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Takeover

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CAMPAIGN · THE MOUNTAIN ROYALS

Takeover

Tamar begins with a small following and must rebuild support across Armenia and Georgia before challenging Yury’s rule. Repair nearby strongholds for villagers, liberate the Aznauri towns to unlock military options, then reach Zakare and seize the Monument.

Takeover Age of Empires II campaign artwork
Takeover Age of Empires II campaign artwork

Overview

Tamar begins with a small following and must rebuild support across Armenia and Georgia before challenging Yury’s rule. Repair nearby strongholds for villagers, liberate the Aznauri towns to unlock military options, then reach Zakare and seize the Monument.

Player approach

Takeover starts with limited space and early raids, but four Fortified Churches can create Villagers while protecting local economies. Secure those sites early, then expand into Castle Age with Tamar supporting the army.

Step-by-step plan

Build up quickly and advance toward Castle Age while avoiding the Brigands until the economy is ready. Prioritize the four Fortified Churches because each provides Villagers and defensive cover for nearby resources. Use Tamar as a mobile healer behind Scout or Knight groups; her support and speed help raids without replacing a combat escort. Defeat the Churches’ immediate threats first, then take the Castle, Turks, Aznauri, Cumans, and Yury in an order that limits simultaneous raids.

Risks and adjustments

Seljuks and Cumans begin raiding early, so a greedy boom without a church network can lose workers. Tamar cannot attack and should not travel alone, while Brigands may be left undisturbed until the main army can handle them.

Focused strategy page

For a dedicated version of this plan, open Takeover Georgian church-network opening.

Mission overview

Tamar begins with a small following and must rebuild support across Armenia and Georgia before challenging Yury’s rule. Repair nearby strongholds for villagers, liberate the Aznauri towns to unlock military options, then reach Zakare and seize the Monument.

Objectives

  1. Capture Yury’s Monument to reassert Tamar’s claim to Georgia.
  2. Meet Zakare in the east.
  3. Optional: repair Armenian Fortified Churches and Ivane’s Castle to gain villagers and buildings.
  4. Optional: free the three Aznauri towns, end Seljuk raids, and recruit or defeat the Cuman chief.
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