- 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.
- 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.
- 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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- First Castle Constructed
The Castle was the premiere fortification of the Medieval period. Your legacy in the future is assured.
- No Backing Down
You razed 50 buildings in this campaign, your enemies will think twice before challenging you again.
- Conqueror of the Britons
You have now defeated the Britons one hundred times in battle!
- Burned
You have crumbled your five hundredth building into rubble…and you are just getting warmed up. Congratulations!
- Champion of the Britons
You have led the Britons 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!
- Enemy of the Britons
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Britons.
- Any Opponent
You have defeated random opponents twenty five times. Your legend grows greater with every victory. Congratulations!
- Foe of the Goths
Through your various skills you have defeated the Goths 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 Turks
Through your various skills you have defeated the Turks in battle.
- Foe of the Spanish
Through your various skills you have defeated the Spanish in battle.
- Foe of the Huns
Through your various skills you have defeated the Huns 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.
- General
You have sought glory in ten single-player battles, fight on!
- First Deathmatch
Deathmatch is a competition of fast decisions and instant action. It will hone your skills at pitched 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 Britons
Through your various skills you have defeated the Britons in battle.
- Dark Ages Rush or Early Adopter
- Millennial General
You have fought in one thousand single-player battles! Even Alexander the Great did not have your strength of will.
- Fifty Victories
You have been victorious in fifty multi-player battles - you are a seasoned veteran and a worthy opponent!
- 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.
- 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!
- 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.
- 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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- 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!
- 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!
- Wonder Defender
You have demonstrated mastery of the Defend the Wonder style. Cheers to you on your fiftieth challenge!
- 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!
- Defender of the Britons
Master of the Longbow Archers, you have led the Britons to victory fifty times.
- 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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- 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 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.
- 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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- 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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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- Conqueror of the Franks
You have now defeated the Franks one hundred times in battle!
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- Conqueror of the Goths
You have now defeated the Goths one hundred times in battle!
- Conqueror of the Teutons
You have now defeated the Teutons one hundred times in battle!
- Conqueror of the Japanese
You have now defeated the Japanese one hundred times in battle!
- Conqueror of the Chinese
You have now defeated the Chinese one hundred times in battle!
- Conqueror of the Byzantines
You have now defeated the Byzantines one hundred times in battle!
- Conqueror of the Persians
You have now defeated the Persians one hundred times in battle!
- Conqueror of the Saracens
You have now defeated the Saracens one hundred times in battle!
- 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!
- 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 Spanish
You have now defeated the Spanish one hundred times in battle!
- Conqueror of the Aztecs
You have now defeated the Aztecs one hundred times in battle!
- 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!
- Conqueror of the Koreans
You have now defeated the Koreans 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.
- Master of Conversion
You have demonstrated mastery of the conversion strategies by converting over fifty enemy units in a single match.
- One Thousand Castles
On this day you have created your thousand’th castle. Huzzah!
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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.
- Champion of the Slavs
You have led the Slavs to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Enemy of the Incas
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Incas.
- Enemy of the Indians
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Indians.
- Enemy of the Italians
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Italians.
- Enemy of the Magyars
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Magyars.
- Enemy of the Slavs
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Slavs.
- Foe of the Incas
Through your various skills you have defeated the Incas in battle.
- Foe of the Italians
Through your various skills you have defeated the Italians in battle.
- Foe of the Magyars
Through your various skills you have defeated the Magyars in battle.
- Foe of the Slavs
Through your various skills you have defeated the Slavs 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- Conqueror of the Indians
You have now defeated the Indians one hundred times in battle!
- 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!
- 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)