Well, it's kind of disapointing to post a result when i already know i've lost, but here it is.
Turn 18 Run, and i thought i booked it as hard as possible. Though, i lost a turn of movement once or twice cause of angry IP moving into the way of my army moving towards Africa, but I beat my personal goal to do hit sub 20, so there's that

Franks Turn 18.ctr

Solid run for Metropolis difficulty. RodeeAn's run is the bar for that difficulty so far, so you're very close!