The Alexandrians
16-12-2006, 05:59
Hello to all! I am a newbie on NS. I've been reading the forums on this website, which I learned about when I was searching on Google for other things. I decided to be an ancient nation, but I did not know which one. When I watched Alexander, the movie on the Macedonian leader, I chose his empire. I am a fan of Turtledove's books, so I've decided to do some changes to the Empire of Megas Alexandros.
Here is some info on my version of the Empire (only constructive criticism!):
Alexander did not die in Babylon, and he names Alexander IV (son of Alexander and Roxana) as his successor. He names Ptolemy the Governor or Egypt, Antigonus Monophthalmus in Greece and Seleuces in the East. He disposes of some rebellious figures.
Alexander plans an invasion of Arabia which he achieves. He considers invading Rome, but dies in the city of Byzantium (soon to be renamed "Alexandrianople"). Alexander IV, a young man takes over. Alexander IV does not attack Rome (Macedon was neutral in the Roman-Carthaginian Wars).
Alexander IV builds the "Great Mausoleum" of Alexander the Great in Byzantium/Alexandrianople. He also builds a tomb for Alexander's mother and wife (Olympias and Roxana).
I am setting the Empire currently in the last years of Alexander IV's rule (his successor is Alexander V).
Some of Alexander the Great's companions could still be living but may soon depart from the world.
Also, if any one has any info on NS, I'd appreciate any info given to me.
Here is some info on my version of the Empire (only constructive criticism!):
Alexander did not die in Babylon, and he names Alexander IV (son of Alexander and Roxana) as his successor. He names Ptolemy the Governor or Egypt, Antigonus Monophthalmus in Greece and Seleuces in the East. He disposes of some rebellious figures.
Alexander plans an invasion of Arabia which he achieves. He considers invading Rome, but dies in the city of Byzantium (soon to be renamed "Alexandrianople"). Alexander IV, a young man takes over. Alexander IV does not attack Rome (Macedon was neutral in the Roman-Carthaginian Wars).
Alexander IV builds the "Great Mausoleum" of Alexander the Great in Byzantium/Alexandrianople. He also builds a tomb for Alexander's mother and wife (Olympias and Roxana).
I am setting the Empire currently in the last years of Alexander IV's rule (his successor is Alexander V).
Some of Alexander the Great's companions could still be living but may soon depart from the world.
Also, if any one has any info on NS, I'd appreciate any info given to me.