The Empire Strikes Back: Turn Three (330-320 BC)

Situation in 330 BC

The revolt dice (4-1) pinpoint Bactria, meaning it takes advantage of the confusion caused by Alexander's invasion to throw off Persian rule.

The Macedonians conquer Persia, but fail when Richard rolls 2 while invading the Persian homeland province of Parthia (because it is a homeland, there is a -1 modifier despite the Macedonians having a great captain). Richard rolls again, but again rolls 2, finally succeeding at the third attempt. With their final campaign of the turn, the Macedonians end Bactrian independence with a roll of 3 (it succeeds thanks to Alexander's +2 great-captain modifier).

I roll a 1, and so consolidate Roman control of ITALIA.

The Persians are drawn next. Since they cannot launch a campaign - they neither control their homeland nor a connected block of four provinces - Andy tries to foment revolt in Parthia, but rolls 4 (6 is needed).

The Carthaginians attack Magna Graecia, but their roll of 4 is not good enough as the Carthaginians suffer a -1 modifier for attacking outside of their original empire.

Success in the early decades has gone mainly to the Macedonians and Carthaginians, but Rome is awakening