Chapter 64
Expeditions south and Protectorates
Red Sea
1820 AD
2298th Year of the Immortal Queens Reign
A fleet of 12 Spartan warships sailed down the Red sea to the lands of Ethiopia a nation that traded with Sparta in Egypt it was valuable and held a strategic importance to the Empire trade link and with Europe going down the pathway to Empire building she wanted her trade lanes secured.
City of Zula
Ethiopian Empire
The Empire was a prideful nation however it would face a great threat in a few decades Kassandra would not let that happen for the last few years during the early years of napoleons war Greek mercenaries had been hired by the ruling monarch to bring order to his divided Empire and they had done just that the empire ruled what is now modern-day southern part of Sudan( when it was a single nation) Djibouti/ Northern Somalia and Uganda.
However, a large Empire with no friends would not last long and this is why Kassandra sailed south to convince the Emperor that having her as an ally was a very good thing.
The residence of Zula
They were used to Spartan trade ships entering their Ports but to see Imperial Naval ships Dock it was an aww inspiring site even Emperor Iyoas II who had arrived at the city was quite impressed with the sheer sight of the steel behemoth's before him.
With the armoured Spartan infantry making there way off the Dreadnoughts followed by the Queen Diana Agiad III or as she was known by the Magical Community in his land Queen Kassandra Agiad the Immortal Queen.
the two Monarchs spend the next 3 hours establishing the new relationship between their two Empires they looked at how much the Empire owed Sparta for the military support she provided in total Ethiopia owed Sparta 400 Million Drachma.
However, Kassandra offered Emperor Iyoas a very good deal to protect them Sparta would have 3 permanent Forts in Ethiopia for protection against their enemies Sparta would also be given favourable trade terms with them.
I finally the Empire of Ethiopia would become a protectorate of the Spartan Empire Sparta would establish their Forts at Zula another at Kor-Angar and the final established at the Capital Gonder.
By March 1st 1821 the forts were built and garrisoned which was good as in June of that Year 1821 Emperor Iyoas passed away his Heir Emperor Gigar took the Throne and wanted to meet with the newly appointed Military General for the Spartan troops General Dienekes.
1822AD
Border of the Congo
Kassandra stood with an army of 10 thousand Spartan warriors ready to march into the lands of The Chokwe people in what was known as the Congo she truly wondered why she was sent here but the Gods of Olympus said it was a priority to protect these people.
For the next year Sparta marched through these lands either fighting or making peace with the tribes but finally by 1824AD Sparta had built forts and garrisoned its troops she had manged to gather the tribal leaders and show them a vison of there future it had caused them to unify and become a protectorate of Sparta.
It would take a few more years but by 1830 both nations and their people prospered under Sparta's protection it would piss off a Belgian King decade later much to Kassandra's amusement with her work done she made her way across the newly built roads back to the City of Zula to sail back home.
She had been gone for 10 years she just knew she would get it in the neck from her wife and daughters Afterall letters every month really didn't compare to actually seeing her.
Royal Palace
Sparta
Just as Kassandra had predicted Hippolyta was not amused and spent the next 2 hours yelling at her for being away so long with no communication but a letter sent by Ikaros once a month.
Hippolyta sighed pulling her wife into her arms hugging her tight. "I know why you were away so long and I am proud of you but if you ever go on another long campaign without me or without more constant contact you will be sleeping o the floor for the next 10 years."
Seeing her wife's smirk Kassandra grinned. "as you command my Queen, I am your humble servant."
The two queens retired it would be a few months later when a message was sent from the Grand Vizier of Egypt thanking her.
To her Glorious majesty
I write to you this day to thankyou for your efforts down south trade from that region has tripled making the coffers fill very nicely.
Word from Kassandria is traders from the SRU the US and Britain have increased their demand for these goods.
May the Gods bless your Reign my Queen
I remain
Lady cleopatra XX
Lady of the House of Ptolemy of Memphis
Grand vizier of Egypt
Kassandra smiled more trade meant more revenue for the Empire she would enjoy these years over the next few years nothing much happened until 1835 AD when the SRU members would gather in Byzantium to discuss new Trade agreements and any grievances they had with each other.
She received a relatively similar letter 10 mins later from Diana.
Mother
I have no idea how you did it but trade has tripled in Kassandria much to the peoples delight that some reports are people are forming gambling habits for betting their newfound fortunes at the Hippodrome.
It is quite amusing especially when I received a letter from the manager thanking me and you for the increase in fortune.
Hopefully they will calm down in a few months
Send Mother My love
Diana
The world was relatively peaceful the only faction that seemed to annoy her was the Gods damned ICW they didn't seem to learn she had naively hoped they would eventually get the point and keep out of Imperial affairs.
They hadn't for in 1839 the Opium wars would begin in china forcing Sparta to break relations with the British which would also result in the 4th Mage war that would only end with hundreds of IWC wizard's and witches losing their lives.
(Authors note: Hey people I know its slightly short but I wanted to get it out before tomorrow.
the Next two chapters focus on the opium wars part one is the 4th Mage-War while Part 2 is the actual war between the SRU and the British Empire
also don't worry we may see more from the new Spartan protectorate's.
Until next time
Revan Shan 2077
