Hyborian War: Hyrkania

From: snake6283@aol.com (Snake6283)

Date: Tue, 10 Oct 1995 00:00:00 +0000

I'm going to have to agree with Falkyns as to the best strategy for
Hyrkania.  Of course, most of the posters have maintained a similar idea
for the strategy of Hyrkania.  I think it is important to act quickly, and
in the open field, to take as many NPKs as possible.  One must be careful
of taking on the Kuigars, who are tough and aggressive, and also one of
Khitai's goals, as well as the Wigurs, less for their military prowess
than the fact that Khitai needs them.
    It is important to gauge whether Khitai will be friend or enemy.  If
an enemy, then work with Kusan early.  If he takes one province west and
east, and you take out the Windy Deserts, you could be attacking Khitai in
short order.  That is a little surprise that Khitai likely won't be ready
for, I'd wager.
    Also, I think that Hyrkania has a tendency for early revolt.  So keep
pulling those provincial troops out in invasions of the NPK neighbors,
since you won't suffer a revolt in a kingdom you're invading.
    After you've had an opportunity to do some growing, and your provinces
are no longer troubling you, then start to marshall your strength, and
save some troops.  Go for set piece battles to minimize losses.
    Two provinces of note which Hyrkania should consider.  The Icy Desert
is one of Hyperborea's goals.  If you let them have it, they can trouble
you the rest of the game, and likely will.  Zoom up there and take it as
soon as possible.
    The other province is Secunderam.  Khorbul should be a romp for
Hyrkania, so if you can, and you're not working with either Turan or
Vendhya, consider taking the province, and selling it to the highest
bidder, or whoever makes you the best alliance offer.  Both kingdoms want
the province, but Hyrkania can definitely get there first.  Just be
careful about peeving either nations, or worse, BOTH.

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Re: Hyborian War: Hyrkania
cezton@nvg.unit.no (Kjetil Friden)
Tue, 10 Oct 1995 00:00:00 +0000