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The Best Laid Plans
Basil Boioannes fortifies Troia as several powers attack from across southern Italy. Strengthen the single Castle, use local alliances and raids to reduce pressure, and choose between holding the fortress or defeating the two major armies.
Overview
Basil Boioannes fortifies Troia as several powers attack from across southern Italy. Strengthen the single Castle, use local alliances and raids to reduce pressure, and choose between holding the fortress or defeating the two major armies.
Player approach
The Best Laid Plans has a scripted ally switch that can be answered with prepared Petards, while river crossings and defensive walls determine how many fronts you must hold. Prepare for the betrayal before investing in a broad field army.
Step-by-step plan
On difficulties where Capua turns hostile, train and shelter enough Petards to strike its Castle as soon as the switch occurs. Use a small number of Villagers to wall the narrow northern approach and close other entries while retaining one controlled route; this channels attacks toward the river. Contest the water with Galleons, which can pressure the tower from outside its range, and use Dromons or Demolition Ships against clustered crossings and siege. Keep the remaining ground force near the open approach and be ready to reclaim the Castle and hire the mercenaries when the trigger fires.
Risks and adjustments
Capua’s betrayal differs by difficulty, so confirm the scenario conditions before committing all resources to Petards. Do not wall every opening if that changes enemy behavior or traps your own garrison. Prioritize hostile siege on the river crossing, and keep enough land defense to protect the base if the fleet is diverted.
Focused strategy page
For a dedicated version of this plan, open The Best Laid Plans river-control opening.
Mission overview
Basil Boioannes fortifies Troia as several powers attack from across southern Italy. Strengthen the single Castle, use local alliances and raids to reduce pressure, and choose between holding the fortress or defeating the two major armies.
Objectives
- Defend the Castle at Troia for 60 minutes or defeat the Holy Roman Empire and Papal States.
- Optional: destroy Dattus’ tower, plunder Montecassino, hire the Norman mercenaries, reconquer Capua, and collapse the mountain pass to stop the trade route.
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