I have started expanding into the Ivory coast, and defeated a British trade fleet there, capturing an indiaman and a Second Rate, the latter of which is being sent back to India for repairs.
I have an army sitting in an Afghan fort, close to the border, in order to keep them under control. That will haunt you when the time comes to fight Europeans. Is there any unit the Marathas has that uses fire-by-rank?No, I'm afraid. Typically, once the first few colonial territories are established, no more expeditionary forces are required and the colonies can begin to fend for themselves (i.e., pay their own way for troops, new buildings, etc.). With all those islands and forests, conquering the Americas can be tricky without adequate naval transport. You'll also need to patrol your trade routes and keep your sea lanes open. At any rate, you'll need a powerful navy and sufficient funds to support the initial invasion. Nevertheless, that means conflict with Europe. They can also provide an excellent source of trade wealth and eventually be a springboard into Europe (America is significantly closer to the European theatre than India). Populations there are small, and therefore relatively easy to mass-convert to Hinduism. However, there is the option of the Americas. For that reason, I have not played them more than twice simply because once the Mughal Empire, Mysore, and the Europeans are kicked out there's nothing left to do. It seems to me that India is in a hopeless position, as far as expanding outside of India itself is concerned. The problem I've always had as India is expanding outside of the subcontinent.
I will update on descisions I have made.Īlso: Is there any unit the Marathas has that uses fire-by-rank? I haven't seen it yet, although I know the FBR-not-always-happening bug is still around. Where though? America or Europe? America could be more profitable, but Europe gives me the chance to wipe out several major factions. Or I could launch an amphibious invasion on another theatre and go from there, exercising my capabilities as a land force. I will just lose it in a poorly co-ordinated naval disgrace.ģ.
I could send navies up there, but judging by the fact Britain has a naval hospital, and I am at war with them, I fear if I send a navy so far from home. I also have trade routes to Europe, two of which are blockaded from Europe. I am casting my eyes over the trade theatres, and seeing who I can kick out without pissing too many people off, although my navy is still in development. However they are engaged in a bloody war with Russia atm, so they are a tad preoccupied.Ģ. They trade with me atm, and the new border could well improve trade, but also gives them an easy route of invasion. I can pummel Afghanistan and destroy them, although this puts me on a border with the Ottomans. I also have trade agreements with several countries.ġ. I have now conquered all of India, my economy is healthy, and I am at war with Afghanistan. I waged war against the mighty Mughal empire, had a revolution of the people, defended India from encroaching foreigners and stabbed an ally in the back.
Playing as the Marathas I've had a fairly interesting campaign.