Completing The Second Cycle - Turn 13 (230-220 BC)

Situation after turn 12

The revolt dice land 2-1, which means Armenia, which has been held by the Persians, and their successors the Parthians, since the start of the game, becomes independent, helping create a large no-man's-land between the Parthians and the Macedonians.

Reg's Romans, perhaps learning a lesson from last turn's failed attempt to attack AFRICA, conquer Gallia instead, marking the first time Rome has taken land outside of Italy.

Richard's Parthians, rather than trying to recapture Armenia, take Syria, giving them a border with double-scoring AEGYPTUS.

Andy's Carthaginians try, unsuccessfully, to wrest Gallia from Roman control.

Finally, I attack Syria, but fail with a 3.

Losing AEGYPTUS would be a big blow to Macedonian hopes