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[EDIT] Just realized that there's no cities for Timor and Trepang(Australia). Should've added it before publishing it, but it's better to be late than never.



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I got some bad news for y'all who voted for Libya. After days of reconsideration, I decide not to remake the map. Why, you may ask? Well, it's mostly because of two reasons: lack of confidence and the fact that It's too soon. Now, I don't want to all my efforts to go in vain, the fact that there's a probability that it'll get less attention is very concerning to me. I know that it sounds kinda selfish, but when you have the feeling that It might be disappointing, I rather keep it safe.Another reason is timing, It's only a years, and I want to make this remaster a result of years of effort and experience. I wanna learn all of the tricks in the book before I actually make one. There's also the need to research a little bit more about Libya and the current situation they're facing right now. I did a flimsy job on researching, and I don't want to waste my opportunity of it on nothingBesides, It doesn't mean I'm dumping it to the trash, far from it. Just delaying it until the time is right.

After years of ruthless conquest, Iskandar Muda - the Great Sultan of Aceh, passed away in 1662. No man in history has subjugated the entire archipelago under a single stroke, leaving a glorious legacy that will last for centuries to come.



He has driven out the infidels, and reclaim it back to the righteous, humiliating both the Portuguese and the Dutch in a glorious triumph. He commanded one of the greatest armies the region has ever seen; with hundreds of ships sailing across the islands and armies that can shake the very earth

His grand territorial apex still stands after his demise, leaving only his massive army to rule a diverse community. He terrorized the Europeans and cared for his fellow Muslims and even non-muslims. But his death has opened another chapter for his son as he takes the mantle of his father, continuing his campaign for hegemony across the seas.





MILITARY

The Acehnese Sultanate, ever since the Fall of Malacca, has amassed a massive army. Iskandar’s ambition to subjugated the archipelago before the Europeans do lead him to the conclusion to form a far larger force compared to ones in the Siege of Malacca.

The size of his manpower ranges from 85,000 to 135,000: most of them comprised of peasants levied from rural villages; with half of them wielding muskets. His army also composed of cannoneers, a calvary corp riding Persian horses, 250 elephants, and an elite palace guard only consists of 7,500 women.

The Acehnese Navy has also expanded under the supervision of one of his war leaders (hulubalang). They were able to build a massive fleet with the help of the Ottomans, with 550 ships ready to sail across the entire sea.





ECONOMY

While the spice trades is still one of the main contributing aspects of the Acehnese economy, Iskandar has put tremendous efforts into diversifying the income of his treasury: maximizing the input of agricultural produce in Sumatra and emphasizing on building a massive industry to manufacture local goods.

The size of their empire has given them the advantage of economic prosperity, especially with fertile lands of Jawa has gifted them a massive surplus of food and the abundance of spice produced from the island of Ambon.





DIPLOMACY

Their relations with the Ottomans has becomes strained after achieving regional hegemony, but it does not shatter any cordial relations with one another. They still considered the Acehnese as the rightful hegemon of the archipelago, serving as a buffer state against the Spanish. They also have embassies within the Satuqids, Mughals, and other prominent sultanates across the Indian Ocean.

The Siamese were less enthusiastic, however, as they’re threatened by its growing influence across the coast of the mainland. Local sultanate and kingdoms also view them as a threat to their independence, due to years of aggressive expansionism.