Rajendra

Campaign mission sequence

Take the Chola Empire’s ambitions across the Indian Ocean and into Southeast Asia. Mission order and scenario notes: 1. The Successor — Rajendra joins his father’s campaign against the Western Chalukyas with a small raiding force. Scout during the night, strike the capital’s scholarly buildings for supplies, and prepare to combine the returning Chola army with Vengi and local allies at dawn 2. Deeds of the Father — Rajendra returns to Sri Lanka to suppress Mahinda’s rebellion and secure the island’s northern towns. Establish a landing, hold off attacks while pushing inland, then locate the fugitive king and neutralize the fortifications at Mannaram and Polonnaruwa 3. Rising Star — A diplomatic mission crosses dangerous seas to reach Rajendra, after which the campaign opens into a broad contest for Prestige. Protect the Envoy and ceremonial Chariot during the voyage, then build prestige through alliances, trade, and strategic objectives while advancing the Chola realm 4. Sacred Waters — Rajendra leads an army north through Kalinga and Utkala toward Mahipala’s Bengali forces. With no normal economy of his own, use allied cities, captured production buildings, and incoming supply ships to sustain the march before the final assault on the three Castles 5. Slaying the Vritra — Rajendra invades Srivijaya with a large fleet and must seize fortified positions across the archipelago. Capture enemy Castles intact to establish bases, defend at least one as the empire retaliates, and bring Nagarjuna down while opening the way for Khmer support

• 1. The Successor — Rajendra joins his father’s campaign against the Western Chalukyas with a small raiding force. Scout during the night, strike the capital’s scholarly buildings for supplies, and prepare to combine the returning Chola army with Vengi and local allies at dawn.
• 2. Deeds of the Father — Rajendra returns to Sri Lanka to suppress Mahinda’s rebellion and secure the island’s northern towns. Establish a landing, hold off attacks while pushing inland, then locate the fugitive king and neutralize the fortifications at Mannaram and Polonnaruwa.
• 3. Rising Star — A diplomatic mission crosses dangerous seas to reach Rajendra, after which the campaign opens into a broad contest for Prestige. Protect the Envoy and ceremonial Chariot during the voyage, then build prestige through alliances, trade, and strategic objectives while advancing the Chola realm.
• 4. Sacred Waters — Rajendra leads an army north through Kalinga and Utkala toward Mahipala’s Bengali forces. With no normal economy of his own, use allied cities, captured production buildings, and incoming supply ships to sustain the march before the final assault on the three Castles.
• 5. Slaying the Vritra — Rajendra invades Srivijaya with a large fleet and must seize fortified positions across the archipelago. Capture enemy Castles intact to establish bases, defend at least one as the empire retaliates, and bring Nagarjuna down while opening the way for Khmer support.