- 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!
- Lightning General
You are an expert at the Turbo style, your decision-making under time pressure is legendary. Congratulations to you, Lightning General!
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.)
- Any Opponent
You have defeated random opponents twenty five times. Your legend grows greater with every victory. 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!
- Hero of the Koreans
You have led the Koreans to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- 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!
- Defender of the Koreans
Master of the War Wagon, you have led the Koreans to victory fifty times.
- Enemy of the Turks
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Turks.
- Enemy of the Vikings
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Vikings.
- Champion of the Koreans
You have led the Koreans to victory ten times. Fight on!
- 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.
- Master of all Civilizations
You have won at least one victory against every civilization in Age of Empires II.
- Conqueror of the Teutons
You have now defeated the Teutons one hundred times in battle!
- Conqueror of the Saracens
You have now defeated the Saracens one hundred times in battle!
- Conqueror of the Mongols
You have now defeated the Mongols one hundred times in battle!
- Conqueror of the Spanish
You have now defeated the Spanish one hundred times in battle!
- Conqueror of the Persians
You have now defeated the Persians one hundred times in battle!
- Enemy of the Teutons
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Teutons.
- Enemy of the Saracens
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Saracens.
- Enemy of the Mongols
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Mongols.
- Enemy of the Spanish
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Spanish.
- Enemy of the Persians
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Persians.
- Foe of the Teutons
Through your various skills you have defeated the Teutons in battle.
- Foe of the Saracens
Through your various skills you have defeated the Saracens in battle.
- Foe of the Mongols
Through your various skills you have defeated the Mongols in battle.
- Foe of the Spanish
Through your various skills you have defeated the Spanish in battle.
- Conqueror of the Mayans
You have now defeated the Mayans one hundred times in battle!
- Conqueror of the Koreans
You have now defeated the Koreans one hundred times in battle!
- Conqueror of the Japanese
You have now defeated the Japanese one hundred times in battle!
- 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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- Enemy of the Mayans
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Mayans.
- Enemy of the Koreans
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Koreans.
- Foe of the Mayans
Through your various skills you have defeated the Mayans in battle.
- Foe of the Koreans
Through your various skills you have defeated the Koreans in battle.
- Foe of the Persians
Through your various skills you have defeated the Persians 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.
- 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!
- 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.
- Skirmisher
You have killed over fifty units in a single session.
- Defender of the Japanese
Master of the Samurai, you have led the Japanese to victory fifty times.
- Enemy of the Japanese
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Japanese.
- Champion of the Japanese
You have led the Japanese to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Foe of the Japanese
Through your various skills you have defeated the Japanese in battle.
- Conqueror of the Huns
You have now defeated the Huns 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 Huns
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Huns.
- Champion of the Huns
You have led the Huns to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Foe of the Huns
Through your various skills you have defeated the Huns 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 Goths
You have now defeated the Goths one hundred times in battle!
- Millennial General
You have fought in one thousand single-player battles! Even Alexander the Great did not have your strength of will.
- Defender of the Goths
Master of the Huskarls, you have led the Goths to victory fifty times.
- Enemy of the Goths
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Goths.
- Champion of the Goths
You have led the Goths to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Foe of the Goths
Through your various skills you have defeated the Goths 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.
- Defender of the Franks
Master of the Heavy Calvary charge, you have led the Franks to victory fifty times.
- Champion of the Franks
You have led the Franks to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Conqueror of the Chinese
You have now defeated the Chinese one hundred times in battle!
- Enemy of the Chinese
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Chinese.
- Foe of the Chinese
Through your various skills you have defeated the Chinese 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!
- Foe of the Celts
Through your various skills you have defeated the Celts 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.
- Conqueror of the Byzantines
You have now defeated the Byzantines one hundred times in battle!
- Defender of the Celts
Master of the Woad Raiders, you have led the Celts to victory fifty times.
- Enemy of the Byzantines
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Byzantines.
- Champion of the Celts
You have led the Celts to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Foe of the Byzantines
Through your various skills you have defeated the Byzantines 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.
- Champion of the Byzantines
You have led the Byzantines to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Conqueror of the Britons
You have now defeated the Britons one hundred times in battle!
- Enemy of the Britons
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Britons.
- Foe of the Britons
Through your various skills you have defeated the Britons in battle.
- 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 Britons
Master of the Longbow Archers, you have led the Britons to victory fifty times.
- Champion of the Britons
You have led the Britons to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Conqueror of the Aztecs
You have now defeated the Aztecs one hundred times in battle!
- Enemy of the Aztecs
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Aztecs.
- 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 Franks
You have now defeated the Franks one hundred times in battle!
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- Centennial General
You have fought in one hundred single-player battles!
- Defender of the Aztecs
Master of the Jaguar Warriors, you have led the Aztecs 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!
- One Thousand Castles
On this day you have created your thousand’th castle. Huzzah!
- 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.
- 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!
- 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 Aztecs
You have led the Aztecs to victory ten times. Fight on!
- General
You have sought glory in ten single-player battles, fight on!
- Century Castle Celebration
In your various campaigns through history you have constructed over one hundred castles.
- 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!
- Foe of the Franks
Through your various skills you have defeated the Franks in battle.
- 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.
- 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.
- First Deathmatch
Deathmatch is a competition of fast decisions and instant action. It will hone your skills at pitched battle.
- First Castle Constructed
The Castle was the premiere fortification of the Medieval period. Your legacy in the future is assured.
- 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.
- First Victory
Congratulations! You have achieved the first multi-player victory of many to come.
- Hosted First Game
You hosted a multiplayer game for the first time!
- 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.
- 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!
- 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.
- Conqueror of the Magyars
You have now defeated the Magyars one hundred times in battle!
- 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.
- Hero of the Italians
You have led the Italians to victory one hundred times! Your name will be listed among their greatest heroes.
- Conqueror of the Italians
You have now defeated the Italians one hundred times in battle!
- Defender of the Italians
Master of the Genoese Crossbowman, you have led the Italians to victory fifty times.
- Enemy of the Italians
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Italians.
- Champion of the Italians
You have led the Italians to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Foe of the Italians
Through your various skills you have defeated the Italians 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.
- Conqueror of the Indians
You have now defeated the Indians one hundred times in battle!
- Defender of the Indians
Master of the Elephant Archer, you have led the Indians to victory fifty times.
- Enemy of the Indians
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Indians.
- Champion of the Indians
You have led the Indians to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Foe of the Indians
Through your various skills you have defeated the Indians 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 Incas
You have now defeated the Incas 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 Incas
In twenty conflicts you have defeated the Incas.
- Champion of the Incas
You have led the Incas to victory ten times. Fight on!
- Foe of the Incas
Through your various skills you have defeated the Incas in battle.