The Cilician Gates

Mission and campaign context

Alexander waits in Cilicia while recovering from illness, but the region’s resources and sea lanes are under pressure. Build an economy across land and water, defend against raiders and pirates, then confront Darius when he arrives. Local allies and control of the coast can make the final battle easier. Alexander waits in Cilicia while recovering from illness, but the region’s resources and sea lanes are under pressure. Build an economy across land and water, defend against raiders and pirates, then confront Darius when he arrives. Local allies and control of the coast can make the final battle easier Objectives: Gather the required stockpile of resources while defending the economy from Cilician and pirate raids; Defeat Darius by destroying all of his Town Centers; Find and defeat Darius himself; Optional: defeat both Cilician Town Centers to win their support and destroy the pirate Shipyards or pay the pirates to stop their attacks.