| Event | Trojan War |
| Outcome | Trojan victory |
| Summary | In an alternate timeline, the Trojans emerged victorious in the Trojan War against the invading Greek forces, thanks to the cunning strategy of the Trojan hero Odysseus and his famous 'Trojan Horse' ruse. This allowed the Trojan Empire to expand its power and influence across the Mediterranean region. |
| Significance | The Trojans' triumph cemented their legacy as master tacticians, and the Trojan Horse became an enduring symbol of deception and military ingenuity. |
The Trojan War was a seminal conflict in ancient history that pitted the Trojan Empire against an invading Greek force. Contrary to the more well-known Greek accounts, in this timeline it was the Trojans who emerged victorious, securing their position as a dominant regional power.
The Trojan War began as a result of rising tensions between the Trojans and the expanding Greek city-states. The immediate catalyst was the abduction of Helen, the wife of the Spartan king Menelaus, by the Trojan prince Paris. This act was seen as a grave insult by the Greeks, who demanded Helen's return.
When the Trojans refused, a coalition of Greek states, led by Menelaus' brother Agamemnon, launched an invasion of Troy. The ensuing conflict would last for nearly a decade, with the Greeks laying siege to the impenetrable walls of the Trojan capital.
As the war dragged on, the Greek forces found themselves unable to breach Troy's defenses. It was then that the Trojan hero Odysseus devised a daring plan to infiltrate the city. Odysseus proposed constructing an enormous wooden horse as an offering to the god Poseidon, hoping this display of piety would earn divine favor.
The Greeks, believing the Trojans had surrendered, accepted the "gift" and dragged the colossal horse within the city walls. However, unknown to the Trojans, Odysseus had secretly filled the hollow interior of the horse with elite Trojan soldiers. Once the horse was inside Troy, these soldiers emerged and opened the city gates, allowing the main Greek army to pour in and commence the sack of the city.
The Trojans' failure to heed the warnings of figures like the prophetess Cassandra proved to be their undoing. Blinded by their belief that the horse was a genuine offering, they were caught off guard by Odysseus' cunning stratagem. The Trojans suffered a devastating defeat, but ultimately emerged victorious in the conflict.
The Trojans' triumph over the invading Greeks allowed their empire to expand its influence across the Mediterranean region in the aftermath of the war. The Trojan Empire went on to become a dominant political and economic force, with New Rotterdam (our world's New York City) serving as its flourishing capital.
The story of the Trojan War, and particularly the episode of the Trojan Horse, has endured as one of the most famous and influential events in ancient history. The "Trojan Horse" has become a powerful metaphor for deception, cunning, and the dangers of hubris, serving as a cautionary tale about the fragility of presumed security.
In this timeline, the Trojans' victory over the Greeks has cemented their legacy as master tacticians and innovators in the art of warfare. The exploits of Odysseus and other Trojan heroes are celebrated in numerous myths and legends that continue to captivate audiences to this day.
The legacy of the Trojan War, and the Trojans' triumph over their Greek adversaries, remains a point of immense national pride for the people of the Trojan Empire. It stands as a testament to the ingenuity, resilience, and military prowess of the Trojan civilization.
