Greeks Bearing Gifts

Mission and campaign context

The Persians must secure a supply route before Aristagoras launches the attack on Naxos. Patrol the roads and escort the carts against bandits; once the mission shifts to sea, destroy the Naxian Shipyards while the Ionian fleet presses the city. The Persians must secure a supply route before Aristagoras launches the attack on Naxos. Patrol the roads and escort the carts against bandits; once the mission shifts to sea, destroy the Naxian Shipyards while the Ionian fleet presses the city Objectives: Protect the Royal Supply Carts as they travel to Miletus; Keep enough carts intact for the Ionian fleet to reach its required strength; Destroy both Naxian Shipyards during the naval assault; Optional: visit the Oracle, support the Ionians with tribute, and select Artaphernes’ aura.