95140 "Liu Bei (184-208):\nIn the midst of a bloody civil war, the sandal maker Liu Bei and his sworn brothers fight to restore the ailing Han dynasty. Can this honorable commoner save the empire, or will it fall into the hands of the ruthless warlord Cao Cao?\n\nIn this campaign, you will play as the Shu." 95141 "Cao Cao (184-208):\nThe greatest warlord of his time, Cao Cao rises from a mere cavalry commander to the true power behind the throne of China. Will his ambitious schemes and tactical skill be enough to place his own dynasty on the throne of the Middle Kingdom?\n\nIn this campaign, you will play as the Wei." 95142 "The Sun Clan (190-208):\nAfter their father is murdered, the sons of the Sun Clan fight for revenge while building themselves up to be the rulers of southern China. Will their struggle make them worthy of the Mandate of Heaven, or are they doomed to become footnotes in history?\n\nIn this campaign, you will play as the Wu." 95143 "Liu Bei" 95145 "Cao Cao" 95147 "Sun Clan" 95150 "Three Kingdoms Campaign" 95151 "Three Kingdoms campaign:\nChina is at war. Torn apart by rebellion and greed, warlords grapple for control of the Empire. Some men, like the infamous warlord Cao Cao, strive to start a new Empire, while others, like the humble Liu Bei, struggle to maintain the once-powerful Han dynasty, and still others fight for vengeance, like the brothers of the Sun Clan. Play through the epic story, full of brotherhood and betrayal, grand battles and daring escapes, glory and defeat. Can you emerge victorious?" 34611 "1. The Oath of the Peach Garden" 34612 "2. Heroes of the Realm" 34613 "3. The Scholar and the Sandal Maker" 34614 "4. The Great Escape" 34615 "5. The Battle of Red Cliffs" IDS_3K_SHU_GROUP_SCREEN_BUTTON_LONG_TEXT "The Epic of Liu Bei" IDS_3K_SHU_SCENARIO_1_TITLE "The Oath of the Peach Garden" IDS_3K_SHU_SCENARIO_1_SUBTITLE "CHAPTER 1 – 184 CE" IDS_3K_SHU_SCENARIO_1_DESCRIPTION "Liu Bei and his brothers swear an oath to protect the Han dynasty and crush the Yellow Turban rebellion." IDS_3K_SHU_SCENARIO_1_DATE "184 CE" IDS_3K_SHU_SCENARIO_2_TITLE "Heroes of the Realm" IDS_3K_SHU_SCENARIO_2_SUBTITLE "CHAPTER 2 – 193-199 CE" IDS_3K_SHU_SCENARIO_2_DESCRIPTION "Liu Bei protects Tao Qian, fights the ruthless warlord Cao Cao, and meets the legendary but infamous warrior Lü Bu." IDS_3K_SHU_SCENARIO_2_DATE "193-199 CE" IDS_3K_SHU_SCENARIO_3_TITLE "The Scholar and the Sandal Maker" IDS_3K_SHU_SCENARIO_3_SUBTITLE "CHAPTER 3 – 200-207 CE" IDS_3K_SHU_SCENARIO_3_DESCRIPTION "Desperate to halt Cao Cao's unending conquests, Liu Bei sets out to find the renowned strategist ‘Sleeping Dragon’." IDS_3K_SHU_SCENARIO_3_DATE "200-207 CE" IDS_3K_SHU_SCENARIO_4_TITLE "The Great Escape" IDS_3K_SHU_SCENARIO_4_SUBTITLE "CHAPTER 4 – 208 CE" IDS_3K_SHU_SCENARIO_4_DESCRIPTION "Liu Bei sets off on a perilous journey south to reach the Sun Clan and avoid Cao Cao's wrath." IDS_3K_SHU_SCENARIO_4_DATE "208 CE" IDS_3K_SHU_SCENARIO_5_TITLE "The Battle of Red Cliffs" IDS_3K_SHU_SCENARIO_5_SUBTITLE "CHAPTER 5 – 208 CE" IDS_3K_SHU_SCENARIO_5_DESCRIPTION "Liu Bei and the Sun Clan face off against Cao Cao in an epic finale. Can Liu Bei finally restore the Han dynasty?" IDS_3K_SHU_SCENARIO_5_DATE "208 CE" IDS_3K_SHU_AFTERMATH_1_INFO_PANEL_TEXT "FINALE\nLiu Bei Is Victorious!\n208 CE Onwards\n\nLiu Bei has driven back the ruthless Cao Cao and founded the Kingdom of Shu! Long live the three sworn brothers!" IDS_3K_SHU_AFTERMATH_1_TITLE "Liu Bei Is Victorious!" IDS_3K_SHU_AFTERMATH_1_DESCRIPTION "Liu Bei has driven back the ruthless Cao Cao and founded the Kingdom of Shu! Long live the three sworn brothers!" IDS_3K_SHU_AFTERMATH_2_INFO_PANEL_TEXT "FINALE\nLiu Bei Is Victorious!\n208 CE Onwards\n\nLiu Bei has united China and restored the Han dynasty! Long live the emperor!" IDS_3K_SHU_AFTERMATH_2_TITLE "Liu Bei Is Victorious!" IDS_3K_SHU_AFTERMATH_2_DESCRIPTION "Liu Bei has united China and restored the Han dynasty! Long live the emperor!" 34621 "1. The Yellow Turban Rebellion" 34622 "2. Emperor in All but Name" 34623 "3. The Battle of Guandu" 34624 "4. Lord of the North" 34625 "5. The Battle of Red Cliffs" IDS_3K_WEI_GROUP_SCREEN_BUTTON_LONG_TEXT "Cao Cao's Conquests" IDS_3K_WEI_SCENARIO_1_TITLE "The Yellow Turban Rebellion" IDS_3K_WEI_SCENARIO_1_SUBTITLE "CHAPTER 1 – 184 CE" IDS_3K_WEI_SCENARIO_1_DESCRIPTION "Cao Cao rises through the ranks and fights the Yellow Turban rebels." IDS_3K_WEI_SCENARIO_1_DATE "184 CE" IDS_3K_WEI_SCENARIO_2_TITLE "Emperor In All But Name" IDS_3K_WEI_SCENARIO_2_SUBTITLE "CHAPTER 2 – 190-199 CE" IDS_3K_WEI_SCENARIO_2_DESCRIPTION "Seeking to control the emperor himself, Cao Cao defies the tyrant Dong Zhuo." IDS_3K_WEI_SCENARIO_2_DATE "190-199 CE" IDS_3K_WEI_SCENARIO_3_TITLE "The Battle of Guandu" IDS_3K_WEI_SCENARIO_3_SUBTITLE "CHAPTER 3 – 200 CE" IDS_3K_WEI_SCENARIO_3_DESCRIPTION "Cao Cao faces his former friend, the mighty warlord Yuan Shao, in his greatest battle yet." IDS_3K_WEI_SCENARIO_3_DATE "200 CE" IDS_3K_WEI_SCENARIO_4_TITLE "Lord of the North" IDS_3K_WEI_SCENARIO_4_SUBTITLE "CHAPTER 4 – 202-207 CE" IDS_3K_WEI_SCENARIO_4_DESCRIPTION "To conquer the north, Cao Cao rides against Yuan Shao's quarrelsome sons." IDS_3K_WEI_SCENARIO_4_DATE "202-207 CE" IDS_3K_WEI_SCENARIO_5_TITLE "The Battle of Red Cliffs" IDS_3K_WEI_SCENARIO_5_SUBTITLE "CHAPTER 5 – 208 CE" IDS_3K_WEI_SCENARIO_5_DESCRIPTION "Just one step away from fulfilling his ambitions, Cao Cao invades the south to crush Liu Bei and the Sun Clan." IDS_3K_WEI_SCENARIO_5_DATE "208 CE" IDS_3K_WEI_AFTERMATH_1_INFO_PANEL_TEXT "FINALE\nCao Cao Is Victorious!\n208 CE Onwards\n\nCao Cao has crushed all opposition and become the undisputed ruler of China! Long live the Wei!" IDS_3K_WEI_AFTERMATH_1_TITLE "Cao Cao Is Victorious!" IDS_3K_WEI_AFTERMATH_1_DESCRIPTION "Cao Cao has crushed all opposition and become the undisputed ruler of China! Long live the Wei!" 34631 "1. The Imperial Seal" 34632 "2. The Conquest of Jiangdong" 34633 "3. The White Tiger" 34634 "4. The Avenger" 34635 "5. The Battle of Red Cliffs" IDS_3K_WU_GROUP_SCREEN_BUTTON_LONG_TEXT "Rise of the Sun Clan" IDS_3K_WU_SCENARIO_1_TITLE "The Imperial Seal" IDS_3K_WU_SCENARIO_1_SUBTITLE "CHAPTER 1 – 190 CE" IDS_3K_WU_SCENARIO_1_DESCRIPTION "Sun Jian fights the tyrant Dong Zhuo for control of the imperial capital." IDS_3K_WU_SCENARIO_1_DATE "190 CE" IDS_3K_WU_SCENARIO_2_TITLE "The Conquest of Jiangdong" IDS_3K_WU_SCENARIO_2_SUBTITLE "CHAPTER 2 – 195 CE" IDS_3K_WU_SCENARIO_2_DESCRIPTION "Sun Ce invades the south and lays the foundation for the Sun Clan’s rise to power." IDS_3K_WU_SCENARIO_2_DATE "195 CE" IDS_3K_WU_SCENARIO_3_TITLE "The White Tiger" IDS_3K_WU_SCENARIO_3_SUBTITLE "CHAPTER 3 – 198 CE" IDS_3K_WU_SCENARIO_3_DESCRIPTION "Continuing his quest to unite the south, Sun Ce faces the famous bandit king White Tiger Yan." IDS_3K_WU_SCENARIO_3_DATE "198 CE" IDS_3K_WU_SCENARIO_4_TITLE "The Avenger" IDS_3K_WU_SCENARIO_4_SUBTITLE "CHAPTER 4 – 203-208 CE" IDS_3K_WU_SCENARIO_4_DESCRIPTION "Sun Quan inherits the mighty Sun army and seeks revenge against Liu Biao, his father's murderer." IDS_3K_WU_SCENARIO_4_DATE "203-208 CE" IDS_3K_WU_SCENARIO_5_TITLE "The Battle of Red Cliffs" IDS_3K_WU_SCENARIO_5_SUBTITLE "CHAPTER 5 – 208 CE" IDS_3K_WU_SCENARIO_5_DESCRIPTION "Sun Quan forms a fragile alliance with the folk hero Liu Bei and faces the ruthless Cao Cao in the era's greatest battle." IDS_3K_WU_SCENARIO_5_DATE "208 CE" IDS_3K_WU_AFTERMATH_1_INFO_PANEL_TEXT "FINALE\nSun Quan Is Victorious!\n208 CE Onwards\n\nSun Quan has avenged his family and founded the mighty Kingdom of Wu! Glory to the Sun Clan!" IDS_3K_WU_AFTERMATH_1_TITLE "Sun Quan Is Victorious!" IDS_3K_WU_AFTERMATH_1_DESCRIPTION "Sun Quan has avenged his family and founded the mighty Kingdom of Wu! Glory to the Sun Clan!" // Descriptions 89000 "Create Cao Cao ()\nHeavy cavalry hero whose aura boosts the attack rate of nearby units. Increases the armor and attack of nearby soldiers with Poetic Inspiration.\nUpgrades: attack, armor (Blacksmith); speed, hit points (Stable).\n " 89001 "Create Liu Bei ()\nHeavy infantry hero whose aura heals nearby units. Can boost his speed and attack rate with Winding Blades.\nUpgrades: attack, armor (Blacksmith); speed, attack (Barracks).\n " 89002 "Create Sun Jian ()\nLight cavalry hero whose aura boosts the speed of nearby units. Does area damage with Ground Strike.\nUpgrades: attack, armor (Blacksmith); speed, hit points (Stable).\n " 89003 "Create Lü Bu ()\nCavalry hero. Can hit any target with Superhuman Aim.\nUpgrades: attack, armor (Blacksmith); speed, hit points (Stable).\n " 89004 "Create Guan Yu ()\nCavalry hero. Does area damage with Green Dragon Strike.\nUpgrades: attack, armor (Blacksmith); speed, hit points (Stable).\n " 89005 "Create Zhang Fei ()\nInfantry hero. Reduces the movement speed of nearby enemies with Furious Taunt.\nUpgrades: attack, armor (Blacksmith); speed, attack (Barracks).\n " 89006 "Create Zhuge Liang ()\nFast, non-fighting hero. Line of sight gradually increases when standing still.\nUpgrades: armor (Blacksmith); speed (Barracks).\n " 89007 "Create Sun Ce ()\nLight cavalry hero whose aura boosts the speed of nearby units. Converts nearby enemies with Master of Persuasion.\nUpgrades: attack, armor (Blacksmith); speed, hit points (Stable).\n " 89008 "Create Sun Quan ()\nMounted Chu-Ko-Nu hero whose aura boosts the speed of nearby units. Deals ranged area damage with Explosive Bolt.\nUpgrades: speed, hit points (Stable); attack, range, armor (Blacksmith); attack, accuracy (University); accuracy, armor (Archery Range).\n " 89009 "Create Zhou Yu ()\nInfantry hero. Improves the range of nearby ranged soldiers with Borrowed Arrows.\nUpgrades: attack, armor (Blacksmith); speed, attack (Barracks).\n " 89010 "Create Yu Ji ()\nMonk hero that heals groups of units at the same time.\nUpgrades at: Monastery.\n " 89011 "Create Zhao Yun ()\nCavalry hero. Gains improved health and damage when killing enemy units. Exceptional HP regeneration.\nUpgrades: attack, armor (Blacksmith); speed, hit points (Stable).\n " 89012 "Create Xiahou Dun ()\nCavalry hero. Gains improved health and damage when killing enemy units. Champion Class: does +40 damage to a target with Heavy Attack.\nUpgrades: attack, armor (Blacksmith); speed, hit points (Stable).\n " 89013 "Create Cao Ren ()\nCavalry Archer hero. Commander Class: boosts the speed of nearby units with Decisive Command and can restore 50% of their HP with Morale Boost.\nUpgrades: speed, hit points (Stable); attack, range, armor (Blacksmith); attack, accuracy (University); accuracy, armor (Archery Range).\n " 89014 "Create Xun Yu ()\nArcher hero. Strategist Class: increases the armor of nearby units with Clever Tactics.\nUpgrades: attack, range, armor (Blacksmith); attack, accuracy (University); accuracy, armor (Archery Range).\n " 89015 "Create Zhang Liao ()\nCavalry hero. Champion Class: does +40 damage to a target with Heavy Attack.\nUpgrades: attack, armor (Blacksmith); speed, hit points (Stable).\n " 89016 "Create Zhang He ()\nCavalry hero. Champion Class: does +40 damage to a target with Heavy Attack.\nUpgrades: attack, armor (Blacksmith); speed, hit points (Stable).\n " 89017 "Create Guo Jia ()\nArcher hero. Strategist Class: increases the armor of nearby units with Clever Tactics.\nUpgrades: attack, range, armor (Blacksmith); attack, accuracy (University); accuracy, armor (Archery Range).\n " 89018 "Create Cheng Pu ()\nCavalry hero. Commander Class: boosts the speed of nearby units with Decisive Command and can restore 50% of their HP with Morale Boost.\nUpgrades: attack, armor (Blacksmith); speed, hit points (Stable).\n " 89019 "Create Huang Gai ()\nInfantry hero. Champion Class: does +40 damage to a target with Heavy Attack.\nUpgrades: attack, armor (Blacksmith); speed, attack (Barracks).\n " 89020 "Create Taishi Ci ()\nCavalry Archer hero. Strategist Class: increases the armor of nearby units with Clever Tactics.\nUpgrades: speed, hit points (Stable); attack, range, armor (Blacksmith); attack, accuracy (University); accuracy, armor (Archery Range).\n " 89021 "Create Zhou Tai ()\nInfantry hero. Champion Class: does +40 damage to a target with Heavy Attack.\nUpgrades: attack, armor (Blacksmith); speed, attack (Barracks).\n " 89022 "Create Ling Tong ()\nArcher hero. Commander Class: boosts the speed of nearby units with Decisive Command and can restore 50% of their HP with Morale Boost.\nUpgrades: attack, range, armor (Blacksmith); attack, accuracy (University); accuracy, armor (Archery Range).\n " 89023 "Create Gan Ning ()\nInfantry hero. Champion Class: does +40 damage to a target with Heavy Attack.\nUpgrades: attack, armor (Blacksmith); speed, attack (Barracks).\n " 89024 "The Emperor’s Decree\nIncreases nearby military units' attack speed." 89025 "Poetic Inspiration\nClick to temporarily boost nearby military units' armor and attack." 89026 "Protector of the People\nNearby units regenerate hitpoints." 89027 "Winding Blades\nClick to temporarily increase this unit's movement and attack speeds." 89028 "Superhuman Aim\nClick to activate a powerful ranged attack with perfect aim." 89029 "Furious Taunt\nClick to reduce nearby enemies' movement speed." 89030 "Green Dragon Strike\nClick to activate a powerful area damage attack." 89031 "Kongming Lantern\n This unit's line of sight increases when standing still." 89032 "Southland Tactics\nNearby military units move significantly faster." 89033 "Ground Strike\nClick to create a shockwave that does area damage." 89034 "Master of Persuasion\nClick to convert a nearby enemy." 89035 "Exploding Bolt\nClick to fire an exploding bolt that does area damage." 89036 "Borrowed Arrows\nIncreases the range of nearby ranged soldiers." 89037 "Area Healing\nHeals multiple units at the same time." 89038 "Heavy Attack\nClick to activate a single, powerful strike." 89039 "Clever Tactics\nIncreases the armor of nearby units." 89040 "Decisive Command\nNearby military units move faster." 89041 "Morale Boost\nClick to instantly heal nearby military units." 89042 "Tactical Mastermind\nNearby enemy military units move slower." 89043 "– Select one of the two options to make your decision. Once selected, your choice is final. This decision will determine your path in the campaign — choose wisely! –" 89044 "Which hero do you want to recruit?" 89045 "Recruit one trainable hero for this and all future missions" 89046 "You chose the Infantry army. You begin each mission with Spearmen-line units and White Feather Guards." 89047 "You chose the Ranged army. You begin each mission with Skirmishers and Archer-line units." 89048 "You liberated all Villagers from Yellow Turban oppression. You begin Missions 2 & 3 with extra Villagers." 89049 "You freed Dong Zhuo. Your Archery Ranges work 20% faster in every mission." 89050 "You left Dong Zhuo to his fate. The Archer-line costs -10% gold in every mission." 89051 "You ignored Cao Cao's request for Villagers. Reassured by your protective watch, your Villagers gain +10 HP for the rest of the campaign." 89052 "You fulfilled Cao Cao's request for Villagers to construct Traction Trebuchets. These powerful siege weapons cost 10% less for the rest of the campaign." 89053 "You spared Lü Bu's life. He is trainable at the Hall of Heroes in every mission." 89054 "You executed Lü Bu. He will no longer be a thorn in your side for the rest of this campaign." 89055 "You successfully sprung Zhuge Liang's fire trap. Cao Cao will be more cautious towards you in Mission 4, granting you more time to act before he strikes." 89056 "You chose the land route to Sun Quan. Your warships are trained 20% faster in the final mission." 89057 "You chose the river route to Suan Quan. Your Transport Ships will have +100 HP and carry +20 units in the final mission." 89058 "You escorted at least 60% of all Civilian Carriages to safety. You begin the final mission with extra Villagers." 89059 "You escorted at least 80% of all Civilian Carriages to safety. You begin the final mission with extra Villagers and an additional 2000 food, wood, and gold." 89060 "You executed Zhang Jue's followers. You begin every mission with an extra Relic." 89061 "You spared Zhang Jue's followers. You begin every mission with extra Monks." 89062 "You recruited Xiahou Dun, a Cavalry Champion with Heavy Attack. He can be trained at the Hall of Heroes in all missions." 89063 "You recruited Cao Ren, a Cavalry Archer Commander with Morale Boost. He can be trained at the Hall of Heroes in all missions." 89064 "You forced Lü Bu into submission. He can be trained at the Hall of Heroes. Lü Bu's cavalry tactics allow your melee cavalry to deal trample damage in all missions, so long as he remains in your service." 89065 "You brushed Lü Bu aside. He is not worth your attention and won't play any further role in this campaign, for better or for worse." 89066 "You recruited Xun Yu, an Archer Strategist with Clever Tactics. He can be trained at the Hall of Heroes in all missions." 89067 "You recruited Zhang Liao, a Cavalry Champion with Heavy Attack. He can be trained at the Hall of Heroes in all missions." 89068 "You kept your word to Guan Yu and let him return to his brothers after serving you. This brings you great honor, but you will encounter Guan Yu again later." 89069 "You betrayed Guan Yu and cut him down before he could return to his brothers. You won't face him again in subsequent missions." 89070 "You subdued the barbarian Wuhuan and forced them into your service. You will receive regular reinforcements (Elite Tarkans) in the final mission." 89071 "You executed Lü Bu for his treachery, trading his utility for his vast treasure: you begin the final mission with an additional 2000 gold." 89072 "You pardoned the treacherous Lü Bu. He returns to your army as a recruitable hero, and his cavalry tactics cause your melee cavalry to deal trample damage." 89073 "You recruited Zhang He, a Cavalry Champion with Heavy Attack. He can be trained at the Hall of Heroes in all missions." 89074 "You recruited Guo Jia, an Archer Strategist with Clever Tactics. He can be trained at the Hall of Heroes in all missions." 89075 "You disobeyed Yuan Shao and freed Luoyang's nobles from captivity yourself. Grateful, they offer the service of their own elite retinue: you begin all missions with Imperial Cavalry units." 89076 "Out of respect, you let Yuan Shao decide the captive nobles' fate in Luoyang himself. Yuan Shao rewards your discipline with his best riders: you begin all missions with Yuan Cavalry units." 89077 "You chose the Cavalry army. The Scout Cavalry-line is upgraded for free in all missions." 89078 "You chose the Infantry army. The Spearman-line is upgraded for free in all missions." 89079 "You chose the Ranged army. The Archer-line is upgraded for free in all missions." 89080 "You reached the temple before White Tiger Yan could steal its relic. You begin all missions with an extra Relic." 89081 "You failed to reach the temple in time and White Tiger Yan stole its Relic. You will have the opportunity to recapture it in Mission 3." 89082 "You recruited Cheng Pu, a Cavalry Commander with Morale Boost. He can be trained at the Hall of Heroes in all missions." 89083 "You recruited Huang Gai, an Infantry Champion with Heavy Attack. He can be trained at the Hall of Heroes in all missions." 89084 "You spared Yu Ji, a powerful Monk, and recruited him. He can be trained at the Hall of Heroes in all missions." 89085 "You found the temple where White Tiger Yan was hiding the stolen Relic before he could relocate it. You begin all missions with an extra Relic." 89086 "You failed to locate the stolen Relic in time and White Tiger Yan took it away. The Relic is now lost forever." 89087 "You recruited Taishi Ci, a Cavalry Archer Strategist with Clever Tactics. He can be trained at the Hall of Heroes in all missions." 89088 "You recruited Zhou Tai, an Infantry Champion with Heavy Attack. He can be trained at the Hall of Heroes in all missions." 89089 "You recruited Ling Tong, an Archer Commander with Decisive Command and Morale Boost. He can be trained at the Hall of Heroes in all missions." 89090 "You recruited Gan Ning, an Infantry Champion with Heavy Attack. He can be trained at the Hall of Heroes in all missions." 89091 "You conscripted the Naval Engineer. His supervision makes your warships cost 20% less wood in this mission and the next." 89092 "You escorted the Naval Engineer to safety. Grateful, he taught your shipwrights all he knows and promised his help. Your warships cost 20% less gold in this mission and the next, where you train will Dragon Ships instead of Fire Ships." // Shared slides 244701 "The Empire, long divided, must unite; long united, must divide. Thus it has ever been." 244702 "In the dying days of the Han dynasty, the Empire was like a precious vase knocked off its pedestal. As it fell towards the ground, some refused to accept the inevitable and imagined that the worst had passed." 244703 "The more far-sighted positioned themselves to pick up the pieces." 244704 "China had been plagued for years by peasant revolts. While the commoners languished in poverty, the Emperor’s eunuch servants only enriched themselves. With each corrupt act and every extortion thinly veiled as a tax, more angry peasants crossed the line into open rebellion." 244705 "Like streams joining together in a mighty river, hundreds of thousands of rebels flocked to the Yellow Turbans' banner. Their leader was a man named Zhang Jue, a cultist who could summon storms and shadow warriors to do his bidding." 244706 "As they hacked away at the Han dynasty's fragile foundations, the Yellow Turbans tore China apart." // // Liu Bei 1 // 86001 "Han Dynasty" 86002 "Yellow Turbans" 86003 "Yellow Turban Guards" 86008 "1. You are limited to the Castle Age and cannot yet build Castles, warships or War Chariots. Initially, you are restricted to a population limit of 100, but liberating occupied villages will allow you to support a larger population.\n\n2. Liu Bei is a terrific leader and fighter. His ancient, winding Jian blades are powerful weapons, while his passive ability, Protector of the People, heals all nearby units.\n\n3. Guan Yu is an expert warrior whose Green Dragon Strike ability causes his crescent-moon blade to deal immense area damage whenever activated.\n\n4. Zhang Fei is an intimidating figure who slows down enemies with his Taunt ability. His steel-tempered Serpent Halberd strikes with deadly force.\n\n5. The Shu civilization generates a slow trickle of food while chopping wood, and can cheaply upgrade its ranged soldiers.\n\n6. The Hall of Heroes is a campaign-only building that costs wood. It trains hero units (and retrains fallen ones) that you recruit throughout the campaign." 86009 "Your scouts report:\n\n- Liu Bei (Green) begins with only his sworn brothers, Zhang Fei and Guan Yu. The three must raise a following to save their homeland and impress the local magistrates.\n\n- The Han Dynasty (Red) is too weak to actively fight, but Liu Bei can use its units and buildings to fight the rebels.\n\n- The Yellow Turbans (Yellow) have two hideouts south of the river. They will raid you with infantry, ranged soldiers, and Scout Cavalry.\n\n- Lastly, groups of lightly armed Yellow Turban Guards (Orange) scattered across the countryside protect what the rebels have captured." 86010 "Zhang Fei: Even the best of the rebels falls like grass to my blade!" 86011 "Guan Yu: Some of these men are fine warriors, but chose to bring chaos and destruction. They sealed their own fates." 86012 "Yellow Turban Soldier: Who are you to oppose the Yellow Sky? Die, you loyalist scum!" 86013 "Yellow Turban Soldier: You will regret the day you challenged the Yellow Turbans!" 86014 "Liu Bei: The Yellow Turbans made many enemies of the commoners in this area. We should recruit some of them to fight the rebels!" 86015 "Guan Yu: Your confidence inspires these men, brother. With you at the helm, we will make short work of the rebels!" 86016 "Zhang Fei: These merchants offer to provide us with either horses or improved weapons. The choice is yours, brother!" 86017 "Zhang Fei: With these weapons, we will scatter the cowardly rebels to the wind!" 86018 "Guan Yu: With these horses, we can ride the rebels down!" 86019 "Liu Bei: I will not sit by while the Yellow Turbans oppress the locals. Let us liberate as many as we can!" 86020 "Liu Bei: We have rescued some villagers from the rebels!" 86021 "Guan Yu: You inspire us all, brother. A following this large will surely be a blessing in the future." 86022 "Tao Qian: It gladdens me to see the people rise up against the rebels! I am governor Tao Qian. I will provide you with a base to operate from!" 86023 "Liu Bei: From here, we will strike out at the Yellow Turbans!" 86024 "Tao Qian: My defenses are stretched thin, but I will send any spare men to aid you if you can prove your worth!" 86025 "Guan Yu: We have received reinforcements from lord Tao Qian!" 86026 "Guan Yu: The Yellow Turbans have summoned a magical storm to empower their soldiers! To break the spell, we must sacrifice three animals to the heavens – a pig, a goat, and a wolf." 86027 "Zhang Fei: We have captured a sacrificial animal!" 86028 "Zhang Fei: Heaven has accepted our sacrifice and broken the enemy's spell! Let us finish off the Yellow Turbans while they are weak!" 86029 "Zhang Fei: Look! The rebels have captured an imperial commander! Rescuing a man of his rank could enhance your reputation, although I must say... I do not like the look of him." 86030 "Dong Zhuo: First these mud-smeared rebels take me prisoner, and now I am rescued by a sandal maker and his band of apprentices? Away, away with you all! I have more important matters to attend to!" 86031 "Tao Qian: A noble choice, and a far better fate than commander Dong Zhuo deserves. I will ensure the court learns of your good deed." 86032 "Tao Qian: Wisely done. The realm would be better off without schemers like commander Dong Zhuo, though I fear we have not seen the last of him. I shall praise you at the royal court!" 86033 "Liu Bei: We have destroyed one of the Yellow Turbans' bases!" 86034 "Liu Bei: The rebels are surrendering! This is a great victory for us all, my brothers!" 86035 "Advisor: A downed hero can still return to the battlefield. All heroes that join you on your journey can be found in the Hall of Heroes." 86036 "Advisor: This building is the Hall of Heroes. Any hero who dies in battle or joins your forces will become available at this building, which your Villagers can construct." 86037 "Advisor: Every hero has a Passive Ability, Active Ability, or both. Passive Abilities apply at all times, Active Abilities you need to activate." 86038 "Advisor: Try out your heroes' abilities on those Yellow Turban Bandits up ahead." 86039 "Liu Bei: Do not lose faith, men! I will rejoin you once my wounds are healed!" 86040 "Zhang Fei: Curse my soft flesh! Patch me up – I have bones to break and skulls to crush!" 86041 "Guan Yu: I may have stumbled, but I shall not die until the day that was promised!" 86042 "Deng Mao" 86043 "Cheng Yuanzhi" 86044 "– Population limit increased by 5. –" 86045 "– Your choice here determines your starting army in all subsequent missions. –" 86046 "– You will start later missions with Spearmen and White Feather Guards. –" 86047 "– You will start later missions with Archers and Skirmishers. –" 86048 "– Forging and Scale Mail Armor researched. –" 86049 "– Fletching and Padded Archer Armor researched. –" 86050 "– You will start later missions with additional Villagers. –" 86051 "– You can retrain fallen heroes at the Hall of Heroes. –" 86052 "– All enemy units receive +1 attack. –" 86053 "– All enemy units receive +2 attack. –" 86054 "– All enemy units receive +3 attack. –" 86055 "– Enemy units will no longer receive extra attack. –" 86056 "– Archery Range units train 20% faster for the rest of this campaign. –" 86057 "– Archer-line units cost -10% gold for the rest of this campaign. –" 86058 "– Train Guan Yu and Zhang Fei at the Hall of Heroes. –" 86059 "+ Recruit one of the two armies by bringing a hero to it." 86060 "- Bring a hero to the flagged area by the Stable to receive free Light Cavalry, or to the flagged area by the Blacksmith to upgrade your starting army." 86061 "+ Reach the village marked by the flag." 86062 "+ Destroy both of the Yellow Turbans' hideouts." 86063 "- Liberate Villagers by destroying the Watch Towers guarding them." 86064 "- Tao Qian will provide reinforcements if you kill many Yellow Turban soldiers." 86065 "- Capture the Yellow Turbans' sacrificial Goat, Pig, and Wolf in order to break the enemy spell." 86066 "- Rescue Dong Zhuo from the Yellow Turban army to make Archery Range units train faster, or ignore him until the timer expires to make Archer-line units cost less gold." 86067 "+ Train Guan Yu and Zhang Fei at the Hall of Heroes." 86068 "+ Recruit an army by bringing a hero to it." 86069 "- Bring one of your heroes to the Stable for additional cavalry or to the Blacksmith for additional upgrades." 86070 "+ Reach the allied village." 86071 "+ / Yellow Turban hideouts destroyed." 86072 "- / Villager groups liberated." 86073 "- Kill Yellow Turban soldiers for reinforcements." 86074 "- / animals captured." 86075 "- Rescue Dong Zhuo from the rebels or ignore him." 86076 "+ Train Guan Yu and Zhang Fei." 86077 "%d minute(s) left to save Dong Zhuo." 86078 "I am ready!" 86079 "Keep practicing on the dummies until you’re ready to continue." // // Liu Bei 2 // 86101 "Tao Qian" 86102 "Cao Cao" 86103 "Lü Bu" 86104 "Hostile Warlords" 86105 "Tao Qian’s Villagers" 86108 "1. You are limited to the Castle Age and 150 population. Initially, you cannot build walls or gates.\n\n2. Protect Tao Qian’s civilians from the ruthless Cao Cao. Should you manage to push Cao Cao back, his pragmatism could make him a useful ally in future conflicts.\n\n3. The Shu unique unit, the White Feather Guard, is a sturdy pikeman whose attack slows down enemies. Use it to delay troops that would otherwise harm important units.\n\n4. Shu siege weapons move faster. Use them to quickly tear down enemy fortifications.\n\n5. Traction Trebuchets have a slightly shorter range than regular ones, but do not need to be unpacked. If acquired, they can destroy dangerous sites from a safe distance." 86109 "Your scouts report:\n\n- Liu Bei (Green) has been summoned to rescue his new benefactor, Tao Qian (Cyan). Zhang Fei is currently stationed in his northern city of Xuzhou, but will join you later.\n\n- The warrior Lü Bu (Grey) aids in the defense of Tao Qian’s countryside and has set up a small camp in the north. He maintains a brawny contingent of swordsmen, Hei Guang Cavalry, and War Chariots.\n\n- The greedy warlord Cao Cao (Blue) campaigns murderously against Tao Qian’s Villagers (Red). He leads a tactical force of cavalry and light troops, but will build powerful Traction Trebuchets if given the necessary supplies.\n\n- Hostile Warlords (Orange) surround Tao Qian, guarding key sites with Scorpions and well-armed troops." 86110 "Zhang Fei: I will send reinforcements from Xuzhou. Send them where the fight rages the fiercest!" 86111 "Cao Cao: Do not cross me, sandal maker, or you will face the same fate as your treacherous master!" 86112 "Lü Bu: Let them come! I have never lost a battle, and these maggots will not break that streak!" 86113 "Zhang Fei: I do not trust Lü Bu. Take these reinforcements in case he tries something!" 86114 "Lü Bu: Cao Cao is bleeding my forces dry! I will retreat to Xiapi to regroup." 86115 "Liu Bei: Where are the reinforcements from Zhang Fei? He should have sent more by now!" 86116 "Guan Yu: Terrible news! Our ally Tao Qian has died and left you Xu province – but our false friend Lü Bu has seized its cities!" 86117 "Cao Cao: The emperor has signed an edict to remove Lü Bu from his new lands. Will you stand with me in this battle, Liu Bei? After all, we are both men of vision – the only heroes of the realm." 86118 "Liu Bei: I detest the idea of fighting alongside such a murderer... but the emperor's word is law. We will ally with Cao Cao, for now." 86119 "Lü Bu: Are you so weak that the idea of ruling a single province sends you into a shivering fit? What a pitiful leader you are!" 86120 "Cao Cao: Pull back! Our supply lines are growing too long to continue this fight. Do not fret, Liu Bei – I will be back for you! " 86121 "Liu Bei: I do not want to fight for a province I never wished to rule... but Lü Bu is too dangerous to ignore. For the sake of the realm, we must depose him!" 86122 "Zhang Fei: Forgive me! I was sampling local wines instead of training the troops when some bandits stole my wine barrels! Let me make this right, brother – let me return the wine and sell it for the cause!" 86123 "Zhang Fei: There they are! My heart feels lighter already. From this day, I will neither drink nor beat the men when they stumble – for I now know the value of forgiveness." 86124 "Guan Yu: A wealthy southern warlord is sending provisions to Lü Bu by river. If we destroy the towers guarding the waterway, we can stop this!" 86125 "Guan Yu: We have destroyed one of the towers along the river!" 86126 "Guan Yu: The river is ours! Lü Bu's supply lines are cut!" 86127 "Cao Cao: I lack the men to construct and repair siege weapons. Send me some villagers, and my engineers will build us Traction Trebuchets!" 86128 "Cao Cao: Very good! These siege engines will swiftly end this conflict!" 86129 "Liu Bei: We may have allied for now, but I will not give that murderer a single man. These people are under my protection!" 86130 "Lü Bu: I underestimated you, Liu Bei, and now my life is in your hands. Spare me, and I will be your loyal servant!" 86131 "Tao Qian: Cao Cao is trying to eradicate the people of Xu province! Only with your help, Liu Bei, can we hold back this invasion!" 86132 "Wine Barrel Cart" 86133 "Chen Gong" 86134 "Xun Yu" 86135 "– You can now retrain Zhang Fei at the Hall of Heroes. –" 86136 "– Capped Ram and walls enabled. –" 86137 "– Battering Ram and walls enabled. –" 86138 "– Traction Trebuchet enabled at the Siege Workshop; costs -10% for the rest of the campaign. –" 86139 "– Villagers +10 HP for the rest of the campaign. –" 86140 "– Lü Bu will no longer receive provisions from the south. –" 86141 "– You can train Lü Bu at the Hall of Heroes in future missions. –" 86142 "– Lü Bu will be executed. –" 86143 "– Too many of Tao Qian’s Villagers have been killed: Defeat! –" 86144 "+ Hold off Cao Cao’s invasion until he withdraws. " 86145 "+ At least of Tao Qian’s Villagers must survive. These will switch to your control later. " 86146 "+ Defeat Lü Bu." 86147 "- Send at least Villagers to the flagged area in Cao Cao’s base to unlock Traction Trebuchets, or ignore his request until the timer runs out to permanently improve your Villagers' HP." 86148 "- Destroy the Guard Towers along the eastern river to end Lü Bu’s resource shipments." 86149 "- Capture and sell Zhang Fei’s wine barrels for gold by killing the soldiers that stole them." 86150 "+ Hold off Cao Cao’s invasion." 86151 "+ At least of Tao Qian’s Villagers must survive." 86152 "+ Defeat Lü Bu." 86153 "Choose one:" 86154 "- / Villagers delivered to Cao Cao." 86155 "- Ignore Cao Cao’s request to improve Villager HP." 86156 "- / towers destroyed." 86157 "- Capture Zhang Fei’s wine barrels." 86158 "%d minute(s) until Cao Cao withdraws." 86159 "%d minute(s) to send Villagers to Cao Cao." 86160 "Decide Lü Bu's fate:" 86161 "Execute him" 86162 "Spare him" 86163 "Dealing with Lü Bu" 86164 "Execute him – Lü Bu will not appear in subsequent missions." 86165 "Spare him – Lü Bu, a powerful horseman who can hit any target with Superhuman Aim, will join your side as a trainable hero from now on." 86166 "What should the wine cargo profits be spent on?" 86167 "Iron Casting (melee attack bonus)" 86168 "Bracer (archery attack bonus)" 86169 "– Iron Casting technology researched. –" 86170 "– Bracer technology researched. –" // // Liu Bei 3 // 86201 "Liu Biao" 86202 "Cao Cao" 86203 "Conspirators" 86204 "Sleeping Dragon" 86205 "Cao Cao's Vanguard" 86206 "Zhao Yun" 86208 "1. You can reach the Imperial Age and support 150 population. You cannot build Docks nor additional Town Centers.\n\n2. Liu Bei must hurry to find Zhuge Liang since Zhao Yun will only be able to hold out against Cao Cao's army for a limited time.\n\n3. War Chariots are powerful siege weapons whose rapid fire attack pierces masses of enemies. They can also switch to an attack mode that fires bolts over a wide area.\n\n4. The unique Shu technology, Coiled Serpent Array, increases Pikeman and White Feather Guard hitpoints when massed, giving them excellent durability as Liu Bei heals them.\n\n5. Cao Cao’s base is large and well-defended, but Sleeping Dragon may know of a better way to destroy it." 86209 "Your scouts report:\n\n- Following some setbacks, Liu Bei (Green) marches his weary army south into Jing Province while his general Zhao Yun (Yellow) goes to fend off Cao Cao's vanguard to the north. Liu Bei and Zhao Yun initially cannot unite their forces.\n\n- Fresh off a key victory at Guandu, Cao Cao (Blue) now attacks Jing Province. His ranks swell with veterans of prior campaigns, including a vanguard of fearsome Xianbei Raiders (Orange).\n\n- Governor Liu Biao of Jing (Cyan) requires you to help him defend his northern borders.\n\n- However, conspirators (Purple) are scheming to deal with Liu Bei before his conflict with Cao Cao escalates.\n\n- Locals speak of a hermit (Grey) living in Sleeping Dragon Ridge to the northwest. His brilliant mind could be your only hope against Cao Cao." 86210 "Liu Biao: I have long wished to meet you, Liu Bei, but have never had the privilege! " 86211 "Liu Biao: However, not everyone at my court seems to be happy about your stay. Help me defend my domain against Cao Cao's greedy hands, and I will see that your place here is secured." 86212 "Liu Biao: Your general Zhao Yun is already in the northern province to protect it from Cao Cao's generals." 86213 "Liu Biao: If we are to stand a chance when Cao Cao himself returns, you must seek out the wise sage Sleeping Dragon. He lives in a secluded cottage in the mountains to the northwest." 86214 "Lady Cai: Why my husband allies himself with you even after you collaborated with Cao Cao is beyond me. Keep your feud with this man out of our lands, or face the consequences!" 86215 "Lady Cai: You fell right into my trap, sandal maker. Turn back and leave this province – we do not want the trouble you bring!" 86216 "Servant: I fear my master is out, but I can pass on a message. The path up ahead is guarded by an outpost, but you can go around if you have the time for it." 86217 "Zhuge Jun: My lord, I am the younger brother of Zhuge Liang, the Sleeping Dragon you seek. With luck, you will find him on the peak of the mountain." 86218 "Zhang Fei: More men have joined us, but still no sign of Sleeping Dragon. Where in these forsaken mountains could he be?!" 86219 "Zhuge Liang: I am Sleeping Dragon, the one you seek. I commend your persistance, Liu Bei, and will happily follow a righteous leader like you! We must join forces with Zhao Yun across the river right away." 86220 "Zhuge Liang: Behold the destructive power of my latest invention! With proper support, I could turn it into a powerful weapon to use against your enemies." 86221 "Zhao Yun: Cao Cao's raiders have been spotted coming from the North! Prepare to defend the villages!" 86222 "Lady Cai: Your negligence stains your reputation. My husband’s advisors and I will withdraw your supplies if you cannot defend our people." 86223 "Lady Cai: Yet again, you fail to protect the people you claim to care for. You will receive less help from us, sandal maker." 86224 "Lady Cai: You call yourself a man of the people, yet you let our people die at the hands of Cao Cao's men. I have ensured that you will no longer obtain any resources from now on." 86225 "Liu Biao: Despite all the hopes I had put in your generalship, as well as the trust I awarded you with, it looks like my advisors were right all along. I am asking you to leave my court at once, Liu Bei!" 86226 "Liu Biao: Excellent! You have found Sleeping Dragon! Now, I will grant you control over my northernmost province. Help me drive out Cao Cao!" 86227 "Zhuge Liang: I have a plan to undermine Cao Cao, but I will need flaming arrows before I can execute it!" 86228 "Zhuge Liang: We have the flaming arrows! Now, shoot them at the wooden tower near Cao Cao’s main camp. All must act according to the plan without the slightest deviation!" 86229 "Zhuge Liang: Behold, my plan has succeeded!" 86230 "Cao Cao: An entire camp in flames... I must take greater precautions against this Zhuge Liang in the future." 86231 "Zhuge Liang: Cao Cao is defeated for now, but he will return in force. Now, heed my advice: ally with Sun Quan of the south and build your own power base. Thus can the Han be revived!" 86232 "Lü Bu: I tire of slaying lowly soldiers. I will return for a worthy challenge!" 86233 "Zhuge Liang: A setback, but a temporary one. I shall soon return, rested and ready for the struggle!" 86234 "Wooden Tower" 86235 "Cai Mao" 86236 "Servant" 86237 "Zhuge Jun" 86238 "Lady Cai" 86239 "– Prevent Cao Cao from killing your Villagers to keep receiving aid from Liu Biao. –" 86240 "– Liu Biao will now tribute fewer resources. –" 86241 "– Liu Biao will no longer tribute resources. –" 86242 "– Cao Cao will wait longer to attack you in the next mission. –" 86243 "– Liu Biao has provided you more soldiers. –" 86244 "– Research Chemistry in your University to execute Zhuge Liang's plan. –" 86245 "%d until the next enemy raid." 86246 "+ Find the cottage of Sleeping Dragon." 86247 "+ Defeat Cao Cao." 86248 "+ Defeat Cao Cao's Vanguard." 86249 "- Protect your Villagers from Cao Cao to receive benefits from Liu Biao." 86250 "- Research Chemistry to access flaming arrows." 86251 "+ Bring Zhuge Liang to the Transport Ship. " 86252 "+ Find a way out of the mountains." 86253 "+ Find Zhuge Liyang before Cao Cao's forces burn down all of Liu Biao's Town Centers." 86254 "- Damage the Wooden Tower marked by the flag down to HP to execute Zhuge Liang’s plan." 86255 "+ Find Sleeping Dragon." 86256 "+ Defeat Cao Cao." 86257 "+ Bring Zhuge Liang to the Transport Ship." 86258 "+ Find a way out of the mountains." 86259 "+ At least one of Liu Biao's Town Centers must stand." 86260 "- Liu Biao will reduce his tributes if of his Villagers die." 86261 "- Research Chemistry." 86262 "- Damage the Wooden Tower to HP." 86263 "%d left until the next enemy raid." 86264 "+ At least one of your Town Centers must remain standing." 86265 "+ One of your Town Centers must remain standing." // // Liu Bei 4 // 86301 "Cao Cao's Army" 86302 "Sun Quan" 86303 "Jing Province" 86304 "Hanjin" 86305 "Jiangling" 86306 "Cao Cao's Patrols" 86308 "1. You can support 100 population but cannot train Villagers.\n\n2. Cao Cao is too strong to defeat. Instead, delay him and clear the way to Sun Quan.\n\n3. Zhuge Liang has invented an improvement to the crossbow, the Bolt Magazine, which causes crossbow units and War Chariots to fire more arrows. You can research this unique technology as soon as you have captured a Castle.\n\n4. The Lou Chuan is a siege ship effective against enemy warships and defenses." 86309 "Your scouts report:\n\n- Liu Bei (Green), has assembled his followers to flee Jing Province (Cyan).\n\n- Fresh off his conquest of Jing, Cao Cao has settled his main army (Blue) across the north. He will attack with cavalry and infantry. Eventually, he will also deploy warships along the Han River.\n\n- Sun Quan (Red) is the only fellow warlord capable of standing up to Cao Cao. Liu Bei must reach him in Xiakou to the east, so the two can discuss an alliance.\n\n- The riverside town of Hanjin (Purple) supports Cao Cao with warships, soldiers, and Monks. They will surrender if you bring soldiers to their Monument.\n\n- The southwest city of Jiangling (Yellow) is guarded by light soldiers and Onagers. To capture this city, damage its Castle.\n\n- Cao Cao has scattered many bands of troops (Orange) across Jing Province to intercept Liu Bei." 86310 "Zhao Yun: I fear this area cannot be defended, my lord. You must find a way to leave as soon as possible! Find Zhuge Liang and your brothers and make haste to the Sun Clan!" 86311 "Liu Bei: To accomplish such an enterprise, I must make the people my foundation. Right now, they have pledged themselves to me, so how can I bear to abandon them?" 86312 "Cao Cao: You can run, but you cannot hide, sandal maker! Go men, fetch me Liu Bei, dead or alive!" 86313 "Zhao Yun: Cao Cao’s army approaches, my lord! We must hurry!" 86314 "Villager: Help us, master Liu! We will not serve the wicked murderer Cao Cao!" 86315 "Liu Bei: We have saved some villagers from Cao Cao. Make sure they reach the Sun Clan safely!" 86316 "Villager: We will go with lord Liu – even if we must die!" 86317 "Zhuge Liang: Good tidings from Sun Quan, my lord! He eagerly awaits us. Now, brother Zhang Fei waits just ahead at Changban Bridge. He insisted on defending it alone; as atonement for his prior failures, I imagine." 86318 "Zhang Fei: I am Zhang Fei of Yan! Have you a man who will fight it out to the death!?" 86319 "Zhang Fei: Wait for me! Any more shouting and my pretty voice will be gone forever." 86320 "Guan Yu: It gladdens me to finally rejoin you, my brothers! I bring news from the Sun Clan. if we capture Hanjin, they will reinforce our army." 86321 "Zhuge Liang: If we capture Jiangling, we can use its provisions for ourselves." 86322 "Zhao Yun: Jiangling is ours! Use its buildings and resources to aid in the next step of our journey!" 86323 "Cao Cao: Jiangling is mine once more! Now Liu Bei is a tiger in our trap. If we do not take him now, we will be setting the tiger free in the hills. Press forward and spare no effort!" 86324 "Naval Engineer: I cannot complain about the pay, but building Cao Cao's warships brings me no joy. Once you capture Hanjin, I will help you instead, my lord!" 86325 "Zhou Yu: You are almost there, lord Liu. Take these reinforcements and complete your journey!" 86326 "Naval Engineer: Excellent! A choice of two paths lies before you, my lord. The land route is shorter, but leads past an enemy castle. The river route is longer, but safer." 86327 "Naval Engineer: Very well, allow me to help you on your way." 86328 "Cao Cao: This elusive sandal maker almost impresses me... but no matter. Soon he will be no more than dust beneath my boot!" 86329 "Liu Bei: We have saved enough civilians to clear my conscience. If any more are out there, bring them here before Cao Cao catches them!" 86330 "Sun Quan: You have gathered quite the following! Perhaps the legends of your generosity were true after all." 86331 "Sun Quan: I heard you were a man of the people, and your actions prove it. These peasants are lucky to have such a champion." 86332 "Sun Quan: I welcome you to the southlands, Liu Bei. Come, we have much to discuss." 86333 "Zhao Yun: Fret not, master, I will soon be back to defend you!" 86334 "Naval Engineer" 86335 "Civilian Carriage" 86336 "Xu Chu" 86337 "Cheng Yu" 86338 "– Zhang Fei will hold off Cao Cao's vanguard for a while. Use that time wisely to make progress on our voyage. –" 86339 "– You will start the next mission with 5 extra Villagers. –" 86340 "– You will start the next mission with 5 extra Villagers and +2000 food, wood, and gold. –" 86341 "– Transport Ships +100 HP and +20 carry capacity for the rest of the campaign. –" 86342 "– Warships will be built 20% faster in the next mission. –" 86343 "– Too few Civilian Carriages survived: Defeat! –" 86344 "+ At least more Civilian Carriages (Ox Wagons) must reach Sun Quan’s base." 86345 "+ Bring Liu Bei to Sun Quan." 86346 "+ Meet with Zhang Fei at Changban Bridge." 86347 "+ Find Guan Yu to receive military buildings and reinforcements." 86348 "+ Occupy Hanjin by capturing its Monument." 86349 "- Gather additional Civilian Carriages by defeating enemy garrisons." 86350 "- Capture Jiangling by damaging its Castle to 50% of its HP." 86351 "- Bring additional Civilian Carriages to the Sun Clan to strengthen your starting position in future conflicts." 86352 "+ Flee Cao Cao's army and cross the Yangtze River." 86353 "+ Find Zhuge Liang to seek advice." 86354 "+ At least Civilian Carriages must reach Sun Quan’s base." 86355 "+ Bring Liu Bei to Sun Quan." 86356 "+ Meet with Zhang Fei." 86357 "+ Find Guan Yu." 86358 "+ Capture Hanjin’s Monument." 86359 "- / villages liberated." 86360 "- Reduce Jiangling's Castle to 50% HP." 86361 "- / Civilian Carriages arrived." 86362 "+ Cross the Yangtze River." 86363 "+ Find Zhuge Liang." 86364 "%d minute(s) until Zhang Fei rejoins your party." 86365 "%d minute(s) until Cao Cao's troops advance to the next area." 86366 "Which route do you want to take?" 86367 "The land route" 86368 "The sea route" 86369 "Do you want to declare victory?" 86370 "Yes" 86371 "Choose a route to Sun Quan" 86372 "The land route – your warships will train 20% faster in the next mission." 86373 "The river route – your Transport Ships will have +100 HP and carry +20 units in the next mission." // // Liu Bei 5 // 86401 "Sun Quan" 86402 "Cao Cao" 86403 "Cao Cao’s Navy" 86404 "Chinese Villages" 86405 "Zhou Yu" 86406 "Zhuge Liang" 86408 "1. You begin in the Imperial Age and can support 200 population. Zhou Yu manages the alliance’s naval tactics, so you cannot build Docks until he sets his plan into motion.\n\n2. Cao Cao is the main threat, but defeating Sun Quan as well could be Liu Bei’s only opportunity to restore the Han dynasty.\n\n3. Early side quests significantly impact Cao Cao and Sun Quan's strength later on.\n\n4. If you decide to betray Sun Quan, be ready to fight multiple enemies at once. If you stay loyal, Sun Quan must not be defeated.\n\n5. All is not lost if the initial naval battle fails, but controlling the river will be much more difficult." 86409 "Your scouts report:\n\n- Liu Bei (Green) has gathered his army on the southern bank of the Yangtze River.\n\n- Sun Quan (Red) holds the eastern flank of the allied camp with Fire Archers, Jian Swordsmen, Scorpions, and several coastal defenses.\n\n- Cao Cao (Blue) holds the swampy northern side of the river with cavalry, Halberdiers, and siege weapons.\n\n- Cao Cao’s massive navy (Purple) dominates the river. Several of his Galleons are in a deadly chain formation along the northwestern banks; these should be avoided until Zhou Yu's plan takes effect.\n\n- Sun Quan’s top general Zhou Yu (Yellow) has prepared several Demolition Ships to devastate the enemy fleet. If given a foothold across the river, he will assault Cao Cao’s base with powerful soldiers.\n\n- Zhuge Liang (Cyan) plans the naval battle from the Sun camp." 86410 "Zhuge Liang: To succeed, we must have the southeasterly wind at our backs. With your protection, I will perform a ritual to gain the wind’s favor. Once it is complete, we will go to war!" 86411 "Zhou Yu: Zhuge Liang wastes his time with that magic. Repair my demolition ships and I will blast Cao Cao's fleet to pieces myself." 86412 "Zhou Yu: Thank you for repairing my ships. Now my fleet will blow the enemy fleet sky-high!" 86413 "Zhao Yun: My lord, some of Cao Cao’s spies skulk around our side of the river! We should eliminate them before they can report back to him!" 86414 "Cao Cao: Only lousy spies are discovered so quickly. Very well, without information, we will have to tread carefully when we attack!" 86415 "Zhuge Liang: The ritual is starting to work. Can you feel the wind changing, Liu Bei?" 86416 "Zhou Yu: Even if you, Zhuge Liang, succeed, we’re still short of arrows - we would need 100,000 to take on Cao Cao’s army!" 86417 "Zhuge Liang: I can deliver 100,000 arrows. I simply need a ship and some straw…" 86418 "Cao Cao: Liu Bei is sending a single ship at us? This must be a trap. Destroy it!" 86419 "Zhuge Liang: Excellent! With this ruse, we have borrowed a hundred thousand arrows from the enemy. We will return them when the time comes!" 86420 "Zhou Yu: I always knew the advisor was all talk and no action! No matter, we will win this battle without his arrows!" 86421 "Sun Quan: Our shoreline is poorly defended. Build us a castle by the water to help us hold off Cao Cao’s landings!" 86422 "Sun Quan: Excellent work, friend! This castle will bring certain death to Cao Cao's men!" 86423 "Zhuge Liang: I just need a bit more time. The wind has almost changed its course!" 86424 "Zhuge Liang: The ritual was a success! I can feel the wind rising from the southeast! " 86425 "Sun Quan: The time has come! Set sail and destroy Cao Cao’s fleet!" 86426 "Cao Cao: This cannot be! My fleet, lost in this fiery inferno!" 86427 "Liu Bei: The plan worked, thank the heavens! Press our advantage!" 86428 "Liu Bei: The time to move against Sun Quan is now, yet I doubt the virtue of this plan. Zhuge Liang is right that I can only restore the Han if he falls, but does the realm's future truly hinge on a good man's death?" 86429 "Sun Quan: Your modest manners hide a schemer of Cao Cao’s caliber, Liu Bei. Very well – you will follow your chosen path to its end." 86430 "Sun Quan: I admire your loyalty, Liu Bei. A more conniving leader would surely have betrayed me by now!" 86431 "Lü Bu: I must sadly leave your service, Liu Bei. Cao Cao promised me a position as his general, and I prefer serving those who respect my strengths!" 86432 "Zhang Fei: Consider me shocked. Promise me that we take his head this time, brother!" 86433 "Zhang Fei: So falls the traitor Lü Bu. The realm is safer without him!" 86434 "Guan Yu: Cao Cao’s fleet sails from three small bases. Capture these beachheads, and the river will be ours!" 86435 "Zhou Yu: Send my men to one of the beachheads. Then we can assault Cao Cao’s main camp from two directions!" 86436 "Guan Yu: We have captured a beach! Now we have a foothold on Cao Cao’s side of the river!" 86437 "Zhou Yu: With this beach secured, I shall attack Cao Cao’s forces!" 86438 "Liu Bei: The dice have been rolled; the future of the realm will now be decided. Cao Cao must not escape the battlefield!" 86439 "Guan Yu: The Great Usurper is dead, and his forces rout in panic!" 86440 "Liu Bei: Cao Cao flees the field! Victory is ours, men. A fine day for the Han!" 86441 "Liu Bei: We have done the impossible, my brothers! From the ashes of Cao Cao and Sun Quan's domains, a reinvigorated Han dynasty will rise!" 86442 "Lü Bu" 86443 "Straw Boat" 86444 "Li Dian" 86445 "– Sun Quan was given Bracer. –" 86446 "– Cao Cao will now attack less frequently. –" 86447 "– Sun Quan will now build more Docks and construct more Demolition Ships. –" 86448 "– Docks enabled. –" 86449 "+ You will soon face Cao Cao – and, possibly, your current ally Sun Quan – in battle. To prevail, complete as many side objectives as possible to weaken your rivals while Zhuge Liang performs the ritual." 86450 "+ Protect Zhuge Liang until he completes the ritual necessary to summon the eastern wind." 86451 "+ Betray Sun Quan by changing diplomacy with him to Enemy or stay loyal. The rest of the mission will play out differently depending on your choice." 86452 "+ Defeat Cao Cao." 86453 "+ Kill Cao Cao." 86454 "+ Defeat Sun Quan." 86455 "+ Sun Quan must not be defeated." 86456 "- Repair Zhou Yu’s Demolition Ships for the upcoming battle." 86457 "- Send the Straw Boat (Canoe) to Cao Cao’s Xianbei Raiders to collect the necessary arrows for Zhou Yu." 86458 "- Build a Castle in the flagged area of Sun Quan’s base to intercept Cao Cao’s naval attacks." 86459 "- Kill Cao Cao’s spies on the western riverbank." 86460 "- Capture Cao Cao’s beachheads by destroying the Towers or Castles guarding them." 86461 "- Destroy the Castle on the eastern beachhead to capture it for Zhou Yu." 86462 "+ Complete as many objectives as you can before the timer runs out." 86463 "+ Protect Zhuge Liang for three phases." 86464 "+ Betray Sun Quan or stay loyal." 86465 "+ Defeat Cao Cao." 86466 "+ Kill Cao Cao." 86467 "+ Defeat Sun Quan." 86468 "+ Sun Quan must not be defeated." 86469 "- / Demolition Ships repaired." 86470 "- Send the Straw Boat to Cao Cao’s Xianbei Raiders." 86471 "- Build a Castle in the flagged area." 86472 "- Kill Cao Cao’s spies." 86473 "- / beachheads captured." 86474 "- Destroy the eastern Castle to capture the beachhead for Zhou Yu." 86475 "%d minute(s) until the wind ritual is complete." 86476 "%d minute(s) left to betray Sun Quan." 86477 "%d minute(s) until the current phase of the wind ritual is complete." // Liu Bei slides 244707 "However, even among the common folk the Turbans had many opponents. Many saw their revolt as an affront to the Mandate of Heaven, which only increased the people’s suffering. Liu Bei was one such man." 244708 "A distant relative of the Han Emperor, Liu Bei was a sandal maker whose sheer charisma made up for his lack of wealth. To some, his unusual height and long ears were signs that he was meant for great things." 244709 "Yet, when an imperial decree to rally warriors against the Turbans was posted in his village, he felt hopeless – for what could a lowly sandal maker do to save an empire?" 244710 "His spirits soared when he spoke with two other men intent on enlisting: Zhang Fei, a boulder of a man with a temper as easily lit as a dried-out wheat field; and Guan Yu, a majestic, bearded warrior." 244711 "Even though they had never met before, Liu Bei felt he had found two long-lost comrades. They made offerings to the heavens in a peach garden, swearing to become brothers and to fight for the restoration of the Han:" 244712 "“We do not ask to be born on the same day, but we ask to die on the same day.”" 244713 "With Liu Bei at the lead, the three sworn brothers set out to crush the Yellow Turban rebels." 244751 "Though fierce as tigers soldiers be,\nBattles are won by strategy.\nA hero comes; he gains renown,\nAlready destined for a crown." 244752 "The Yellow Turbans proved no match for the determined brothers. With the rebellion crushed, the newly-promoted Liu Bei seemed destined for a quick rise through the ranks. But the corruption of the court proved that a vain hope." 244753 "At the time, local leaders would often extort their subjects to bribe the palace eunuchs. Not long after Liu Bei's victory, an officer came to collect his blood money, but the honorable Liu Bei had no coin to give. This sent the official into a rage. Liu Bei had to stay Zhang Fei’s hand lest he kill the man on the spot." 244754 "Liu Bei would receive no gratitude from the court for his achievements. Though hard to accept, this truth only strengthened his resolve. To restore the Han, he would root out political corruption, tendril by black tendril..." 244755 "A more immediate threat had surfaced, an enemy that threatened to undo the very Empire Liu Bei hoped to save: the Great Usurper, Cao Cao." 244801 "One fateful day, the father of the great warlord Cao Cao was murdered while travelling to meet with Liu Bei’s master. The murderers were former Yellow Turban rebels who had been conscripted by the governor Tao Qian, and Cao Cao put the blame squarely on his shoulders." 244802 "Cao Cao's vengeance was swift and terrible. Tens of thousands of civilians perished as entire towns were put to the torch. Only exterminating all of Tao Qian’s province would satisfy Cao Cao's hunger for revenge..." 244803 "...or so he said. While the atrocity horrified Liu Bei, he realized that Cao Cao, the puppet-master behind the throne, truly sought to strike fear into his rivals." 244804 "However, some puppets refused to have their strings pulled. Having recently killed his own adoptive father, the renowned warrior Lü Bu now sought refuge with Liu Bei." 244805 "Liu Bei was far from thrilled. Like a sword without a handle, Lü Bu had betrayed every master he had ever served. Yet, with Cao Cao’s armies marching on Tao Qian’s capital, even a fickle ally was better than none at all." 244851 "As they stormed Lü Bu’s fortress, Liu Bei and his brothers faced off against the legendary warrior in the courtyard." 244852 "Lü Bu nearly defeated the trio, dealing Zhang Fei a flesh wound and toppling the indomitable Guan Yu. Liu Bei only managed to knock the spear from his hands with a lucky strike." 244853 "The perennial traitor admitted defeat. Yet when Cao Cao arrived, it seemed that Lü Bu was not ready to accept his fate." 244854 "“I have saved you before, Liu Bei”, he said, and it was true. Once, when Liu Bei was lured into a deadly trap, Lü Bu fired an arrow through his own halberd from a great distance. Awed by his skill, the enemy commander retreated, sparing Liu Bei from certain death." 244855 "“Now I ask that you return the favor”, said Lü Bu. “Save me from the blade and you will have my eternal loyalty.”" 244856 "“Your loyalty!? Your loyalty isn’t worth a pint of lukewarm piss!”" 244857 "Liu Bei stepped in before an incensed Zhang Fei could execute Lü Bu on the spot. Despite Lü Bu’s fickle nature, he was a useful weapon if pointed in the right direction. Lü Bu would keep his life and enter Liu Bei’s service... for now." 244858 "Liu Bei had won a slim victory. Not long after Lü Bu’s fate was decided, Cao Cao seized the war-torn province of Xu and Liu Bei reluctantly agreed to join his court as a commander. Cao Cao held Liu Bei in great esteem, yet there was little trust between the two." 244859 "Liu Bei had no desire to serve a man capable of such atrocities against the common folk. It was only a matter of time before they would clash again." 244860 "“My lord Cao Cao”, he said. “In your hands I could be a deadly weapon. Point me at your enemies and I will make short work of them!”" 244861 "Cao Cao considered the offer. After all, why let a valuable asset go to waste over a bit of treason? But Liu Bei could see the lie in Lü Bu’s eyes. “If this man could skewer his own adoptive father, why would he not do the same to you?”" 244862 "To Liu Bei’s surprise, his words swayed Cao Cao. “Long-ears, you are a crook!” Lü Bu screamed as the guards dragged him to his execution." 244901 "Liu Bei’s tenure under Cao Cao was brief. After the powerless emperor ordered an assassination attempt on Cao Cao, Liu Bei feared he would be seen as an accomplice. He and his brothers escaped and began plotting against his former master." 244902 "Cao Cao responded with a lightning campaign, forcing Liu Bei to seek refuge with Cao Cao’s northern rival, Yuan Shao." 244903 "In the heat of the fighting, the enemy captured Guan Yu. With his brother’s fate uncertain, Liu Bei rode north with tears in his eyes." 244904 "Yuan Shao proved a benevolent host, but after Cao Cao crushed his armies at the battle of Guandu, Liu Bei once again found himself without refuge. With Cao Cao's riders at his heels, Liu Bei hurried south once more to seek shelter with the warlord Liu Biao." 244951 "Zhuge Liang’s advice to lure Cao Cao’s men into a clearing worked. When the dry surroundings were set ablaze around them, thousands died in the flames." 244952 "Yet, when news arrived of Liu Biao’s death at the hands of the Sun Clan, Zhuge Liang had no answer. Tired of war, Liu Biao’s son and heir surrendered to Cao Cao, pulling the rug out from under Liu Bei." 244953 "The deaths of Yuan Shao and Liu Biao left Cao Cao unrivalled in the north. Liu Bei's only potential ally now was the Sun Clan, killers of his former master. The situation was more dire than ever." 245001 "Apart from Liu Bei, the only man in China both willing and able to stand up to Cao Cao was Sun Quan of the powerful Sun Clan. On Zhuge Liang’s advice, Liu Bei proposed an alliance to the southern warlord and led what remained of his army toward Sun territory." 245002 "Cao Cao himself picked up the chase. Every passing day, the old cavalry commander gained on them. Liu Bei had faced impossible odds before, but this time was different. If Cao Cao caught him, or if Sun Quan refused the alliance, all would be lost." 245003 "Darkness was creeping up on all sides, but a spark of light still remained. As Liu Bei hurried south, news reached him that Guan Yu was alive. After briefly serving Cao Cao after his capture, Guan Yu had broken with him and was now bringing reinforcements to support his sworn brother, Liu Bei." 245004 "Perhaps there still was hope." 245051 "There was a heaviness to the air when the new allies Liu Bei and Sun Quan finally met. Liu Bei had narrowly escaped Cao Cao’s grasp, but that was where the good news ended." 245052 "One by one, the towns north of the Yangtze fell into the usurper’s hands, like pebbles torn away in a flood. With two hundred thousand men at his back, Cao Cao now prepared to cross the river and deliver the killing blow." 245053 "Liu Bei had reached the end of the road. If Cao Cao was not stopped here, it would mean the end of the dynasty that he had sworn to protect. Only with his new ally by his side would he stand a chance..." 245054 "...provided their alliance held true." 245101 "Black smoke filled the sky as Cao Cao’s titanic army made camp across the river. From Liu Bei's vantage point atop the Red Cliffs, it looked like death itself had come to greet him." 245102 "“We must make the river our wall and battleground”, Zhuge Liang said. “I will perform a ritual to the southeast wind to ensure our mastery over the water. Then, you and your brothers must lead the charge on the north shore.”" 245103 "With the wind at their backs, they would set fire to Cao Cao’s ships and seize the initiative. Cao Cao’s men, demoralized after years of war, would scatter in the face of such a powerful push... or so they hoped." 245104 "Against an army four times larger, it was as good a plan as they would get. Yet, it left the future uncertain. If Cao Cao survived, China would remain divided. If somehow he died in the fighting, what would stop Sun Quan from taking his place? After all, while the Sun leader was no tyrant, ambitious fires still burned in his eyes." 245105 "Zhuge Liang, as always, had a plan. “There will come a time during the battle when you must make a choice. Either stand by your word to Sun Quan, and gamble with the future of the empire – or turn your sword on your ally and save it from another would-be usurper.”" 245106 "As much as it pained him, Liu Bei knew that his advisor spoke true. He had one shot at his goal of restoring the Han dynasty – but, when the time came, would he be strong enough to take it?" 245151 "The Battle of Red Cliffs will forever be remembered as one of the greatest upsets in Chinese history. Cao Cao’s grand army was routed by the combined might of Liu Bei and Sun Quan, and the strategic geniuses of Zhuge Liang and Zhou Yu." 245152 "Cao Cao fled with his tail between his legs, never to set foot south of the river again. Liu Bei, who had held true to his alliance with Sun Quan, celebrated the victory with his brothers long into the night." 245153 "As the tides of civil war finally receded, a new political landscape emerged with China divided in three: Cao Cao’s realm in the north, the Sun Clan to the south, and Liu Bei himself – having heeded Zhuge Liang’s advice to form a domain of his own – as emperor of the Shu kingdom in the west." 245154 "Yet, even as the former sandal maker sat upon the throne of his own kingdom, doubt gnawed at Liu Bei. He could have betrayed Sun Quan and attempted to fully restore the Han dynasty, but rather than turn on his ally, he had settled for a partial revival." 245155 "Had that been a mistake? After all, forming his own kingdom was only a first step towards reuniting the empire – but, had he acted differently, there might have been no need for this." 245156 "Perhaps... or perhaps it was an impossible dream. One day, China would be united once more, and Liu Bei had already done more than any other man to ensure that future." 245157 "The Empire, long divided, must unite; long united, must divide. Thus it has ever been." 245158 "It will also be remembered as the day the Han dynasty was restored. Liu Bei’s betrayal took Sun Quan completely by surprise, and the Sun armies routed once they saw Zhang Fei's spear skewer their leader." 245159 "Meanwhile, the defeated Cao Cao met his fate at the hands of Guan Yu in Huarong Pass. Cao Cao's death brought the decades-long civil war to a close, leaving Liu Bei as its sole, unlikely victor." 245160 "As Liu Bei marched on the capital, people flocked to join the victory march. He arrived at the gates of Luoyang at the head of a hundred thousand commoners and the Emperor greeted him with open arms." 245161 "Restoring the Han dynasty would take years. Thousands of corrupt officials and rebellious warlords had to be dealt with, but progress was at last being made." 245162 "Liu Bei had done the impossible. The Han dynasty would rule for many more years, but it was all because he had betrayed a man who trusted him." 245163 "Had the fate of China depended on one bloody act towards a friend, or could it have gone differently? This question would plague Liu Bei to his grave." // // Cao Cao 1 // 86501 "Dong Zhuo" 86502 "Yellow Turban Rebels" 86503 "Zhang Jue" 86504 "Chinese Villages" 86505 "Bandits" 86508 "1. You can support 125 population but are limited to the Castle Age and cannot build siege weapons, Docks, Monasteries, or initially create Villagers.\n\n2. Use Hei Guang Cavalry and Tiger Cavalry to quickly and decisively crush the Yellow Turbans' foot soldiers.\n\n3. Be aggressive. The emperor’s court will provide you with new troops and resources. \n\n4. Dong Zhuo is a reliable ally who will send cavalry to assist you in battle. He outranks Cao Cao and is arrogant, yet his advice is valuable.\n\n5. The rebels have established a trade route to the southeast on the other side of the Yellow River. Zhang Jue receives additional resources this way.\n\n6. Explore the map! There is a path that will allow you to bypass Zhang Jue's Castle and attack him from behind.\n\n7. The Hall of Heroes is a campaign-only building that costs wood. It trains hero units (and retrains fallen ones) that you recruit throughout the campaign." 86509 "Your scouts report:\n\n- Cao Cao and his cavalry (Blue) have arrived in the northeast, near Dong Zhuo's base (Purple). This experienced ally will primarily train Tiger Cavalry and Hei Guang Cavalry to support Cao Cao.\n\n- The Yellow Turban Rebels (Yellow) hold several settlements (Grey) on the Yellow River. The rebels are poorly trained but numerous foot soldiers.\n\n- Zhang Jue (Orange), the rebels' leader, has retreated to Yingchuan, but will counterattack with Pikemen and Crossbowmen. Recapturing villages (Grey) will weaken his forces.\n\n- Bandits (Cyan) have taken advantage of the chaos to harass the rural population." 86510 "Dong Zhuo: The Yellow Turbans' leader hides in Yingchuan. I leave you in charge of the cavalry. Drive the rebels out quickly, commander!" 86511 "Dong Zhuo: Did you bring your slowest horses to battle, Cao Cao, or are you simply slow of mind!? Ride out now and slaughter these rebels!" 86512 "Dong Zhuo: You are on the right track, commander. I will send my men to ensure the success of this attack." 86513 "Dong Zhuo: We face a rabble of footmen, and your response is to send... infantry? The emperor put you in charge of the cavalry for a reason!" 86514 "Dong Zhuo: Do you think these stinking rebels have the money to buy horses? No? Then why are you training spearmen!?" 86515 "Dong Zhuo: You have horse archers at your command – why are you training these measly foot archers?" 86516 "Huangfu Song: Well done, commander. I will send more men to help you break the rebels on this front." 86517 "Huangfu Song: Looks like you are running low on troops, commander. Take these men and finish the job!" 86518 "Dong Zhuo: Rebellion has flared up in the capital itself. I will go quell it and leave the Yellow Turbans to you, commander. Do not mess this up!" 86519 "Yellow Turban Soldier: The imperial army is attacking Yingchuan itself! Defend the great leader with your lives!" 86520 "Cao Cao: With these villages, we can draft more men and quickly swell our numbers!" 86521 "Zhang Jue: Surrender now! The victory of the Yellow Turbans is inevitable. The azure sky is already dead – the yellow sky will soon rise!" 86522 "Zhang Jue: So ends this quest for justice, at the hands of a commander whom neither magic nor rituals could hinder..." 86523 "Cao Cao: The rebellion is crushed! Dig Zhang Jue’s body out of the rubble, and ensure his head is sent to the capital!" 86524 "Dong Zhuo: The rebels' poisonous words have infected many nearby villages. Reconquer them and teach them the meaning of authority!" 86525 "Cao Cao: We have conquered a rebel village!" 86526 "Cao Cao: We have driven the Yellow Turbans from all the nearby villages! Now only the stronghold at Yingchuan remains." 86527 "Cao Cao: The carts entering the city supply Zhang Jue's forces. We can put an end to that!" 86528 "Yellow Turban Soldier: All of our supply carts are lost! We will surely starve to death now!" 86529 "Cao Cao: Some workers say the rebels destroyed a bridge to the west with a magic spell. Before they could rebuild it, bandits stole their materials. We cannot cross it until we reclaim them!" 86530 "Cao Cao: The bridge is repaired! Now we can cross and sneak attack the rebels – but remember, they can also attack across it now!" 86531 "Cao Cao: These priests supported Zhang Jue by giving him the 'blessed water' he used to trick his soldiers. Now their fate is in my hands." 86532 "Cao Cao: Discarding powerful weapons is foolish. Spare these priests!" 86533 "Cao Cao: These traitors cannot be trusted. Off with their heads!" 86534 "Cao Cao: One small stumble will not stop me! Bandage this wound and bring me back into the fray!" 86535 "Advisor: This building is the Hall of Heroes. Any hero who dies in battle or joins your forces will become available at this building, which your Villagers can construct." 86536 "Advisor: Every hero has a Passive Ability, Active Ability, or both. Passive Abilities apply at all times, Active Abilities you need to activate." 86537 "Zhang Bao" 86538 "Zhang Liang" 86539 "– Conscription researched: Military units train 33% faster. –" 86540 "– You can now use Dong Zhuo’s camp and Villagers! –" 86541 "– Without supplies, Zhang Jue will now retrain his soldiers more slowly. –" 86542 "– For the rest of the campaign, you will start with a Relic. –" 86543 "– For the rest of the campaign, you will start with several Monks and Redemption researched. –" 86544 "– You have found building materials to repair the bridge. –" 86545 "+ Defeat Zhang Jue." 86546 "- Weaken Zhang Jue by conquering villages from the Yellow Turban Rebels." 86547 "- Destroy all Yellow Turban carts that supply Zhang Jue with resources." 86548 "- Recapture the stolen lumber and bricks for the bridge builders." 86549 "- Decide the fate of Zhang Jue's followers that used 'blessed water' to trick peasants into joining him." 86550 "+ Defeat Zhang Jue." 86551 "- / villages captured." 86552 "- / rebel carts destroyed." 86553 "- Recapture the workers' stolen building materials (/)." 86554 "Decide the fate of Zhang Jue’s Monks: " 86555 "Execute them" 86556 "Spare them" 86557 "Decide Zhang Jue's followers' fate" 86558 "Execute them – loot the Monastery for gold and steal the Relic: you will start subsequent missions with one extra Relic." 86559 "Spare them – the Monks and their Monastery become yours: you will start subsequent missions with extra Monks." // // Cao Cao 2 // 86601 "Cao Song" 86602 "Dong Zhuo" 86603 "Lü Bu" 86604 "Tao Qian" 86605 "Enemy Warlords" 86606 "Liu Bei" 86607 "Yellow Turban Soldiers" 86608 "1. You can support 150 population but cannot advance to the Imperial Age. You can build Docks and Fishing Ships, but no warships.\n\n2. Your soldiers each generate food once you research the Tuntian technology in your Castle.\n\n3. Many Yellow Turban survivors have been sighted nearby. Try to convince them to join your ranks.\n\n4. Apparently, Dong Zhuo humiliated his ally Lü Bu by taking a woman promised to Lü Bu as his own concubine. Their alliance's days are numbered." 86609 "Your scouts report:\n\n- Cao Cao (Blue) and his father Cao Song (Orange) have arrived in the south. Cao Song will seek more allies while his son fights Dong Zhuo.\n\n- Dong Zhuo (Purple) has a large base in the north and will attack with cavalry. His alliance with Lü Bu (Grey) is fragile. Lü Bu camps further west and trains White Feather Guards and Hei Guang Cavalry.\n\n- The admired governor Tao Qian (Cyan) is based in the southeast. He and his army of Archers and Spearmen could be useful allies.\n\n- More enemy warlords (Red) are scattered across the map. Subduing them is possible, but not a priority.\n\n- Scattered Yellow Turban soldiers (Yellow) hide in the area and may join a strong leader." 86610 "Cao Cao: To control the empire, one must control the emperor – who is in the clutches of Dong Zhuo. Let us liberate him!" 86611 "Dong Zhuo: You are just one of a hundred hungry rats fighting for a bite of the empire’s rotting corpse! How could you ever defeat me!?" 86612 "Cao Song: We will need allies to control all of the realm, my son. Governor Tao Qian is a promising option. I will meet him and see if we can work out a deal!" 86613 "Tao Qian: Of course, any member of the great Cao family is welcome in my domain!" 86614 "Yellow Turban Soldier: A Cao patriarch in our lands? Let us seize his ill-gotten wealth! We may serve Tao Qian, but we were Yellow Turbans once – and what good has servitude done us?" 86615 "Tao Qian: Believe me, my lord. I sent men to escort your father, not to kill him! Little did I realize the rebels' criminal nature had never changed..." 86616 "Dong Zhuo: Let us crush this upstart once and for all. Into the fray, my son!" 86617 "Dong Zhuo: We must crush Cao Cao before it is too late! Join me in this attack, my son – and send a larger force this time!" 86618 "Cao Cao: Our enemies are drifting apart even without our help. We could use this to our advantage..." 86619 "Dong Zhuo: I have no use for an adopted son who refuses his father’s orders! You are no son of mine, Lü Bu! " 86620 "Lü Bu: It shames me to ever have called a crook like you my father – and I will do far better without you!" 86621 "Lü Bu: Hah! I was right to abandon Dong Zhuo’s sinking ship. Now his corpulent corpse burns on the battlefield while I ride off to greener pastures!" 86622 "Dong Zhuo: This would never have happened if that backstabbing bastard Lü Bu had not abandoned me!" 86623 "Emperor: I commend your loyalty, general Cao! It is good to be back in the care of someone with the empire’s best interests in mind!" 86624 "Cao Cao: Many former Yellow Turban rebels prowl the area with no purpose or direction. They will surely jump at the opportunity to join me!" 86625 "Cao Cao: In a way, Dong Zhuo is not wrong: I am just one of many squabbling warlords. However, if I eliminate the others, the emperor will be forced to rely on me alone!" 86626 "Cao Cao: Absorb this warlord’s followers and resources into our army!" 86627 "Emperor: Excellent work, general Cao! Rebellious governors must learn their place. Impressive, the way you carry out my will even before I think to ask!" 86628 "Emperor: Another warlord submits to you every day, general Cao. Surely some of those who remain must be loyal to me?" 86629 "Emperor: I should have realized your schemes sooner, general Cao. Now I lie at your mercy. I can only pray your loyalty will remain with the Han dynasty..." 86630 "Cao Cao: This warlord will now send his soldiers to fight for us!" 86631 "Cao Cao: Tao Qian let his men kill my father! The two of us cannot share the same sky. I will burn his entire province to the ground in revenge!" 86632 "Cao Cao: Tao Qian’s realm lies barren, and the criminal himself fell ill and died – or so they say. Perhaps his conscience finally caught up to him!" 86633 "Cao Cao: Tao Qian has called on Liu Bei for aid. He is a new commander, but already a true hero of our time. We should crush Tao Qian before he arrives!" 86634 "Cao Cao: The enemy alliance crumbles like a house of cheap bricks! Now is the time to convince the turncoat Lü Bu to join us. He may be fickle, but he would be a powerful weapon!" 86635 "Cao Cao: We have captured one of Lü Bu’s banners!" 86636 "Lü Bu: I humbly offer my surrender – and my services. You will be glad to have me, my lord, for you know what they say: among heroes, Lü Bu; among horses, my loyal steed Red Hare!" 86637 "Cao Cao: The great warrior Xiahou Dun has joined us! He once swallowed his own eye after losing it in battle, so as to take back what was his!" 86638 "Cao Cao: It brings me joy to see my cousin Cao Ren taking up arms for me. From now on, you will be my shield!" 86639 "Advisor: My lord, two acclaimed heroes offer you their services. You may choose one to join your retinue for this campaign!" 86640 "Cao Song: These former Yellow Turban rebels have no prospects or direction. Bring these carts bearing gifts to them and they will surely join you." 86641 "Tao Qian: Cao Cao is trying to eradicate the people of Xu province! Only with your help, Liu Bei, can we hold back this extermination!" 86642 "Lü Bu: I tire of slaying lowly soldiers. I will return for a worthy challenge!" 86643 "Cao Bao" 86644 "Tian Kai" 86645 "Xiahou Dun" 86646 "Cao Ren" 86647 "Warlord" 86648 "– You can train this Hero at the Hall of Heroes for the rest of the campaign. –" 86649 "– For the rest of the campaign, Lü Bu will support you. He can be trained at the Hall of Heroes. –" 86650 "– Bring one of the carts to the Yellow Turban rebels to bribe them. You have a limited amount so carefully consider who you want to bribe. –" 86651 "– These former Yellow Turban rebels have joined your side. –" 86652 "+ Capture the Emperor from Dong Zhuo." 86653 "- Subdue (kill) all local warlords." 86654 "+ Avenge Cao Song by reducing Tao Qian’s population to or less." 86655 "- Look for scattered Yellow Turban soldiers. They will join you if you give them a cart filled with gifts. You have a limited amount of carts, so choose wisely." 86656 "- Force Lü Bu to submit by capturing all of his banners." 86657 "+ Defeat Tao Qian." 86658 "+ Capture the Emperor." 86659 "- / warlords subdued." 86660 "+ Reduce Tao Qian’s population () to or less." 86661 "- You can recruit more Yellow Turban group(s)." 86662 "- / of Lü Bu’s banners captured." 86663 "%d minute(s) until Liu Bei reinforces Tao Qian." 86664 "Xiahou Dun" 86665 "Cao Ren" 86666 "Recruit Cao Ren – a Cavalry Archer Commander who boosts nearby units' speed with Decisive Command and can restore their health with Morale Boost." 86667 "Recruit Xiahou Dun – a Cavalry Champion who levels up when killing enemy units and can deal charged bonus damage to a target with Heavy Attack." 86668 "Lü Bu's Forces" // // Cao Cao 3 // 86701 "Guandu" 86702 "Yuan Shao" 86703 "Yuan Shao's Supplies" 86704 "Guan Yu" 86705 "Xu You" 86706 "Chinese Villages" 86708 "1. You can reach the Imperial Age and support 200 population, but cannot build warships.\n\n2. You only hold a small military base within Guandu, but will later take command of the entire city.\n\n3. Initially, focus on cutting enemy supply lines and leave the defense of Guandu to the allied city guard.\n\n4. There are many ways to damage Yuan Shao's forces, but you may not have enough time to complete all such objectives before the final battle." 86709 "Your scouts report:\n\n- Cao Cao (Blue) has arrived at Guandu to defend the city against Yuan Shao.\n\n- Guandu (Cyan) is well fortified and defended by a capable city guard that can repel Yuan Shao's early attacks.\n\n- Yuan Shao (Orange) has taken up position in the north and is currently gathering his cavalry and Traction Trebuchets, leaving important supply camps (Red) vulnerable.\n\n- Xu You (Purple) is Yuan Shao's advisor, but also Cao Cao's old friend and may be willing to switch sides...\n\n- Several villages (Grey) lie near Guandu. Cao Cao can plunder them for additional food, or bring their inhabitants to Guandu for forced labor." 86710 "Advisor: We are outnumbered, but can triumph with the right strategy. Destroy Yuan Shao's supply camps to starve his grand army!" 86711 "Advisor: The wonder in Guandu is under attack! Protect it at all costs!" 86712 "Yuan Shao: It is a shame you chose the wrong side of history, old friend, but we reap what we sow. Charge!" 86713 "Advisor: A supply shipment has arrived on the river!" 86714 "Yuan Shao: Do you know they call you the Great Usurper behind your back, old friend? Such an unjust moniker. You are indeed a usurper, but there is nothing great about you." 86715 "Advisor: Yuan Shao’s army is on the move, my lord. We should return to Guandu and dig in. We stand a fighting chance so long as we keep the city’s wonder standing." 86716 "Yuan Shao: Guandu's pride crumbles like your vain ambitions. I gladly accept your surrender... old friend. " 86717 "Cao Cao: We have killed an enemy commander!" 86718 "Cao Cao: Another general lies in the dust! Victory is almost ours!" 86719 "Cao Cao: Yuan Shao’s generals are dead, and his soldiers scatter like frightened sparrows! Victory is mine!" 86720 "Yuan Shao: That man was of pure, noble descent, and you cut him down like some petty thief. What a disgrace!" 86721 "Advisor: Your excellency, the enemy has blockaded the river to stop our supply shipments. We must break the blockade to receive those resources!" 86722 "Advisor: We have broken the river blockade! Now we can receive resources from home!" 86723 "Advisor: Yuan Shao’s keeps many horses in this paddock. If we set them loose, he will have to rely on his slower troops!" 86724 "Advisor: The horses are loose! Now the enemy will field far fewer cavalry." 86725 "Xu You: I tried to serve Yuan Shao, but what is the use of serving a fool who takes offense at loyal counsel? If you will have me, lord Cao, I offer information about his position." 86726 "Xu You: I gratefully serve you, lord Cao. Let me show you the enemy’s weaknesses." 86727 "Guan Yu: I am grateful for your mercy, lord Cao. I will destroy your enemies – but after my service to you is fulfilled, I am honor-bound to rejoin my brothers." 86728 "Guan Yu: I have paid my debt to you, lord Cao. Now, I hope you honor your end of the bargain and let me go!" 86729 "Guan Yu: In this life, man stands between Heaven and earth. I am content to die, rather than remain here with you, Cao Cao." 86730 "Guan Yu: I thank you for not restraining me, lord Cao. Now, I take my leave; I am ready to die ten thousand times for one look at my brother." 86731 "Cao Cao: Here is my Zifang! Just like the great advisor of the Han empire's founder, Xun Yu will help me re-establish peace!" 86732 "Cao Cao: The unparallelled hero Zhang Liao has joined our retinue!" 86733 "Advisor: Pillaging local villages could feed our army for months, or the villagers could provide much-needed manpower if conscripted. What will you do, your excellency?" 86734 "Zhang Liao" 86735 "Ju Shou" 86736 "Chunyu Qiong" 86737 "Commander" 86738 "Grain Storage" 86739 "– You now hold Guandu, and may gather resources and construct buildings! –" 86740 "– Morale Boost: Production rates of all military buildings and Villagers are temporarily increased. –" 86741 "– Enemy Morale Boost: Production rates of enemy military buildings are temporarily increased. –" 86742 "– Your followers' morale is back to normal. –" 86743 "– You have reached Yuan Shao's Grain Storage! –" 86744 "– You have reached Yuan Shao's Lumber Camps! –" 86745 "– You have reached Yuan Shao's Blacksmith! –" 86746 "– Yuan Shao will now research fewer armor and attack upgrades. –" 86747 "– Yuan Shao will now train soldiers more slowly. –" 86748 "– Yuan Shao will now build fewer siege weapons. –" 86749 "– Destroy enemy units and buildings for extra resources. –" 86750 "– Use the remaining time to build up and prepare to fight Yuan Shao. –" 86751 "+ Destroy as many of Yuan Shao’s supplies as possible to weaken his forces:" 86752 "+ Destroy Yuan Shao’s Grain Storage (Trade Workshop) to reduce his army size." 86753 "+ Destroy Yuan Shao’s Blacksmiths so he can research fewer armor upgrades." 86754 "+ Destroy Yuan Shao’s Lumber Camps to damage his siege weapon production." 86755 "+ Kill at least of Yuan Shao’s commanders." 86756 "+ The Wonder in Guandu must not be destroyed." 86757 "- Destroy Yuan Shao's river blockade (Sea Gates) so supply ships can reach Guandu." 86758 "- Release Yuan Shao's horses by destroying their paddock fence." 86759 "- Visit the traitor Xu You for information about the enemy positions." 86760 "- Ally with the Chinese Villages and bring their inhabitants to Guandu to recruit them as laborers, or declare them an enemy instead and loot their Mills." 86761 "- Escort Villagers to Guandu’s Town Center to recruit them as laborers." 86762 "- Destroy local Mills to obtain additional food." 86763 "- Allow Guan Yu to leave the battlefield OR kill him before the timer runs out." 86764 "+ Establish your economy and prepare for Yuan Shao’s attacks." 86765 "+ Destroy Yuan Shao’s Blacksmiths." 86766 "+ Destroy Yuan Shao’s Grain Storage." 86767 "+ Destroy Yuan Shao’s Lumber Camps." 86768 "+ / of Yuan Shao’s commanders killed." 86769 "+ Protect Guandu’s Wonder." 86770 "- Destroy Yuan Shao’s river blockade (Sea Gates)." 86771 "- Destroy the paddock fence to release Yuan Shao's horses." 86772 "- Visit the traitor Xu You." 86773 "- Ally with the Chinese Villages or attack them instead." 86774 "- / Villagers brought to Guandu’s Town Center." 86775 "- / Mills looted." 86776 "- Kill Guan Yu OR let him escape." 86777 "+ Build up and prepare to fight Yuan Shao." 86778 "%d minutes left until Yuan Shao attacks with full force." 86779 "%d minutes until Guan Yu leaves the battlefield." 86780 "Zhang Liao" 86781 "Xun Yu" 86782 "Recruit Xun Yu – an Archer Strategist who increases nearby units' maximum HP with Clever Tactics." 86783 "Recruit Zhang Liao – a Cavalry Champion who can deal charged bonus damage to a target with Heavy Attack." // // Cao Cao 4 // 86801 "Yuan Shang" 86802 "Yuan Tan" 86803 "Yuan Xi" 86804 "Wuhuan" 86805 "Liu Biao" 86806 "Ye Garrison" 86807 "Ye" 86808 "1. You can support a population of 200, but cannot build Docks.\n\n2. Against Confucian custom, Yuan Shao named his youngest son as heir instead of his eldest son. Exploit the strife this has caused.\n\n3. Use Traction Trebuchets for prolonged sieges. They are cheap to produce at the Siege Workshop, but must be protected from enemy cavalry." 86809 "Your scouts report:\n\n- Cao Cao (Blue) has crossed the Yellow River with a formidable army and threatens the nearby city of Liyang.\n\n- The young and arrogant heir Yuan Shang (Yellow) is the strongest of the three brothers. He fields Tiger Cavalry, Hei Guang Cavalry, and siege engines.\n\n- The hot-tempered and violent eldest brother, Yuan Tan (Red), trains Xianbei Raiders, Tiger Cavalry, and Hussars.\n\n- The intelligent but weak middle brother, Yuan Xi (Orange), employs Pikemen, Light Cavalry, and Elite Skirmishers.\n\n- North of Liyang lies the ancient, rich, and formidable city of Ye (Grey).\n\n- The Yuan brothers are allied with the Wuhuan (Purple), who reside in the far north at White Wolf Mountain.\n\n- The southern warlord Liu Biao (Cyan) is an ally of the folk hero Liu Bei and will attempt to support the Yuan brothers from afar." 86810 "Cao Cao: Yuan Shao's feeble sons gather before us, with the youngest wearing the crown! Capture Liyang and break their family bond for good." 86811 "Cao Cao: Liyang is ours! If the united brothers can muster only this, seizing the north will be like taking dragon’s beard candy from a child!" 86812 "Cao Cao: Liu Biao is too afraid to move against me, so he schemes with my enemies instead? That armchair strategist is all brain and no brawn – and not much brain at that." 86813 "Liu Biao: Brothers are like limbs of one body. I have no troops to send, but heed my plea and unite against Cao Cao – or we are all doomed." 86814 "Liu Biao: My messenger lies dead on the road to Ye. If only I had troops to spare against Cao Cao, this could have ended so differently..." 86815 "Lü Bu: The Yuan brothers need someone to unite them, and who is better suited for that task than I? Farewell, Cao Cao! Did you truly believe I would stay loyal to you after you humiliated me on the field!?" 86816 "Cao Cao: I have destroyed the Yuan family and claimed the north. Soon, all of the realm will be mine!" 86817 "Advisor: The Yuan brothers have broken their alliance, your excellency. This is a rare opportunity. Ally with one of them and quickly conquer the North!" 86818 "Yuan Shang: My father left me his domain, but my jealous brothers do not recognize my claim. With your help, we can end this injustice!" 86819 "Yuan Tan: I welcome your help, lord Cao! My brother Shang stole my inheritance and held a funeral for our father without telling us. Now he will pay!" 86820 "Yuan Xi: I welcome your support, lord Cao. Father left me little land or wealth, but with your help, my brothers will have to accept me as their equal!" 86821 "Cao Cao: Does he truly believe I care about his petty ambitions? Let him live in delusion. In the meantime, I will conquer the north!" 86822 "Advisor: Liu Biao has sent a messenger to Ye, my lord! Intercept him, or he may convince the brothers to ally against us again!" 86823 "Cao Cao: The northern capital is ours! I shall call my new palace the Bronze Bird Terrace. Let it stand as a monument to my power!" 86824 "Yuan Shang: You think this shoddy excuse for a palace makes you lord of the north? You are gravely mistaken!" 86825 "Yuan Tan: Unacceptable! The north is mine and mine alone. I will tear down this abomination and drive you out myself!" 86826 "Yuan Xi: I thought this the start of a long partnership, but you merely used me! I will no longer stand by your side!" 86827 "Advisor: The Wuhuan are barbarians, but their proud warriors may be useful. Your choice: subdue them into military service, or bribe them so they will leave us alone for good." 86828 "Lü Bu: How could I, the man among men, meet my end in such a pedestrian manner? Curse you, Cao Cao..." 86829 "Cao Cao: With the great Guo Jia by my side, I shall never fear defeat!" 86830 "Cao Cao: The famed general Zhang He has abandoned the Yuan family to fight for us!" 86831 "Cao Cao: The ancient city of Ye has sparkled with riches since the famed Spring and Autumn period. Whoever controls this city controls the north! I shall build a Castle within its walls and claim it!" 86832 "Cao Cao: I have no time to deal with barbarians! Take this gold and be gone!" 86833 "Yuan Shang" 86834 "Yuan Tan" 86835 "Yuan Xi" 86836 "Zhang He" 86837 "Guo Jia" 86838 "Chieftain's Yurt" 86839 "– You can train this Hero at the Hall of Heroes for the rest of the campaign. –" 86840 "– Your men took Plate Barding Armor from Liu Biao’s messenger. –" 86841 "– Your men looted gold from Liu Biao’s messenger. –" 86842 "– The Yuan brothers have allied against you. – " 86843 "– For the rest of the campaign, Lü Bu grants your melee cavalry trample damage. –" 86844 "– The Wuhuan submit! They will provide regular reinforcements now and in the next mission. –" 86845 "– Wuhuan riders await your orders! –" 86846 "– The Wuhuan are leaving the north! –" 86847 "– Liu Biao's messenger has arrived and rides for Ye! –" 86848 "+ Capture Liyang by defeating the Yuan forces holding the city." 86849 "+ Take Ye by building a Castle in its northern district (flagged area)." 86850 "+ Defeat all three Yuan brothers." 86851 "- Make a temporary alliance with one of the brothers." 86852 "- Intercept Liu Biao's letter urging the Yuan brothers to unite against you." 86853 "- Unhorse (kill) Lü Bu." 86854 "- Subdue the Wuhuan by razing their Chieftain Yurts, OR tribute them gold to make them leave." 86855 "+ Kill Liyang's Yuan defenders. " 86856 "+ Build a Castle in the flagged area in Ye." 86857 "+ / Yuan brothers defeated." 86858 "- Ally with one of the Yuan brothers:\n– Yuan Shang (military support)\n– Yuan Tan (highly aggressive)\n– Yuan Xi (economic support)" 86859 "- Kill Liu Biao's messenger (Light Cavalry)." 86860 "- Unhorse (kill) Lü Bu." 86861 "- Subdue the Wuhuan (/ Chieftain Yurts destroyed), or pay them gold to make them leave." 86862 "%d minutes left to choose a Yuan brother as an ally." 86863 "Zhang He" 86864 "Guo Jia" 86865 "Decide Lü Bu's fate:" 86866 "Execute him" 86867 "Spare him" 86868 "Recruit Zhang He – a Cavalry Champion who can deal charged bonus damage to a target with Heavy Attack." 86869 "Recruit Guo Jia – an Archer Strategist who increases nearby units' maximum HP with Clever Tactics." 86870 "Decide Lü Bu's fate" 86871 "Execute him – give up Lü Bu's martial skills and cavalry tactics (melee cavalry trample damage) in this mission and the next, but seize his treasure for yourself: you will start the next mission with an additional 2000 gold." 86872 "Spare him – Lü Bu will be recruitable once more, and your melee cavalry will deal trample damage again in this mission and the next." 86873 "%d minute(s) until Yuan Shang ends his alliance with you." 86874 "%d minute(s) until Yuan Tan ends his alliance with you." 86875 "%d minute(s) until Yuan Xi ends his alliance with you." 86876 "Subdue the North by completing the following objectives:" // // Cao Cao 5 // 86901 "Sun Quan" 86902 "Liu Bei" 86903 "Zhuge Liang" 86904 "River Fortifications" 86905 "Cai He" 86908 "1. You can support 200 population.\n\n2. You cannot build your own Docks — instead, you must seize river fortifications to use against your enemies. Occupy unclaimed ones by stationing troops there, and capture enemy ones by damaging the tower within to 500 HP or less.\n\n3. Liu Bei's strategist Zhuge Liang is performing a wind ritual to give your opponents' fleet an advantage. Hurry and stop him.\n\n4. Lou Chuan ships excel at destroying buildings and fortifications from range." 86909 "Your scouts report:\n\n- Cao Cao (Blue) has arrived in the north. His naval inexperience has allowed Sun Quan and Liu Bei to control the river.\n\n- Sun Quan (Red) has several camps in the southeast. He trains Fire Archers, Jian Swordsmen, and builds a strong fleet.\n\n- Liu Bei's War Chariots and Hei Guang Cavalry control the south from fortified camps (Green). Liu Bei also has a formidable navy, and may construct Transport Ships to send attacks and establish forward bases.\n\n- Protected by Liu Bei's guards, Zhuge Liang (Cyan) is performing a wind ritual in the center of the map to give the Shu and Wu ships an advantage.\n\n- Fortified harbors (Grey), capable of building ships, lie on the banks and small islands of the river.\n\n- Your commander Cai He (Purple) was separated from the main army during the march south. This daredevil might be the key to breaking your enemies." 86910 "Advisor: Our army is larger, but the enemy navy is superior. I am sorry, my lord, but I do not think we can overcome the great river." 86911 "Cao Cao: I did not pacify half of the realm to be stopped by a puddle. We will cross the river, take the beaches, and crush Liu Bei and Sun Quan!" 86912 "Sun Quan: Your usurpation ends today, Cao Cao! Launch the attack!" 86913 "Liu Bei: The people have suffered enough under your tyranny! Today is the day that the Han dynasty is restored!" 86914 "Sun Quan: What will you do without your precious fortifications? Stand on the beach and shout all you want – you will never take the south!" 86915 "Liu Bei: Heaven smiles upon us, brothers! Cao Cao has been driven from all the river fortifications!" 86916 "Advisor: Your excellency, enemy deserters approach. Zhuge Liang’s ritual must have been less successful than they hoped!" 86917 "Cao Cao: Those are no deserters... those are enemies sailing under a false flag! Destroy them before they wreck all we have built!" 86918 "Sun Quan: If only Liu Bei had not strode around like he was invincible! I should never have allied with that windbag!" 86919 "Cao Cao: With both rivals dead, nobody can stand in my way. China will be united once more – under the Cao family!" 86920 "Advisor: To control the water, we must capture as many river fortifications as we can!" 86921 "Advisor: My spies report the enemy alliance is more strained than it seems. Capturing more fortifications will drive them apart!" 86922 "Cao Cao: With so many strongpoints under our control, the enemy alliance will surely break soon. Protect these fortifications with your lives, men!" 86923 "Cao Cao: We have lost too many fortresses! We must quickly turn the tide, or we will never break the enemy alliance!" 86924 "Sun Quan: Cao Cao has nearly seized the entire river! What good is this alliance if you cannot hold up your end, Liu Bei!?" 86925 "Liu Bei: My navy did not give Cao Cao the river, but if you see no point in this alliance, then neither do I. I will restore the Han without you!" 86926 "Advisor: Liu Bei’s advisor Zhuge Liang is performing a ritual to gain the wind’s favor. Stopping him will permanently slow the enemy fleet!" 86927 "Zhuge Liang: Success! I can feel the wind rising from the southeast!" 86928 "Zhuge Liang: My ritual failed, and so my life is forfeit. The stars have changed their course..." 86929 "Cai He: Finally we are reunited, your excellency! I have a cunning plan: a sneak attack behind enemy lines would greatly harm the southerners. Give me some ships, and my men and I will do the rest!" 86930 "Cai He: Perfect, my lord! Now, who should I attack?" 86931 "Cai He: Orders received. Onwards, to victory!" 86932 "Liu Bei: I let the people and my brothers down. My defeat is Heaven's will!" 86933 "– Sun Quan’s and Liu Bei’s ships’ movement speed and attack rate reduced. –" 86934 "– Wuhuan reinforcements have arrived! –" 86935 "– Lü Bu grants your melee cavalry trample damage. –" 86936 "– Lü Bu abandoned you. Your melee cavalry no longer deal trample damage. –" 86937 "+ Defeat Sun Quan." 86938 "+ Defeat Liu Bei." 86939 "- Capture and hold the river fortifications by stationing military units there or damaging the enemy towers within the fortifications to 500 HP" 86940 "- Kill Zhuge Liang before he can finish his wind ritual." 86941 "- Capture at least river fortifications to destabilize the enemy alliance." 86942 "- Hold at least river fortifications to put and end to the enemy alliance." 86943 "- Provide Cai He with Transport Ships and he will assemble a secret squad to sneak behind the enemy positions to attack an enemy of your choice." 86944 "- Decide which of your enemies Cai He should attack:\n– Use chat command ‘62’ to make him attack Sun Quan.\n– Use chat command ‘63' to make him attack Liu Bei." 86945 "+ Defeat Sun Quan." 86946 "+ Defeat Liu Bei." 86947 "- / river fortifications captured." 86948 "- Kill Zhuge Liang." 86949 "- Capture at least river forts." 86950 "- Hold at least river forts." 86951 "- Send Cai He Transport Ships." 86952 "- Chat ‘62’ to make Cai He attack Sun Quan, OR chat ‘63’ to make him attack Liu Bei." 86953 "%d minutes left to kill Zhuge Liang." 86954 "%d minutes until Sun Quan and Liu Bei end their alliance." // Cao Cao slides 245201 "Across the empire, ambitious warlords exploited the feeble imperial court to empower themselves. None were more persistent in this pursuit than Cao Cao." 245202 "The son of a commander who had bought his way to power, Cao Cao was no stranger to the corruption consuming the court. He openly mocked all those who decried the state of the empire while doing nothing to change it." 245203 "“Virtue without action is a luxury reserved for times of peace”, he said. “But in times of trouble, it is ability and decisive action that lead to victory.”" 245204 "In Cao Cao’s heart burned the twin flames of confidence and ambition. Once unleashed, these would consume the very empire he purported to save. Yet, at that moment, he was only one of hundreds of ambitious warlords making a name for themselves." 245205 "Serving as a cavalry commander under general Huangfu Song, Cao Cao was sent to quell the Yellow Turban rebels near the city of Yingchuan. Thus began the rise of the Great Usurper." 245251 "The Yellow Turbans wilted like dry grass before Cao Cao’s fire. Yet, even as order was restored, the empire’s troubles were far from over. The old Emperor had died, leaving the throne to his young son. This power shift transformed court rivalries into violent conflicts." 245252 "Cao Cao’s former ally Dong Zhuo massacred the once-powerful eunuchs. Rather than return power to the new emperor, Dong Zhuo deposed him and replaced him with his half-brother, a child that he controlled as a puppet." 245253 "Dong Zhuo abused his new power by sleeping in the Emperor’s bed, lying with the wives of court officials, and torturing hostages for entertainment. Just as before, the men of inaction decried this outrageous new status quo but did nothing to stop it." 245254 "For Cao Cao, doing nothing was not an option." 245255 "Even as he served the tyrant, Cao Cao planned to assassinate Dong Zhuo. By killing him, Cao Cao hoped to gain the favor of commoners and warlords alike – but Dong Zhuo caught him in the act and forced him to flee the capital." 245256 "On his way east, his uncle Lü Boshe took him in. As night fell, Cao Cao heard Lü Boshe sharpening a knife, and in his paranoia took this as a prelude to his own murder." 245257 "Cao Cao murdered Lü Boshe’s entire family, realizing too late that they had only been preparing a feast in his honor. As flames engulfed the house, his last loyal follower asked how he could commit such an atrocity. Cao Cao’s reply?" 245258 "“I would rather betray the world, than have the world betray me!”" 245259 "No enemy, real or imagined, would stand in his way." 245301 "As Dong Zhuo’s reign of terror plagued the empire, the powerful northern warlord Yuan Shao organized an alliance against him. Eager for another stab at the tyrant’s heart, Cao Cao was among the first to join." 245302 "Alliances of so many strong-willed men are liable to fall apart before they even see battle, but this one served its purpose nevertheless. To escape encirclement, Dong Zhuo burned down the capital and force-marched its people – and Emperor – to the city of Chang’an." 245303 "Already weakened by the southern warlord Sun Jian, Dong Zhuo had now begun to quarrel with his adopted son, the legendary warrior Lü Bu, as both had fallen for a young woman named Diaochan." 245304 "As Cao Cao rode to rescue the Emperor, a twisted plan hatched in his mind. After Dong Zhuo was dead, someone else would need to rule in the child Emperor’s stead. Someone who had Dong Zhuo’s decisiveness but not his corrupt tendencies – and certainly not someone with the weaknesses of Cao Cao’s bickering allies." 245305 "Cao Cao knew only one man whom he would trust with such power." 245351 "With Dong Zhuo dead, Cao Cao was now the most powerful man in China. While some still decried him as a usurper, he was careful to always be seen as acting out the Emperor’s will – even though it was he who shaped that will." 245352 "So much power concentrated in the hands of one man did not sit well with the other warlords. Yuan Shao, the same man who had once rallied a coalition against Dong Zhuo, now raised his banners against Cao Cao." 245353 "Sensing an opportunity to rid himself of a formidable rival, Cao Cao welcomed the challenge." 245401 "Cao Cao and Yuan Shao had grown up as close friends. Their friendship had been uneven, as Yuan Shao often reminded Cao Cao about his lower status, but Cao Cao had come to know the man well. He knew Yuan Shao's tactics, his strengths, and – most importantly – his weaknesses." 245402 "Yuan Shao was a fierce opponent, but he was indecisive and often overlooked the importance of logistics. An army marches on its stomach, but the bellies of Yuan Shao’s men were often empty. Cao Cao intended to fully exploit this blind spot." 245403 "Yuan Shao laid siege to Cao Cao’s base of operations at Guandu, but neither side was able to breach the other’s lines. To break the stalemate, Cao Cao unveiled his secret weapon." 245404 "While fighting Tao Qian, Cao Cao had captured one of Tao Qian's most capable generals, a man named Guan Yu. While Guan Yu wished to return to his sworn brother Liu Bei, he was a man of honor. After Cao Cao spared his life, Guan Yu agreed to serve his captor... for a time." 245405 "That brief window was all Cao Cao would need to crush his old friend." 245451 "In his pride, Yuan Shao had forgotten that raw numbers mean nothing to those who do not know how to use them. This mistake turned the Battle of Guandu into Cao Cao’s greatest victory yet, as his army bested a force twice its size." 245452 "With Yuan Shao crushed, no man remained who could challenge Cao Cao – but while he was the power behind the throne, his grip on China was far from absolute. The Sun Clan was expanding in the south, and Yuan Shao’s sons still held sway over the north." 245453 "While the Sun Clan posed the greater threat, Cao Cao knew the Yuan brothers would bury their daggers in his back if he turned a blind eye to them. Before he could go south, Cao Cao needed to secure the north." 245501 "Not long after the Battle of Guandu, Yuan Shao had managed to reorganize his armies in an effort to protect his home provinces before his death. Yet, his sons seemed more eager to fight each other over the scraps than to prepare for Cao Cao’s inevitable strike." 245502 "Cao Cao was happy to fan the flames of this family feud. If he could keep the Yuan brothers divided, his victory was all but certain." 245503 "When Cao Cao marched north, the brothers briefly put their differences aside to meet him in battle at the city of Liyang. To conquer the north piece by broken piece, Cao Cao needed to swiftly shatter their alliance." 245551 "The Yuan family had once been among China’s most powerful clans. Now, it was little more than ashes and dust." 245552 "Cao Cao's only remaining opposition was an unlikely alliance between the southern warlord Sun Quan and the folk hero Liu Bei, a driven man dedicated to restoring the Han dynasty." 245553 "Defeating them would require everything that Cao Cao had. With conscripts coming in from every corner of his domain, he amassed a host greater than China had seen in many years. With over two hundred thousand men under his command, Cao Cao marched south for what he hoped was his final battle." 245554 "Defeating them would require an army greater than Cao Cao had ever commanded. As conscripts flooded in from every province, he soon had an army of two hundred thousand at his command. With his new nomadic allies in tow, Cao Cao marched on the south to fight the greatest battle of this civil war." 245601 "Like a terrible avalanche, Cao Cao’s army crushed anyone in its path. The Jing province crumbled and Cao Cao's army absorbed its demoralized troops, swallowing them up like a piece of meat in a tiger’s maw." 245602 "Even the folk hero Liu Bei was powerless to stop him. Reunited with his sworn brother Guan Yu, he fled to the Sun Clan and began making plans." 245603 "However, the greatest threat to Cao Cao’s plans was neither Liu Bei nor the armies of the Sun Clan, but the mighty Yangtze." 245604 "To take the south, hundreds of thousands of soldiers would need to cross this great river. But while Cao Cao had the advantage in numbers, the enemy’s smaller forces were experienced sailors – and Cao Cao's increasing paranoia was only making matters worse." 245605 "When a letter surfaced implicating his naval commander in a treacherous plot, Cao Cao swiftly executed him. Only later did he realize that it was a ruse orchestrated by the shrewd Sun general Zhou Yu." 245606 "Deprived of his most capable naval officer, Cao Cao would begin the battle at a strategic disadvantage. As he addressed his men on the eve of battle, he could sense their fear." 245607 "I lift my drink and sing a song, for who knows if one's life is short or long?\nMountains weary not of their height, oceans weary not of their depth.\nThe sage pauses when guests call, so at his feet the empire does fall!" 245608 "As his words thundered across that vast expanse of flesh and steel, the soldiers stirred. They briefly forgot the years of campaigning, the pain in their weary bodies, and the disease in their swampy camp." 245609 "For a little while, they had hope – and hope is a powerful tool." 245610 "Even the folk hero Liu Bei was powerless to stop him. Without Guan Yu at his side, Liu Bei and his forces fled as Cao Cao's horde bore down upon them." 245651 "The Battle of Red Cliffs was not the easy victory Cao Cao had hoped for – but it was a victory nevertheless. Once his armies landed south of the Yangtze, his enemies could do little to stop him. Sun Quan was cut down as he frantically fled the battlefield." 245652 "Liu Bei and his brothers refused to give up. Even as their armies routed, they held back the tide of Cao Cao’s forces, allowing thousands to escape to safety. On that day, they fulfilled their brotherly oaths: to die on the same day, in the same month, in the same year." 245653 "Cao Cao was now China's true ruler. Many assumed he would declare himself emperor – but to his critics' surprise, he instead had the Han emperor dub him king of Wei and protector of the empire. Cao Cao knew that declaring himself emperor would trigger another civil war, which was the last thing he needed. " 245654 "Instead, he took a cautious approach, mending the nation’s wounds and slowly establishing his dynasty. By rebuilding China and stacking the imperial court with loyalists, he could ensure that no opposition would remain when his son declared himself emperor one day." 245655 "As Cao Cao observed his accomplishments, he felt as though he had climbed a great mountain. He had achieved his greatest goal, but realized what he had often dreaded: there was nowhere to go from here but down. Letting this hollowness wash over him like a tide bound to recede, he recalled a poem he had written in anticipation of this day:" 245656 "Each season gives way to another;\nDays and nights become years...\nThe years may pass, but without regrets,\nOnly concern for the troubles of the world.\nLife and death have their purpose,\nAnd it is foolish to be concerned.\nLet us voice our ambitions with song\nAs each season gives way to another.​" 245657 "Despite not dying on the same day, Liu Bei and Zhang Fei honored their fallen brother Guan Yu and the Han dynasty they swore to protect, allowing thousands to escape to safety until their last breath." // // Sun Clan 1 // 87001 "Yuan Shao" 87002 "Dong Zhuo" 87003 "Dong Zhuo’s Raiders" 87004 "Luoyang " 87005 "Liu Biao" 87006 "Dong Zhuo’s Guards" 87008 "1. You are limited to the Castle Age, 150 population, and cannot build Town Centers, Docks, Monasteries, Universities, Castles or walls.\n\n2. Dong Zhuo is busy fighting Yuan Shao in the east, but will attack you soon. Be ready!\n\n3. Seizing Luoyang's districts will cripple the enemy and strengthen you. Military districts yield military buildings, economic districts provide resources, and palaces offer gold and technology.\n\n4. Yuan Shao leads an uneasy alliance with competing goals. He will provide resources and reinforcements, but minimal military support.\n\n5. Wu infantry units regenerate. Take advantage of this durability.\n\n6. The Hall of Heroes is a campaign-only building that costs wood. It trains hero units (and retrains fallen ones) that you recruit throughout the campaign." 87009 "Your scouts report: \n\n- Sun Jian (Red) has arrived outside the capital of Luoyang with a small force, eager to prove himself to his superiors and oust Dong Zhuo from the city.\n\n- Your ally and supreme commander, Yuan Shao (Orange), besieges the city from the east. He will provide you with resources and men, but expects you to do the heavy lifting.\n\n- After seizing the emperor himself, the tyrant Dong Zhuo (Purple) resides in the capital. He fields a mixed army with powerful cavalry at its core. His guards (Grey) patrol the city's districts while his raiders (Yellow) will harass you from the countryside.\n\n- The massive capital of Luoyang (Green) is the center of the conflict. Its many districts provide its occupant with plentiful resources. \n\n- The warlord Liu Biao (Cyan) resides in the south, but has decided to remain neutral despite his friendship with Yuan Shao." 87010 "Dong Zhuo: Yuan Shao does not even know which shoe to put on first in the morning! How can he think he can lead an alliance against me!?" 87011 "Dong Zhuo: Yuan Shao must be seething as you seize the capital right under his nose! Why not join the winning side? Marry your son to my daughter, and I will offer far more than your master's scraps!" 87012 "Sun Jian: Do you really think I would debase myself in such a relationship? My sons deserve more than to be wed to a renegade’s brood." 87013 "Chinese Noble: Mind where you step, soldier! We did not spend a century perfecting this garden only for your stinking boots to trample it!" 87014 "Yuan Shao: You have a skill for self promotion, master Sun. Now, back your claims and capture a district of the city to prove your worth!" 87015 "Sun Jian: Dong Zhuo relies on the city. Economic districts provide resources, military districts train soldiers, and palaces yield gold and advanced technologies. We must capture these!" 87016 "Sun Jian: We have captured a district! All of Luoyang will soon fall!" 87017 "Dong Zhuo: Enough! I am planning for an empire; I cannot be bothered by this ruckus. Torch the city and bring the emperor. We are leaving!" 87018 "Sun Jian: We have looted the raiders' camp!" 87019 "Yuan Shao: Your rapid progress concerns me, Sun Jian. I fear I have been feeding a wild tiger to deal with the wolf. You will receive no more supplies from me!" 87020 "Dong Zhuo: You can keep that burnt-out ruin!" 87021 "Sun Jian: We have captured another district!" 87022 "Dong Zhuo: Once mine, always mine!" 87023 "Sun Jian: Regroup and retake this district! I have fought and won every battle; I will not turn back because the wind has broken a flagpole!" 87024 "Dong Zhuo: You are like a mosquito buzzing in my ear, southerner. My raiders will deal with you!" 87025 "Sun Jian: A couple of stitches and I will be back on the battlefield!" 87026 "Liu Biao: My duties lie to the south, Sun Jian. However, I can sell you some high-quality armor to aid you in your fight against the tyrant Dong Zhuo." 87027 "Sun Jian: We lost our last foothold in the city! Our cause is doomed..." 87028 "Chinese Noble: Dong Zhuo imprisoned us for merely being related to his enemies. Free us and we will reward you!" 87029 "Yuan Shao: Don't you dare! Even you must understand that a lowborn man cannot be seen to do his superiors' duties. I will aid the captive nobles myself when we take the city!" 87030 "Yuan Shao: I commend your loyalty, Sun Jian. Know that I always reward those who excel." 87031 "Chinese Noble: Heaven bless you, master Sun! Take these soldiers and supplies as a token of our gratitude!" 87032 "Yuan Shao: You proceed... passably. I shall send some men to speed your efforts." 87033 "Advisor: A downed hero can still return to the battlefield. All heroes that join you on your journey can be found in the Hall of Heroes." 87034 "+ Prove your worth to Yuan Shao by capturing one of Luoyang’s districts. To capture a district, damage its central Fortified Tower (marked by flags) until it only has 500 HP left." 87035 "+ Capture of Luoyang’s districts to force Dong Zhuo to abandon the city. To capture a district, damage its central Fortified Tower (marked by flags) until it only has 500 HP left." 87036 "+ At least one district must always remain under your control." 87037 "- Destroy the palisade to rescue the noble hostages, or ignore their plea to please Yuan Shao." 87038 "- Defeat Dong Zhuo’s Raiders." 87039 "- Pay Liu Biao gold to purchase Plate Mail Armor from him." 87040 "+ Capture one of Luoyang’s districts." 87041 "+ / Luoyang districts captured." 87042 "+ Control at least one district." 87043 "- Rescue the noble hostages." 87044 "- Defeat Dong Zhuo’s Raiders." 87045 "- Tribute Liu Biao gold to buy Plate Mail Armor." 87046 "Li Jue" 87047 "Guo Si" 87048 "– You can now research Chemistry. –" 87049 "– You can now research Blast Furnace. –" 87050 "– Each time you advance to a new age, Wu infantry units will regenerate more efficiently. –" 87051 "– For the rest of the campaign, you will start with some of Yuan Shao's troops. –" 87052 "– For the rest of the campaign, you will start with some imperial troops. –" 87053 "– Yuan Shao has sent you reinforcements and resources. –" 87054 "– Plate Mail Armor researched. –" 87055 "– To capture a district, damage its Fortified Tower until it only has 500 HP left. –" 87056 "%d minutes left to rescue the hostages." // // Sun Clan 2 // 87101 "White Tiger Yan" 87102 "White Tiger Raiders" 87103 "Liu Yao" 87104 "Wang Lang" 87105 "Chinese Villages" 87108 "1. You are limited to the Castle Age and 125 population.\n\n2. Several groups of Villagers languish in bandit prisons. You must liberate at least one to build your base, but liberating more will strengthen you.\n\n3. Together, Liu Yao and Wang Lang are stronger than you, but separately they are weaker.\n\n4. The road to the western temple leads through dense bamboo forests, perfect for staging an ambush.\n\n5. Use Jian Swordsmen against archers, Hei Guang Cavalry against ranged soldiers and infantry, and Fire Archers against infantry and buildings." 87109 "Your scouts report:\n\n- Sun Ce (Red) has arrived in the south with his closest allies and the promise of a trade: the Imperial Seal in exchange for soldiers from Yuan Shao.\n\n- Before taking on the local warlords, Sun Ce must contend with the bandit king White Tiger Yan (Yellow), who holds many locals prisoner. Yan's power base lies further south, but he has some nearby outposts and will send raiders (Green) against you.\n\n- To the east, the warlord Liu Yao (Blue) reigns supreme. This defensive tactician will wear you down with White Feather Guards and Crossbowmen.\n\n- On the other hand, Wang Lang (Purple) controls the south. This reckless commander will overwhelm you with infantry and Hei Guang Cavalry.\n\n- Jiangdong is home to many Chinese villages (Grey). A temple to the founder of the Han dynasty supposedly lies in the western hills." 87110 "White Tiger Yan: I heard rumors of a young pup and his fellow Yuan lackeys coming from the north, but I did not actually think you bold enough to trespass here. Tread carefully, or you will meet your father's fate!" 87111 "Liu Yao: I have no quarrel with you, Sun Ce, but I cannot let you bring Yuan troops here. I fought that family for years, and will not have marauders trudging through my domain!" 87112 "Wang Lang: The southlands do not need another warlord bleeding its people dry! Leave now, Sun Ce – or I will make you!" 87113 "White Tiger Yan: You are becoming quite the nuisance. No matter, my warlord allies will deal with you!" 87114 "White Tiger Yan: You advance brashly and hastily, while a wiser general would have taken his time. That will be your undoing!" 87115 "Yuan Shao: Returning the Imperial Seal to me was the right choice. Please, approach the army you would take as your... finder’s fee." 87116 "Yuan Shao: That concludes our business, young master Sun. I hope you learn not to meddle in the affairs of your betters, unlike your father." 87117 "Zhou Yu: My lord, we must build up before the local warlords learn of our presence. Our scouts discovered several camps where the bandit White Tiger Yan imprisoned local peasants. We should liberate them!" 87118 "Sun Ce: These villagers will build our base of operations!" 87119 "Sun Ce: Last night I dreamed that the founder of the Han dynasty was calling me to audience. I will go to a nearby temple to him and pray for his guidance." 87120 "Zhou Yu: Ambush!" 87121 "Zhou Yu: The Han founder smiles upon us! The temple's monks granted us a sacred relic!" 87122 "White Tiger Yan: Have you not yet learned, master Sun? This region belongs to me – including its temples and relics!" 87123 "White Tiger Yan: Now you destroy my raiding camps, you little mutt? My patience with you wears thin..." 87124 "Liu Yao: Such a shame that it came to this, Sun Ce. Under better circumstances, we could have been allies, but alas..." 87125 "Wang Lang: I may fall, but soon you will know wrath unlike any other! The White Tiger's jaws will crush you!" 87126 "White Tiger Yan: You leave me no choice. Enjoy your spoils while you can, Sun Ce. I am coming for you!" 87127 "Advisor: My lord, two acclaimed heroes offer you their services. You may choose one to join your retinue for this campaign!" 87128 "Zhou Yu: The mighty Cheng Pu, who found the Imperial Seal and gave it to Sun Jian, has joined our ranks!" 87129 "Sun Ce: The great champion Huang Gai has joined us! His selfless courage makes victory all but certain!" 87130 "Sun Ce: Bandage my wounds and fetch me another horse. I must return to the battlefield!" 87131 "Zhou Yu: Do not despair my lord! Next time I will have them!" 87132 "Yuan Shao" 87133 "Cheng Pu" 87134 "Huang Gai" 87135 "Wang Lang" 87136 "Liu Yao" 87137 "Imperial Cavalry" 87138 "Yuan Cavalry" 87139 "+ Bring Sun Ce to one of Yuan Shao’s armies to take control of it. " 87140 "- Rescue Villagers from White Tiger Yan’s camps by destroying the palisades around them." 87141 "+ Defeat the warlord Liu Yao." 87142 "+ Defeat the warlord Wang Lang." 87143 "- Visit the Temple to the Founder of the Later Han." 87144 "+ Bring Sun Ce to an army to take control of it." 87145 "- / Villager groups rescued." 87146 "+ Defeat Liu Yao." 87147 "+ Defeat Wang Lang." 87148 "- Visit the Temple." 87149 "– You can train this Hero at the Hall of Heroes for the rest of the campaign. –" 87150 "– Each army offers free upgrades for the rest of the campaign. The cavalry army upgrades your Scout Cavalry; the ranged army your Archers; and the infantry army your Spearmen. –" 87151 "– For the rest of the campaign, the Scout Cavalry-line will be upgraded for free when advancing to the next age. –" 87152 "– For the rest of the campaign, the Archer-line will be upgraded for free when advancing to the next age. –" 87153 "– For the rest of the campaign, the Spearman-line will be upgraded for free when advancing to the next age. –" 87154 "– For the rest of the campaign, you will start with a free Relic. –" 87155 "%d minutes left to visit the Temple." 87156 "Cheng Pu" 87157 "Huang Gai" 87158 "Recruit Cheng Pu – a Cavalry Commander who boosts nearby units' speed with Decisive Command and can restore their health with Morale Boost." 87159 "Recruit Huang Gai – an Infantry Champion who can deal charged bonus damage to a target with Heavy Attack." // // Sun Clan 3 // 87201 "White Tiger Yan" 87202 "Liu Biao" 87203 "White Tiger Yan Rebels" 87204 "Chinese Villages" 87208 "1. You can advance to the Imperial Age and support 150 population, but cannot construct warships or stone walls.\n\n2. Most buildings are initially unavailable, but repairing a damaged building in the outlying towns will enable you to construct more of them.\n\n3. As tempting revenge on Liu Biao is, he is currently a minor threat. Focus on White Tiger Yan.\n\n4. Use your powerful Hei Guang Cavalry to quickly control the region.\n\n5. Use resources looted from rebel camps to rapidly grow your economy." 87209 "Your scouts report:\n\n- Sun Ce (Red) holds Wang Lang’s old city of Wu. The southlands are nominally his, but must be protected from White Tiger Yan.\n\n- White Tiger Yan's retinue of bandits, disgruntled warlords, and other unsavory characters (Yellow) prepares to attack from the south across the river. They are mainly ranged soldiers and infantry.\n\n- Liu Biao (Cyan), Sun Ce's father's murderer, has intervened from the west. His Archers and War Chariots are more of an annoyance than a true threat.\n\n- Scattered across the region are Chinese Villages (Grey) overrun by White Tiger Yan's Rebels (Green). Reclaiming these villages will provide Sun Ce with a lasting power base." 87210 "Sun Ce: The White Tiger flees South, looting every town he crosses in his path. I will flush him out of the bamboo forest and pierce his frigid heart with my spear." 87211 "Zhou Yu: The towns are overrun with bandits. To gain the people's support, we must liberate them." 87212 "Sun Ce: The fabled horse archer Taishi Ci has joined our cause!" 87213 "Sun Ce: Despite his former banditry, Zhou Tai’s matchless loyalty makes him a fine guardian!" 87214 "Sun Ce: Bandits burned this town to the ground and took all of its valuables. We must find their camps and reclaim what they pillaged!" 87215 "Zhou Yu: The bandits damaged many of the buildings in these towns. If we repair them, we can make use of them ourselves." 87216 "Liu Biao: While you trade blows with this ragged bandit, the Great Usurper grows stronger in the north. This region needs peace, not another fool trying to etch his name into the annals of history!" 87217 "Liu Biao: You have won today, Sun Ce, but you are only delaying the inevitable. Point your spears towards Cao Cao and stop this foolishness!" 87218 "Zhou Yu: My lord, White Tiger Yan is gathering a large force to attack us. We should liberate all towns and get our army ready in time!" 87219 "White Tiger Yan: Why even try? You are but the latest scion in a long line of failures. The crown of the realm will never be yours!" 87220 "White Tiger Yan: It need not come to this, Sun Ce. Return north with your army, and I will make you custodian of the lands you have taken... under my rule, of course!" 87221 "Sun Ce: Bah! That skulking rat rates himself my equal?" 87222 "White Tiger Yan: You sealed your fate the day you entered my territory. Prepare to die!" 87223 "Zhou Yu: Across the river is the bandit king’s camp. We should not cross it until we are ready to face his army." 87224 "Zhou Yu: Our guards captured the wandering sage Yu Ji. His sermons are so popular with the men that they neglect their duties. We could recruit him to our cause, or execute him to instill discipline." 87225 "Zhou Yu: A wise choice, my lord. Yu Ji will aid us greatly." 87226 "Zhou Yu: The only logical choice, my lord. The sorcerer’s death will remind our soldiers to listen to your words alone!" 87227 "Sun Ce: We have retaken the stolen relic. Do not lose it a second time!" 87228 "White Tiger Yan: A curse upon your house, Sun Ce!" 87229 "Taishi Ci" 87230 "Zhou Tai" 87231 "Xu Gong" 87232 "Yan Yu" 87233 "+ Defeat White Tiger Yan." 87234 "+ Liberate towns by eliminating all their defenders." 87235 "- Defeat Liu Biao to end his raids." 87236 "- Reclaim the stolen Relic before White Tiger Yan attacks." 87237 "- Loot rebel camps for extra supplies (destroy Yurts)." 87238 "- Repair buildings in towns to control and enable them for construction." 87239 "+ Defeat White Tiger Yan." 87240 "+ / towns liberated." 87241 "- Defeat Liu Biao." 87242 "- Reclaim the stolen Relic before White Tiger Yan attacks." 87243 "- / rebel camps looted." 87244 "- / buildings repaired." 87245 "– You can train Yu Ji at the Hall of Heroes for the rest of the campaign. –" 87246 "– Yu Ji’s death has instilled discipline in your troops, temporarily increasing the attack of your Hei Guang Cavalry and Fire Archers by +2. –" 87247 "– Barracks enabled. –" 87248 "– Blacksmith enabled. –" 87249 "– Market enabled. –" 87250 "– Stable enabled. –" 87251 "– Siege Workshop enabled. –" 87252 "– Archery Range enabled. –" 87253 "– Castle enabled. –" 87254 "– University enabled. –" 87255 "– Repairing a building type in the towns enables its construction. –" 87256 "– White Tiger Yan will attack in 20 minutes. –" 87257 "– White Tiger Yan will attack in 15 minutes. –" 87258 "– White Tiger Yan will attack in 10 minutes. –" 87259 "– White Tiger Yan will attack in 5 minutes. –" 87260 "– Town Center enabled. –" 87261 "– Monastery enabled. –" 87262 "%d minutes until your Hei Guang Cavalry and Fire Archers lose their attack bonus." 87263 "%d minutes until White Tiger Yan attacks." 87264 "Decide Yu Ji’s fate:" 87265 "Execute him" 87266 "Spare him" 87267 "Taishi Ci" 87268 "Zhou Tai" 87269 "Dealing with Yu Ji" 87270 "Execute him – your Hei Guang Cavalry and Fire Archers will receive a temporary +2 attack bonus in this mission." 87271 "Spare him – Yu Ji, a powerful Monk who heals groups of units at the same time will join your side as a trainable hero in this and subsequent missions." 87272 "Recruit Taishi Ci – a Cavalry Archer Strategist who increases nearby units' maximum HP with Clever Tactics." 87273 "Recruit Zhou Tai – an Infantry Champion who can deal charged bonus damage to a target with Heavy Attack." // // Sun Clan 4 // 87301 "Liu Biao" 87302 "Liu Biao's Navy" 87303 "Shanyue Tribes" 87304 "Chinese Villages" 87305 "Liu Biao's Vanguard" 87308 "1. Sun Quan can support a population of 200.\n\n2. You cannot build new Castles; only capture and hold existing ones.\n\n3. Build a navy to control Lake Pengli and the Yangtze River – but do not neglect the land routes controlled by the Shanyue Tribes and Huang Zu.\n\n4. The Wu have a powerful navy. Use their unique technologies to strengthen it." 87309 "Your scouts report:\n\n- Sun Quan (Red) has seized a fortress on the shores of Lake Pengli from Liu Biao.\n\n- Shocked by the sudden invasion, Liu Biao will soon counterattack. His forces are split into two: the navy (Blue) controls the waters, while his diverse army (Cyan) holds most of the region's Castles.\n\n- The Shanyue tribes (Yellow) control the land west of the lake. They will defend their homes, trade routes, and riches with fierce infantry and ranged soldiers.\n\n- Huang Zu leads Liu Biao's Vanguard (Purple) on the east side of the lake and will defend his lands with Pikemen. He works for Liu Biao and helped him kill Sun Quan’s father Sun Jian." 87310 "Liu Biao: Killing your father gave me no joy, nor will putting an end to you. Yet, what must be done must be done." 87311 "Sun Quan: Spare the excuses! Your crimes have gone unpunished for too long. Today you will pay in blood!" 87312 "Liu Biao: Your stubbornness will doom us all! While you invade my lands, Cao Cao's army grows in the north. Winning today will only make you his next target!" 87313 "Sun Quan: It is time to bring Liu Biao to justice. Conquer Lake Pengli and storm his stronghold in the north!" 87314 "Zhou Yu: Liu Biao gets men and resources from the fortresses around the lake. Capturing them will strangle our enemy!" 87315 "Sun Quan: The lakeside castle is ours!" 87316 "Liu Biao: They were useless allies anyway." 87317 "Sun Quan: I will stain your city walls red before the day is over! I am coming for you, Liu Biao..." 87318 "Sun Quan: All fortresses are under our control! Now, bring me Liu Biao." 87319 "Sun Quan: I have waited too long for this moment..." 87320 "Sun Quan: We have lost our last castle! We must pull back..." 87321 "Sun Quan: We have captured another castle!" 87322 "Liu Biao: I will let you keep that rat-infested ruin for now, but one day I will take it back! " 87323 "Liu Biao: I believe this is mine!" 87324 "Liu Biao: Another stone is placed on the board. Do you know what you have begun, Sun Quan?" 87325 "Sun Quan: The gracious Ling Tong has joined us! With such skill, he seems destined for greatness!" 87326 "Sun Quan: The former pirate Gan Ning serves us now! Let us hope he is more loyal to us than to his old master, Liu Biao..." 87327 "Sun Quan: I cannot die until I fulfill my father’s dream! Patch me up and get me back in the fight!" 87328 "Naval Engineer: Master Liu conscripted me, but I would rather serve your ambitions! Bring me safely to land, and I will build you a fearsome navy!" 87329 "Naval Engineer: I am forever in your debt, master Sun! I shall return with a secret weapon when you need me most. Until then, take this token of my gratitude!" 87330 "Naval Engineer: From one tyrant to another, I see. Very well, I shall perform my duties as you ask, master Sun." 87331 "Zhou Yu: I do not trust this man. What stops him from running back to Liu Biao after we escort him away? Bring him to our camp and conscript him into our army instead!" 87332 "Zhou Yu: A shame. We shall have to do without the engineer’s help." 87333 "Ling Tong" 87334 "Gan Ning" 87335 "Kuai Liang" 87336 "– Warships cost -20% wood for the rest of the campaign. –" 87337 "– Warships cost -20% gold for the rest of the campaign. –" 87338 "+ Bring Sun Quan to Liu Biao." 87339 "+ You must always control at least one Castle." 87340 "- Capture the region's Castles. Captured Castles provide a steady income of resources and a base of operations. To capture a Castle, damage it until it only has 1,000 HP left." 87341 "- Bring the Naval Engineer to the western village (Grey area marked by flags), or return him to your starting Castle." 87342 "+ Bring Sun Quan to Liu Biao." 87343 "+ Always control at least one Castle." 87344 "- / Castles captured." 87345 "- Bring the Naval Engineer to the western village (Grey), or your starting Castle." 87346 "Ling Tong" 87347 "Gan Ning" 87348 "Recruit Ling Tong, an Archer Commander who boosts the speed of nearby units with Decisive Command and can restore their health with Morale Boost." 87349 "Recruit Gan Ning, an Infantry Champion who inflicts charged bonus damage to a target with Heavy Attack." 87350 "The Naval Engineer" 87351 "Conscript him – his supervision will make your warships cost 20% less wood in this mission and the next." 87352 "Escort him away – his knowledge will make your warships cost 20% less gold in this mission and the next, where his secret weapon will also be available." // // Sun Clan 5 // 87401 "Liu Bei" 87402 "Cao Cao" 87403 "Cao Cao's Vanguard" 87404 "Cao Cao's Elites" 87405 "River Fortifications" 87408 "1. You begin in the Imperial Age and can support 200 population, but cannot construct Fortified Walls or Gates.\n\n2. Timing is key: eliminating Liu Bei early seems easy, but you may not be able to defeat Cao Cao on your own.\n\n3. The Wu navy is exceptional. Use your unique technologies to crush Cao Cao’s weaker ships.\n\n4. Fire Archers are strong against ships and buildings." 87409 "Your scouts report:\n\n- Sun Quan (Red) had camped by the Red Cliffs. This seemingly secure position has already been overrun and must be retaken.\n\n- To the left, your ally Liu Bei (Green) has also been pushed off the beach and will send his powerful archers, infantry, and War Chariots to your aid.\n\n- Cao Cao has divided his enormous army into three divisions. The vanguard (Cyan) has crossed the Yangtze River and taken the southern beach. They will attack you with cavalry and siege engines until they are driven into the river. \n\n- The main enemy army (Blue) resides in a grand war camp to the north. Its ships control the river and will try to ferry heavy cavalry, ranged soldiers, and siege engines across it.\n\n- Lastly, some of Cao Cao’s fearless elites (Purple) guard the warlord himself and other key positions.\n\n- A few existing River Fortifications (Grey) lie on both riverbanks." 87410 "Zhuge Liang: My ritual failed, and so my life is forfeit. The stars have changed their course..." 87411 "Zhou Yu: You have doomed us all, fool! Your failure has a price!" 87412 "Cao Cao: Run while you can, rats! Today, I take this river; tomorrow, all of China!" 87413 "Liu Bei: I just received word that my advisor Zhuge Liang died during Cao Cao’s attack. I mourn his loss, but will remain loyal to you!" 87414 "Cao Cao: I hear your brother was killed by a mere ghost! Fear not, the terrors I bring to haunt you will be far more real!" 87415 "Cao Cao: Your brother's fate was a shame – I heard that face wound was nasty. To think he inherited all the good looks and left you with none!" 87416 "Sun Quan: Liu Bei does not know the truth of Zhuge Liang’s death. Press our advantage and reclaim the beaches, or all will be lost!" 87417 "Sun Quan: Cao Cao captured our incendiary ships. Reclaim them, now!" 87418 "Sun Quan: We retook the lost warships! Now, rain fire on the enemy!" 87419 "Sun Quan: We recaptured one of the lost castles!" 87420 "Cao Cao: We have lost our foothold in the south! Fall back, regroup, and then strike back with a vengeance!" 87421 "Zhou Yu: This is our chance to turn on Liu Bei, my lord! If not, he will keep helping us against Cao Cao – but he could become a fearsome opponent!" 87422 "Sun Quan: You have been a good partner, Liu Bei, but I cannot let you undo my clan's progress. The Han dynasty is doomed – as are you!" 87423 "Liu Bei: Zhuge Liang was right. You are a worse opportunist than Cao Cao!" 87424 "Cao Cao: You bested me once, but it will not happen again! Forward, men! Cut them down!" 87425 "Zhou Yu: Time is running out, my lord! Cao Cao will soon attack. We may not get another chance to betray Liu Bei!" 87426 "Liu Bei: I do not like you mustering troops in my camp, friend. Do you sense a threat that I do not?" 87427 "Zhou Yu: The commoners are flocking to join Liu Bei after hearing how we drove Cao Cao off the beaches. If we do not act against him soon, he could grow too powerful to stop!" 87428 "Zhou Yu: As much as I despised the foolish advisor, he was right about one thing. We must vanquish Cao Cao’s navy if we are to stand a chance!" 87429 "Sun Quan: We destroyed all of Cao Cao’s docks! The river is ours!" 87430 "Zhang Fei: It seems we shall honor our vows today, my brothers: to die on the same year, month, and day, for the sake of the Han..." 87431 "Liu Bei: I let the people and my brothers down. My defeat is Heaven's will!" 87432 "Cao Cao: This is getting out of hand. I shall leave my commanders to deal with you, southerner!" 87433 "Liu Bei: The Great Usurper flees the field of battle! We have won a glorious victory, my friend. Soon, the Han dynasty will be restored!" 87434 "Sun Quan: We have routed Cao Cao’s forces! Well done, men!" 87435 "Sun Quan: It brings me no joy, but the deed is done. Liu Bei is dead, and with him, the dream of a restored Han dynasty." 87436 "Sun Quan: Our enemies flee! Glory to the Sun Clan!" 87437 "Cao Cao: You have dealt me many wounds, southerner, but a single strategy did not bring me this far. Behold the splendor of the north!" 87438 "Zhou Yu: Cao Cao completed his wonder! Hurry, we must destroy it!" 87439 "Cao Cao: Curses on you, Sun Quan!" 87440 "Naval Engineer: My secret weapon, as promised! Use it well!" 87441 "Liu Bei: Do you think me unaware of your plans, 'friend'? You will not backstab me like your cowardly commander did to Zhuge Liang!" 87442 "+ Defeat Cao Cao." 87443 "- Betray Liu Bei anytime by changing diplomacy with him to Enemy." 87444 "+ Defeat Liu Bei." 87445 "+ Destroy Cao Cao’s Wonder." 87446 "- Reclaim the Castles on the beaches by killing the surrounding enemy soldiers." 87447 "- Recapture the Sun fire ships held by Cao Cao." 87448 "- Destroy all of Cao Cao’s Docks to prevent him from building a navy." 87449 "+ Defeat Cao Cao." 87450 "- Find an opportunity to betray Liu Bei." 87451 "+ Defeat Liu Bei." 87452 "+ Destroy Cao Cao’s Wonder." 87453 "- / beach Castles recaptured." 87454 "- Recapture the Sun Fire Ships." 87455 "- / enemy Docks destroyed." 87456 "– You can now train Dragon Ships instead of Fast Fire Ships. –" 87457 "%d minutes until Cao Cao attacks again." 87458 "– Beware! Liu Bei's army will grow stronger over time! –" 87459 "– Liu Bei's army has grown to a threatening size: Act quickly if you want to keep the upper hand! –" // Sun Clan slides 245701 "Yet, in empowering the warlords to deal with the rebellion, the emperor set the stage for a power struggle that would tear the country apart. " 245702 "Dong Zhuo, a warlord from the western frontier, used the turmoil to capture the capital of Luoyang. Under the guise of restoring order, he usurped the throne and turned the emperor into a puppet. An alliance soon formed to topple him, and among its ranks was Sun Jian." 245703 "Though he could trace his lineage back to the legendary Sun Tzu, author of the Art of War, Sun Jian was a man of modest means. His master Yuan Shao and the other alliance leaders viewed him and his clan as little more than peasants." 245704 "Yet, what Sun Jian lacked in power he made up for in ambition and ingenuity. At the age of seventeen, he had scattered a bandit force by waving his arms and pretending to give orders to a hidden army." 245705 "Now, in another display of bravery that impressed even Yuan Shao, Sun Jian volunteered to lead the charge on the capital. With his young sons Sun Ce and Sun Quan in tow, he set out to make a name for himself." 245751 "Dong Zhuo abandoned Luoyang, reducing the once magnificent capital to a smouldering husk in the process. The fearsome commander Cao Cao pursued the tyrant, but it fell to Sun Jian to put out the fires raging across the city." 245752 "As darkness fell over the battered victors, smoke shrouded the streets. Not even the emperor’s star could be seen through the misty veil..." 245753 "...and yet, a light appeared in the darkness. From an abandoned well near Sun Jian’s camp, a brightness shone into the sky." 245754 "At the bottom of the well lay a dead woman, clutching an artifact made of the purest jade. Sun Jian could not believe his eyes: it was the Imperial Seal, the physical manifestation of the Mandate of Heaven – the Emperor’s divine right to rule – and now, it was his!" 245755 "Sun Jian read this as a sign from heaven that his clan was destined for greatness. Together with his sons, he rushed home before anyone could take the treasure from him." 245756 "Yuan Shao was furious when he found their camp abandoned. He ordered the warlord Liu Biao to stop Sun Jian and return the Seal. As Liu Biao gave chase, Sun Jian was separated from his two sons and surrounded by hostile riders." 245757 "A tense exchange of words turned into a bloody fight and Sun Jian, the hero of Luoyang, was slain... yet, no matter how hard Liu Biao searched, the Imperial Seal was nowhere to be found." 245758 "Further ahead, Sun Ce and his little brother Sun Quan rode swiftly through the darkness. Tears streamed down Sun Ce’s cheeks as he cradled the heavy artifact in his arms." 245801 "Liu Biao had sown the seeds of his own demise by killing Sun Jian. As the two Sun brothers grew up, they tended those seeds carefully. One day, they would pick the fruit from that tree of vengeance..." 245802 "...but for now, Sun Ce could do little. As the new leader of his Clan, he was returning home with neither an army nor lands to rule. To exact revenge on Liu Biao, he would first need to build up his power base." 245803 "The Imperial Seal was a priceless artifact, but keeping it was like painting a target on your back. Warlords and bandits alike were eager to get their hands on it. Better, then, to make use of it and pass the target on to someone else." 245804 "Sun Ce agreed to trade the seal to his father’s old master, Yuan Shao, in exchange for three thousand experienced soldiers. With his top commander and childhood friend Zhou Yu by his side, he would march into Jiangdong province to realize his father's dream." 245851 "Yuan Shao’s warriors were initially skeptical of their new master; but after a string of victories, their contractual obligation grew into admiration for the man they dubbed the “Little Conqueror”." 245852 "At the mere age of 20, Sun Ce was already filling the void left by his father. Helped by Zhou Yu’s masterful tactics, he was quickly carving out the domain his father had dreamed of." 245853 "Yet, all was not quiet on the home front. While Sun Ce carried out their father’s dreams, his younger brother, Sun Quan, still watered the vengeful tree. For him, revenge, not empire-building, was all that mattered." 245854 "Still, they would have to temporarily put their differences aside. While much of Jiangdong province had been subdued, one major threat still remained: the bandit leader White Tiger Yan." 245901 "The “bandit” White Tiger Yan was no mere renegade. Ruling over large swaths of land in the southeast, he had begun to style himself as a king. His parody of a court attracted many warlords whom the Sun Clan had dispossessed." 245902 "Seeing Sun Ce’s forces stretched thin after their quick victories, the tiger pounced. With tens of thousands of men, the bandit king marched on Sun Ce and Zhou Yu, forcing the Little Conqueror to dig in and make a stand." 245903 "Doubt clouded Sun Ce’s mind. With every look and word, his brother reminded him of their unfulfilled vengeance. Was Sun Quan right? Was he losing sight of the true goal? After all, Liu Biao, not this bandit, had murdered their father." 245904 "Every decision seemed to take him farther away from the promise they had made after escaping death at Liu Biao’s hands... but what could he do? His brother could afford to be impatient. Sun Ce held the entire clan’s future in his hands. He did not have that luxury..." 245905 "...at least, not until the White Tiger was dead." 245951 "White Tiger Yan's death solidified Sun Ce's position as the most powerful ruler in the region. Yet, he was not to savor his victory for long." 245952 "As he routed the enemy, a stray arrow struck Sun Ce in the jaw, leaving him with a ghastly wound. He asked his healers time and time again: “How bad is it?”, but they kept avoiding the question. Finally, he impatiently ordered a mirror to be brought before him." 245953 "Sun Ce had always been a handsome man. He was so used to the inherent respect his looks commanded, that he was unable to suppress his tears when he saw the disfigured face staring back at him." 245954 "“With a face like that, how can anyone look upon me and see a leader? How can I inspire men to follow, if they recoil from the very sight of me?!” He slammed his clenched fist on the armrest. This sudden impact ripped open all of the stitches in his face, causing blood to stain his robes." 245955 "Sun Ce, the Little Conqueror, died that night from his wounds, leaving his brother Sun Quan to pick up the mantle." 245956 "The execution of the sorcerer Yu Ji had seemed like the right decision at the time, but now it haunted him. At night, a chill would come over him, as if someone else were in the room – someone there and yet... not quite present." 245957 "He would hear the sage whispering in his ear as if he were standing right next to him: “You sealed your own fate when you killed me, Sun Ce.”" 245958 "One night, having barely slept for a week, Sun Ce recoiled when Yu Ji’s face appeared in the mirror. Panicking, he smashed the mirror with his fist. A shard of broken glass cut deep into his flesh, causing blood to gush out onto the floor." 245959 "As the world faded to grey, he thought he could hear an old man laughing in his ear; yet when he turned to look one final time, there was no one there." 246001 "The death of a family member brings a unique breed of grief. Like a great fissure, it opens up from the bottom of your soul, swallowing everything above into its black maw. Sun Quan was all too familiar with this pain." 246002 "The Little Conqueror Sun Ce was dead. A part of Sun Quan had died with him: the part that had whispered with his brother in the night when they were young, dreaming of adventures, of days spent hunting with their father, and of travels in faraway lands..." 246003 "Never again would they talk, or quarrel, or laugh at some stupid joke only they understood. He was alone now. So terribly alone. Yet, he knew precisely what he had to do." 246004 "While Sun Quan had often been impatient with his brother, there was no denying that Sun Ce’s choices had taken the clan from obscurity and turned it into a powerhouse. Now, it was time to put the war machine to use." 246005 "The vengeful tree that they had planted when their father died had borne fruit now ripe for the picking. Gathering the full strength of the Sun armies, Sun Quan and Zhou Yu marched on Liu Biao’s lands. At long last, Liu Biao would pay for his sins." 246051 "As the smoke rising from his burning palace filled the evening sky, Liu Biao was brought before his captors. The wizened ruler had never been a warrior, yet he towered over the guards like a chained-up bear." 246052 "Sun Quan could barely contain his rage, but the elderly giant just gave him a weary smile. “You have earned your revenge, young man. Before I leave this earth, I implore you to listen to me, just once. You look upon me as a monster for what I did to your father, but a far greater beast lurks behind me.”" 246053 "”It is the tyrant Cao Cao of whom I speak. While he refuses to say it openly, it is clear that he intends to turn all of China into his personal domain. I know of only two men capable of standing up to him: my subordinate Liu Bei, who is holding off the tyrant’s armies in the north as we speak... and you.”" 246054 "“Seek out Liu Bei. Bring an end to Cao Cao. Not for my sake, but for the sake of your father... and for the sake of China.”" 246055 "Sun Quan’s blood boiled in his veins. Just before he bellowed the order, he gave Liu Biao a nearly imperceptible nod." 246056 "Afterwards, he sent Liu Biao’s decapitated head to a temple dedicated to his father. Sun Quan had gotten his revenge. Now, he had to finish what his father and brother had begun." 246101 "For all of his faults, Liu Biao's prediction was right. After his passing, Cao Cao’s armies swept in from the north like a plague of locusts. When Liu Bei came seeking an alliance against their common foe, Sun Quan was quick to accept." 246102 "They marshalled every man they could find in a place south of the Yangtze River called Red Cliffs. While Cao Cao’s vast host made camp across the water, Sun Quan and Liu Bei listened to Zhou Yu’s battle plans... yet something about his new ally made Sun Quan uneasy. " 246103 "Not only had Liu Bei willingly served the man who murdered his father, he was also dedicated to restoring the Han dynasty. If he succeeded, what role would remain for the Sun Clan? How much of their newfound power would they need to cede to fulfill Liu Bei’s dreams?" 246104 "There was only one way forward. When Cao Cao was weakened and Liu Bei had ceased to be useful, Sun Quan would need to stab his new ally in the back – but for now, he needed Liu Bei by his side." 246105 "On a hill near their camp, Zhuge Liang prayed for the wind’s favor in the battle to come. Zhou Yu, who deeply distrusted Liu Bei's advisor, oversaw the ritual. Should Liang fail, Zhou Yu would ensure that he did not leave the scene alive..." 246106 "...but Zhou Yu got more than he bargained for. Zhuge Liang's ritual was cut short when Cao Cao’s men made a surprise landing, catching the allies completely unawares. The enemy quickly overwhelmed the beaches and captured the Sun fire ships." 246107 "Sun Quan and Liu Bei fell back and planned their counterattack. The future of China was about to be decided." 246151 "Thirteen years prior, the Sun Clan held neither land nor an army. Now, it stood as the sole victor of the greatest battle in living memory." 246152 "Having overplayed his hand, Cao Cao fled north after his failed landing, with Zhou Yu’s finest riders in hot pursuit. Meanwhile, Sun Quan's betrayal stunned his unsuspecting ally. Liu Bei and his dream of restoring the Han dynasty both bled out in the sands of the Yangtze." 246153 "As Sun Quan seized many of the weaker western provinces, a new status quo emerged. Cao Cao reigned supreme over the rich central plains around the Yellow River, while the Sun Clan consolidated its hold over the south. Neither appeared strong enough to dominate the other." 246154 "Sun Quan’s conquest of China would forever remain incomplete. Yet, whenever he looked back upon that fateful day over the years to come, he knew he could have done nothing differently. Liu Bei’s death had prevented the emergence of a third kingdom, and Heaven itself seemed pleased with his decision." 246155 "As his men rummaged through Cao Cao’s camp after the battle, Sun Quan stumbled upon a familiar treasure. In his haste to escape, the tyrant had left behind a great seal of jade – the very same one that Sun Jian had found in the capital all those years ago." 246156 "How the Imperial Seal got into Cao Cao’s hands, Sun Quan could only guess. Perhaps he took it from Yuan Shao after the Battle of Guandu. It did not matter." 246157 "The seal was back where it belonged, and the Sun Clan now held the Mandate of Heaven." IDS_3K_DECISION_REPLAY_SCENARIO_WARNING "Decision outcomes may change if you replay a scenario." IDS_3K_DECISION_NO_DECISION_TO_SHOW "Play this scenario to view these decisions."