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The Battle of Gaugamela

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The Battle of Gaugamela

The Macedonians have one night to prepare for the largest Persian assault yet. Expand military production, choose a lasting Companion Cavalry upgrade, and keep the command tents secure through repeated attacks. When the opportunity comes, push into Darius’ camp to end the battle.

The Battle of Gaugamela Chronicles scenario map
The Battle of Gaugamela Chronicles scenario map

Overview

The Macedonians have one night to prepare for the largest Persian assault yet. Expand military production, choose a lasting Companion Cavalry upgrade, and keep the command tents secure through repeated attacks. When the opportunity comes, push into Darius’ camp to end the battle.

Scenario briefing

The Macedonians have one night to prepare for the largest Persian assault yet. Expand military production, choose a lasting Companion Cavalry upgrade, and keep the command tents secure through repeated attacks. When the opportunity comes, push into Darius’ camp to end the battle The stated objectives are Prepare the Macedonian army before daybreak.; Keep Alexander’s Royal Tent, Parmenion’s Command Tent, and Perdiccas’ Command Tent standing.; Defend against Darius’ assaults until the order to attack.; Assault the Persian camp and defeat Darius.; Optional: protect the supply camp and rescue the prisoners from Persian attackers..

Mission and campaign context

The Macedonians have one night to prepare for the largest Persian assault yet. Expand military production, choose a lasting Companion Cavalry upgrade, and keep the command tents secure through repeated attacks. When the opportunity comes, push into Darius’ camp to end the battle. The Macedonians have one night to prepare for the largest Persian assault yet. Expand military production, choose a lasting Companion Cavalry upgrade, and keep the command tents secure through repeated attacks. When the opportunity comes, push into Darius’ camp to end the battle Objectives: Prepare the Macedonian army before daybreak; Keep Alexander’s Royal Tent, Parmenion’s Command Tent, and Perdiccas’ Command Tent standing; Defend against Darius’ assaults until the order to attack; Assault the Persian camp and defeat Darius; Optional: protect the supply camp and rescue the prisoners from Persian attackers.

Mission overview

The Macedonians have one night to prepare for the largest Persian assault yet. Expand military production, choose a lasting Companion Cavalry upgrade, and keep the command tents secure through repeated attacks. When the opportunity comes, push into Darius’ camp to end the battle.

Objectives

  1. Prepare the Macedonian army before daybreak.
  2. Keep Alexander’s Royal Tent, Parmenion’s Command Tent, and Perdiccas’ Command Tent standing.
  3. Defend against Darius’ assaults until the order to attack.
  4. Assault the Persian camp and defeat Darius.
  5. Optional: protect the supply camp and rescue the prisoners from Persian attackers.
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