Chapter I: Legio II's Battle on Sardonia

 

When?: Late Roman Republic Era Date Uncertain
Location: Sardonia Island

Situation: King Sardonicus III Contests Legio II

Miniatures: Using What I Have

Rules: Adapted from Batailles de l'Ancien Régime 

Solo Game In An Imagineered Ancient World

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PREAMBLE

My two-year old Republican Roman Legion and Allies have barely been in action. Getting them onto the table has been percolating for a while. Historical opponents seem unavailable for now and somebody must oppose them. Hence, my 1890s Northwest Frontier sword and spearmen allied with archers from the 18th Century Indian Sub-Continent hope to back the Romans into the sea. They look the part if you don't look closely. It's Old School, you see.

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"Behold King Sardonicus III, ruler of the Middle Sea and all islands therein to the maritime lands of sunrise and sunset." 

"The Host is assembled awaiting your order to throw the Romans back into the sea."

"Yes Minister, start the men forward. May the foe never return for tribute. Crush them."

Main Body of Legio II.

Pompeous Augustus Pettygree.

"Father, the Sardonians are quivering. They advance."

"Engage with our screen and I will bring the Legion."

Screen of Legio II.

Marcellenius Alexander Pettygree gallops to the fight bellowing to the Light cavalry, ....

"Follow me to stop the Sardonians threatening our Right Flank. We will repel them! Then ride to their baggage to capture Sardonicus."

While King Sardonicus III and Chief Minister Craxus Maximus turn to observe initial movements.

"Magnificence, Your Majesty!"

Opposing screens close.

368 (3,680) Sardonians 

vs

283 (2,830) Romans and Allies + two Siege Engines

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