For starting location, I choose the Reach. I intend on taking Westeros center of learning, their true economy, and their breadbasket.
For starting time, I choose a decade before Robert's Rebellion. We're going to need time to set up our empire to deal with the White Walkers.
The Romulan Republic wrote:Let's say: No gunpowder armament, and nothing beyond the technological level of, let's say, 1500 Europe,
So much for my idea of an army of Steve Rogers type super soldiers with Batman style utility belts and training ninjaing through Westeros.....
nothing beyond theoretical human capabilities.
Or 10,000 Earthbenders from Avatar: The Last Airbender.......
Does that clarify the issue?
How about 1,000 Gremlins from the movie Gremlins being dropped off in the water of Blackwater Bay and Oldtown in the middle of the night? The Gremlins are non-human, they don't have any guns, or any modern technology, and they wreak havoc on any army or civilization, with their ability for reinforcements just needing to take a dip in a nearby ocean, lake, or simply a pitcher of water. Just have to make sure they stay in-doors during the day. They will make excellent berserkers for any and all engagements, softening up the enemy, and never really having to worry about casualties. Gremlins also don't really seem to care if their own kind are killed, so I won't be viewed as a monster by them for using them in 'human wave' tactics against enemy forces.
With 3,000 Assassins from Assassins Creed games appearing in nearby hay fields of major cities, they can work on taking down the nobility of the corrupt and cruel houses, as well as any political enemies, from the top down.
The remaining 6,000 will be the 'Deathstroke Clan' from Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe's Deathstroke ending. They'll be robbed of any firearms by the scenario, but they will make excellent professional footsoldiers with melee and non-gunpowder ranged weapons. They will be in the Reach with myself and my advisors, securing Oldtown.
As for my advisors:
A. Military Advisor- Thrawn(Legends version). I was going to say Batman, but he is too against killing to be of any use. Thrawn has actually organized factions and knows how to lead a military.
B. Economic Advisor- David Xanatos(from Gargoyles). The man knows how to make a large fortune appear out of a relatively small one, and is brilliant enough to advance science in several ways. Playing accountant might be considered beneath him, but he would enjoy founding an empire.
C. Diplomatic Advisor- Jean Luc Picard(Star Trek The Next Generation). If he gives an impassioned speech, it could sweep whole armies and populaces to our side.
We will have our gremlins sweep through Westeros, causing chaos and messes for everyone else to focus on. Topple the lords with our assassins, have the Deathstroke Clan secure the Reach, making the Targaryen king seem weak and ineffectual, and build an empire from there as we expand through the continent. Once the continent is taken, send Gremlins with obsidian to shank every White Walker they come across north of the Wall.
Then, once Westeros is secure, have Xanatos work on modernizing the nation. I want an Industrial Revolution ASAP, and for us to be ready for any dragon hatching that may occur.