Ismail

Campaign mission sequence

Follow the early Safavid ruler and his rise to power. Mission order and scenario notes: 1. The Red Hats — Guide young Ismail through hostile territory to Erzincan, gathering scattered cavalry while avoiding patrols. Once the town is secured, recruit Turkoman allies, prepare for Farrukh Yasar’s return, and take the Shirvan stronghold to complete Ismail’s first conquest 2. Road to Royalty — Ismail and the Qizilbash face a larger Aq Qoyunlu force before turning toward Tabriz. Build defenses while preparing the allied army, weaken the city by capturing its nobles, then bring a force of 20 units into the marked district to claim it 3. Alexander Safavi — Ismail’s expanding realm is threatened by three powerful neighboring bases. Secure the nearby Ottoman outpost for Qizilbash reinforcements, build a strong economy and defenses, then defeat Baghdad and both Aq Qoyunlu positions in whichever order best suits your army 4. The Fallen Amir — Fight through Shaybani Khan’s army to secure Merv, then support Babur and the Qizilbash as the Uzbek threat grows. Recover Herat and Samarkand to strengthen your allies before launching a major assault on the three Uzbek Castles 5. Khata’i — An opening battle leaves Ismail’s forces badly weakened before the Ottomans march on Tabriz. Use the preparation period to secure the city, remove nearby threats, and gather support; capturing Relic Carts can rally the Qizilbash before the Ottoman assault

• 1. The Red Hats — Guide young Ismail through hostile territory to Erzincan, gathering scattered cavalry while avoiding patrols. Once the town is secured, recruit Turkoman allies, prepare for Farrukh Yasar’s return, and take the Shirvan stronghold to complete Ismail’s first conquest.
• 2. Road to Royalty — Ismail and the Qizilbash face a larger Aq Qoyunlu force before turning toward Tabriz. Build defenses while preparing the allied army, weaken the city by capturing its nobles, then bring a force of 20 units into the marked district to claim it.
• 3. Alexander Safavi — Ismail’s expanding realm is threatened by three powerful neighboring bases. Secure the nearby Ottoman outpost for Qizilbash reinforcements, build a strong economy and defenses, then defeat Baghdad and both Aq Qoyunlu positions in whichever order best suits your army.
• 4. The Fallen Amir — Fight through Shaybani Khan’s army to secure Merv, then support Babur and the Qizilbash as the Uzbek threat grows. Recover Herat and Samarkand to strengthen your allies before launching a major assault on the three Uzbek Castles.
• 5. Khata’i — An opening battle leaves Ismail’s forces badly weakened before the Ottomans march on Tabriz. Use the preparation period to secure the city, remove nearby threats, and gather support; capturing Relic Carts can rally the Qizilbash before the Ottoman assault.