 17MS, 4MW, 2MT
MERC AQRS C03 S03 I02 W01
MERC LEADERS Raja Hashmara M836
EMPIRE OF THE LOWER GANGES
Narayanapala III, Guardian of the Ganges
DIPLOMACY: Samatata (a), Sikkim (nt)
Tamralipti and Gaurhasa both expanded, and a road was built to connect the two cities.
The king's slaves were put on the project, as was right and proper. Narayanpala
finally got married, to a lesser noble family af Sama
tata, and had some kids of his own.
XANTHI EMPIRE OF XANADU
Palpatyn II, Grand Poobah of the Xanthi Zieterund
DIPLOMACY: Jaunpur (fa), Chitor (fa), Jats (n/e), Vatsa (nt) Tarain (a)
The Grand Poobah finally began to see some recovery from his economy, although he was
certain there was room for continued growth. He gave Lord Angur temporary command of
the national army while diplomacy was being condu
cted on the Tarain leaders, among others. Prince Daiski was married to the Princess
of Jaunpur, and became her plaything, so Palpatyn elevated his eldest daughter Dariko
to a command position to replace her brother. The
sea route to Palas saw a dramatic increase in merchant vessel numbers, and new routes
were established to both the Cholans and Avans.
THE INDUS VALLEY KINGDOM
Mushtaq, Mansurashah, Protector of the Indus
DIPLOMACY: Sukkur (f)
Mushtaq gave new permits for merchant ships to ply the Egyptian and Persian routes.
His 7 year old son Mehmet was named Heir to the Kingdom, although he was yet too young
to carry any real power. General Imbadhur was des
ignated regent for Mehmet, but died of unkwown causes enroute to the capitol from
Sukkur.
THE CHOLA MANDALAM
Tchen, Mandala Chola
DIPLOMACY: none
Cholan instructions wern't received.
IMAM MUSLIM
Allahu Akbah, Siadat Kuran
DIPLOMACY: none
The Islamic Imam began to see some revenue from the other Sunni nations of the region,
with extra finanical assitance received from the Egyptians. Missionary work was
completed in Adulis.
THE ABBASID CALIPHATE
Semual, Kaliphat Rasul Allah
DIPLOMACY: Carhae (n/e)
Semual gathered a sizable portion of the national revenues, and hired a force of over
25,000 mercenaries and ships to carry them. They left Cilicia, and sailed up through
the Black Sea and Danube River to meet the nomadi
c horde in Slovakia. Against the remote possibility the horde would come after his
own kingdom, Semual consolidated his forces, but didn't live long enough to see the
result of his politics. He died in 963, and General
Nayebos assumed a regency for Semual's 12 year old son. After the campaign of 964,
the mercenaries in Europe were released of their contract, and returned in small bands
to the much drier and warmer climate of their home
s. Kirku, Raja, and Kraznovia all increased in size.
THE MAHMUD GHAZNI PERSIAN KINGDOM
Ghaseb Pesar, Sahib, Kophatshah
DIPLOMACY: Khwarzim (nt), Turkmen (c)
The usurper Ali only lived a couple years to enjoy his newfound power, and died in
politically incorrect circumstances. His only son Ghaseb was quick and adept enough
to take power for himself, and spent his energies try
ing to rebuild the greatness that was once the Persians'.
EAST EUROPE
MERC TROOPS 2MC, 6MI, 3MS, 11MW, 16MT
MERC AQRS I02 C03 S01 W03
MERC LEADERS none
BOLGAR HORDE
Kerynon, Khan Bolgar, Earthshaker
DIPLOMACY: Pah! I think not...
Eeny, meeny, miney, mo... ok, everyone, we go west! Rumble, rumble, rumble. -'Earth
shaking'-
They went west, and crushed everything and everybody with the audacity to get in their
way. Kerynon's force of nature swept west through the eastern Europe steppes to
Slovakia, where he met the waiting mercenary army, le
d by a Persian Prince of Cilicia. Bavaria and Munich were the first region and city
to be stripped clean of all their valuables, followed by Franconia and Swabia.
Wurzburg was spared the horde's rapacity because it was
conspicuously absent. The Spring of 965 saw the release of all the mercs, and the
course reversal of the horde to Slovakia, from whence they came.
PRINCIPATE OF KIEV RUS
Chenya, Grand Princess of Kiev
DIPLOMACY: none
And the number one phrase in Russia was...
"God, please don't let them come here...God, please don't let them come here...God,
please don't let them come here...God, please don't let them come here...God, please
don't let them come here...God, please don't let the
m come here...God, please don't let them come here..."
THE BYZANTINE ROMAN EMPIRE
Basil, Roman Emperor of the East
DIPLOMACY: Atica (a), Dobruja (t), Ludgoria (nt)
Basil ordered the rebuilding of Athinai in Attica, gaining himself an ally in the
process. The leadership of the Empire saw a "changing of the guard" in a manner of
speaking, as John the Thracian died, shortly before Em
peror Basil, and General Izyakes. Emperor Leo VII assumed the Oriental Roman Empire's
throne, and could only watch as the mercenary fleet sailed past Constantinople, hoping
they planned to pass by the Capitol city.
THE POLISH KINGDOM
Ivan Piast, Palota Polski
DIPLOMACY: Galacia (a), Lausatia (f), Moldavia (a), Silesia (t)
Terrible Ivan apparently made truce with the Germans, and gave his commanders strict
instructions to behave themselves. The reason soon became clear, as he was the
recipient of some assistance from the Pope, both adminis
tratively and financially. The tithe was also reduced to a less constricting level.
The Novgodi, now, they're another whole animal. They were intent on finishing what
they started. Ivan's own diplomatic efforts gained
him a pair of allies, apparently to replace those ingrate Saxons.
THE NOVGOROD KINGDOM
Vasili Borislov
DIPLOMACY: none
"Crazy" Ivan wasn't listening to the Polish King anymore, and the Palota Polski lacked
the manpower to force him to. Reinforcements were demanded from Novgorod, and they
came with General Vogni and a couple thousand Finn
cossacks on top. The combined force of over 45,000 men, nearly four times the
defending German army, sat and waited for the Germans to break the truce until the
Spring of 963. Lacking the patience to wait any longer, t
hey smashed their way back into Thuringia, where an army composed entirely of cavalry
harrassed them all the way to the German capitol of Wurzburg. Unfortunately, the
numbers were still badly against the Germans, and whe
n forced to hold their ground outside the capitol, they were overwhelmed. Those
civilians who held their army in high regard paid for their trust, as Wurzburg was
ransacked for all it's valuables and set to the torch. T
hree days of burning left nothing of the once proud capitol of Germania. Enroute back
to the homeland, Crazy Ivan met his own karma and was murdered at the hands of a rebel
slave captured in Bialoweza.
WEST EUROPE
MERC TROOPS10MC, 13MI, 6MS, 7MW, 13MT
MERC AQRS C02 S03 I02 W03
MERC LEADERS: Amin Said M883
THE KINGDOM OF GERMANIA(DEAD)
Norstraf, Fini Rex Germanicus
DIPLOMACY: none
King Norstraf placed an abundance of trust in the arranged truce, and spent his
manpower in peaceful endeavors. He wasn't blind however, and made arrangement to
mount his entire ary, should the groundpounding Poles come
at him again. They didn't, but the Novgorodi did. The
invading-army-harrassment-program was put in full effect, but the numbers told the
tale. Without decent walls to hide behind, the mounted army made its stand outsid
e Wurzburg, where they'd have room to maneuver. They took their toll on the right
flank of the main group, avoiding the left cossack-guarded left flank. King Norstraf
himself fought through to cast his gaze on Crazy Iva
n, but didn't get far enough to trade blows. He and his mount were shot no less than
17 times. With his and his army's' deaths, the destruction of the capitol, and the
pillage of half the Kingdom's provinces, the Kingdo
m of Germania was pushed into its grave.
THE REPUBLIC OF WEST FRANCIA
Courtenay Bard, President d' Republique Francois
DIPLOMACY: none
President Ranier also spent his manpower on peaceful growth, and nearly soiled himself
when the 120,000 plus nomadic horde pushed its way clear to the Rhine River. Lacking
an army even remotely large enough to dent such
a force, the number on phrase heard in Paris...
"God, please don't let them come here...God, please don't let them come here...God,
please don't let them come here...God, please don't let them come here...God, please
don't let them come here...God, please don't let the
m come here...God, please don't let them come here..."
Firmin claimed a political victory in his election campaign, but he was outvoted by
one Courtenay Bard, who succesfully campaigned that such a force would never have made
it to the borders of the Republique, had Preside
nt Ranier not supported the 15-year war between the Germans and Poles.
THE LOMBARD KINGDOM OF ITALY
Mario d' Orsini, Rex Sognari
DIPLOMACY: Crete (t), Tuscany (f), Switzerland (a), Tyrol (ea), Kyklades
(t)
King Mario began a famlily of his own, while his designated heir Luigi returned the
loaned Papal troops to the Holy City Rome. Mario's younger siblings Prince Julian and
Delilah were married off to the Tyrolians and Swis
s in a flurry of diplomatic overtures, and more trade fleets were sent to Cilicia to
expand trade with the Abbasid Persians.
THE NAPOLI KINGDOM
Miles Lucana, King of Naples
DIPLOMACY: none
Cash money was recieved from the Pope, in addition to a relief from the tithe of
previous years. King Enrico perished in a freak accident, having stabbed himself in
the back 46 times and leaping out of his tower twice.
Instructions were unreceived.
THE SAXON KINGDOM OF SUSSEX
Merriden II, Saxon King of England
DIPLOMACY: none
English orders were unreceived.
UMMAYAD CALIPHAT AL CORDOBA
Asad Nasir, Caliph al Cordoba, Infidel's Bane
DIPLOMACY: Galacia (ea)
Asad Caliph shuffled his forces and promoted his second son Prince Tariq to a position
of authority in the kingdom, assisting in the administration of the Christian regions
in the north. Asad expected an invasion from th
e north, in retaliation for the shellacking of the British in Galacia. For whatever
reason, no such invasion materialized.
THE DANISH KINGDOM
Sven Arkhan, Duke of Inverness, Regens Rex Danmark
DIPLOMACY: Brittany (a), Agder (fa), Norway (nt), Norway (nt)
More armed forces were built in Jutland, but turned out to be unneeded (yet). since
the Poles kept to themselves, the Russians pounded the Germans and turned east, and
the Bolgar nomads kept well south of Danish lands. A
dal married off two of his daughters in different diplomatic efforts in regions split
from mainland Denmark. That was the last thing he could do for his people, and after
his death, the appointed Duke of Scotland became
regent for Adal's 11 year-old son.
THE ROMAN CATHOLIC PAPACY
John XI, Il Papa, Bishop of Rome, Vicar of Christ, Successor to the Prince of the
Apostles, Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church, Patriarch of the West, Primate of
Italy, Archbishop and Metropolitan of the Roman Pro
vince, Sovereign of the Papal States, and Servant of the Servants of God
DIPLOMACY:none
Pope John XI set up plans for new monasteries in Italy, and a new archbishopric and
matching cathedral in Lorraine. He relaxed th tithe in all Christian nations except
Lomabardy and France, and only collected nominal fee
s there. The Cardinal Christopher was sent to build holy sites in England but never
arrived after trying to cross the Channel at night and in bad weather. His body was
never recovered.
AFRIQA
MERC TROOPS 14MC, 13MI, 18MS, 18MW, 4MT
MERC AQRS C02 S02 I02 W02
MERC LEADERS: Barrhansen MA57
THE CALIPHATE AL MORAVID
Muhammet, "Zaban Nogreh"
DIPLOMACY: Merrakesh (f)
Muhammet gave his Merrakesh ally a fleet of warships as a symbol of trust and then
spent most of his time there in Casablanca. he sent Admiral Mahrim and a 100 ship
fleet to patrol the Atlantic coast of Iberia in support
of the Cordovans. His orders were pretty simple; sink any troop carrying ships in
the area. Muhammet's only son, 17 year-old Yusif, took up his official dutiesas heir
to the Kingdom.
THE FATAMID EMPIRE
Pesar el Madir, Guardian of the Holy Places
DIPLOMACY: Danakil (ea)
Hussan made arrangements for a road network to begin construction, and the first
portion or link was to connect Al-Iskandariyah and Al-Qahira. His henchman Emir Sala
Benin Adir was sent off to Mecca and on to India with
a few cartloads of gold, but Hassan would never know if it went through. He died
eating bad dates, and was succeeded by his son Pesar.
THE SONGHAI HERDSMEN
Minkah Kersil
DIPLOMACY: none
Minkah's lack of effective administrative skill was somplemented by his Vizier's greed
and self-interest. Combined the effect was enough to prevent Minkah from having a
spendable budget. He almost scraped together enoug
h to pay his army. With his heir Bakele working the tax collectors instead of the
(late) Gichuhi, his financial woes improved. Minkah also lost both his allies, having
died within a year of each other. The Dogambians c
hose not to renew the alliance, while the Ghanans chose to join the Kingdom entirely.
THE HIDDEN KINGDOM OF THE KONGO (HKK)
M'Toko, King of the Dark
DIPLOMACY: Togo(ea), Vili (t), Douala (t), Akan (c), Chokwe (c), Lui (nt)
M'Toko roused his nation from its long slumber, expanding both cities. Growth through
diplomacy, that was the phrase of the day. he named his little brother as his heir,
and after having a pair of daughters, his new Dou
alan wife gave birth to his first son.
KINGDOM OF NIGERIA
Bongorwa, King of Benin
DIPLOMACY:
Nigerian instructions were the order of the day.
THE KINGDOM OF TCHAD
Tunka Vorta, Omar Kanembu
DIPLOMACY: Kafin (c), Bilma (nt), Ghat-al-barkat (nt), Kanuri (n/e)
King Vorta continued his efforts to gain control of the oases afcross the Sahara, and
solidified routes though the Shara to the Med. Docks were built on the Gefara coast
and Tunka decided it was time for a speech.
"To all of the nations of the Great Northern Land beyond the Wide Salt Lake, I bid thee greetings! We are pleased to announce the Grand Openning of our port area in lovely Gefara and humbly request your presence at our modern trade facility. We look forward to trading with ALL of the nearby lands and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, height, weight, or most importantly, religion. Free bagels are available for the first 20 trade diplomats who visit Gefara." - Tunka Vorta
Tchad merchants began sailing and selling on the Eastern Mediterranean coasts.
THE PAINTED WOLF TRIBES (ZIMBABWE)
Wanzian, Shaka Zulu
DIPLOMACY: none
Wanzian declared his chief diplomat Minister Dalimath to be his heir, and that lasted
all of 7 months. Chief Dalinath turned up dead one moring in a particularly
unpleasant section of Harare, very purplish of complexion.
It was decided by pretty much everyone in the government that he would henceforth
make a fairly poor choice for heir. The Chief Baruk was named to replace him. After
trying desperately (with eight wives) to have childr
en for 4 years, Wanzian finally gave up, and resigned himself to be the last of his
line.
THE AMERICAS
MERC TROOPS 22MI, 0MC, 15MS, 18MW, 7MT
MERC AQRS C00 S02 I03 W02
MERC LEADERSnone
THE AZTEC EMPIRE:
Mezcal, Divine Ruler of Mexico
DIPLOMACY: none
The young Emperor Mezcal put all his resources into hunting down and crushing the
Otomi rebel alliance. Mustering over 20,000 spearmen and 10,000 mercenary, he took
his Culhuan ally to Otomi and placed the region squarel
y under his heel. Capturing Tolmec's Tepuztec ally, the Culhuan general Mixtacl
ordered the interrogations to begin.
"You will now tell us how your EX-allies' defenses are laid..." stated Mixtacl.
"Lord Mixtacl, I should have guessed. I smelled your foul stench when I was brought
in." Tepuz retorted.
"I ask for the last time, how are Tolmec's forces arrayed?!"
"Really. Like I would ever the likes of you. You know, the tighter you squeeze the
more regions will slip through your fingers..."
It was about this point when the torturers really began to enjoy themselves, and there
skills were put to the test. They proved unworthy of their lord's confidence.
THE TOLTEC ALLIANCE (DEAD)
Tolmec, Skystrider
DIPLOMACY: none
Lacking any useful military information on which to base a decision, Mezcal ordered
his men assault the walls of Tula. The rebel alliance took the first wave of Emperor
Mezcal's "shock troops", but it was a lost cause in
the end. Mezcal's forces overwhelmed the defenders, and the Emperor met the rebel
leader Tolmec high on the west wall.
"You can't win, Mezcal." declared Tolmec. "If you strike me down, I shall become more
powerful than you can ever imagine."
At tht moment Mezcal saw his opening, and with a mighty blow split Tolmec's body from
his right shoulder down through his left thigh. The word spread like fire, and the
rebellion collapsed upon itself. Leaving an ample
garrison to crush any future resistance, Mezcal returned to his capitol in triumph
bearing Tolmec's bleached skull atop his banner.
THE MAYAN ASTRONOMERS
Chontal, Priest-King of the Yucatan
DIPLOMACY: none
Mayan instructions were unreceived.
QUIRO MAPUCHE
Illapel, the Chosen
DIPLOMACY: none
King Illapel ruled the nation, while the heir studied and had more children
with his wife.
"With the nation growing and new lands become available for
farming it looks like we, the Mapuches, have a great future ahead of us. With
only yesterday to remember or forget our mistakes." Illapel declared.
"Poya is now ready for the farming and beautification that it so rightfully can now
claim rights to. I have also just completed trade agreements with the Incan Empire,
and we can now begin to grow alongside our northern brothers."
THE ANDEAN INCAN EMPIRE
Telcio, Emperor of the Heavens
DIPLOMACY: Caranga (ea), Chimu (nt), Valdivia (nt)
Emporer Telcio ruled as he saw fit. His son, Ptontic, spent his time with
his father in administering the Empire when not with his wife and children, playing
with them. His wife
made it clear that twelve children was quite enough, thank you,
and that there would be no more forthcoming.Telcio began having visions and was seeing
roads crossing
the Empire one day soon. The first of these was built, a
royal road running between the Capitol Cuzco and the university in Jauja.
Meanwhile, Prince Arapana travelled to the far off Chimu.
where he talked with the warchief about joining the might Inca Empire.
ANASAZI
Oosoo-mate, Chief Executive of the High Desert
DIPLOMACY: Tepehuan (fa)
The Grand Assembly Speaker led the nation in mourning for the Hassan, the founding
father of their nation. President Wupatki forwarded a motion to begin using a new
currency, and all such wampum would bear the likeness
of President Wupatki. His Vice President Little Turtle spent his years campaigning
for re-election, even after Oraibi's unexpected death. It helped, but not enough, as
he was outvoted by Oosoo-mate for the chief Executi
ve position.
THE SONOMA KINGDOM
Spotted Elk, King of Sonoma
DIPLOMACY: none
Spetted Elk watched his kingdom grow and progress, and left his leaders on vacation
for another five solid years.
"Aaaaah, this is the life!" said one to the other on the Southern Salinan beaches.
"Agreed, but I've been thinking."
"Uh oh... that's not good..."
"Yeah, well usually not, but this time I think I'm onto something."
"OK, what is it, then?"
"Well, it's like this. You see, if we tell Spotted Elk what a good time this is,
he'll want to do it, and then we'll have to like, work and stuff."
"Work sucks. "
"Right. That's how I feel about it. So let's not tell Spotted Elk about any of
this."
"Right, then."
"Right."
THE IROQUOIS NATION
Talon, Prime Chief of the Council
DIPLOMACY: Scioto (f)
Talon held a meeting of the High Council, and informed them of his decision to open
lands in Chickasaw to colonists, and they went by the thousands. He and Chief Keewanu
spent the vast majority of their time running the
day to day affairs of state, while Chief Tail Feather gathered forces from around the
nation and set up more efficient defenses in the homeland.
#, Nation Name, MSI, ESI, Player Name, Phone Number, TV, EMail Address
Da Heavyweight Champeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen of da woild !!!
1, Abbasid Caliphate, 146.4, 2, Kyong Kwon, , 19.3, kwonrok@ibm.net
Da Challenger...
2, United States of Asia, 129.7, 5, (Rick Stevens), , 15.7, loki@pacbell.net
Contenders...
3, The Wue Yue Chinese Kingdom, 129.1, 8, Thad Plate, , 11.3, plate@inficad.com
4, Republic of West Francia, 113.6, 7, John Gleason, , 3.3, a1jacs@brigadoon.com
5, Fatamid Empire, 110.0, 6, Ken McGee, , 12.6, keng@pacifier.com
6, The Honan Chinese Kingdom, 107.3, 4, John Millsaps, , 7.0, MillsapsJ@aol.com
Da Pack
7, Ummayad Caliphate Al Cordoba, 101.1, 16, Jeffrey Smith, 5055258271, 6.8,
kaladan@zianet.com
8, Andean Incan Empire, 100.3, 1, Will Holmes, , 8.7, WilHolmes@aol.com
9, Hong Kong Traders, 100.0, 9, David Berryman, , 4.3, dcberr2@cp.uswc.uswest.com
10, Lombard Kingdom of Italy, 98.9, 18, Mark Bailey, 4153903226, 5.4,
markcb@bedevere.mfg.sgi.com
11, Empire of the Lower Ganges, 91.2, 14, Andrew Philipson, , 5.2,
ARPhilipso@aol.com
12, Kingdom of Tchad, 83.1, 17, Mike Magoon (Brent Robinson), , 4.3,
UALAWGRAD@aol.com
13, The Polish Kingdom, 79.6, 32, (Mark Newman), , 4.0, PSpurg1046@aol.com
14, Kingdom of Sonoma, 79.0, 23, John Schmid, , 5.9, magus@netcom.com
15, Songhai Herdsmen, 73.2, 22, Mark Willner, , 7.1, marc24@ix.netcom.com
16, Anasazi, 71.6, 33, Chris Wayne, , 4.9, jdchris@bart.bernco.gov
17, Kingdom of Denmark, 70.7, 13, Steve Hogie, , 7.7, SHogie@deltanet.com
18, Shensi Chinese Kingdom, 66.9, 34, John Chan, , 3.8, J1WESCHAN@aol.com
19, Bolgar Horde, 66.0, 42, James Webb, , 0.0, scylla@swcp.com
20, The Empire of Champa, 65.6, 35, Charles Hurst, , 3.5, charlesh@teleport.com
21, Byzantine Roman Empire, 63.5, 24, BJ Kersteter, , 7.8,
kerstete@freenet.msp.mn.us
22, Iroquois Nation, 60.5, 11, Dave Nardone, , 10.4, dnardone@voicenet.com
23, Chola Mandala, 54.9, 20, (Kelly Parks), , 4.9, raj@io.com
24, Novgorod Rus, 54.6, 26, Brian Smith, , 4.1, tug@primenet.com
25, Javan Federation, 49.4, 12, David Salter, , 9.3, 102417.3444@compuserve.com
26, The Caliphate al Moravid, 47.7, 29, Patrick McKinney, , 4.7, pgrantm@juno.com
27, Persian Empire of Samarkhand, 46.7, 31, Keith Parker, 8049841775, 6.9,
kgp8d@faraday.clas.virginia.edu
28, Quiro Mapuche, 45.2, 28, Liz Young, , 2.7, Magry46@aol.com
29, Kingdom of Naples, 45.1, 40, Logan Vanderlinden, , 2.9, loganv@cris.com
30, Saxon Kingdom of Sussex, 43.2, 27, (Bob Gurley), , 5.9,
YuppyPutze@earthlink.com
31, United Monarchy of the Avans, 42.7, 25, Paul Petanek, , 3.8, pjp@netVIP.com
32, Painted Wolf Tribes, 41.8, 15, Christopher Warren, , 4.3, StarAxe@aol.com
33, Hidden Kingdom of Kongo, 41.7, 30, James Webb, , 7.5, scylla@swcp.com
34, Roman Catholic Papacy, 40.8, 3, (Kerry Harrison), , 4.4, kerry@io.com
35, The Indus Valley Kingdom, 37.4, 19, Stephen Hope, , 3.8, SLHope@msn.com
36, The Aztec Empire, 37.0, 21, Peter Morzinski, , 7.4, PeterMorzi@aol.com
On the ropes...
37, The Mayan Astronomers, 35.4, 39, Patrick Kelley, , 2.2, galion@sprynet.com
38, Kiev Rus, 34.6, 37, Chuck Monson, , 5.6, CNMonson@aol.com
39, Kingdom of Nigeria, 32.8, 36, (Doc Carlisle), , 3.0, sspawn@earthlink.net
40, The Dalai Lama, 29.7, 10, James Gemmill, None, 0.7,
jamesgem@vpl.vancouver.bc.ca
41, Maaori Seahold, 28.7, 41, Mark Chan, , 4.3, J1WESCHAN@aol.com
42, Imam al Muslim, 27.5, 43, (Darin Byrne), , 0.3, darinb@clh.com
43, Katoomba Riders, 20.3, 38, John Rascon, , 2.2,
tracker@Flamestrike.HACKS.ARIZONA.EDU