- Two Challenging
Congratulations! You have singly defeated two CPU opponents (at moderate difficulty or higher).
- King of the Hill
It isn’t taking the hill, it is holding it against all attackers that is the ultimate challenge. You are on your way.
- Foe of the Turks
Through your various skills you have defeated the Turks in battle.
- Foe of the Vikings
Through your various skills you have defeated the Vikings in battle.
- Foe of the Mongols
Through your various skills you have defeated the Mongols in battle.
- Foe of the Celts
Through your various skills you have defeated the Celts in battle.
- Foe of the Aztecs
Through your various skills you have defeated the Aztecs in battle.
- Foe of the Mayans
Through your various skills you have defeated the Mayans in battle.
- Foe of the Huns
Through your various skills you have defeated the Huns in battle.
- Master of all Civilizations
You have won at least one victory against every civilization in Age of Empires II.
- Foe of the Franks
Through your various skills you have defeated the Franks in battle.
- Foe of the Goths
Through your various skills you have defeated the Goths in battle.
- Foe of the Teutons
Through your various skills you have defeated the Teutons in battle.
- Foe of the Japanese
Through your various skills you have defeated the Japanese in battle.
- Foe of the Chinese
Through your various skills you have defeated the Chinese in battle.
- Foe of the Persians
Through your various skills you have defeated the Persians in battle.
- Foe of the Saracens
Through your various skills you have defeated the Saracens in battle.
- No Backing Down
You razed 50 buildings in this campaign, your enemies will think twice before challenging you again.
- Foe of the Britons
Through your various skills you have defeated the Britons in battle.
- Humanity Victorious
Congratulations! You have defeated a single CPU opponent (at moderate difficulty or higher).
- You were the Most Valuable Player!
You have earned your first MVP award. The Most Valuable Player in an Age of Empires II battle has the highest total buildings razed and enemy units killed on the team. Aggressive attacks and thorough elimination of enemy buildings will increase your chances of earning additional MVPs. Congratulations!
- Foe of the Byzantines
Through your various skills you have defeated the Byzantines in battle.
- Foe of the Spanish
Through your various skills you have defeated the Spanish in battle.
- Commander
You have killed over 500 units in a single session - your fame will spread from this point onward.
- First Victory
Congratulations! You have achieved the first multi-player victory of many to come.
- 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!
- Foe of the Koreans
Through your various skills you have defeated the Koreans in battle.
- 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.
- Skirmisher
You have killed over fifty units in a single session.
- 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.
- And yet, I lived
Over one hundred of your units were lost in this battle - even with such great losses, if they were well used against the enemy you did the right thing. Get used to studying the battle stats after each match with an opponent - did you have the right complementary mix of units? Did you make your enemy pay for every one of your losses? Every unit sacrificed is an opportunity to learn about your opponent.
- Massacre
Two hundred of your units were lost in this conflict. Sadly, not every battle can be a sweeping victory where everyone returns to the feast table to boast of their skill. Sometimes, being a good general is about knowing when to throw everything against the enemy without reservation or hesitation. Today you know how that feels.
- 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.
- 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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- Five Hundred Victories
It has probably been a long time since you stopped counting your battles and victories but your fans (and foes) will remember. This battle marks your five hundredth multi-player victory!
- Day of a Thousand Stories
Today is a day of great celebration! You have fought your one thousandth battle against online opponents. Order a feast! Make a toast to those who have defeated you as honorable teachers, make a toast to those foes you have defeated, and most of all a toast to your friends and allies who have supported you in your many campaigns.
- One Hundred Random Maps
You are master of the random map - from the thrill of exploration, to the skillful deployment of your villages, to the razing of the enemy and driving them from your borders. Master of continents and oceans, your leadership is the stuff of song and legend!
- Anytime, Anywhere
You have fought on every type of map, against every type of opponent in history. There may be those who will still stand against you, but they do so with respect. Huzzah!
- The Quickening
With turbo your villagers will gather and build quickly - pay attention to your resources and idle villagers. Turbo will let you focus more on your mid-game strategic planning.
- Gathering Speed
Now that you have played twenty games at turbo you probably have a feel for the pace and challenges. Focus on pushing your early attacks even earlier to surprise your enemy and interrupt their build momentum.
- 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!
- Defender of the Franks
Master of the Heavy Calvary charge, you have led the Franks to victory fifty times.
- Hero of the Franks
You have led the Franks to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Defender of the Teutons
Master of the power of the garrison and well versed in defensive building, you have led the Teutons to victory fifty times.
- Hero of the Teutons
You have led the Teutons to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Defender of the Japanese
Master of the Samurai, you have led the Japanese 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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- Hero of the Chinese
You have led the Chinese to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Champion of the Byzantines
You have led the Byzantines to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Defender of the Byzantines
Master of the Cataphracts, you have led the Byzantines to victory fifty times.
- 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 Persians
Master of the War Elephants, you have led the Persians to victory fifty times.
- Hero of the Persians
You have led the Persians to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Champion of the Saracens
You have led the Saracens to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Defender of the Saracens
Master of the Mamelukes, you have led the Saracens to victory fifty times.
- Hero of the Saracens
You have led the Saracens to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Champion of the Turks
You have led the Turks to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Defender of the Turks
Master of the Janissaries, you have led the Turks to victory fifty times.
- Hero of the Turks
You have led the Turks to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Defender of the Mongols
Master of the Mangudai, you have led the Mongols to victory fifty times.
- Hero of the Mongols
You have led the Mongols to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Champion of the Aztecs
You have led the Aztecs to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Defender of the Aztecs
Master of the Jaguar Warriors, you have led the Aztecs to victory fifty times.
- Hero of the Aztecs
You have led the Aztecs to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Defender of the Mayans
Master of the Plumed Archers, you have led the Mayans to victory fifty times.
- 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 Britons
You have now defeated the Britons one hundred times in battle!
- Conqueror of the Goths
You have now defeated the Goths one hundred times in battle!
- Enemy of the Teutons
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Teutons.
- Conqueror of the Teutons
You have now defeated the Teutons one hundred times in battle!
- Enemy of the Japanese
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Japanese.
- Conqueror of the Japanese
You have now defeated the Japanese one hundred times in battle!
- Enemy of the Chinese
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Chinese.
- Conqueror of the Chinese
You have now defeated the Chinese one hundred times in battle!
- Enemy of the Byzantines
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Byzantines.
- Conqueror of the Byzantines
You have now defeated the Byzantines one hundred times in battle!
- Conqueror of the Saracens
You have now defeated the Saracens one hundred times in battle!
- Enemy of the Turks
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Turks.
- Conqueror of the Turks
You have now defeated the Turks one hundred times in battle!
- Conqueror of the Vikings
You have now defeated the Vikings one hundred times in battle!
- Enemy of the Mongols
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Mongols.
- Conqueror of the Mongols
You have now defeated the Mongols one hundred times in battle!
- Conqueror of the Celts
You have now defeated the Celts one hundred times in battle!
- Conqueror of the Aztecs
You have now defeated the Aztecs one hundred times in battle!
- Enemy of the Mayans
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Mayans.
- Conqueror of the Mayans
You have now defeated the Mayans one hundred times in battle!
- Conqueror of the Huns
You have now defeated the Huns one hundred times in battle!
- Emperor
You have killed over two thousand units in a single session. You are a legend to both allies and enemies.
- Protecting the Priests
The communication of ideas and religion was a powerful force that changed empires in the Middle Ages. Your conquest of 20 enemies in a single battle shows great skill at deploying and protecting the priests.
- Master of Conversion
You have demonstrated mastery of the conversion strategies by converting over fifty enemy units in a single match.
- Leave No Stone Unburned
In this campaign you razed over 100 buildings, your name is legend among your enemies.
- Master of the Siege
No wall nor castle will stand in your way - you have clearly mastered the siege by razing over 250 buildings in one session.
- Live to Rebuild
For some leaders, losing 15 buildings in a single session would be a reason to retreat and resign. Not you.
- Phoenix Rising
For some leaders, losing 50 buildings in a single session would be a crushing defeat - as long as you have wood and villagers you will carry on.
- Live to Fight Another Day
Some leaders might aspire to build one hundred buildings in their entire reign. You lost that many this day and fought on valiantly. Stay strong!
- One Thousand Castles
On this day you have created your thousand’th castle. Huzzah!
- Saladin Campaign Completed
By studying the campaigns of Salah al Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, or 'Saladin' as he was known to the crusaders, you can know that there are many aspects to the great heroes of the Middle Ages. The lessons of his campaigns will guide you in your other conquests.
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- Genghis Khan Campaign Completed
His enemies know only the ruthlessness and speed of the great Khan’s conquests - but the greatest generals also know the tools of cooperation, alliance, and loyalty - these will serve you well in future campaigns.
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- Frederick Barbarossa Campaign Completed
In study of the campaigns of Frederick Barbarossa you learned the power of relics and of uniting an empire. Use this knowledge in your future conquests, but remember not to overextend yourself.
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- Attila the Hun Campaign Completed
Attila knew both great betrayal and great glory in his conquests against the Romans. Attila said: “It takes less courage to criticize the decisions of others than to stand by your own.” - Carry his example on to your other campaigns.
- El Cid Campaign Completed
Throughout his conquests, El Cid was far more than a master at arms and noble, but was someone who could lead and unite the people. Even beyond his death, the legacy of his leadership was still more powerful than lesser rulers. Take his lessons with you on your own conquests.
- Montezuma Campaign Completed
By following along with Cuauhtémoc in the battles against Cortés you have used alliance building and subtlety in addition to your skills in battle. Skillful use of forces and alliances can overcome the greatest odds. Remember these lessons in your next conquest.
- Battles of the Conquerors Campaign Completed
Through study of these diverse battles and leaders you have mastered skills that will be useful in all of your future conquests. Fight with the piety of Charles Martel, the bravery of Alp Arslan, and the calculating tactics of Hideyoshi to ensure success in your campaigns.
- Lightning General
You are an expert at the Turbo style, your decision-making under time pressure is legendary. Congratulations to you, Lightning General!
- Power of Persuasion
Every successful conversion is doubly beneficial to your team - you remove an enemy attacker and increase your own forces. In your career you have successfully converted fifty units.
- Embracing My Enemies
Over the span of your career, you have successfully converted over five hundred of your enemies to your cause!
- Converting the World
You have dedicated yourself to bringing your civilization's religion to your foes. Very few generals have the patience and wisdom to manage the priest units so effectively as you have. This is indeed a day of celebration - you have converted one thousand opposing units in your career.
- Burned
You have crumbled your five hundredth building into rubble…and you are just getting warmed up. Congratulations!
- Rubble Piles Everywhere
You have razed five thousand buildings in your long and illustrious military career! If your reputation went up as quickly as you take buildings down you would be known world-wide.
- No Stone Left Standing
You have razed ten thousand buildings in your long and illustrious military career! You can unpack trebuchets in your sleep and you consider a dozen fire archers a pleasant introduction. You are a legend!
- A Thousand Heaps of Rubble
In your career you have lost over one thousand buildings. Everything is a milestone, every win, every loss, and every building that falls. Great generals count their losses and learn from them.
- Ten Thousand Ruins
In your career you have lost over ten thousand buildings. Buildings, like miles spent on horseback are excruciating at first but just mark the passage of time before long. If you celebrate with a cake, just put one candle on it and start working on your next ten thousand.
- Time to Stop Counting Buildings
Sure, generals say that every unit lost is mourned and every building razed is avenged - but after fifty thousand even the most obsessive counter gives up. You have seen civilizatons rise and fall endlessly - it is time to stop counting the buildings. Congratulations that you persevere, mighty leader.
- Enemy of the Magyars
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Magyars.
- Enemy of the Incas
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Incas.
- Champion of the Indians
You have led the Indians to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Champion of the Italians
You have led the Italians to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Foe of the Magyars
Through your various skills you have defeated the Magyars in battle.
- Champion of the Slavs
You have led the Slavs to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Foe of the Italians
Through your various skills you have defeated the Italians in battle.
- Foe of the Slavs
Through your various skills you have defeated the Slavs in battle.
- Foe of the Incas
Through your various skills you have defeated the Incas in battle.
- Foe of the Indians
Through your various skills you have defeated the Indians in battle.
- Champion of the Incas
You have led the Incas to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Defender of the Incas
Master of the Kamayuk, you have led the Incas to victory fifty times.
- Hero of the Incas
You have led the Incas 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.
- 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 Italians
Master of the Genoese Crossbowman, you have led the Italians to victory fifty times.
- Hero of the Italians
You have led the Italians to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Champion of the Magyars
You have led the Magyars to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Defender of the Magyars
Master of the Huszar, you have led the Magyars to victory fifty times.
- 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 Slavs
Master of the Boyar, you have led the Slavs to victory fifty times.
- Hero of the Slavs
You have led the Slavs to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Conqueror of the Incas
You have now defeated the Incas one hundred times in battle!
- Enemy of the Indians
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Indians.
- Conqueror of the Indians
You have now defeated the Indians one hundred times in battle!
- Enemy of the Italians
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Italians.
- Conqueror of the Italians
You have now defeated the Italians one hundred times in battle!
- Conqueror of the Magyars
You have now defeated the Magyars one hundred times in battle!
- Enemy of the Slavs
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Slavs.
- Conqueror of the Slavs
You have now defeated the Slavs one hundred times in battle!
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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)