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Post by sforza on Oct 8, 2021 7:08:02 GMT -5
Cinna writes a letter that with all hostile ports blockaded, he wishes to be given an opportunity to prove himself on the land with his legion VII Fulminata. Orders reach him from Sulla. He is to scout the Aegean sea, particularly around Greece, for any trace of the Mithridatic fleet. Furthermore, he is to personally negotiate with the Rhodians for naval reinforcements so that the Republic might dominate the naval theatre of the upcoming war. Once this is done, then he shall be able to lead his legion into battle.
MArcus Aemilius, still sore and stitched up by the medicus made his way to the command tent, he looked a bit gray but was feeling well regardless. "Salve Sulla" he said upon entry of the Imperator's make shift headquarters.
Mithridates was the prize winning animal of the day, the rash actions of Crassus relegating his own affairs to a mere sideshow. Cinna sends scouting ships to search for any hostile fleets in the Aegean sea
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Post by Gandalf on Oct 8, 2021 7:18:10 GMT -5
Lepidus extended his arm to the one Sulla offered. Smiling as he greeted the great Roman general altough Marcus still had some pain he battled through. The honor of being received by Sulla and the praise he gave was enough for the young Lepidus to forget about it for a moment. "You honor me yet again Sulla" Lepidus said with respect to the man whom he owed so much. "I wish to lead the next assault as well if you'll let met" Lepidus added but he wondered what greater glory Sulla mentioned. "Where lays this glory you speak off?" Lepidus had been sleeping mostly for the past days.
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Post by FieldMarshal Bismarck on Oct 8, 2021 7:29:04 GMT -5
Orders reach him from Sulla. He is to scout the Aegean sea, particularly around Greece, for any trace of the Mithridatic fleet. Furthermore, he is to personally negotiate with the Rhodians for naval reinforcements so that the Republic might dominate the naval theatre of the upcoming war. Once this is done, then he shall be able to lead his legion into battle. "Lepidus."Sulla rose from his seat to greet his step-nephew and grasped him by his good arm, appearing relieved. He had been worried about the young man, who to many had seemed to be on the doors of death for some days after the battle."It is good to see you well, my friend. Your bravery saved many lives once again. Five thousand denarii of the war booty shall be yours to do with as you will."It would be arranged by his slaves, of course. Money was left out of the hands of dignified men. Even ones as rich as Sulla."Now we march to Sitia, and put this cursed place behind us. I pray that this campaign is soon done, for greater glory awaits us elsewhere."
Mithridates was the prize winning animal of the day, the rash actions of Crassus relegating his own affairs to a mere sideshow. Cinna sends scouting ships to search for any hostile fleets in the Aegean sea
The Romans sail for many days before reaching the Greek mainland where they find that some 60 ships have been sighted, make and model remain unknown but they are rumored to be Greek. The Roman ship crews are exhausted from the long, hard sail to mainland Greece.
Lepidus extended his arm to the one Sulla offered. Smiling as he greeted the great Roman general altough Marcus still had some pain he battled through. The honor of being received by Sulla and the praise he gave was enough for the young Lepidus to forget about it for a moment. "You honor me yet again Sulla" Lepidus said with respect to the man whom he owed so much. "I wish to lead the next assault as well if you'll let met" Lepidus added but he wondered what greater glory Sulla mentioned. "Where lays this glory you speak off?" Lepidus had been sleeping mostly for the past days.
Lepidus rose a brow. All out war in Asia. Crassus mustve let things spiral out of control Marcus thought. "We will mop the floor with these brigands and then we shall set ablaze the Pontic lands with a terrible vengeance Sulla, I will personally make sure of it" the young lepidus said wit ha fire inside him. He needed to go back into the action and quick.
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Post by sforza on Oct 8, 2021 10:04:57 GMT -5
Cinna informs Sulla that a greek fleet of 60 ships is found to be located in the Aegean sea.
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Cinna sails to Rhodes with 5 Quinquiremes as protective force to negotiate with the Rhodians.
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Post by Gandalf on Oct 8, 2021 10:53:47 GMT -5
"After Knossos falls, I shall leave the island in the hands of a capable deputy to begin the process of transforming the island into a province and root out the last of the pirates. The rest of us shall sail for Asia to face the Mithridatic threat."
Replied Sulla, who was keen to be shot of this burdensome pirate cove as soon as possible.
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Cinna is instructed to return to Crete after his negotiations with the Rhodians.
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Sulla requests that each of the Cretan cities that swore fealty to Rome provide a force of auxilia to help in policing the island. In exchange, they will be given a share of the plunder taken in the campaign, and be exempted from Roman taxation for the next ten years.
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Post by Gandalf on Oct 8, 2021 11:54:36 GMT -5
When Sulla arrives at Sitia, he puts the city under siege, begins constructing siege works, and sends a rider to demand the surrender of the city. The fate of Faistos is provided as warning to those who resist Rome.
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Post by Royal Joker on Oct 8, 2021 12:33:00 GMT -5
Sitia refuses to surrender, and the pirates dig in, setting up barricades within the city to herd any potential breakthroughs into kill zones. --- Caesar, upon receiving the news concerning Festos, orders men who speak the local Greek to shout at the walls of Knossos about the fall of Festos and Sitia. They are further informed that the rest of the Roman army is marching on its way back to Knossos to finish what they started. A merciful fate for the defenders can only be guaranteed before Sulla arrives, with Caesar giving his word that the city will be spared should surrender now. (Roll request for their surrender) --- {Pirates only}The army at Kydonia marches out to join forces with their brothers at Rethymno. Once they've merged, they will continue on to Knossos to relieve the city.
Kydonia:
5,000 light infantry
1,000 heavy infantry
Rethymno:
5,000 light infantry
1,000 heavy infantry |
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Post by Gandalf on Oct 8, 2021 12:50:57 GMT -5
Cinna informs Sulla that a greek fleet of 60 ships is found to be located in the Aegean sea. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cinna sails to Rhodes with 5 Quinquiremes as protective force to negotiate with the Rhodians. The Rhodians warily receive Cinna into the harbour, allowing the Roman to disembark and brought in to see their ostensibly friendly government. Sitia refuses to surrender, and the pirates dig in, setting up barricades within the city to herd any potential breakthroughs into kill zones. --- Caesar, upon receiving the news concerning Festos, orders men who speak the local Greek to shout at the walls of Knossos about the fall of Festos and Sitia. They are further informed that the rest of the Roman army is marching on its way back to Knossos to finish what they started. A merciful fate for the defenders can only be guaranteed before Sulla arrives, with Caesar giving his word that the city will be spared should surrender now. (Roll request for their surrender) Base chance: 0/20 +5 surrounded without access to supplies +5 overwhelming odds +2 promise of clemency vs retribution on defenders Chance: 12/20. Anything over 8. Roll: 13 The gates open, and Knossos surrenders to Caesar.
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Post by Royal Joker on Oct 9, 2021 1:37:30 GMT -5
Caesar triumphantly marches into Knossos and has the garrison stripped of arms and armor. He keeps his promise and has the pirates bound and imprisoned for now, their ultimate fate left undecided until the Cretan campaign is concluded. He sends a messenger to find Sulla's army near Sitia to report the fall Knossos, requesting further orders. For now, the Legio I and Legio XII will occupy Knossos.
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The combined pirate army from Kydonia and Rethymno finally arrive at Knossos, only to find it occupied by Roman forces. Enraged, they decide to put the city under siege. Caesar, who has been notified of the incoming enemy force, sallies out of the gates to face his foe on the field of battle.
Caesar's (2 command, 1 resilience) army
Legio I (6 veterancy) - 4,000 men, 400 cavalry
Legio XII (0 veterancy) - 4,000 men, 400 cavalry
Pirate forces
10,000 light infantry
2,000 heavy infantry
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Caesar places the Legio I on his right and takes personal command of it, while the Legio XII takes the left. The cohorts are placed in a single line to properly meet the enemy and march forward. protects the flanks, and is ordered to stay put and not chase down the enemy.
The Cretan pirates have their heavy hoplites take the center while their light infantry protect the flanks, harassing the Roman flanks. They also split off 1,000 light infantry on each flank to move around the Roman flanks and attack the enemy in the rear.
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Post by Gandalf on Oct 9, 2021 7:54:42 GMT -5
The two Roman legions, much more heavily armoured and of veteran status, sweep through the comparatively lightly armoured Greeks with ease. Against Caesar's cavalry, the engagement was more even, with one of the flanking groups pushing back the horsemen and moving to encircle the Romans. Despite this success, the destruction that Caesar had wrought with the Cimbrian and Gallic veterans ensured that he could simply roll up the pirate line and put them to flight. Thousands were killed in the ensuing massacre, as the Roman cavalry relentlessly ran down their fleeing enemies.
Roman victory.
Casualties:
Romans:
410 Legionaries - 150 of the Legio I, 260 from the Legio XII
66 Cavalry
Pirates:
5900 Light Infantry
1075 Heavy Infantry
12,000 is looted in supplies and cash from the enemy baggage train.
The Legio Cornelia gains a veteran point from the one sided engagement
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A missive from Sulla comes following the battle, congratulating Caesar and ordering he press his advantage on the west of the island. Leaving the siege of Sitia in the command of Lepidus, Sulla takes the Legio III Victrix westward to Knossos, intending to assume sole command of the situation now that much of the east of Crete was under his sway.
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Post by sforza on Oct 9, 2021 12:05:20 GMT -5
Cinna informs Sulla that a greek fleet of 60 ships is found to be located in the Aegean sea. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cinna sails to Rhodes with 5 Quinquiremes as protective force to negotiate with the Rhodians. The Rhodians warily receive Cinna into the harbour, allowing the Roman to disembark and brought in to see their ostensibly friendly government.
Cinna greeted Rome's friends not long after he had disembraked from his ship. "I come in name of Pro-Consul Sulla, who wishes that Rhodes' great ships will help to secure the Greek waters from hostile ships"
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Post by Gandalf on Oct 9, 2021 15:33:47 GMT -5
The Rhodians require some compensation from Rome in exchange for their fleet, given that it is currently engaged in defending their waters both from Cilician pirates and the forces of Mithridates.
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Post by sforza on Oct 10, 2021 5:47:57 GMT -5
Cinna offers the Rhodians a tax exemption for the next 3 years and a compensation of 10 000 denarii paid for by his purse.
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Post by Gandalf on Oct 10, 2021 6:01:30 GMT -5
The Rhodians accept the ‘gift’ of Cinna, and in return put a number of their ships at his disposal; 40 Triremes and 10 Hexeremes are lent to the Romans for the duration of the war.
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Post by sforza on Oct 10, 2021 6:36:43 GMT -5
With the successful negotiations concluded, Cinna returns to Crete as instructed by Sulla. He informs Sulla of the successful negotiations and waits for further instructions.
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