- 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!
- 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!
- Champion of the Huns
You have led the Huns to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Any Opponent
You have defeated random opponents twenty five times. Your legend grows greater with every victory. Congratulations!
- Champion of the Celts
You have led the Celts to victory ten times. Fight on!
- 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.
- Enemy of the Britons
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Britons.
- Enemy of the Franks
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Franks.
- 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.
- Master of all Civilizations
You have won at least one victory against every civilization in Age of Empires II.
- Foe of the Koreans
Through your various skills you have defeated the Koreans in battle.
- Loyal Ally
On this day you have fought in your tenth online battle! Let the town bell ring and the villagers rest from their labors that they may toast your good health and leadership. There will be many battles ahead, some victories, some defeats - but always lessons. Cheers and congratulations to you on this auspicious day!
- Foe of the Chinese
Through your various skills you have defeated the Chinese in battle.
- First Victory
Congratulations! You have achieved the first multi-player victory of many to come.
- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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.
- 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!
- 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.
- Hosted First Game
You hosted a multiplayer game for the first time!
- Dark Ages Rush or Early Adopter
- Live to Rebuild
For some leaders, losing 15 buildings in a single session would be a reason to retreat and resign. Not you.
- Foe of the Turks
Through your various skills you have defeated the Turks in battle.
- Foe of the Japanese
Through your various skills you have defeated the Japanese 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.
- 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 Saracens
Through your various skills you have defeated the Saracens in battle.
- Foe of the Spanish
Through your various skills you have defeated the Spanish in battle.
- Leave No Stone Unburned
In this campaign you razed over 100 buildings, your name is legend among your enemies.
- 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.
- Foe of the Vikings
Through your various skills you have defeated the Vikings 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.
- Burned
You have crumbled your five hundredth building into rubble…and you are just getting warmed up. Congratulations!
- Foe of the Byzantines
Through your various skills you have defeated the Byzantines in battle.
- Foe of the Persians
Through your various skills you have defeated the Persians in battle.
- Foe of the Mongols
Through your various skills you have defeated the Mongols in battle.
- Foe of the Huns
Through your various skills you have defeated the Huns in battle.
- Joan of Arc Campaign Completed
“Of the love or hatred God has for the English, I know nothing, but I do know that they will all be thrown out of France, except those who die there.” - Joan of Arc (Trial 1431)
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- Commander
You have killed over 500 units in a single session - your fame will spread from this point onward.
- 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.
- No Backing Down
You razed 50 buildings in this campaign, your enemies will think twice before challenging you again.
- 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.
- 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 Franks
Through your various skills you have defeated the Franks in battle.
- Skirmisher
You have killed over fifty units in a single session.
- 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.
- First Castle Constructed
The Castle was the premiere fortification of the Medieval period. Your legacy in the future is assured.
- Foe of the Britons
Through your various skills you have defeated the Britons in battle.
- 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.
- First Deathmatch
Deathmatch is a competition of fast decisions and instant action. It will hone your skills at pitched battle.
- 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.
- 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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- 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.
- Ten Hills
Life is short and brutal but legend is timeless, if you can master the strategies of King of the Hill you will be better prepared to take on anything that life throws at you. You have battled the hill ten times, this will certainly not be the last.
- One Hundred Hills
You have claimed one hundred hilltops! The victor isn’t often the first one to the top, but the one that knows how to hold it once they are there. You have demonstrated that knowledge. Cheers to you!
- 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.
- 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!
- 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.
- 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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- Hero of the Persians
You have led the Persians to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Hero of the Saracens
You have led the Saracens to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Defender of the Spanish
Master of the Conquistadors and Mounted Monks, you have led the Spanish to victory fifty times.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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- 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!
- Hero of the Spanish
You have led the Spanish to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Humanity Victorious
Congratulations! You have defeated a single CPU opponent (at moderate difficulty or higher).
- Two Challenging
Congratulations! You have singly defeated two CPU opponents (at moderate difficulty or higher).
- Triumphant Three
Congratulations! You have singly defeated three CPU opponents (at moderate difficulty or higher).
- Four Scored
Congratulations! You have singly defeated four CPU opponents (at moderate difficulty or higher).
- Five Golden Victories
Congratulations! You have singly defeated five CPU opponents (at moderate difficulty or higher).
- Superior Six
Congratulations! You have singly defeated six CPU opponents (at moderate difficulty or higher). Not many can claim this level of skill.
- Seven Sealed Fates
Congratulations! You have singly defeated Seven CPU opponents (at moderate difficulty or higher). World champions will often play against seven CPU opponents on Hard difficulty as a warm-up before tournaments.
- 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.
- Defender of the Indians
Master of the Elephant Archer, you have led the Indians 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.
- Defender of the Italians
Master of the Genoese Crossbowman, you have led the Italians 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 Magyars
Master of the Huszar, you have led the Magyars 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.
- Defender of the Slavs
Master of the Boyar, you have led the Slavs to victory fifty times.
- Conqueror of the Incas
You have now defeated the Incas one hundred times in battle!
- Champion of the Slavs
You have led the Slavs to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Conqueror of the Indians
You have now defeated the Indians one hundred times in battle!
- Champion of the Indians
You have led the Indians to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Conqueror of the Italians
You have now defeated the Italians one hundred times in battle!
- Champion of the Italians
You have led the Italians to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Conqueror of the Magyars
You have now defeated the Magyars one hundred times in battle!
- Champion of the Magyars
You have led the Magyars to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Champion of the Incas
You have led the Incas to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Conqueror of the Slavs
You have now defeated the Slavs one hundred times in battle!
- Enemy of the Magyars
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Magyars.
- Enemy of the Indians
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Indians.
- Enemy of the Incas
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Incas.
- Enemy of the Slavs
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Slavs.
- Enemy of the Italians
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Italians.
- Foe of the Magyars
Through your various skills you have defeated the Magyars 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Hero of the Indians
You have led the Indians to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- 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)