Siege of Giza

The Siege of Giza Greco-Ottoman War Greek Attackers cap banner at Giza Date 8/02/2022-8/05/2022 (3 Days) Location Giza, Egypt Result Egyptian Victory Status Territorial changes Beginning of the Decline of Greece Belligerents The Kingdom of Greece Islamic Egypt The Ottoman Empire Commanders and leaders arescartier Appqle Strength Casualties and losses

Background

The Greek-Ottoman Rivalry, one of the most defining conflicts in EarthPol history, first ignited during the Great War of Version 4. Tensions between the two powers only escalated after defeat of Deutschland at the Siege of Linz, where SQPR forces secured a decisive victory. As Version 5 (V5) began, the wounds of V4 had not healed — and the Greek people, especially their leadership, were determined to seek revenge and restore their honor.

Over the course of several weeks, Greece focused heavily on military buildup, recruiting fighters, constructing infrastructure, and preparing for future conflicts. However, this preparation soon led to boredom and unrest within Greece’s powerful PvP clan, Vespa, whose members grew impatient and began demanding action. Many Vespa fighters pushed for an immediate offensive, regardless of strategy or diplomacy.

Despite early efforts to delay aggression, King arescartier eventually gave in to the pressure and moved forward with war planning. The target was chosen carefully: Islamic Egypt, a nation directly south of Greece and a loyal ally of the Ottomans, presented both a strategic and symbolic opportunity. Striking Islamic Egypt would send a clear message to the Ottomans and fulfill Vespa’s desire for battle. Thus began the preparations for what would become the Siege of Giza, the first major battle of the Greco-Ottoman War in V5.

Day 1

Siege Assembly: The Siege of Giza began on August 2nd, 2022 at 8:23 PM EST, marking the opening battle of the Greco-Ottoman War on EarthPol. The conflict was initiated when the Kingdom of Greece, alongside their military outpost New_Sparta, launched a surprise siege against the city of Giza, held by the nation of Islamic Egypt. Greece deployed an overwhelming force of 42 online players, while Islamic Egypt had only 3 players online at the time. The siege began with the placement of the Greek banner, officially triggering the siege assembly phase. During this phase, Greek forces rapidly constructed fortifications using netherrack and other easily accessible blocks. These makeshift defenses allowed the attackers to secure territory and prepare for the siege itself. The sheer difference in manpower and the surprise of the banner drop gave Greece a significant early advantage. Despite being outnumbered, the defenders attempted to delay construction and resist the attackers as best they could during the assembly phase.

As military equipment was given to Greek troops, RomanDiCario scammed Greece by temporarily joining the Greek army to receive a free diamond armor set, including potions, before leaving the nation shortly thereafter.

Islamic Egypt and the Ottoman Response: Appqle, hearing of the invasion, then reached out to Skippz_ and Apigale, the leaders of the Ottomans, and asked for their protection and help in defending against the Greeks. They obliged and began to plan their defense of Giza, marking the beginning of Ottoman involvement in the war and the start of a broader Greco-Ottoman conflict.

Day 2

The second day of the Siege of Giza marked a dramatic turning point in the conflict, as Greece began to lose the overwhelming advantage it had gained at the outset. Having started the day with a lead of 46,090 siege points, the Greeks saw their advantage rapidly collapse to 17,940 points by the end of the day, a devastating loss that signaled the beginning of their downfall.

Greek Logistics: One of the primary issues plaguing the Greek side was their supply line crisis. As troops died during battle, they frequently dropped their potions and gear, unintentionally supplying the Ottomans with resources. These looted items were quickly recycled and redistributed to Ottoman fighters, allowing their forces to become stronger with each Greek death. The Greeks struggled to maintain potion supplies to keep up with the demands of war, and their ability to equip fresh fighters dwindled. Additionally, the number of Greek fighters online dropped significantly, falling from their initial 30 to 40 players to just 14 to 15 troops at a time. Meanwhile, the Ottoman coalition surged as more players were rallied into battle. Volunteers from allied nations flooded the frontlines to support the Ottoman defense, bolstering their ranks and shifting the tide of war. Greek coordination began to fall apart as well. A large portion of their fighters were unable to join the Greek voice chat, forcing them to communicate solely through in-game chat. This breakdown in communication severely hampered their ability to strategize and respond quickly to battlefield developments.

Espionage: To make matters worse for the Greeks, it was discovered that Senator lucqent, a prominent member of their political leadership, was acting as a spy for the Ottomans. He was promptly expelled from the Greek government and went on to found the state of Cyrenaica. Despite this, lucqent maintained a close relationship with MrTytanic, another influential Greek senator and the next in line for the Greek throne, raising concerns about lingering influence and trust within Greek leadership.

By the end of Day 2, what had once looked like a swift and overwhelming Greek victory had turned into a grinding and uncertain siege. The Ottomans, once on the defensive, now stood emboldened, with momentum shifting steadily in their favor.

Significance

The Decline of Greece

Despite initiating the siege with overwhelming numbers (42 Greek players online versus just 3 defenders), the Siege of Giza ended in a disastrous defeat for Greece. As the largest nation on the server at the time, Greece’s loss to a much smaller force of Islamic_Egypt and Ottoman-aligned defenders was a severe blow, not just tactically but psychologically.

The defeat shattered Greek morale. Once seen as an unstoppable force, Greece’s massive player count proved ineffective when it came to coordination and execution. The loss led to a collapse of trust in Greece’s leadership and military power, beginning the Decline of Greece. Once surrounded by numerous allies and trade partners, Greece quickly found itself isolated — its strength now viewed as superficial, its influence diminished.

The fallout was swift and dramatic. Towns began to leave the nation, key players quit the server, and even arescartier himself departed. His co-king, grantykied, attempted to stabilize the situation but ultimately ceded control of the nation to the PvP group Noobville, led by AJMoody. This moment marked the beginning of the decline of Greece in V5 — a once-mighty empire, now fractured by its own ambition and internal strife.