- 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.
- 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!
- First Wonder Defense
Wonder Defense is an excellent way for any leader to build their skills. If you are defending then you must build your forces and reinforce your defensive structures quickly or attack offensively to reduce your opponent’s strength. Attackers must be coordinated if they hope to succeed.
- Builder and Destroyer
Few things are so satisfying as seeing the enemy’s wonder in flames, or defending your wonder to the last unit. After ten Defend the Wonder battles you have certainly seen both. Cheers to you!
- Wonder Defender
You have demonstrated mastery of the Defend the Wonder style. Cheers to you on your fiftieth challenge!
- 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!
- Rising Star
You have been selected for the Most Valuable Player award twenty times. You have demonstrated great skill in battle, and surpassed that by outperforming the other generals in your allegiance. You are definitely a rising star in this elite group. Congratulations!
- Incredible Team Leader!
You have been selected for the Most Valuable Player award 100 times. You have demonstrated great skill in battle, and surpassed that by outperforming the other generals in your allegiance. You are definitely a rising star in this elite group. Congratulations!
- 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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- Champion of the Franks
You have led the Franks to victory ten times. Fight on!
- 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.
- Champion of the Goths
You have led the Goths to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Defender of the Goths
Master of the Huskarls, you have led the Goths to victory fifty times.
- Hero of the Goths
You have led the Goths to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Champion of the Teutons
You have led the Teutons to victory ten times. Fight on!
- 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.
- Champion of the Japanese
You have led the Japanese to victory ten times. Fight on!
- 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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- Champion of the Chinese
You have led the Chinese to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Defender of the Chinese
Master of both the Chu Ko Nu crossbows and advanced learning, you have led the Chinese to victory fifty times.
- 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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- Champion of the Persians
You have led the Persians to victory ten times. Fight on!
- 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.
- Champion of the Vikings
You have led the Vikings to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Defender of the Vikings
Master of the Berserker and the Longboat units, you have led the Vikings to victory fifty times.
- Hero of the Vikings
You have led the Vikings to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Champion of the Mongols
You have led the Mongols to victory ten times. Fight on!
- 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 Celts
You have led the Celts to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Defender of the Celts
Master of the Woad Raiders, you have led the Celts to victory fifty times.
- Hero of the Celts
You have led the Celts to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Champion of the Spanish
You have led the Spanish to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Defender of the Spanish
Master of the Conquistadors and Mounted Monks, you have led the Spanish to victory fifty times.
- 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.
- Champion of the Mayans
You have led the Mayans to victory ten times. Fight on!
- 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.
- Champion of the Huns
You have led the Huns to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Defender of the Huns
Master of the Tarkans, you have led the Huns to victory fifty times.
- Hero of the Huns
You have led the Huns to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Champion of the Koreans
You have led the Koreans to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Defender of the Koreans
Master of the War Wagon, you have led the Koreans to victory fifty times.
- Hero of the Koreans
You have led the Koreans 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!
- Enemy of the Franks
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Franks.
- Conqueror of the Franks
You have now defeated the Franks one hundred times in battle!
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- Enemy of the Goths
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Goths.
- 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!
- Foe of the Chinese
Through your various skills you have defeated the Chinese 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!
- Enemy of the Persians
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Persians.
- Conqueror of the Persians
You have now defeated the Persians one hundred times in battle!
- Enemy of the Saracens
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Saracens.
- 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!
- Enemy of the Vikings
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Vikings.
- 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!
- Foe of the Celts
Through your various skills you have defeated the Celts in battle.
- Enemy of the Celts
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Celts.
- Conqueror of the Celts
You have now defeated the Celts one hundred times in battle!
- Enemy of the Spanish
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Spanish.
- Conqueror of the Spanish
You have now defeated the Spanish one hundred times in battle!
- Enemy of the Aztecs
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Aztecs.
- 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!
- Foe of the Huns
Through your various skills you have defeated the Huns in battle.
- Enemy of the Huns
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Huns.
- Conqueror of the Huns
You have now defeated the Huns one hundred times in battle!
- Foe of the Koreans
Through your various skills you have defeated the Koreans in battle.
- Enemy of the Koreans
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Koreans.
- Conqueror of the Koreans
You have now defeated the Koreans one hundred times in battle!
- Master of all Civilizations
You have won at least one victory against every civilization in Age of Empires II.
- 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!
- 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.
- Five Wonders
Few leaders can master both the economy needed to construct a wonder, let alone build a strong military or alliances to defend it. As a veteran of Five Wonders you have demonstrated those skills.
- Will Wonders Never Cease?
One Wonder is a pinnacle achievement for any ruler. You have constructed fifty Wonders of the World through your many campaigns through history. Clearly you are a master of building a strong economy and support structure. You are clearly a leader in the Age of Empires.
- One Thousand Castles
On this day you have created your thousand’th castle. Huzzah!
- Lightning General
You are an expert at the Turbo style, your decision-making under time pressure is legendary. Congratulations to you, Lightning General!
- Hero of the Spanish
You have led the Spanish to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- 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.
- 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.
- Dark Ages Rush or Early Adopter
- 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.
- 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.
- Foe of the Italians
Through your various skills you have defeated the Italians 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.
- Champion of the Indians
You have led the Indians to victory ten times. Fight on!
- 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.
- Champion of the Italians
You have led the Italians to victory ten times. Fight on!
- 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.
- Champion of the Slavs
You have led the Slavs to victory ten times. Fight on!
- 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.
- Foe of the Incas
Through your various skills you have defeated the Incas in battle.
- Enemy of the Incas
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Incas.
- Conqueror of the Incas
You have now defeated the Incas one hundred times in battle!
- Foe of the Indians
Through your various skills you have defeated the Indians 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!
- Foe of the Magyars
Through your various skills you have defeated the Magyars in battle.
- Enemy of the Magyars
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Magyars.
- Conqueror of the Magyars
You have now defeated the Magyars one hundred times in battle!
- Foe of the Slavs
Through your various skills you have defeated the Slavs 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.
- 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)