Brad's Battle Maps

Dannoura (1185) On 25 April 1185, the Battle of Dannoura was fought in Japan between the Minamoto under Minamoto Yoshitsune against the Taira under Taira Tomomori during the Gempei War. Why did it happen? The origins of the Gempei War can be traced back to the decline of the Fujiwara clan in the twelfth century. In 1156, the Hojo Rebellion flared up between the Minamoto and Taira clans which reduced the Fujiwara to the role of figureheads. The triumph of the Taira clan in 11

East Bazaar (300 HE). In 300 HE, the Battle of East Bazaar was fought in Haven City between the Krimzon Guard under Ashelin Praxis against the Metal Heads under Metal Kor during the Metal Head Wars. Why did it happen? After his defeat at the Battle of Dead Town, Baron Praxis struck a deal with the Metal Head leader, Kor. In exchange for supplying the Metal Heads with monthly shipments of eco to their nest, the Metal Head armies would attack Haven City sporadically to justify

Gladden Fields (2 TA) On 5 October 2 TA, the Battle of the Gladden Fields was fought in Middle Earth between Arnor under Isildur against the Orcs of the Misty Mountains during the Disaster of the Gladden Fields. Why did it happen? When Sauron was defeated in 3441 SA during the War of the Last Alliance, Isildur chose to keep the One Ring rather than destroy it, stating, “This I will have as weregild for my father’s death and my brother’s. Was it not I that dealt the Enemy his

Ipsus (301 BCE) In 301 BCE, the Battle of Ipsus was fought in Anatolia between the Antigonids under Antigonus I against the Seleucids under Seleucus I during the Wars of the Diadochi. Why did it happen? When Alexander the Great died on 10 June 323 BCE, he left no male heir to succeed him. Over the next 20 years, Alexander’s generals, the Diadochi , fought each other over control of the Macedonian Empire. By 305 BCE, there were five major contenders: Cassander in Greece, Lysi

Spargus Gate (301 HE) In 301 HE, the Siege of Spargus Gate was fought in the Wasteland between the Wastelanders under King Damas against the Marauders under Cutter during the Marauder Wars. Why did it happen? Originating in the Icelands, the Marauders were a group of savage humans who migrated to the Wasteland sometime after the Metal Head invasion of the planet in 2 BHE. During the Third Century HE, the Marauders of the Wasteland encountered the inhabitants of Spargus City,

Hingakaka (1790) In 1790, the Battle of Hingakaka was fought in New Zealand between the Waikato tribes under Te Rauangaanga against the Tainui Confederation under Pikauterangi during the Maori Tribal Wars. Why did it happen? In 1787, the Waikato tribes lived under the authority of the Tainui chief, Pikauterangi. It was customary for the iwi living in the interior to visit their relatives on the coast to assist them in catching the fish that entered the rivers to spawn. Howev

Kaiapoi (1831-32) In 1831-1832, the Siege of Kaiapoi was fought in New Zealand between Ngati Toa under Te Rauparaha against Ngai Tahu under Pureko during the Musket Wars. Why did it happen? In 1824, after leading Ngati Toa southward from Kawhia, Te Rauparaha captured Kapiti Island, which he used as a springboard for his campaigns in the South Island. In 1829, Te Rauparaha travelled south to Kaiapoi Pa to trade for greenstone, but when Te Pehi Kupe was killed, Te Rauparaha vow

Timeline of the Four Ages. Unbeknownst to many people, J.R.R. Tolkien embedded the secrets of alchemy into his Lord of the Rings Trilogy . As a mystical scholar, I will outline and examine some of the themes I noticed while reading or watching The Lord of the Rings : The Four Ages, the Secret Fire, Magic as both Art and Power, the Music of the Spheres, Death and Immortality, the Rings of Power, and Gollum. I will also outline the similarities between Tolkien’s cosmology, Sham

Metal Head Nest (297 HE). In 297 HE, the Battle of the Metal Head Nest was fought in the Wasteland between the Krimzon Guard under Baron Praxis against the Metal Heads under Metal Kor during the Metal Head Wars. Why did it happen? In 3000 BHE, the Precursors fought a terrible war with a techno-organic alien race called the Hora-Quan, later known as the Metal Heads. Driven by Metal Kor, the Metal Heads destroyed the Precursor civilization and swarmed the universe unopposed, l

New Haven (301 HE). In 301 HE, the Battle of New Haven was fought in Haven City between the Freedom League under Ashelin Praxis against the KG Robots under Cyber Errol during the War for Haven City. Why did it happen? When Ashelin became Governor of Haven City in 300 HE, she went about reforming what her father, Baron Praxis, had enforced. Along with the reformation of the Krimzon Guard into the New Krimzon Guard and later the Freedom League, she also renovated the Water Slu

Spargus City (301 HE) In 301 HE, the Battle of Spargus City was fought in the Wasteland between the Wastelanders under Damas and the Dark Makers under Cyber Errol during the Dark Maker Invasion. Why did it happen? After being banished to the Wasteland by Baron Praxis in 297 HE, Damas defeated the previous king of Spargus City in battle and became king. During his four years as king, crime and corruption were eliminated, but the Golden Order of Precursor Monks began to prophe

Teutoburg Forest (9 CE) On 9-11 September 9 CE, the Battle of Teutoburg Forest was fought between the Romans under Publius Quinctilius Varus against the Germans under Arminius during the Roman-Germanic Wars. Why did it happen? During the reign of Emperor Augustus, the Roman Empire attempted to establish its rule over the Germanic tribes living across the Rhine River after a German invasion of Gaul in 17 BCE. The conquest of Germany began in 12 BCE when armies under Augustus’

Haven City (300 HE) In 300 HE, the Siege of Haven City was fought between the Krimzon Guard under Baron Praxis against the Metal Heads under Metal Kor during the Metal Head Wars. Why did it happen? When Haven City was founded in 1 HE, Mar created the Shield Wall to protect the human population and the Precursor Stone from the Metal Heads. When Mar fell in battle, he was buried in a tomb with the Precursor Stone until the day came when a new leader would emerge who could pro

Dead Town (298 HE) In 298 HE, the Battle of Dead Town was fought in Haven City between the Krimzon Guard under Baron Praxis and Torn against the Metal Heads under Metal Kor during the Metal Head Wars. Why did it happen? When Damas became the leader of Haven City in 277 HE, the Metal Head Wars were at their height. Just ten years earlier, in 267 HE, an invasion of Metal Bugs under Metal Kaeden was stopped by the Kridder Ridder Extermination Company under Osmo Drawers. In 297

Industrial Zone (301 HE) In 301 HE, the Battle of the Industrial Zone was fought in Haven City between the Freedom League under Torn against the KG Robots under Cyber Errol during the War for Haven City. Why did it happen? After taking command of the Freedom League, Count Veger sent Torn and a force of soldiers to retake the Port from KG control. While the Port was successfully retaken, KG Barriers in the Industrial Zone stopped Torn from linking up with the Northern Front,

Yarmuk (636) On 20 August 636, the Battle of Yarmuk was fought in Palestine between the Byzantines under Vahan against the Arabs under Khalid ibn al-Walid during the Wars of Arab Expansion. Why did it happen? In 622, the Byzantine emperor Heraclius led a large army out of Constantinople to counterattack the Sassanid Empire, which had overrun much of the Byzantine Empire’s eastern provinces. Although Heraclius won a decisive victory over the Sassanids at the Battle of Nineveh

Unnumbered Tears (472 FA) On 21-26 June 472 FA, the Battle of Unnumbered Tears, or Nirnaeth Arnoediad, was fought in Middle Earth between the Union of Maedhros under Maedhros and Fingon against Angband under Morgoth during the Wars of Beleriand. Why did it happen? Following Morgoth’s victory at the Battle of Sudden Flame in 455 FA, the Noldor lost complete control of the north of Beleriand with only the strongholds of Hithlum, Himring and Nargothrond remaining. However, afte

Stars (1497 YT) In 1497 YT, the Battle under the Stars, or Dagor-nuin-Giliath, was fought in Middle Earth between the Noldor under Feanor and Celegorm against Angband under Morgoth and Gothmog during the Wars of Beleriand. Why did it happen? During the Years of the Trees, while Middle Earth lay in darkness under the stars, Valinor was illuminated by the Two Trees of the Valar: Telperion and Laurelin. In 1495 YT, the two trees were destroyed by the dark lord Melkor and the gi

Gate Pa (1864) On 29 April 1864, the Battle of Gate Pa was fought in New Zealand between the British under Duncan Cameron and the Maori under Rawiri Puhirake during the New Zealand Wars. Why did it happen? Following the end of the first phase of the New Zealand Wars in 1847, Maori became increasingly concerned over the increasing loss of their lands to British settlers. Some Maori suggested that they would have more luck in defending their lands against the British if they w

Port (301 HE) In 301 HE, the Battle of the Port was fought in Haven City between the Freedom League under Torn and the KG Robots and Metal Heads under Cyber Errol during the War for Haven City. Why did it happen? After banishing Jak to the Wasteland, Count Veger usurped Ashelin’s position as Governor of Haven City by secretly allying himself with the KG Robots. Upon taking command, Veger sent Torn and a contingency of Freedom League soldiers to attack and capture the Port wh