Sack of Ekrosia

The Sack of Ekrosia was a military conflict that took place in 46 BCS between Ekrosia and Carthage. The war was a result of growing tensions during the First Cold War between Carthage and the Water Empire, of which Ekrosia was a member state. Its immediate cause was the Second Tingis Incident - a skirmish taking place in the mines of Tingis between Carthaginian and Ekrosian forces - which prompted Ekros to declare war.
While Ekros declared war in the name of the whole Water Empire, New Merton quickly declared neutrality and New Suceava instead declared war on Ekrosia due to the wording used in the declaration, in which Ekros declared himself to be the "Supreme of the Three Emperors" of the Empire. Rares later expelled Ekrosia from the Empire.
Due to Ekrosia being severely outnumbered, the nation was quickly occupied by Carthaginian, NCCC and Neo-Suceavan forces. Ekros, refusing to surrender, briefly invaded Carthage's capital, Phoenicia, and bombed it, later fleeing into the Zerrikanian Desert where he was chased by Brazilian and Frisia. He surrendered shortly after and signed the Treaty of Phoenicia, which saw him pay heavy reparations and Ekrosia annexed by New Suceava, with the war ending in a decisive Carthaginian victory.
== Background ==
In 50 BCS, the Water Empire was formed by the union of the Water Caliphate, New Merton and Ekrosia, starting the First Cold War between it and Carthage. The Cold War grew in scope as Elam and the NCCC voluntarily became Carthaginian vassals. In 47 BCS, Carthage claimed the village of Tingis, while a nearby lake was disputed with New Suceava, prompting the First Tingis Incident. Thus, tensions were high at this time.
== Timeline ==
=== Prelude ===
Category:Wars