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The Battle of the Granicus

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The Battle of the Granicus

Before the armies clash at the Granicus, place each captain where their troops can counter the Persian formation. During the battle, Alexander and his Companion Cavalry operate behind enemy lines to complete objectives that undermine Persian morale. Preserve the Macedonian captains and keep the main army from losing heart.

The Battle of the Granicus Chronicles scenario map
The Battle of the Granicus Chronicles scenario map

Overview

Before the armies clash at the Granicus, place each captain where their troops can counter the Persian formation. During the battle, Alexander and his Companion Cavalry operate behind enemy lines to complete objectives that undermine Persian morale. Preserve the Macedonian captains and keep the main army from losing heart.

Scenario briefing

Before the armies clash at the Granicus, place each captain where their troops can counter the Persian formation. During the battle, Alexander and his Companion Cavalry operate behind enemy lines to complete objectives that undermine Persian morale. Preserve the Macedonian captains and keep the main army from losing heart The stated objectives are Position all eight captains to form the Macedonian battle line.; Keep Macedonian morale from breaking.; Complete battlefield tasks to break Persian morale.; Let Alexander deliver his speech and defeat the Greek mercenaries.; Decide the fate of the defeated mercenaries.; Optional: rescue prisoners, disrupt Persian supplies, and damage enemy morale behind the lines..

Mission and campaign context

Before the armies clash at the Granicus, place each captain where their troops can counter the Persian formation. During the battle, Alexander and his Companion Cavalry operate behind enemy lines to complete objectives that undermine Persian morale. Preserve the Macedonian captains and keep the main army from losing heart. Before the armies clash at the Granicus, place each captain where their troops can counter the Persian formation. During the battle, Alexander and his Companion Cavalry operate behind enemy lines to complete objectives that undermine Persian morale. Preserve the Macedonian captains and keep the main army from losing heart Objectives: Position all eight captains to form the Macedonian battle line; Keep Macedonian morale from breaking; Complete battlefield tasks to break Persian morale; Let Alexander deliver his speech and defeat the Greek mercenaries; Decide the fate of the defeated mercenaries; Optional: rescue prisoners, disrupt Persian supplies, and damage enemy morale behind the lines.

Mission overview

Before the armies clash at the Granicus, place each captain where their troops can counter the Persian formation. During the battle, Alexander and his Companion Cavalry operate behind enemy lines to complete objectives that undermine Persian morale. Preserve the Macedonian captains and keep the main army from losing heart.

Objectives

  1. Position all eight captains to form the Macedonian battle line.
  2. Keep Macedonian morale from breaking.
  3. Complete battlefield tasks to break Persian morale.
  4. Let Alexander deliver his speech and defeat the Greek mercenaries.
  5. Decide the fate of the defeated mercenaries.
  6. Optional: rescue prisoners, disrupt Persian supplies, and damage enemy morale behind the lines.
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