- Live to Rebuild
For some leaders, losing 15 buildings in a single session would be a reason to retreat and resign. Not you.
- Mysterious Foes
You have faced the unknown! Playing against random opponents will expose you to a world’s worth of variety of units, tactics, and technologies. Study their strengths and weaknesses to become a great leader.
- Creation of your first Wonder of the World
You have constructed a wonder - a shining pinnacle of achievement for your civilization. It is a beacon of hope to people everywhere, and if defended - a legacy of that achievement to stand the test of time.
- Hero of the Spanish
You have led the Spanish to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Defender of the Spanish
Master of the Conquistadors and Mounted Monks, you have led the Spanish to victory fifty times.
- Champion of the Spanish
You have led the Spanish to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Conqueror of the Spanish
You have now defeated the Spanish one hundred times in battle!
- Enemy of the Spanish
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Spanish.
- Foe of the Spanish
Through your various skills you have defeated the Spanish in battle.
- Conqueror of the Persians
You have now defeated the Persians one hundred times in battle!
- Enemy of the Persians
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Persians.
- Foe of the Persians
Through your various skills you have defeated the Persians in battle.
- Hero of the Persians
You have led the Persians to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Conqueror of the Saracens
You have now defeated the Saracens one hundred times in battle!
- Defender of the Persians
Master of the War Elephants, you have led the Persians to victory fifty times.
- Enemy of the Saracens
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Saracens.
- Champion of the Persians
You have led the Persians to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Foe of the Saracens
Through your various skills you have defeated the Saracens in battle.
- Hero of the Mongols
You have led the Mongols to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Conqueror of the Mayans
You have now defeated the Mayans one hundred times in battle!
- Defender of the Mongols
Master of the Mangudai, you have led the Mongols to victory fifty times.
- Enemy of the Mayans
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Mayans.
- Champion of the Mongols
You have led the Mongols to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Foe of the Mayans
Through your various skills you have defeated the Mayans in battle.
- Hero of the Mayans
You have led the Mayans to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Conqueror of the Mongols
You have now defeated the Mongols one hundred times in battle!
- Defender of the Mayans
Master of the Plumed Archers, you have led the Mayans to victory fifty times.
- Enemy of the Mongols
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Mongols.
- Champion of the Mayans
You have led the Mayans to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Foe of the Mongols
Through your various skills you have defeated the Mongols in battle.
- Conqueror of the Koreans
You have now defeated the Koreans one hundred times in battle!
- Enemy of the Koreans
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Koreans.
- Foe of the Koreans
Through your various skills you have defeated the Koreans in battle.
- Hero of the Koreans
You have led the Koreans to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Defender of the Koreans
Master of the War Wagon, you have led the Koreans to victory fifty times.
- Hero of the Japanese
You have led the Japanese to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
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- Defender of the Japanese
Master of the Samurai, you have led the Japanese to victory fifty times.
- Champion of the Japanese
You have led the Japanese to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Conqueror of the Japanese
You have now defeated the Japanese one hundred times in battle!
- Enemy of the Japanese
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Japanese.
- Foe of the Japanese
Through your various skills you have defeated the Japanese in battle.
- Conqueror of the Goths
You have now defeated the Goths one hundred times in battle!
- Hero of the Huns
You have led the Huns to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Defender of the Huns
Master of the Tarkans, you have led the Huns to victory fifty times.
- Enemy of the Goths
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Goths.
- Foe of the Goths
Through your various skills you have defeated the Goths in battle.
- Hero of the Goths
You have led the Goths to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Conqueror of the Huns
You have now defeated the Huns one hundred times in battle!
- Defender of the Goths
Master of the Huskarls, you have led the Goths to victory fifty times.
- Enemy of the Huns
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Huns.
- Champion of the Goths
You have led the Goths to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Foe of the Huns
Through your various skills you have defeated the Huns in battle.
- Hero of the Chinese
You have led the Chinese to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Conqueror of the Celts
You have now defeated the Celts one hundred times in battle!
- Defender of the Chinese
Master of both the Chu Ko Nu crossbows and advanced learning, you have led the Chinese to victory fifty times.
- Enemy of the Celts
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Celts.
- Champion of the Chinese
You have led the Chinese to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Millennial General
You have fought in one thousand single-player battles! Even Alexander the Great did not have your strength of will.
- Conqueror of the Chinese
You have now defeated the Chinese one hundred times in battle!
- Hero of the Celts
You have led the Celts to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Defender of the Celts
Master of the Woad Raiders, you have led the Celts to victory fifty times.
- Enemy of the Chinese
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Chinese.
- Champion of the Celts
You have led the Celts to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Foe of the Chinese
Through your various skills you have defeated the Chinese in battle.
- Conqueror of the Aztecs
You have now defeated the Aztecs one hundred times in battle!
- Hero of the Byzantines
You have led the Byzantines to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
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- Defender of the Byzantines
Master of the Cataphracts, you have led the Byzantines to victory fifty times.
- Enemy of the Aztecs
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Aztecs.
- Champion of the Byzantines
You have led the Byzantines to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Foe of the Aztecs
Through your various skills you have defeated the Aztecs in battle.
- Hero of the Aztecs
You have led the Aztecs to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Conqueror of the Byzantines
You have now defeated the Byzantines one hundred times in battle!
- Defender of the Aztecs
Master of the Jaguar Warriors, you have led the Aztecs to victory fifty times.
- Enemy of the Byzantines
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Byzantines.
- Champion of the Aztecs
You have led the Aztecs to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Foe of the Byzantines
Through your various skills you have defeated the Byzantines in battle.
- Hero of the Franks
You have led the Franks to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Conqueror of the Britons
You have now defeated the Britons one hundred times in battle!
- Defender of the Franks
Master of the Heavy Calvary charge, you have led the Franks to victory fifty times.
- Enemy of the Britons
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Britons.
- Champion of the Franks
You have led the Franks to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Hero of the Britons
You have led the Britons to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
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- Conqueror of the Franks
You have now defeated the Franks one hundred times in battle!
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- Defender of the Britons
Master of the Longbow Archers, you have led the Britons to victory fifty times.
- Fifty Scenarios Completed
You have played fifty scenarios - Wonderful! Each conquered world reveals more lessons and more challenges ahead. All great leaders build their knowledge on the foundation of the stories of the legends that have gone before. Cheers to you!
- Enemy of the Franks
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Franks.
- Twenty Scenarios
You have played your twentieth scenario, Congratulations! What will the historians write about your battles? Who were your greatest foes? Were you more cunning or more bold? Only time will tell.
- Champion of the Britons
You have led the Britons to victory ten times. Fight on!
- A Taste of History
Each legendary leader has something to teach you, a tactic, a strategy, or an attitude - when you have fought their battles and studied their history you are taking steps to becoming a legendary leader yourself. Congratulations!
- First Random Map
When you are ready to take on the unexpected you are ready to take on the world. The Random map challenge is for any who are ready for attack or defense by land or sea and to defend against those who would threaten your empire. Fight on!
- Wonder Race Mastery
For many, the Wonder Race is a good way to learn how to tune an economy and know the short path to the Wonder for any civilization. For you, the Wonder Race has its own appeal - a celebration of the empire builder’s art. Congratulations!
- Fifth Wonder Race
By now you know the shortest path to building a wonder quickly - and how to build up your economy in a hurry. Focus on optimizing your gathering technologies and economy to surprise your opponents.
- Peaceful Builder
Wonder race is an exercise in building an economy quickly and efficiently - pay attention to balancing your economy and tasking those villagers and you will be victorious.
- Deathmatch Legend
After 300 battles if there is something to be learned in Deathmatch it is where to find opponents who will still agree to fight you. Congratulations!
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- Hero of the Saracens
You have led the Saracens to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Random Civilization One Hundred Victories
After a hundred victories playing random civilizations, your reputation is truly secure. Any civilization, any era, any map. Just bring it!
- Centennial General
You have fought in one hundred single-player battles!
- Defender of the Saracens
Master of the Mamelukes, you have led the Saracens to victory fifty times.
- Deathmatch Master
Mastery of deathmatch is the ability to continuously make good decisions while building a sustainable economy under constant attacks. You have demonstrated that ability by playing 50 games.
- Champion of the Saracens
You have led the Saracens to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Champion of the Huns
You have led the Huns to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Random Civilization Twenty Five Victories
After twenty five victories, you have shown that you truly can lead any civilization to glory. You are truly a timeless commander! (And you can probably converse with villagers in several languages.)
- Champion of the Koreans
You have led the Koreans to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Random Civilization Victory
Choosing ‘Random’ for your civilization is a good boast. You are confidently telling the world that you can lead any civilization to victory! Cheers to you!
- First Deathmatch
Deathmatch is a competition of fast decisions and instant action. It will hone your skills at pitched battle.
- General
You have sought glory in ten single-player battles, fight on!
- Just a flesh wound
Sometimes to win battles you have to make hard choices and sacrifices. In this battle you lost 25 units to combat with the enemy. Sometimes an outdated unit can get a needed boost of speed or armor with the right technology. Get used to watching the alerts on your mini-map as well - a second attack is easy to miss once you are defending the first one. Use this tactic to your advantage as well.
- Foe of the Franks
Through your various skills you have defeated the Franks in battle.
- Skirmisher
You have killed over fifty units in a single session.
- First Castle Constructed
The Castle was the premiere fortification of the Medieval period. Your legacy in the future is assured.
- William Wallace Campaign Completed
“We come here with no peaceful intent, but ready for battle, determined to avenge our wrongs and set our country free. Let your masters come and attack us: we are ready to meet them beard to beard.” - (1297) William Wallace
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- Foe of the Celts
Through your various skills you have defeated the Celts in battle.
- Wololo - Enemy Unit Converted
Civilizations can be conquered with ideas as surely as with armaments. You can celebrate your success this battle in converting enemy units.
- Foe of the Britons
Through your various skills you have defeated the Britons in battle.
- Battles of the Forgotten Campaign Completed
Through your inquiry into the detail of some of the less-known but equally significant historical clashes of arms, you have shown that you are truly a master of the pen and the sword. Rule with the strength of the sons of Ragnar, the diplomatic aptitude of Khosrau Anushirvan, the steadfastness of Minamoto no Yoritomo, and the charisma of Osman Ghazi.
- Master of the Forgotten World
You have successfully completed all of the story campaigns of Age of Empires II: The Forgotten Expansion. Through your trials and successes in these clashes of arms, you surely have mastered all spheres of empire-building and rule, and are ready to start building your own legend. “Cattle die, kindred die, every man is mortal: But the good name never dies of one who has done well.” -Havamal (Poetic Edda 1220)
- Prithviraj Campaign Completed
The subject of veneration of many of his descendants, Prithviraj was shrewd, brave, honest, but also prone to emotion, taking many risks for the sake of love. Even in the sight of war and possible death, remember to enjoy your life to the fullest, for you only live once. A complete and moral life deserves the most remembrance.
- El Dorado Campaign Completed
Orellana and his loyal followers faced more than their own fears and superstitions on their navigation of the Amazon. To overcome the adversity that stood in their way, they had to work as a unit and not as individuals. Remember those principles of unity and selflessness on your future campaigns.
- Sforza Campaign Completed
Rising from a lowly soldier to Duke of Milan, Sforza did more than make his father’s spirit proud. Use the traits of military leadership and tactics that you have learned in this campaign to find success in your future battles, and remember that it is better to be feared than loved. - Machiavelli (The Prince 1513)
- Bari Campaign Completed
The Nautikos family valued its home greatly, and its family history and heritage instilled a drive in its heirs to bring glory to their house. Their exploits, though somewhat forgotten, are a source of pride to their descendants. That pride is a fine attribute, but it is best tempered with prudence and ethic. Take that advice on your future conquests.
- Dracula Campaign Completed
Vlad Dracula was a harsh, sometimes cruel ruler, but one could not argue the success of his methods. The only man of his time able to stand against the might of the Ottomans, Vlad showed that patriotism, charisma, and proper tactics could overcome all odds. Vlad also made a point to be strict but fair. Remember that advice when ruling your empire.
- Alaric Campaign Completed
Through toil and perseverance, you have found a new home for Alaric's people, showing even mighty Rome that the Goths are a force to be reckoned with. Use your migratory skills and resilience to find a new home, recover, and succeed in your future aims even when the present looks bleak.
- Conqueror of the Magyars
You have now defeated the Magyars one hundred times in battle!
- Conqueror of the Slavs
You have now defeated the Slavs one hundred times in battle!
- Enemy of the Slavs
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Slavs.
- Foe of the Slavs
Through your various skills you have defeated the Slavs in battle.
- Hero of the Slavs
You have led the Slavs to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Defender of the Slavs
Master of the Boyar, you have led the Slavs to victory fifty times.
- Champion of the Slavs
You have led the Slavs to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Hero of the Magyars
You have led the Magyars to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Defender of the Magyars
Master of the Huszar, you have led the Magyars to victory fifty times.
- Champion of the Magyars
You have led the Magyars to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Enemy of the Magyars
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Magyars.
- Foe of the Magyars
Through your various skills you have defeated the Magyars in battle.
- Conqueror of the Italians
You have now defeated the Italians one hundred times in battle!
- Enemy of the Italians
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Italians.
- Foe of the Italians
Through your various skills you have defeated the Italians in battle.
- Hero of the Italians
You have led the Italians to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Defender of the Italians
Master of the Genoese Crossbowman, you have led the Italians to victory fifty times.
- Champion of the Italians
You have led the Italians to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Conqueror of the Incas
You have now defeated the Incas one hundred times in battle!
- Enemy of the Incas
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Incas.
- Foe of the Incas
Through your various skills you have defeated the Incas in battle.
- Hero of the Incas
You have led the Incas to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Conqueror of the Indians
You have now defeated the Indians one hundred times in battle!
- Defender of the Incas
Master of the Kamayuk, you have led the Incas to victory fifty times.
- Enemy of the Indians
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Indians.
- Champion of the Incas
You have led the Incas to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Foe of the Indians
Through your various skills you have defeated the Indians in battle.
- Hero of the Indians
You have led the Indians to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Defender of the Indians
Master of the Elephant Archer, you have led the Indians to victory fifty times.
- Champion of the Indians
You have led the Indians to victory ten times. Fight on!