Bari

Campaign mission sequence

A Byzantine defense of southern Italy follows the shifting fortunes of Bari, from its siege and revolt to the struggle against Norman expansion. Mission order and scenario notes: 1. Arrival at Bari — Panos Nautikos lands with Byzantine troops to support Louis II’s siege of Bari. Establish a foothold, dismantle the Saracen field camps, and open the ports so the allied army can complete its assault 2. The Rebellion of Melus — Michael discovers that his commander Melus has seized Bari and must escape with a small force. Find shelter among nearby allies, rebuild strength, and retake the city by bringing down the mercenary Castles 3. Loose Ends — Basil Boioannes and the Varangian Guard confront Melus and the Norman troops he has recruited across the river. Build a compact force, protect the allied position where useful, and defeat both enemy armies 4. The Best Laid Plans — Basil Boioannes fortifies Troia as several powers attack from across southern Italy. Strengthen the single Castle, use local alliances and raids to reduce pressure, and choose between holding the fortress or defeating the two major armies 5. The Onrushing Tide — Andreas leads sorties beyond besieged Bari to weaken the Norman army before the final assault. Complete the assigned raids and bring food back to the city, hold Bari through the siege, then take command of the fleet to break the blockade 6. The Great Siege (HD Edition) — The 3rd mission in the Bari campaign, preserved from The Forgotten for the HD Edition. It uses the Byzantines roster. Follows The Rebellion of Melus 7. Arrival at Bari (HD Edition) — The 1st mission in the Bari campaign from The Forgotten, preserved in its HD Edition form. It uses the Byzantines roster. It leads into The Rebellion of Melus 8. The Rebellion of Melus (HD Edition) — The 2nd mission in the Bari campaign from The Forgotten, preserved in its HD Edition form. It uses the Byzantines roster. It follows Arrival at Bari. It leads into The Great Siege

• 1. Arrival at Bari — Panos Nautikos lands with Byzantine troops to support Louis II’s siege of Bari. Establish a foothold, dismantle the Saracen field camps, and open the ports so the allied army can complete its assault.
• 2. The Rebellion of Melus — Michael discovers that his commander Melus has seized Bari and must escape with a small force. Find shelter among nearby allies, rebuild strength, and retake the city by bringing down the mercenary Castles.
• 3. Loose Ends — Basil Boioannes and the Varangian Guard confront Melus and the Norman troops he has recruited across the river. Build a compact force, protect the allied position where useful, and defeat both enemy armies.
• 4. The Best Laid Plans — Basil Boioannes fortifies Troia as several powers attack from across southern Italy. Strengthen the single Castle, use local alliances and raids to reduce pressure, and choose between holding the fortress or defeating the two major armies.
• 5. The Onrushing Tide — Andreas leads sorties beyond besieged Bari to weaken the Norman army before the final assault. Complete the assigned raids and bring food back to the city, hold Bari through the siege, then take command of the fleet to break the blockade.
• 6. The Great Siege (HD Edition) — The 3rd mission in the Bari campaign, preserved from The Forgotten for the HD Edition. It uses the Byzantines roster. Follows The Rebellion of Melus.
• 7. Arrival at Bari (HD Edition) — The 1st mission in the Bari campaign from The Forgotten, preserved in its HD Edition form. It uses the Byzantines roster. It leads into The Rebellion of Melus.
• 8. The Rebellion of Melus (HD Edition) — The 2nd mission in the Bari campaign from The Forgotten, preserved in its HD Edition form. It uses the Byzantines roster. It follows Arrival at Bari. It leads into The Great Siege.