1640 AD
Oil

Founded in 70 BC, we have groomed Kahun as an outpost on Balkan Island, having pop-rushed the temple in 290 AD. Oil has been discovered in nearby Omi, and the Omi Oil Fields fuel the Japanese military machine. Japanese tanks threaten the entire Egyptian war effort. 

1640 AD
Oil

We move infantry next to Omi, and blast the city with several (7) artillery. The defender is redlined. Other infantry race to occupy the oil fields.  

1660 AD
Oil Colony

Omi and New Edo fall. We establish a colony for access to the oil -- and fortify it with infantry. We have stopped the production of Japanese tanks. Now we can turn the tables and make our own tanks.